On the warship sailing on the vast ocean, night gradually enveloped the surroundings, and the waves gently lapped against the hull, making a smooth sound.
Jin An was lying on the bed, preparing to rest, when suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A glimmer of light flashed in Jin An's eyes, he already knew who was outside the door.
With a hint of curiosity, he got up and walked to the door, gently opening it.
"Mr. Vegapunk, I wonder what brings you here?"
Jin An asked with a smile, but he felt faintly in his heart that the other party's arrival was not that simple.
Vegapunk looked Jin An up and down, his eyes showing complex emotions.
Then, he took the initiative to close the door, as if he didn't want outsiders to hear their conversation.
"I'm here to talk to you alone."
Vegapunk casually found a chair and sat down, looking at Jin An calmly, his tone with a hint of seriousness.
Jin An frowned slightly, and all kinds of guesses emerged in his mind.
After Jin An also sat down, Vegapunk looked directly at the opposite side, and then said:
"I saw everything that happened in Ohara."
Jin An's pupils shrank slightly, but quickly returned to calm.
He crossed his arms and said calmly:
"If you want to use this to blackmail me, you've come to the wrong person."
Jin An's tone was tinged with vigilance and determination. If the Ohara incident was exposed, he would just leave the Navy.
With his current power, although it was still a bit difficult to resist the World Government, it was not entirely impossible.
Vegapunk shook his head, with no hint of threat in his expression.
"I can't do such a thing,"
He said sincerely,
"I just want to thank you in person."
Jin An was a little surprised, staring at Vegapunk, not understanding what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.
Vegapunk continued:
"Thank you for saving the books of Ohara and protecting the scholars there."
Jin An was silent for a moment, and the vigilance in his heart relaxed slightly.
Vegapunk's eyes were sincere, and he didn't seem to have any malice.
Vegapunk looked at Jin An seriously and continued:
"To be honest, I admire what you have done immensely."
"You took a huge risk to protect those innocent lives and precious knowledge. This is not only courage, but also a great contribution to human civilization."
When Jin An heard these words, his old face couldn't help but blush slightly.
Although he never expected to be recognized by others, Vegapunk's words gave him a trace of comfort.
He nodded, his tone with a hint of relief:
"I just did what I thought I should do."
Vegapunk stood up, walked to Jin An, and stretched out his hand.
"In any case, you did a good job. I hope we can continue to cooperate and jointly protect the future of this world."
Jin An shook Vegapunk's hand and said with a smile:
"Of course, for the future of this world, I have been working hard."
Sitting back in his chair, Vegapunk's voice was low and firm, and his eyes flickered with complex emotions.
"You also know that I joined the World Government under duress."
"However, the World Government can indeed play a very important role in my research."
He paused, as if thinking about how to continue expressing his thoughts.
Jin An leaned against the wall, silently observing Vegapunk.
The other party's attitude made him feel a little confused, but he still remained calm.
Vegapunk continued:
"My research requires a lot of resources, and although freedom will be restricted by relying on the World Government, I can do experiments that I couldn't complete before."
A trace of unwillingness and determination was revealed in his eyes.
"My goal is to popularize free energy to the world!"
His voice carried a firm conviction, as if this was not just an ideal, but his mission.
"In order to achieve this goal, I can condescend to the World Government and manufacture weapons for them."
Vegapunk said excitedly, his tone mixed with an uncontrollable fanaticism.
Jin An tilted his head to look at Vegapunk, his brow furrowed slightly.
He didn't understand what these things had to do with him, and why the other party wanted to tell him these things.
"So...?"
Jin An's voice was calm and doubtful.
Vegapunk took a deep breath, clenched his hands, and looked at Jin An with firm eyes.
"I need your help!"
He said, his tone with a kind of urgency and expectation.
Jin An was slightly stunned, and a trace of vigilance rose in his heart.
He didn't know why the other party would trust him so much, just because of Ohara, that would be too ridiculous.
"Why me?"
Jin An asked, his eyes with a trace of doubt and incomprehension.
Vegapunk was silent for a moment, as if weighing whether to be completely frank.
His eyes became more determined,
"Because you, like me, are working for a better world. What you did in Ohara made me believe that you are a person with conviction, not simply living for power and status."
Jin An lowered his head to think, his inner doubts and trust intertwined.
Vegapunk's words were sincere, and he could feel the other party's determination and conviction.
"And,"
Vegapunk continued, his tone with a trace of urgency,
"I know that I will fall out with the World Government sooner or later, and now is my only chance to save my life."
Jin An raised his head, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
He knew the responsibility on his shoulders, and he also understood the weight behind every word Vegapunk said.
He took a deep breath and nodded,
"Okay, I will help you, but I need to know more details."
A relaxed smile appeared on Vegapunk's face, as if a huge stone weighing on his heart had finally been moved away.
He nodded, his eyes full of hope and gratitude,
"Thank you, Jin An. Next, we have many things to discuss..."
Jin An looked at Vegapunk, and understood in his heart that this cooperation would have a profound impact on the future.
Their fates were already closely linked together, and for a common goal, they would face the unknown challenges and dangers ahead together.
"The World Government is for the stability of the world, and for this reason they do not hesitate to 'create' a large number of pirates."
Vegapunk's tone was low and cold, as if stating a cruel truth.
His gaze passed through the sea outside the window, as if recalling some unbearable past.
Jin An stood aside, listening silently.
His brows furrowed slightly, and he felt a trace of confusion at Vegapunk's words.
Vegapunk turned his head and looked at Jin An, his eyes flashing with a serious light.
"And next, they want to create 'Pacifistas' in order to further consolidate their rule."
He said, his tone revealing a trace of sorrow and helplessness.
Jin An's eyes became more alert, he knew of the existence of the Pacifista plan.
Vegapunk's gaze became sharper,
"I also learned through some small means about their next plan for you."
"You need to prepare in advance."
