Chapter 109: Vice Admiral Comil
The previous afternoon, after triggering the Elixir quest, Adrian continued talking with Dr. Kureha. Their discussion touched upon the myth of the Millennium Dragon.
Curious about the seasoned doctor's youthful adventures, Adrian contemplated discreetly inquiring. However, the astute old witch saw through his intentions and brushed them aside with casual words.
Adrian didn't force it either.
Seeing that it was getting late, he politely declined Dr. Kureha's polite request to stay overnight and quickly left Gyasta.
He originally came to Drum Country just to try to trigger the Doctor advancement quest.
But unexpectedly meeting Dr. Kureha in Gyasta Town, and accidentally triggering the Elixir random quest was a bonus.
Leaving Gyasta behind, Adrian continued his journey. Along the way, he reached Drum Island's shipyard. There, he promptly paid in full for a small two-masted sailboat, eager to escape the confines of his old sailboat vessel—a West Blue creation that had barely held together during the arduous voyage to Drum Country.
Determined not to sail on a small boat again while navigating the treacherous Grand Line, Adrian set had finally decided to buy one.
...
Drum Island Port.
As the wind and snow subsided, the weather cleared, revealing a lively scene at the port. The sea breeze carried the mingling scents of fish and the animated voices of merchants. Dressed in a black casual suit and sporting a brown round hat, Adrian strolled leisurely toward his destination.
Behind Adrian, Doctor Moy followed suit, swathed in a black long-sleeved cloth garment on his upper body, loose black trousers below, and a thick black fur cape draped over his back.
Perhaps influenced by the earlier events, even now, Doctor Moy tightly wrapped himself in bandages, leaving only his eyes exposed. Adrian couldn't help but feel as though he was accompanying a secretive terrorist.
"Moy, you haven't forgotten the way to the West Blue, have you?" Adrian's voice broke the silence.
Startled, Dr. Moy stammered, "Ah… y-yes! I—I remember!"
Adrian cast a brief glance at Moy. "No need to be overly nervous," he reassured. "Dr. Kureha said that she has a solution for dealing with the guards conducting searches in Gyasta Town. As long as you swiftly leave Drum Island, there won't be any issues."
Moy managed a wry smile. "Your Excellency, the crowd here… it's overwhelming. I'm feeling a bit anxious."
Adrian nodded, understanding the psychological aftermath of severe injuries.
Yet understanding was one thing; finding a solution was another matter altogether.
Soon, Adrian observed Moy boarding a ship bound for the Red Line. From there, Moy would cross the Red Line and venture into the West Blue.
Collecting his thoughts, Adrian located the two-masted ship he had acquired the previous night.
With determination, he set sail for his next destination:
Alabasta!
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In the northwest of Drum Island, a fleet of Marine ships led by Marine Vice Admiral, G2 Branch Chief, Comil was leisurely encircling a group of unlucky pirates in the Grand Line.
Many people mistakenly believe that Yellow Ape, Borsalino's justice is "Lazy justice". (In fact, it is a vague justice.)
In fact, the Marine who truly believes in "Lazy justice" is this Vice Admiral Comil!
"A rookie pirate from the South Blue, with a bounty of 16 million berries… brazenly attacked several South Blue Marine branch bases and invaded multiple World Government allied countries… no unique Devil Fruit abilities, open fire! There is no need to send such a vile scum to Impel Down!"
In the past six months, the number of pirates born in the South Blue has suddenly increased.
Moreover, most of these pirates have already attacked naval bases and allied nations of the World Government as their main targets.
From this, it is easy to see why this group of pirates came to be!
It is clearly the result of the spread of the 'Child Incident' that occurred in the South Blue not long ago!
"Report to Vice Admiral Comil, the pirates have been completely defeated! We can continue on to Drum Island now!"
On the deck, a naval colonel wearing a coat of justice saluted and reported to the fleet's commander-in-chief.
"According to intelligence, the 'White Ghost' with a bounty of 190 million berries has arrived in Drum Country recently!"
Hearing the name of this 'New Pirate' that has caused quite a stir in the Marine Headquarters recently, Vice Admiral Comil's face couldn't help but become more complex.
A unique pirate born to stop the tyranny of the Marines and the World Government…
Vice Admiral Comil put aside his irrelevant thoughts and asked his subordinate, "Have you confirmed the exact location of the White Ghost?"
The subordinate loudly replied, "Currently, we can only confirm that the White Ghost is still within the borders of Drum Country, but… "
Blublub…
The unique ringing sound of a Den Den Mushi interrupted the subordinate's words.
Vice Admiral Comil signaled the subordinate to answer the call, while he himself took a few sips of coffee.
"…Yes, yes, I understand. Yes, I have recorded that. Yes, I will."
"Reporting to Vice Admiral Comil! According to the latest intelligence, the pirate White Ghost purchased a new ship last night and has set sail from Drum Island in the morning!"
"Good! Let's head to Drum Island at the fastest speed possible! We must catch White Ghost before he completely leaves our sight!"
The surrounding naval soldiers heard the order from their highest commander and scattered, and the naval fleet accelerated towards their destination.
At this moment, the adjutant walked up to Vice Admiral Comil and whispered, "Vice Admiral, do we really need to catch White Ghost?"
As the Vice Admiral's trusted adjutant, he naturally knew a lot of hidden information.
"I understand your meaning. White Ghost is innocent… that's probably what you think." Vice Admiral Comil patted the adjutant's shoulder. "However, regardless of the reason, it is the Marine's duty to suppress pirates!"