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Robin is a historian.

The history of wine is almost as old as the history of human civilization.

Although Robin doesn't drink much, he can still answer this question.

"For now, apart from being used as a drink and fuel, wine has about five major uses."

After thinking quietly for a moment, Robin briefly summarized:

"First, as a beverage, wine is a very valuable commodity, which is what you are doing now, Mr. Wayne.

“Second, it is used in cultural art or religious ceremonies as an expression and symbol of certain emotional aspects.

"Third, it is used for fuel - although this is not very commonly used, this is the principle of Mr. Venn's ship, right?"

Seeing Wayne nod, Robin smiled slightly and continued:

“Fourthly, it was the first time for me to see the role of alcohol as a medical product with Mr. Koulokas.

“As for the last point, it’s also the most common.

"Wine is almost a necessity for social interaction. To a certain extent, it can even represent human social interaction."

"Yes," Wayne nodded in agreement, "I think this is the key to awakening my ability."

“Wine Festival…”

Robin's bright eyes showed a smile:

"So, is this the way Mr. Wayne has prepared to awaken your abilities?"

"Ah, that's right. Moreover, the effect is surprisingly good..."

"Rumble..."

The expressions of Wayne and Robin who were chatting froze, and the Brewmaster shook with the sudden loud thunder.

"what happened?"

Robin reacted very quickly and stood up subconsciously, but then a violent shake made her almost fall.

"It's okay. This is the Grand Line, and the climate is not as regular as the weather in the world."

Wayne turned around and took the helm, unfazed:

"Don't worry, the hull of the Brewmaster is made of the toughest wood in the world. Such little wind and waves will not be a problem at all."

The sails were furled, the jet engines were ignited, and the Brewmaster quickly moved through the roaring thunder and lightning and the huge waves.

Although Wayne had no sense of navigation, controlling a ship was no problem.

"Although I've heard about the weather along the Grand Line, it's still incredible to actually see it."

Robin felt that all the navigation skills he had mastered in advance would be overthrown when he finally reached the Grand Line.

On the sea outside the window, the lightning and thunder seemed to have just passed, and in the blink of an eye, it started to snow heavily.

But just a few minutes after putting on warm clothes, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather could make people dry.

Wayne, who had become accustomed to the Grand Line, saw Robin, who was experiencing this for the first time, reacting in various ways in a somewhat embarrassed manner——

Fortunately, there were Bonnie's spare clothes on board.

Robin, who has always maintained a calm persona, now looks like a girl in her early 20s.

Hot, very hot.

Wayne and Robin hid in the captain's cabin, guarding a piece of cold alcohol and did not dare to go out.

"Just the journey to the first island is already so exciting..."

Robin adapted to a series of strange and disorderly weather changes with astonishing speed.

There is even a different expectation for this:

"How many exciting things are there in the Grand Line?"

"It should be a lot."

Wayne looked at the dazzling sunlight outside the window and grinned.

If the outside temperature and alcohol purity were higher, it would spontaneously ignite directly.

"I haven't had time to ask, why did Miss Robin come to the Grand Line?"

Wayne understood that if it hadn't been for this "chance encounter", Robin would most likely have joined Baroque Works in the near future.

But in fact, the Baroque Working Society is now a criminal organization with a good reputation.

Not only Whiskey Peak, Wayne also heard about them in the South China Sea.

But Princess Weiwei, whom I met two years ago, probably didn’t go undercover so early, right?

"Mr. Wayne, I just want to pursue history."

Robin was silent for a moment, but still did not choose to elaborate on his own affairs.

But since Wayne was also from the West Sea and had learned a lot of information at the Navy Headquarters, it seemed that he had nothing to hide from him:

“I’ve been to a lot of places and explored a lot of history.

"O'Hara's will must never be lost with me.

"So when I found nothing in the world, it became inevitable to come to the Grand Line."

"But have you ever thought about..."

Wayne obviously understands Robin's concerns, but Robin's existence is not always a good thing for him:

"Can your activities on the Grand Line escape Mr. Kuzan's eyes?"

"...!!"

Robin's expression stiffened.

Although there was Wayne's ability to cool down the temperature in the captain's cabin, cold sweat could not stop oozing from Robin's forehead.

Indeed, as a general, "Green Pheasant" Kuzan may not travel to the world often.

But the Grand Line can be said to be like his back garden.

"So, I originally planned to find an island and get off the pirate ship."

Robin took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and tried his best to suppress the tremor in his voice:

"From now on, no one or organization that I have anything to do with has ended well...

"I have to keep cheating, betraying, and escaping in order to have the possibility of surviving in this world."

"...Speaking of which, it seems that one of my employees is in a similar situation to yours."

Contrary to Robin's expectation, Wayne seemed to be used to this and didn't care:

"Perhaps you can chat with her. She is the girl named 'Bonnie' who I talked to on the phone before."

Robin's eyes lit up a little.

"In addition, I also listened to Dr. Clover telling stories when I was a child..."

"what?!"

Robin was really shocked this time.

No matter how vigilant she was, she was completely unable to remain calm about the shocking news revealed by Wayne:

"You and Dr. Clover..."

"So, I know a little bit about O'Hara. Originally, I planned to go to the West Sea this time, and the first stop was there."

Wayne smiled. This experience was indeed wonderful. It made many things reasonable:

"So, you are looking for...'historical text', right?"

"...You really know!"

Robin covered his mouth in excitement, tears streaming down his eyes uncontrollably.

With this connection, Wayne is simply the most trustworthy person in the world for her!

"Also, remember what I said before, miracles will always happen in this world?"

Robin's blurry eyes widened.

She even forgot to breathe for a moment.

This matter had been interrupted before, and she never dared to mention it again.

But now that Wayne is bringing it up again...

"I can't tell you the specific source of information for the time being, because it involves two big shots."

Wayne was filled with emotion. Who would have thought that Kuzan's two stumbles were almost the same?

"A few months after the O'Hara incident, several giants appeared there."

"giant!?"

Robin shivered.

"They came from Elbaf, and their captain was a giant man covered in bandages.

"They salvaged countless classics that scholars threw into the lake and rescued——

"Isn't it ironic? The soldiers don't know the value of those classics, but the giants, who have always been considered a symbol of violence, know it very well!"

"..."

Robin was really in tears and could hardly speak.

"So, as smart as you are, you can definitely figure out what the key point of this matter is!"

"Sauro..."

Robin sobbed softly as he spoke the name.

"To prove whether what I said is true, just go to the second half of the Grand Line——

"In the sea area called the 'New World', everything will become clear if we find Elbaf, the giant kingdom that even the world government is afraid of."

Wayne smiled, stood up, took a new towel from the shelf and handed it to Robin:

"Miss Robin, there is a hidden island shrouded in thick fog in the South China Sea."

"..."

Robin took the towel and raised his head in confusion.

"The giants there protect the huge trees called 'treasure trees'. By chance, I have a good relationship with them.

"So, the ship we are on now is made of the wood of the 'Treasure Tree'."

"The... giants from the South China Sea?!"

Robin seemed to have remembered something, grabbed Wayne, and said eagerly:

"Could it be..."

"Well, I had a drinking contest with their elder, and his name is 'Hagwal D. Euton'!"

"!!!"

But just when Robin was extremely excited and wanted to ask further, the Brewmaster shook.

"Boom—crash!!"

Wayne and Robin were shocked to see a yellow boat rushing up from under the almost boiling sea outside the window...

"What is that! A submarine?!"