C190 The Standard of Choice of Partner(2)

"Could it be the navy making a move behind the scenes?" blurted out Nojiko, unable to contain herself.

"No, if that were the case, the pirates of the East Sea wouldn't be scurrying around like scared mice, too afraid to show their faces. He must possess genuine skills. And you don't need to worry about me. I'm not pinning my hopes on him. This time, I won't intervene; I'll let him come to me