When they were almost done eating, Ah Wu took out a napkin and wiped his mouth. His movements were unhurried, elegant and natural.

The forthright Ace, on the other hand, took out a wineskin, brought it to his mouth, raised his head, and drank until he was satisfied before putting it down. He let out a satisfied sigh and casually wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Then, he handed the wineskin to Skeleton and generously invited him to drink.

No, there's no need for that.

Bones smiled and pushed it back.

Ace looked at him suspiciously. He didn't understand why he didn't want to drink water after eating so much meat.

After all, he was a simple straight man. Of course, he wouldn't understand the gay man's thoughts.

After eating and drinking to his heart's content, the ship was almost done. Ace was ready to go. He asked his temporary partner, "I'm ready to leave. Bones, do you want to come with me or stay here?"

Eh eh eh?

You're leaving?

Bones panicked for a moment, but he quickly covered up his gaffe and asked Ace generously, "I want to go with you, but I have something to do. I need to stay in this town for one more night. Can you wait for me?"

Although there were many ways to trick this guy to stay, he would use the stupid way to deal with an idiot.

Even though he had already expected that Ace would agree to his request, Ah Gu was still stunned for a moment when he saw Ace nod his head and say "Sure" without any hesitation. He let out a sigh of relief in his heart. He did not reveal his usual mischievous or evil grin after his scheme succeeded. Instead, he sincerely said to Ace, "Thank you."

"Ha?

You, what's there to thank me for? "Ace laughed and patted Bones on the shoulder.

"Aren't you in a hurry?

If you stay with me, won't it delay the pursuit of the traitor on your ship? "Although he didn't want to mention this in front of Ace, Bones still wanted to ask.

"What's there to delay?

Anyway, that guy can't run away!

And since my friend asked, I naturally can't refuse. "Ace answered casually.

Is this how you treat me as a friend?

Although Skeleton knew that Ace treated him as one of his own, or else he would not be so honest with him, there were some things that even if they had a tacit understanding, but after saying it out loud, the feeling was different.

Just like him and Kyouya, even though they had liked each other for a long time, there was still a huge difference in their relationship and mentality before and after they had clearly said "I like you" to each other.

Thinking of the little sparrow and looking at Ace's spirited face, Skeleton couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I'm fine."

"You're so strange!

I'm always smiling. "

"Kufufufu ~ Aren't you laughing too?

Do you want me to cry in front of you? "

"But your smile is very strange!"

"Of course not!"

(Vrin: Don't struggle Master, even the little brother that you've only met for a day dislikes your hentai smile, you know how much pain we usually suffer. Skeleton: Shut up!)

"Oh right, since we're friends, help me carry this wooden bucket, we'll go to the beach to get some water, then we'll go back to town."

"Hey!

You rascal, can't you do it yourself once? "

"Please, please, I can't carry it anymore ~" Why do I have to do it myself when there's someone to help me?

Listen, how shameless.

Back in town, Ace and Skeleton naturally walked into Xena's restaurant. Ace put the bucket at the door, they greeted the couple and rested there.

After all, they were their daughter's friends. The couple in the restaurant, who were also Hina's parents, greeted them attentively and brought them food and wine. However, looking at their slightly trembling hands when they put down the food, Skeleton felt that the reason why she was so warmly treated didn't seem to have much to do with the little girl. It should be because of Ace.

However, they really should treat Ace well, the man who quietly defeated the pirates and saved their town.

But the "hero" didn't notice, after politely thanking the middle-aged couple, he began to eat.

Wait a minute?

Are you a pig?

We just killed a pig!

Half a pig was still stuffed in his stomach, Skeleton couldn't help but frown after being fed the taste of the food. After telling Ace that he wanted to play with little Xena, he got up and carried the wooden bucket filled with water upstairs. Under the effect of Genjutsu, naturally no one noticed his movements, and the inconspicuous thing like the bucket disappeared without anyone noticing.

The little girl was reading in the house, and when she saw Skeleton come in, she reluctantly put down the book.

Skeleton put the bucket in the corner of her room, and then without disturbing anyone, he began to talk to the little girl.

"Xena, do you and Linlin usually play outside at night?"

"No!"

Xena looked at Skeleton in confusion, she didn't quite understand why he asked this, "We usually go home after dark, why would we play outside at night?"

Thinking of what Xena said before, when they went to find Rita in the morning, they found that she was missing. If it was Linlin who did it, she should have sneaked into her house at night or in the wee hours of the morning.

As for the motive, it was quite easy to guess. Linlin didn't have parents, and thinking of what they saw a few hours ago, Linlin and Rita's parents were happy and harmonious, he knew that she was a girl who lacked love, and it was very likely that she wanted to turn Rita's parents into her own.

That was why Skeleton deliberately pretended to be close with Xena in front of her, wanting to provoke her to make a move. After all, if she didn't make a move, Skeleton couldn't act rashly, and if he continued to dawdle, Ace's side wouldn't be in a hurry. It wasn't that he wanted to go with Ace, but in this strange world, without the company of that silly and fun little handsome guy, just thinking about it made him feel a little lonely!

"Nothing, just showing concern ~ kufufufu ~" Ah Wu seemed to be very satisfied with this answer, and showed his usual smile.

Xena looked at him with disgust, she didn't want to talk to this strange brother, but she couldn't hold back her curiosity, "Big brother, are you a pirate?

That brother looks like one, but you, you don't look like one. "

"I'm not, I'm just an ordinary person ~" Skeleton happily answered the child's question in front of him.

"Ordinary person?

Then you don't look like one. "The little girl muttered discontentedly, this brother didn't even blush when he lied.

"Really ~" Skeleton smiled evilly, and started to coax the little girl, "I'm just like your father, an ordinary man, this trip to the sea was just a coincidence. Actually, I have a wife in my hometown, we have pets, and we live a simple and loving life. Oh right, we are also preparing to have a child in a few years, I hope to have a daughter as cute as you ~"

"This … … Really, really didn't expect … … I'm sorry … …" Xena was so surprised that she couldn't speak clearly. In this kind of innocent little girl's eyes, a man with a family was much more reliable than a lone wanderer. She originally thought that this brother looked weird, but since he had a wife, he shouldn't be a bad person.

Although Skeleton didn't look much older than her, he was very sincere, and Xena believed him in the end.

"Then, big brother, when do you plan to go home?" The little girl smiled innocently and asked.

I want to go home too!

I also want to go back and f * ck that damn sparrow!

Xena hit the nail on the head, and easily dealt a blow to the arrogant and willful Mr. Rokudo. The effect was outstanding.

The pineapple leaves drooped down, and Skeleton showed a rare, almost decadent look. In fact, it hadn't been long since he came here, and he hadn't seen Kyouya Hidaka for more than half a day. In the past, when they were out on missions, it was normal for them to not see each other for a day, a few days, or even a month. But this time, it was different. He didn't know when he could go back, and he didn't even know if he could go back.

Compared to the pain he knew, the unknown fate worried him more.

He wasn't afraid of the so-called fate, but he was really afraid that he would never see that person again.

Wait a minute!

Pull yourself together. Perhaps you can go back after this matter is resolved!

After all, he was a warlock, and he could always adjust his mentality very well. After pretending to be deep in thought for a while, Ah Wu cheered up and said to Xena confidently, "I'll go back soon, and I won't let my wife wait for too long!

When I go back, I'll take good care of her! "

His high spirits even infected Xena. Although she didn't know this brother, and didn't know his "sister," he was obviously a good man who took care of his family. She sincerely hoped that they could live happily like her parents, so she patted Skeleton's shoulder like an adult and said, "Come on, big brother!" (Kyouya: Come on, herbivore!

When you come back, you must do your best to survive in my hands!)

After chatting for a while, Xena's mother came up and called them to go down for dinner.

Hearing the word "eat", Ah Wu's scalp tingled. He subconsciously touched his round belly, and then slowly followed Xena downstairs. As soon as he arrived downstairs, he saw Ace's expectant eyes, waiting for them to sit down and eat.

You can't be serious!

After having two afternoon teas, he could still gobble down dinner?

Skeleton looked at Ace with disappointment, and then looked kindly at Xena who was eating obediently. Then he began to put the food that he hadn't touched on on their plates.

Ace was happy to see this, and he praised him, "You're a good guy!" and accepted it.

Although the little girl was a little confused, after hearing Skeleton say, "Children need to grow up well and eat more," she accepted it and kindly reminded, "Big brother, you need to eat more too. Be careful, you won't be able to sleep at night because of hunger."

"I won't."

Skeleton gave her a bright smile. No matter how much I eat, I won't be able to sleep at night. Now I don't want to eat anything except sparrows!