Sea Hand Malik

"You're not going?" Pocky couldn't help but ask in worry when the kid and the strange magician human stayed behind.

After a delicious meal, the trio drew lots to decide who would defeat the tree ent. It was Truen who won, and Bob couldn't help but be a little suspicious of the results. Truen could have rigged it, seeing how the wood elf proposed the idea. Zero pouted but didn't suspect a thing and wished his best friend good luck.

"Don't beat it up too badly!" Zero yelled. "We need all the wood it has!"

Bob shook his head and forcefully hugged the cuddly sea otter. "Don't worry, It's time for a nap. In the meantime, I think my master has some questions for you."

Indeed, Zero has been waiting for this chance to intero- to interview the famous shipwright. That glint in his eyes made Pocky want to run. He half-regretted agreeing to travel with this strange party.