Chapter 5: The Beautiful Female Marine
[Option 1: Immediately go to the deck to investigate. (Reward: Basic Armament Haki)]
[Option 2: Stay where you are and go nowhere. (Reward: Random Fire Attribute Combat Skill)]
[Option 3: Take advantage of the chaos to lower a lifeboat and escape alone. (Reward: One of the Water Breathing Techniques from the Demon Slayer universe)]
[Option 4: Go to the kitchen to get a sword, then head to the deck in two minutes to launch a sneak attack on the one-eyed pirate. (Reward: Random Skill Experience +2)]
Vivian: ???
Did they get it wrong this time?
A big question mark appeared above his head.
Attack the one-eyed pirate with a kitchen sword?
Recalling the man's tall and sturdy figure and his ruthless attacks, Vivian felt a chill down his spine.
'With that guy's strength, if I really go to attack him, it would be no different from seeking death, right?' Vivian thought to himself.
But according to the previous pattern of these options, shouldn't the one with the least noticeable reward be the safest?
He was a bit confused.
However…
"I feel like this option shouldn't screw me over…" Vivian muttered to himself, then without hesitation, kicked over the coal bucket and rushed straight to the kitchen.
Five minutes later.
On the deck of the cargo ship, the one-eyed pirate, holding a golden machete, was commanding his men to continuously fire at the approaching warship.
Although it looked like a cargo ship, it was actually a pirate ship disguised as one.
With eleven cannons all aimed north, they displayed the "Sunset Cannon Technique" to its fullest.
Meanwhile…
"Gulp!" Swallowing nervously, Vivian, holding a kitchen sword, quietly approached the one-eyed pirate from behind and, steeling himself, raised the sword and slashed at the back of his neck.
Swish!
The blade flashed.
However, instead of the expected scene of the one-eyed pirate's neck being severed, Vivian was instantly sent flying like a kite with a broken string.
His body slammed heavily against the wall at the entrance of the cabin, and Vivian felt a sweetness in his throat as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
[You chose option 4, reward: Shooting Experience +2]
Damn it!
Seeing the one-eyed pirate angrily approaching with his machete, Vivian started to panic.
This damn system, is it really playing with me?
"Kid, you dare to sneak attack me?" The one-eyed pirate's forehead veins bulged as he stepped on Vivian's chest, raising the golden machete high, "Die, idiot."
"It's over!"
Seeing the blade coming down towards his head, the terrified Vivian instinctively closed his eyes. But at that moment, a puff of white smoke suddenly appeared from the side, wrapping around the one-eyed pirate's arm and flinging him into the air.
At the same time, a female marine in uniform, wearing red-framed glasses and exuding a heroic aura, suddenly appeared from the edge of the ship. Her fair hand gently rested on the hilt of her sword at her waist.
As the one-eyed pirate fell from the air, she unleashed a swift draw slash, sending a spray of blood into the air. The entire process took less than five seconds, and the one-eyed pirate let out a scream before collapsing on the deck, completely incapacitated.
Vivian was stunned.
First, because the sword strike was incredibly cool.
Second, because…
Wasn't this female marine in front of him Tashigi from the original story?
"Are you okay?" Sheathing her sword, Tashigi stepped forward and looked at the fallen Vivian.
Vivian: (⊙o⊙)
So… so beautiful.
This was Vivian's first reaction upon seeing Tashigi's face up close.
Before crossing over, Vivian was just a high school student with limited experience. The class beauty he had a crush on couldn't compare to Tashigi at all. It was natural for him to be a bit dazed.
He couldn't help but start imagining what it would be like if he met beauties like Boa Hancock or Princess Shirahoshi in the future.
"What's wrong? Are you scared stiff?" Seeing that Vivian didn't respond for a long time, Tashigi waved her hand in front of his face, looking puzzled.
As soon as she spoke, three options appeared.
[Option 1: Scratch your head shyly and say, "Sorry, you're so beautiful that I got distracted." (Reward: Swordsmanship Experience +100)]
[Option 2: Respond rudely, "What's it to you?" (Reward: All Attributes +30)]
[Option 3: Immediately distance yourself from Tashigi and thank her. (Reward: Random Skill Experience +1)]
Vivian:???
Although a bit confused, Vivian, who had come to trust these options completely, immediately followed through. After stepping back a bit, he looked at Tashigi with a grateful expression and said, "Thank you, thank you for saving me…"
[You chose option 3, reward: Swordsmanship Experience +1]
As soon as the prompt appeared, dozens of marines with flintlock rifles leaped from the warship onto the cargo ship's deck, rushing to Tashigi's side and eagerly asking, "Miss Tashigi, are you okay?"
"Are you hurt, Miss Tashigi?"
"We'll protect you, Miss Tashigi."
A bunch of sycophants… oh no, a bunch of marines, pounded their chests with promises, making Vivian, who was standing a bit further away, breathe a sigh of relief.
He had actually considered using the first two options to leave a strong impression on Tashigi, but fortunately, he restrained himself. Otherwise, he might have been resented by this group by now.
"I'm fine. Go help Captain Smoker deal with those pirates. And don't let that woman escape."
"Yes, ma'am!!!" The soldiers immediately drew their swords and charged into the battle.
After they left, Tashigi stepped forward and helped Vivian up from the ground.
"Stay here and don't move. I'll rescue everyone inside and then take you all to a safe place."
Vivian was about to nod, but three options appeared, interrupting his action.
[Option 1: Nod and agree, staying in place to wait. (Reward: Random Great Grade Sword)]
[Option 2: Offer to go with Tashigi to rescue people inside. (Reward: 10 Health Potions from the League of Legends universe)]
[Option 3: Nod in agreement, then quietly follow Tashigi into the cabin. (Reward: Random Basic Attribute +1)]