Chapter 97 Brook the Humming
"Yo-yo."
As the strange music drew closer, the people on the Ship became increasingly nervous. After all, in a place like the Devil's Triangle, filled with legends and shrouded in an ominous fog, the atmosphere was reaching its peak.
"Is it coming?"
Nicholas's eyes flashed with a red light. In his Perspective, the outline of a Large Ship was breaking through the fog and drifting towards them.
Soon, the outline of a dilapidated, giant Sail Ship broke through the fog and appeared before everyone.
"Yo-yo."
"Yo-yo."
The eerie music also appeared at the same time. It was clear that this strange music was coming from this broken Large Ship.
What was strange was that on this suddenly appearing Large Ship, the Sail had become tattered, and the Mast was also covered in signs of decay, becoming precarious, making one wonder if it would break soon. Huge gaps had appeared on both sides, and one could even see the scene inside the Ship through the large openings.
Even more bizarre was that there were no traces of any Living Person on the Ship, yet there was strangely singing coming from it.
".It appeared!"
"The legendary Ghost Ship of the Grand Line!"
"May Nika bless me!"
"Mommy, I don't want to die!"
"It's over, we're going to be taken away by the Ghost Ship."
"Don't listen, quickly block your ears! This is the Evil Spirit's Ship Song, you'll be cursed!"
"Even if you see a ghost, no matter what it says, don't let go of your ears, or you'll be taken to the Seabed!"
"These Evil Ghosts always detest the Aura of Living Person, they will try to drag any Living Person they see into the water!"
"Turn the rudder! What are you waiting for?!"
Although the Captain shouted hoarsely to change direction, no Crew member responded, because their hands were all on their ears at this moment, covering their ears to avoid hearing the Evil Spirit's Ship Song. The main thing was that at this distance, there was no time to change direction at all. They were soon going to meet the legendary Ghost Ship wandering in the Devil's Triangle!
Soon, the huge Ghost Ship brushed past their Ship. The people on the Ship could even clearly see the layout of the Ghost Ship, filled with various signs of sword slashes and fire damage, and a tattered Deck with many broken Swords stuck in it.
Through the large Holes in the Ship's body, one could even see the broken Spider webs in many Room. It seemed that because there were no Living Person, even creatures like Spiders no longer existed.
Just then, a trembling voice suddenly sounded, "T-t-there's someone on there!"
The Captain, who hadn't covered his ears, naturally heard these words. When he followed his Companion's gaze, his pupils instantly dilated, and even cold sweat broke out.
Because through the mist, they could see the outline of a figure standing on the Deck of the Ghost Ship, facing them. It looked just like an Evil Ghost from Hell searching for Prey to drag into Hell.
"Hee hee hee, there really is someone on there!!!"
The Captain was so nervous that he couldn't even speak clearly.
".Bink's Sake."
"I will deliver it."
Just then, the Ship Song on the Ship became clearer.
Then Nicholas also saw a Skeleton wearing a Top Hat and a suit, with an afro hairstyle, standing on the Deck, holding a Cup still steaming with heat, looking down at them condescendingly.
"Yohohohoho~ Would you all like a Cup of Hot Tea?" It seemed that the Skeleton above had noticed that the people on the Ship had discovered him. He took off his Top Hat and asked the crowd on the Ship.
"?"
The crowd was slightly startled, mechanically turning their necks to look at the Skeleton man who was laughing loudly.
After a moment,
"Ghost!!!"
"A moving Skeleton!"
"As expected, it's an Evil Spirit of the Sea! Nika bless us, Evil Spirit begone!"
"Mommy, save me!"
Many people cried out in fright, and even two of the more timid ones rolled their eyes back and fainted.
Looking at the reactions of the people below, the Skeleton seemed to be used to it.
"Yohohohoho! I'm not an Evil Spirit, but a talking Skeleton." The Skeleton opened his mouth to explain, then seemed to belatedly add, "Although a talking Skeleton seems to be a kind of Evil Spirit as well. Of course, compared to an Evil Spirit, I would prefer you to call me Brook. Yohohohoho~"
"Alright." At this moment, Nicholas, who had been silent all along, raised his head and spoke.
"Eh!!!" The people on the Ship saw Nicholas's action of stepping forward, and immediately all let out surprised voices.
"Yohohohoho! You really are a unique guest." Brook was also quite surprised to see Nicholas accept his invitation. After all, he had become like this because he ate a Devil Fruit, but other people who saw him wouldn't think so. In their eyes, this was a talking Skeleton, an Evil Spirit.
Especially in the Devil's Triangle region, with its never-ending eerie fog and long-standing legends, it further solidified his identity as an Evil Spirit. So when some Ships lost in the Devil's Triangle region encountered him, even if he wanted to point out the way to them, there was no chance. Their first reaction upon seeing him was to flee at full Speed. Over time, Brook became too lazy to bother.
"You guys stay here and don't move, I'll be right back." After turning his head and saying this to the Captain of the Ship beneath him, Nicholas directly flashed onto the Ghost Ship.
Nicholas first sized up this Large Ship that had been drifting for many years. Although this Large Ship was somewhat dilapidated, one could see that there were still many traces of repairs on the Ship. One could even see a tea table placed beside Brook, and on the tea table were a few Books that were somewhat yellowed but still well-maintained.
"Yohohoho~ Would the guest like to drink Tea?" Brook said enthusiastically as he looked at Nicholas.
"I wouldn't dare to drink your Tea boiled with Seawater." Nicholas waved his hand and directly refused. Just kidding, who knows how long those Tea Leaves have been there, or even if they are Tea Leaves at all. Moreover, Brook has been drifting at Sea for so long, where would he get Freshwater? It's probably 'Tea Leaves' casually boiled with Seawater.
"Yohoho..." Brook didn't say anything to Nicholas's words, leaving behind a burst of laughter before picking up the 'Tea Water' still steaming in his hand and pouring it towards his mouth. Soon, the steaming Tea Water flowed out along his somewhat hollow jawbone. This scene made Nicholas speechless.
"Yohohohoho, I forgot I don't have a mouth." Brook said with a smile after putting down the Cup.
"To maintain your Nature as a person? Rumba Pirates · Brook the Humming." Nicholas didn't laugh at Brook's funny actions, but instead spoke. After all, drifting alone at Sea for years, decades, or even centuries, the feeling of loneliness can easily drive people crazy.
Hearing Nicholas's words, Brook was silent for a moment, and then said in a nostalgic tone, "So there are still people who remember the Rumba Pirates."
(End of Chapter)