Chapter 866

The old village chief and Machino stood quietly at the harbor, gazing at the crew of the Lei De-Haired Pirates aboard the Thriller Bark.

"Are they leaving?"

Machino felt a faint reluctance.

She had deep ties with the Lei De-Haired.

For the Lei De-Haired setting sail once more…

Her heart inevitably stirred with reluctance.

"Don't worry, they'll be safe."

"In the future…"

"They'll come back."

Sensing Machino's reluctance, the old village chief smiled gently to comfort her.

"Mm."

Machino quickly steadied her emotions.

Moments later,

the Lei De-Haired arrived at the harbor with Little Lufei.

Seeing the Lei De-Haired about to depart,

Little Lufei's eyes brimmed with reluctance.

"Shanks…"

"Are you leaving?"

Little Lufei asked.

"Yes."

"We've stayed here several days; it's time we go."

The Lei De-Haired patted Little Lufei's small head and smiled.

"Can you take me with you to sea?"

Little Lufei couldn't help asking.

"Hahaha!"

Hearing this, the Lei De-Haired burst into laughter, "Little Lufei, you're not ready to sail yet. Wait until you're older."

Little Lufei huffed angrily, "I'll sail someday! I'll find partners stronger than you! And become the Pirate King!"

"Is that so? I'll be waiting."

The Lei De-Haired pressed down Little Lufei's straw hat, his gaze deepening.

"It's getting late."

"I must go."

"In the future…"

"No matter what happens, don't cry."

"You're a boy now—you must carry the burden of a man."

"Understood?"

The Lei De-Haired spoke with solemn gravity.

"Mm."

Little Lufei nodded firmly, his eyes slightly red.

"Alright."

The Lei De-Haired turned and walked away, preparing to board the Thriller Bark.

But just then,

tap-tap-tap—

hurried footsteps rushed toward them.

Next,

It was only seen that

Lu En, clad in white, finally arrived at the harbor shore.

Glancing over,

he saw the entire Lei De-Haired Pirates crew about to set sail from Windmill Village.

"Hm?"

"Is the Lei De-Haired Pirates planning to make a hasty escape?"

Lu En narrowed his eyes slightly.

This was bad!

He had promised the old man he'd delay the Lei De-Haired Pirates.

How could he let them escape early?

Remember,

the old man would arrive in Windmill Village soon.

Therefore,

no matter what,

he couldn't let the Lei De-Haired Pirates slip away so easily.

At least,

He had to think of every possible way to try and delay Lei De-Haired Pirates and the others!

Immediately,

Lu En's mind raced wildly with thoughts…

After a moment,

His eyes flashed, and he called out directly to Lei De-Haired's back, tone teasing: "Lei De-Haired, if you've got guts, don't run! Why so hasty?"

"I want to know—what exactly are you afraid of?"

"Weren't you just boasting a moment ago?"

"So now you're scared?"

"Now you're running away early? How pathetic!"