Following the principle of "disembark before embark, exit before entry," the Golden Deer and dozens of other sailboats preparing to head back home temporarily anchored in the waters outside the entrance of Fortress Bridgehead.
Although the return journey through the Shattered Isles would still take approximately two more days, the relief of being on the homeward course made the crew extraordinarily happy.
The atmosphere on the ship became much livelier as well.
Delia, the first to circumnavigate the Southern Continent, had successfully advanced to the Third Order and was now joyfully informing her parents through the Law Network.
The newly boarded Sea Magician, Sarant Tudor, was sparring with other pirate officers, the CLANG, CLANG, CLANG of their weapons echoing.
Unable to withstand the sharpness of the other's Magic Wand, the dejected Octopus-man Octi was using his regenerative abilities to heal his injuries.
