The sea is choppy, tumbling endlessly.

The boat was engulfed in an instant.

The Pied Piper leaped to his feet.

It was like flying, landing on the walled bridge in the port.

The sudden change in face had returned to normal the moment it landed.

As if nothing had happened just now, he ignored the guards around him and walked straight towards the 'Octopus Tavern'.

There are no guards in front of the 'Octopus Tavern'.

The door is also open.

The tables and chairs inside were cleaned and only one table and two chairs remained.

Pea soup, grilled sausages, crepes, bacon are placed on the table.

Split into four plates and placed in front of Jason.

However, Jason's eyes were not drawn to the food in front of him.

He stared at the man at the door of the tavern.

Or rather......

The 'flute' in the other party's hand!

The emerald green flute, shining in the sunlight, blooms with fantastic colors.

An unprecedented scent hit his face, and Jason couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The next moment-

Goo, goo.

The wriggling hunger in the abdomen was like dynamite, exploding directly, and the stomach screamed unconsciously.

Saliva began to secrete like a twisted water pipe.

He swallowed his saliva and, to cover it up, picked up a grilled sausage and put it in his mouth.

Chew in big bites.

At first, it was still covered up, but in the back, the hunger made Jason unconsciously pick up another one, and then another.

One after the other.

A whole plate of grilled sausages was swept away in a few breaths.

Then he took a sip of pea soup, and Jason rolled the bacon in a pancake and put it in his mouth.

When all the food on the table was gone, Jason came to his senses.

By this time, the 'Piper' was already sitting in front of him, looking at Jason with a look of novelty.

This was Jason's first real encounter with the Piper.

The other party's cheeks were narrow, his face was straight, his long dark green hair was draped down, and his eyes were as deep as an abyss, and looking at him was as if he was about to be dragged into the abyss.

Fear.

Horrible.

This is the first impression that ordinary people have seen the 'Pied Piper'.

Even, unconsciously, it will tremble.

And Jason?

Delicious!

What does the entrance feel like?

Is it crispy?

Or is it cotton?

Sweet and salty?

Is it good to fry it? Or is it better to boil?

Unconsciously, expectation appeared in Jason's eyes again.

The hunger in the stomach has reappeared.

It's as if the food has never been eaten.

Such a gaze made the 'Pied Piper' curious, and ......

Inexplicable trembling.

A shudder that went away.

It's light.

It's like an illusion.

But the pain in his body told him.

It's real.

He must have been affected by the sugar again.

He told 'him'.

He used many methods, but 'sugar' lingered like maggots on tarsal bones.

He glanced around.

However, nothing was found.

This made 'him' more and more agitated.

Squinting his eyes, 'he' concealed this anxiety.

The expression on his face became kind.

"Good appetite."

The other party said.

"Eat less in the morning."

Jason replied.

"Is this the result of being influenced by that 'weird'?"

The Piper continued.

"Hmm."

Jason nodded.

"I'm much luckier than anyone else who has been affected by the 'weird'."

The Piper said with a smile.

"Hmm."

Jason nodded again.

The two asked and answered, as if they were friends.

It's just that at this time, the 'Pied Piper's face suddenly sank.

The huge aura pressed towards Jason like a mountain.

"Who is it?"

The 'Piper' asked.

Faced with a sense of oppression like a mountain of pressure, Jason was expressionless.

He had long been accustomed to keeping his emotions hidden.

Raise your head and look straight at the 'Pied Piper'.

Jason said lightly:

"Guess."

The murderous intent in the eyes of the 'Pied Piper' collapsed.

But 'he' held back.

'He' was mindful of his purpose.

"Tell me about it."

"I'll give up my alliance with the Federation."

'He' said.

Jason remained silent.

He really didn't know about that 'weird' message.

However, even if you know, you won't say it.

Before coming, Gerald had told him not to take any of the other party's words for it.

Although the 'Pied Piper' has become a symbol of the times, the other party's untrustworthy words are even more memorable.

"Not enough?"

"What if I make another alliance with Gerald?"

'Piper' continued.

Jason shook his head.

"What, don't you believe it?"

The Pied Piper asked with a smile.

"Nope."

"Yes, Gerald won't ally with you."

Jason said with great certainty.

Although the contact has not been for a long time, Jason has enough understanding of Gerrard's character.

Gerald would never ally with someone like the Piper.

It's like Gerrard and his old friend parting ways.

Idea!

Different philosophies, close to the post......

Only collision!

Only explosions!

Only devour!

Only, there is only one left!

There is no such thing as inclusion!

"Huh."

The Pied Piper chuckled, and he began to fiddle with his flute.

This 'flute', which made everyone in the 'Federation' tremble and chilled, attracted Jason's attention.

The 'Pied Piper' clearly had the slightest misunderstanding of such an attraction.

'He' didn't see the longing, the suppression in Jason's eyes.

In other words, 'he' regards such longing and suppression as jealousy and timidity.

So, 'he' said slowly the next moment.

"Gerald is Gerald."

"What about you?"

The Pied Piper asked.

"Me?"

"I'm naturally on Gerald's side."

"After all, he's my cousin."

Jason said slowly.

"That ......"

"It's a shame."

"I thought we'd have a good conversation."

"And, there will be some consensus."

"It's a pity that ......"

"You're a little too uncherished!"

As the words fell, an even more powerful killing intent burst out from the 'Pied Piper'.

This kind of killing intent directly affects reality.

The entire 'Octopus Tavern' became crumbling.

Then, the Piper sat there and pointed the flute in his hand at Jason.

This is the most immediate threat.

But for Jason, it's just that the fragrance is getting stronger.

Threat?

Inexistent!

If you have it, it's food!

And......

The food is right in front of you!

Jason licked his lips as he warned himself not to be impulsive about the big picture.

But he couldn't help but fantasize about if he suddenly went up and took a bite at this time...... What will happen?

No

I can't do that!

I'm going to look at the big picture!

He thought.

Thinking.

Thinking.

And then......

One mouth bit the 'flute' that was close at hand.