The Charm of the Pirate

Marine Ship

On a Marine Ship, February 1500.

The strong waves delivered the departure of the Navy Ship from Pace Island to Roseland Island.

The deck was filled with naval forces busy with their respective duties. They were so orderly that not even a single one spoke, all of them so solidly with each other.

"Where's Richi?"

There was no answer, Elie lowered her head.

"Youte!" Sofia gripped Elie's shoulder and shook it.

From a distance Clark, the Captain watches Sofia and Elie talking. Because far away, he can't hear anything.

Captain Clark approached Sofia, He raised Sofia's right hand and kissed the back of her hand.

"It's an honor to meet you Lady Sofia.."

Sofia is surprised someone raises and kisses her hand, but Sofia tries to smile as normally as possible. He nodded his head gracefully.

Elie walked backwards behind Sofia.

"Well.."

"Call me Captain Clark." Clark took two steps back and bowed his back.

"Thank you, Captain. It's nice to meet you.."

Clark stole the lyrics towards Elie who was still lowered, He raised his two eyebrows not understanding what was going on.

"Do you want to rest?"

"I can escort you into the cabin."

Clark wants to make this feeling of tension melt away, at least he can offer a little rest.

"I don't mind being here, Captain.."

"A trip to the main island of Roseland won't take long, Lady.."

"However, it might be more convenient if you and Miss Elie are talking in the cabin." Clark smiled politely.

"Well..."

"It is with great pleasure that I will receive your kindness, Captain.."

"I'm so honored to hear it.." Clark was satisfied to hear Sofia's answer.

"Yet.."

"Can Elie One Cabin with Me?"

"Of course Lady.."

"Miss Elie could one Cabin with you..."

"Let's follow me.."

"Thank you.."

Captain Clark looks polite and kind. Sofia felt uncomfortable for not smiling as gently as possible earlier.

Elie lifted her head and nodded when Clark accidentally looked at her, Clark just smiled and nodded.

This Marine Ship is as big as the Hades, maybe a little bigger. The flag of the Kingdom of Roseland fluttered freely on the pole. Sofia felt like she was still in the dream of seeing the emblem again. A few months ago He had never even imagined something like this, in the slightest.

Clark walked into the low-light hallway, then stopped and opened the door on the left.

"Miss, this is your cabin.."

"If you need something, you can go up to the deck and look for Me.."

"I'm sorry.." Captain Clark bowed and left Sofia and Elie.

Sofia held her forehead and massaged her tightly. It's been a while since he last climbed aboard a big ship.

"Miss.."

"Are you okay?" Elie was worried to see Sofia's face that was paler than usual.

"Maybe I'm just seasick Elie.."

"Do you have anything to make me feel better?" Sofia covered her mouth with her right hand.

"I feel like my head is going around in circles."

"Well.."

"Maybe this balm can help.."

Sofia remembered the balm. Elie used it when they were reflected off the train as they headed to Lilbert Village. Sofia smiled, She remembered such a thing at a time like this.

Elie smeared the balm to Sofia. Then apply it again behind the neck and massage it for a while.

"Better, Miss?"

"Well.."

"It feels warm."

"Thank you, Elie.."

Elie closed her balm again and sat down next to Sofia.

"Is there anything you want to say?" Sofia tied her hair up quickly. The heat began to spread where Elie applied the balm. Sofia flicked her hand there.

"Miss.."

"It's..." Elie took something out of her pocket and gave it to Sofia. A white paper folded neatly with a maroon red ribbon on it.

"What's this?"

"This is a letter from Mr. Richi." Elie said nervously.

"What does that mean?"

"I don't know, Miss. You gave this to Chris before you left."

"Depart?"

"Where did Richi go?"

"I don't know, Miss. Maybe you better read it first."

"Who..!!" Sofia's upset not playing.

He really felt betrayed. No one told him where Richie was going. Everyone wants him back to Roseland as soon as possible.

"Come out.."

"I want to read it.."

"Good, Miss.."

Elie leaves Sofia in the cabin alone.

"Why is this place so hot?!" Sofia shook her hands in front of her eyes.

His eyes were so painful that they almost shed tears, but did not know why, it was his heart that felt even more sore.

Sofia wiped the tears out. He doesn't know what's going on. What feelings should he be feeling now? He doesn't know. Maybe this letter is the answer.

Sofia started flipping the white paper, then opened the ribbon slowly.

'For my lover, Esme..'

Tears began to pour out from the corner of Sofia's eyes. He quickly rubbed it.

'I'm guessing now you must be really upset that I left without telling you. Excuse me.. I'm sorry love, that's all I can say right now. You know how fucking Hades is? He dragged me to the middle of the night while I was sleeping. I don't even know if I'm on a boat and leaving Pace Island. When you read this letter, I must have been at sea with the crew of the Ship of Hades. I can't go home yet. The Old Grandma wanted me to finish my work first. I have to take care of all the problems Gerald has done. You must be sick of reading his name in this letter. Okay, let's just forget about him.'

'For now, I can't go home, maybe I'll be home in mid-May, in about 3 months. I want this problem solved soon. Beware of Gerald and his flock in Roseland. Don't marry anyone! I remind you once again, You're MY MILI! and you know, even now I've missed you.. I'd love to swim there with my arms, but you know what pisses me off? Hades locked me in his cabin that smelled of tobacco.'

'Take care of yourself, don't get mad at Elie..'

'I love you..'

'R'

Tears did not stop flowing from Sofia's eyes. He squeezed the paper and threw it into the corner of the cabin tight.

Soon he took it again and tidied the paper and kissed it.

"Basic Hades ********!" Sofia was upset. But He held the paper with love.

"I'll last until May, if you're late for a day, maybe I'll just marry the old Duke!"

"At least he's too old to leave me." Sofia folded the letter and kept it in her clothing pocket.

The ship felt speeding up after passing through large and numerous rocks. Sofia laid her body on the bed. This bed is not as comfortable as the Hades bed when on the ship first. Very much different. Sofia felt a shock when the ship passed by the big waves that made her fist feel spinning and nauseous. Repeatedly he massaged his head violently, but did not improve in the slightest.

"Is Roseland still far away?"

"I don't want to get on another ship besides Hades." That's what Sofia had in mind.

"How are the other crew members?"

"I don't say goodbye to them.."

"It feels unfair.." His head hurt even more as he tried to think.

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"Miss..."

"I'm going in.."

Not long after that the door opened and Elie walked in. Elie brought a cup of warm tea with some bagelen that was still warm and very fragrant.

"Miss..."

"Drink this tea.."

Elie gives the cup to Sofia.

"I feel nauseous Elie..."

"You should eat, Miss.."

"Your nausea will diminish.."

Sofia took a sip of the warm tea, then picked up the bagelen Elie gave her.

"It's delicious.." Sofia chews it up and takes the rest.

"I'll be back in the kitchen, Miss.."

"Rest.."

Sofia did not reply, She just nodded and smiled.

"Elie's.."

Elie stopped walking and looked towards Sofia.

"Yes, Miss??"

"I'm sorry, and Thank you.."

Elie smiled and continued on her way.