As the sun was setting, Kaya,, Alvida, Mikita, Honey, Nojiko, Vivi, Marianne, Zala, Robin, Saphir, Conis, Raki, Maya, Kalifa, Ashivra, Perona and Ben all arrived back on the Miss Love Duck.
"We are finally back," Ben said as he stretched his arms.
"I am going to need a long shower," Mikita remarked as she could feel her body was covered in sweat.
"I am going to need something to eat," Ashivra remarked.
Marianne's stomach grumbled. They all smiled.
At that moment, HQ and BM have arrived. "Master welcome back," HQ said.
"There is nothing to report here my lord," BM said. "It was all quiet," she added.
"Okay," Ben responded. "Let's leave this island now," Ben ordered. "We need to put some distance between us and this island before the Marines come," he said.
Nojiko gave a sharp nod. "On it, Captain," Nojiko responded. "Are we just following the log pose?" she questioned.
"No, use the satellite and locate Amazon Lily on the calm belt," Ben replied.
"My love wants to go and have an island harem," Alvida remarked.
"Pevert," Kaya said. The girls all giggled.
"Okay Captain," Nojiko replied. She looked at HQ and BM. They both nodded. The three of them vanished into the command bridge, and moments later, the ship groaned as it began to glide away from the cave.
They all moved to the Dining Room. Carina and Uta were already in the dinner room. The rest of the crew gathered around the large table.
"Is everyone really okay?" Uta asked as she looked at her new friends with genuine concern.
"We're fine, Uta," Kaya responded. There were a few scrapes and bruises, but nothing serious at all," she added. She thought even scratches were almost gone.
"We were extra careful," Conis said.
"Scrapes?" Carina remarked as she leaned in her chair. "I could hear shocks and explosions from here. "It sounded like you were trying to remodel the palace with dynamite," she added.
"Well, the island isn't particularly big," Raki noted.
"But we are fine," Ben said as she looked at Uta. She looked beautiful.
Zala leaned forward. "Did you guys hear what the King said about this place? He called it a 'Mega-Island," she said.
"A Mega-Island?" Uta blinked and tilted her head. "Like, one giant country?" she asked.
"Exactly," Maya responded as her hand rested on the hilt of her sword. "According to the King, the legend says this entire archipelago used to be one massive landmass. Then, something happened. A big event," she added.
"What kind of event?" Carina asked as her interest piqued.
No one knows," Honey responded.
Kalifa adjusted her glasses. "Not even the world government has that much power," Kalifa said.
"Could it be an ancient weapon?" Vivi suggested. The room went silent.
Ben then spoke up. "The World Government might have a trick up their sleeves," Ben said. "We can never underestimate them," he said. "But, whether this is an ancient weapon or not, is a mystery for now," Ben said. He thought he may never get the answer to this. He thought the world of One Piece was filled with mystery.
Zala turned toward Robin, who was quietly sipping a cup of tea. "Robin, do you think there's a link? Between that 'Evil Guardian' and Shushibaruba?" she asked.
Robin set her cup down. "It's a strong possibility," Robin responded. "We had previously seen them on separate islands," she said. "This was the first time we had seen them together," she added. "The Guardian was a manifestation of wishes and lingering spirits. Shushibaruba was a weapon." she explained. "We might find out more if we find the lab where the blueprints can go," Robin said.
Saphir tightened her grip on the edge of the table. "If this was a 'Mega-Island' then are we over a graveyard?" Saphir questioned.
"It is possible," Ben responded. "However it is far too deep for us for now," Ben responded. He thought back to Vegapunk`s words and thought it was a possibility.
Robin then looked over at Ashivra. "I saw you take a direct hit from a rifle during the assault Ashivra, but you didn't even flinch," she said.
Ashivra let out a low, rumbling chuckle. "That? It tickled, slightly. Like a mosquito bite that forgot its manners," she said.
Ben smiled. "She's a Lunarian. As long as that flame on her back is burning, her skin is tougher than any armor in the world," Ben explained.
Vivi smiled. "It's a beautiful gift, Ashivra," Vivi said softly. "There were stories I read as a child, in Alabasta where they were guardians on top of a red rock which were invulnerable," she said.
Ben thought what sort of books were those about. He then thought of the connection between Joyboy, Nefertari D Lily and Imu. They all come back in circles. He thought it will be a little while since he will be facing them however he needed to get stronger.
Marianne then pointed to the box which Nojiko had set on the table. What's inside that box?" she questioned.
Just then, Nojiko stepped back into the lounge. "Lets see," Nojiko said with a smile on her face. She walked straight to the table and flipped the latch on the box. Inside, cushioned by velvet, sat a glass orb. "An Eternal Log Pose," she said.
"Wait," Mikita said as she leaned in. "There's no name on the base. Where is it pointing?" she questioned.
Perona drifted closer, her pigtails bobbing as she hovered over the orb. "That kinda sucks," Perona said.
Nojiko looked at it. "I don't know," she replied. "But it looks far, very far," she added.
Ben looked at the needle, which was held steady, pointing toward the unknown. "Keep a close eye on it, Nojiko," he said.
"My love, have we completed the quest?" Alvida asked.
[Quest 19: Treasure Wars 1
Description: Collect all 5 Life Gems
Conditions:
Defeat Lytton (1/1)Convert Female Agents into Crew (1/1) Defeat Marines (1/1) (The reward will adjust based on the enemies defeated)Defeat Pirates (1/1) (The reward will adjust based on the enemies defeated)
Rewards:
Kaze Kaze no Mi, Model: Kamaitachi (Mythical Zoan)
Complete.
Transferring Rewards to Storage. ]
[For defeating a significant number of Marines and Pirates an additional reward will be granted.
Transferring Void Piercer. ]
"Yes, the quest has been completed," Ben announced. He had a smile on his face.
"Did we get all the rewards?" Zala asked.
"This was probably the easiest quest we got," Mikita remarked.
"Usually there is a long list," Kaya said.
"Yes, we got it easy this time and we got a reward and there was a bonus reward as well," Ben said.
"What was the bonus reward?" Marianne asked.
(Sweetie, redeem Void Piercer.)
Ben held his hand out flat in the center of the table.
[Redeeming Void Piercer.]
A sudden bright light erupted from his palm. The girls shielded their eyes.
As the bright light faded, a jet black spear was on his hand. It had a charcoal-stained oak shaft and a white gleaming spear tip.
"It was so bright," Uta remarked.
[The spear tip is made of Seastone.]
(Thank you Sweetie, you are the best.)
Ben smiled. "Void Piercer. Sweetie told me it has a seastone tip," he said. He looked at Saphir. "This is for you Saphir," Ben said.
"Are you sure?" Saphir asked as she looked at the spear.
"Yes I am," Ben responded. "It is all for you," Ben added. "I want you all to have the best weapons and everything," he stated.
"I can't believe that just materialised," Carina said in shock.
Perona also looked surprised. She looked at Ben and thought who he was. Her heartbeat was skipping a beat.
Saphir ran forward and took the spear. The wood felt warm, but the white tip was ice-cold. She gave it a short, lightning-fast flourish. The spear cut the air with a silent hiss. She could feel the power radiating from it. "It feels perfect," she whispered.
Robin leaned in. "It looks like you can cut off heads easier," Robin said.
Zala whistled low. It looks dangerously smooth," she said.
Perona drifted back a few feet. "Ugh, keep that tip away from me," she said as she looked at the spear.
Kalifa adjusted her glasses. "It is a fine weapon," Kalifa remarked.
Ben held his hand out.
(Sweetie, redeem Cutlass: Nightshade Bust.)
[Redeeming Cutlass: Nightshade Bust]
A sudden bright light erupted from his palm. The girls shielded their eyes once again.
(Sweetie, also redeem Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Aswang.)
Another bright light appeared as a fruit appeared.
Ben held the devil fruit and Nightshade Bust. "I want to give this to Helsing," Ben stated.
"Okay my love," Alvida replied.
"Aure you sure that is a good idea?" Carina questioned. "She did try to come after us," she added.
"She won't," Mikita said.
"Yes, she wont, Captain has already done his magic," Robin said as she giggled.
"Sexual harassment," Kalifa said.
Ben sighed.
"That is a beautiful blade," Maya said.
They all looked at the Nightshade Burst. It was a curved cutlass. The blade was made of black steel. Along the spine of the blade were small, recessed grooves. The Handle was made of a midnight-black sea-snake skin. The Guard was a solid silver cobra coiled around the wielder's knuckles. The Pommel where the hilt ends was the head of a viper.
"Wow," Marianne said as she looked at the blade.
"It looks deadly," Raki said.
"It is," Ben said.
(Sweetie, redeem Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Lycanthrope.)
[Redeeming Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Lycanthrope]
As the bright light disappeared another devil fruit appeared. "This will be for Naomi," Ben said. "I know she was an enemy as well, however they have joined us now," Ben said. He thought of the report he heard from Raki in the morning. He thought if Raki was convinced then he had nothing to be worried about.
"Okay my love, we can hand it over to them," Alvida responded.
Carina got up. "Now, it is time for your Captain`s Duties," she said as her face was flushed.