Unlike the civilian port, the Dressrosa Royal Port was filled with luxuriously decorated ships, showcasing their owners' extraordinary status and wealth.
Vina and the other three disguised themselves as curious Damselettes, seemingly wandering aimlessly, but in reality, their eyes were locked on a squad of Marine Soldiers performing a patrol.
They quietly followed the squad, appearing to be sightseeing while their eyes constantly scanned every ship in the harbor.
"I heard this mission won't be easy. We have to find the pirate Supernovas who snuck into Dressrosa..."
A young Marine whispered a complaint to his companion.
"Tell me about it. 'Bomberman' Smyke disappeared for no reason; he probably ran into some tough character.
'Blood Blade' Jackson isn't taking this route, and that unlucky bastard 'Phantom' Carlo supposedly met his end due to a poor coating job on his way to Fish-Man Island, staying in the deep sea forever.
The remaining two most troublesome ones somehow found their way to Dressrosa. They really know how to look for trouble."
"Which two specifically?"
"One is 'Phantom Fox' Carlo, a Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit user. He's the most cautious and clever among this batch of pirate Supernovas. God knows whose form that guy is using to hide in the crowd right now.
The other is the strongest pirate among these Supernovas, 'Island Breaker' Shanton. He's said to have the ability to cause localized earthquakes and rock strata collapses. His destructive power is immense, leaving nothing but a mess wherever he goes."
"The higher-ups received word that these two might be after some treasure in the Kingdom's Treasury, which is why they've stepped up security..."
Following the Marines to a certain area of the Royal Port, Vina lowered her voice and said:
"The Marine warships should be docked within this area, right?"
Sia, with her keen observation skills, nodded with certainty:
"They're definitely here. Otherwise, those Marine Soldiers wouldn't have headed straight into this area after finishing their patrol."
Shi Yue looked around and added, "That's right. Looking at the grandeur and guards, only noble ships and official vessels are allowed to use this place. Ordinary ships aren't even permitted to approach."
Viya, being sharp-eyed, pointed at a ship in the port that stood out from the surrounding gold-and-jade-encrusted luxury vessels with its simple lines and Seagull flag, saying:
"Look over there! That one should be a Marine warship!"
After careful identification, Vina confirmed, "Yes, that's a Marine warship. Target location confirmed; our mission for this trip is complete, and we can head back."
The four of them, just as they had come, pretended to be tourists and turned to leave.
However, as they passed the entrance of the port area, they were stopped by a guard in a Royal Guard uniform with a haughty expression.
The guard looked them up and down, asking in a scrutinizing tone:
"You girls... are you here on behalf of your country to inspect the port in advance?"
Vina was stunned and subconsciously asked back, "What country?"
The guard was also stunned and asked in confusion, "Aren't you the handmaidens of that little Giant Race princess?
Aren't you here to prepare for establishing diplomatic relations between your country and Dressrosa, specifically to check out the environment of the Royal Port first?
When you make your official visit next time, your country's princess naturally won't have to squeeze in with those commoners at the pier anymore."
Vina, the youngest and most straightforward, immediately flared up: "Who are you calling a comm—"
Before the word "oner" could come out, her mouth was covered by the quick-reacting Shi Yue.
Sia, the oldest and most composed and elegant, immediately stepped forward with a proper smile and replied calmly:
"Yes, yes, yes, you're right. That is indeed our purpose for being here. Please excuse us."
She gave an apologetic look to Vina, who was still glaring while her mouth was covered.
"This child is young. Because she has some sailing Talents, she was just exceptionally promoted to be the princess's personal handmaiden, and she hasn't learned many of the rules yet.
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