Thinking of his red-nosed companion who was also an intern on Roger's ship, Shanks couldn't help but smile.

"Well, it's that Bucky after all!"

Nothing could attract his attention except treasure.

"So……"

Kurokas put down the cup: "Have you really decided to do this? Shanks."

"You know that this process is irreversible. Once it is completed, you will only have five years to live at most."

"Bet your hopes on just five years. If you fail, you won't have a second chance."

His fingers tightened their grip on the wine glass, but suddenly they let go.

Shanks raised his head and looked at him seriously: "I believe he will not let me down."

………………

I'm late. I'm packing my things tonight and getting ready to go home tomorrow.
Chapter completed!