Chapter 5: Knowledge of Ports_3

Fang Hong was somewhat curious about Xiesta's origins; however, Miss Hilveld told him that Xiesta was from the Westwood—Sibika family, and she was the Shadow Guard her mother had given her. Both her abilities and equipment had come from that legendary craftsman family.

But when it came to her own mother, Miss Hilveld was reluctant to say too much; Fang Hong only knew that her passing had been very early. He couldn't help but think back to the Eimeya Sanctuary in Elpaxin; that was where Miss Hilveld's parents had met.

Back then, Miss Ship's Officer had taken him to that place and asked him if he wanted a ship of his own.

All the stories that followed began there—

But Fang Hong imagined and still couldn't picture what a little girl, who always kept a straight face, should look like; instead, it was Miss Hilveld walking beside him, hands clasped behind her back, exuding a relaxed and carefree demeanor.