"Barto big brother!"
The followers beside him were sobbing, "Don't harm yourself like this anymore, we're very regretful too. But everyone has to move forward, just don't look back, keep looking ahead!"
"Ahead?"
Bartolomeo suddenly raised his head, his swollen eyes still showing tear marks, but flames were already burning in his pupils.
"Yes! Moving forward is more important!"
He tore off the headscarf from his forehead and threw it on the ground with force:
"We've fallen behind one step, we can't be left behind again no matter what, everyone, full speed ahead! We must enter Galaxy Sea Region within five days!"
Galaxy Sea Region.
This new name, changed from the previous Purple Vine Sea Region, has become famous worldwide with this big event.
The original "Purple Vine" was a bit overly elegant, not quite fitting for the Endgame style, plus the seven islands in this sea region, six stars and one moon, forming a guardian posture.
Compared to the original name, the new name is evidently more fitting.
"Five days? Boss, it's hard to make it in that time!"
"That's right, too extreme, Barto big brother!"
"Cut the crap! Don't you want to see Lord Xiano soon?" Barto roared.
"Yes, really want to, want it so badly..."
"Then it'll work out!"
Barto gritted his teeth, clenched his fist tightly, "Let's all fight hard together, everyone! We, the Barto Club, are the strongest follower group in the East Sea, and we absolutely must beat those Super Rookie brats to become the core strength of the Endgame!"
"Oh oh oh oh oh!!!"
The crew were fired up, responding enthusiastically.
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Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
Counting the previous seven days, the Barto Club has entered the New World for nearly half a month now.
They've gone through many difficult obstacles, battled storms, exchanged fire with Navy ships, chased everywhere by Sea King Species...
In short, after traveling day and night, they've finally reached the territory of the Endgame.
"Wuxing Island! The front must be Wuxing Island, Barto boss, we're almost there!"
"Oh? Is that so!"
Bartolomeo, who was lying on a rattan chair sunbathing, jumped up like a cat whose tail was stepped on, rushed to the bow, and leaned over the railing to look forward.
At the horizon in the distance, a bustling port town was gradually coming into view.
A prominent white lighthouse towered at the highest point, the flag with the pattern of crossed swords piercing through a seagull fluttering in the wind.
Indeed it's the Endgame's symbol!
"Woo woo woo woo... finally here!" Barto was full of tears, "Everyone, attention! Present our best selves, don't embarrass Lord Xiano!"
"Yes! Barto big brother!"
He quickly tidied his wrinkled coat, styled his hair upright, and applied hair oil.
The first meeting is too important, must be neatly dressed, can't let the senior members of the Endgame think he's an unreliable fool!
"Boss! Look over there!" Suddenly, one of the followers from the lookout tower shouted, "There's a boat! Heading our way!"
Hmm?
Barto looked over, only to see a silver-white speedboat coming from the side of the island, directly towards their ship.
The flag on the mast was flying the Endgame's emblem, but on the side of the speedboat was a strange crest he, being a die-hard fan, had never seen.
——Two blooming rose flowers on a shield.
There were about six or seven people on board, all dressed in uniform black, with the rose shield crest on their chests and cloaks.
What does that signify?
Barto couldn't help but be puzzled.
"Stop! People on the boat, please state your names and purposes!"
The leader was a woman with short hair, tanned skin, confident and sharp, her voice quite clear, heard across dozens of meters.
Barto snapped back to reality, quickly spread his arms and shouted:
"We are the Barto Club! I'm Captain Bartolomeo, here specifically to join Lord Xiano!"
"Bartolomeo?"
The short-haired woman slightly hesitated, seemed to have some impression of this name, turned her head and whispered with her companions, then looked back at Barto with a slightly softened voice:
"So you're followers from the East Sea, one of this year's Super Rookies, right? I've seen you in the newspaper. However, according to the rules, all newcomers hoping to join the Endgame must first pass the approval process."
She pointed to herself, "As for me, I'm the deputy captain Elifa from the Stationed Corps Seventh Squad, responsible for patrolling the outer sea area of Wuxing Island and welcoming newcomers."
She signaled for the speedboat to come closer, then tossed over a rope:
"Your ship must stop here first. You and your officers come onto the island with us for registration. Until passing the approval process, all actions must follow my arrangement."
"Understood! Absolutely compliant!"
Barto excitedly nodded repeatedly, climbed onto the speedboat with both hands and feet, followed by several officers, each fascinatedly looking around.
The speedboat turned direction, heading towards the main port of Wuxing Island.
Bartolomeo cautiously stood behind Emily, the sea breeze blowing in his face, looking at the approaching Wuxing Island, his heart couldn't contain his excitement.
But his gaze passed over the rose shield crest on Elifa's uniform, he couldn't help but be curious.
"Uh... Captain Elifa!"
He rubbed his hands as he approached, smiling all over his face, "Excuse my asking, what does the symbol on your uniform mean? I started admiring the predecessor a year ago when he first set out to sea, my loyalty to him is absolutely at the highest level in the world, but I've never seen this emblem!"