Chapter 416: Do it with ease

The atmosphere in Pushu City became lively again with Jinan's return.

This time, he brought back more pirates, especially those criminals who had escaped from here.

He walked in the dark passage of Impel Down, the roars and wails of pirates constantly reaching his ears, but his expression was grim and his steps were firm.

In the ward, Magellan lay weakly on the bed, with deep regret in his eyes.

He looked at the liquid medicine beside the bed, stretched out his hand and gently blew away the rising hot steam, and sighed: "I'm really sorry to bother you."

Although Magellan's voice was not loud, the self-blame and powerlessness in it made people feel the same.

As the highest person in charge of Pushu City, he should have been guarding the prison personally, but now he could only collapse on the hospital bed and watch Jin An deal with the things he was supposed to be responsible for.

This feeling of powerlessness was like a thorn deeply piercing his heart.

Hannibal, who was lying half-way on another bed, groaned in pain, "Since you're so badly injured, shouldn't you let me take over the position of Director? Ouch, it hurts so much..."

Although his tone was serious, it was obviously mixed with reluctance and weakness.

His eyes fell on Jin An, trying to ease the depressing atmosphere in the ward with his words, but he could only barely maintain a smile in the pain.

Jin An looked at the two people on the bed, frowned slightly, and felt helpless and speechless in his heart.

"It's just a matter of convenience," he said calmly, his tone as calm as water, but with a hint of relief, "And this time I was just following the orders of the Five Elders, there's nothing to thank me for."

Magellan stared at Jin An closely, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes. He knew very well that Jin An was not acting just on the orders of the Five Elders.

He knew that if Jin An was unwilling, he would not easily obey even the orders of the Five Elders.

Jinan's commitment to justice is the real driving force behind his actions.

"Let's put it this way," Magellan said in a low but firm voice. He suppressed his physical weakness and spoke with respect and gratitude. "If you are not willing to capture those pirates, the orders of the Five Elders will be useless."

"So, I not only owe you my life, but also owe you countless favors."

Every word of Magellan carried a heavy weight, and Jinan felt his inner sincerity and self-blame.

Magellan's sense of responsibility and regret intertwined together made him particularly silent in this ward.

Hannibal echoed, not to be outdone: "That's right, I, Hannibal, am a man who knows how to repay kindness!"

There was still some seriousness in his tone, but when he said this, his eyes revealed his sincere gratitude to Jin An.

Although he was usually cynical, at the critical moment, he also knew that Jin'an had made great contributions to the advancement of the city.

Jin An was silent for a moment, his eyes fell on Magellan and Hannibal, the two defenders of the city, although they were seriously injured, they were still upholding their duties.

He knew in his heart that although this prison had been through many hardships, its guardian had never truly fallen.

"You should have a good rest," Jin An said softly, with an imperceptible gentleness in his tone, "We still need your protection to push forward the city."

After saying that, Jin An turned and left the ward, his back stretched out in the dim light of Pushan City.

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Zefa stood on the deck of the warship, the sea breeze blew past him, lifting his cloak.

The whole person looked a little serious.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking towards the distance where the sea and sky meet, as if trying to find an answer from the endless ocean.

His forehead wrinkled slightly, and wrinkles carved by time appeared on his face.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, revealing a bit of fatigue. "It's all done, right?"

His voice was low, like a sigh from the bottom of his heart.

Jin An walked forward and nodded slightly with a calm expression, but his silence for a moment revealed that things were not as simple as they seemed.

He had just been through a great deal of pressure, faced with the orders of the Five Elders and the choice between responsibilities. Although he had accomplished part of his goals, he inevitably felt a little burdened.

Zefa looked at him with complicated eyes and a trace of pity in his heart.

He sighed, and the sigh seemed to flow from the depths of his chest, carrying with it an unconcealable tiredness and helplessness.

He continued, his voice filled with endless fatigue: "Ah...it's hard for you. I can now truly see the true colors of the Five Elders."

There was a deep sense of helplessness in Zefa's eyes.

His former belief - justice - is slowly being eroded by the series of absurd orders and decisions of the Five Elders.

Once upon a time, he firmly believed that world government and justice were synonymous, and the navy was the sword to protect world peace.

However, as time went by, the truth gradually surfaced, and the reality was disappointing.

"Let's go back to the Marine Headquarters first." Zefa's words sounded a little powerless. He could no longer maintain his former enthusiasm. The passion in his heart seemed to be completely blown away by a silent storm.

He knew that Jin'an was powerful, but he also knew that powerful people in this world government system often shouldered not only simple combat missions, but also complex political intrigues and power struggles.

He could tell that Jin An was not fearless in the face of all this, even though there was no sign of cowardice on his face.

Jin An looked at Zefa with a relaxed smile on his face, trying to dispel the heavy atmosphere.

"Teacher Zefa, you don't have to feel so heavy-hearted." His voice was slow and firm, as if he was comforting, but also as if he was reminding, "With my strength, the World Government dare not and cannot take any big actions."

Jin An knew that with his current strength, although the Five Elders were respected, they were unable to truly control his destiny.

As long as the world government does not have the confidence to kill him, he can survive easily in this corrupt system.

This confidence comes not only from his powerful strength, but also from his clear cognition.

He understood that justice and power had long since fallen apart, and all he could do was to maintain his position in this chaos.

After hearing Jin'an's words, Zefa's heavy mood seemed to be gently lifted.

He looked at Jin An's confident demeanor, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes, and a long-lost smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "You still have a good attitude."

There was a hint of helplessness in his words, but more of it was admiration for Jin An.

The two stood side by side on the deck, feeling the gentle sea breeze, in silence.

Jin An's gaze passed over the distant skyline, but he knew in his heart that even if he could escape from the hands of the Five Elder Stars, there was still an unknown existence quietly waiting for an opportunity to strike - Yim.

That was an enemy he couldn't easily ignore.

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