Both the Cross Heart Adventurers and Dragon Scale Pirates ran down the street, Elias staying back to hold back Luca and Aiya, so that Paolo wouldn't get in trouble with the navy.
"Sorry for getting you involved in our trouble Paolo, I've been looking for you for a while now," Elias had said. "I'll meet you on your ship, so just help me get my crew members to our ship."
The two crews soon got to their ships, preparing the vessels to leave the harbor. As soon as they all pulled out of the harbor, they took a deep.
"I'm curious, but what is your relationship with our captain?" Genki asked as their ships sailed side by side
Paolo smiled. "Oh, Elias is my cousin from my mother's side."
The two crews paused, quietly processing the information before voicing their thoughts.
"Huh!"
Paolo nodded. "My mom is from the Fritz family and I'm guessing Elias is her brother's son. That would explain why I haven't met him before."
"I would have never guessed that Elias had family except that guy," Aika mumbled.
Botan rolled his eyes. "Don't remind me."
"I was really shocked when I saw his bounty," Paolo said. "But I'm happy I got to meet a family member."
"So am I." Elias landed safely on his ship, his entry causing them to jump. "I was also stunned when you said you were a Rigards."
"Why are you all the way out here?" Paolo asked.
Elias pointed at the girl with the hood on his ship. "We found a secret princess and we're taking her back home."
"That's interesting, we're also taking a royal family somewhere."
Genki narrowed his eyes. "I know he's your cousin and all but we're enemies. Are you sure you should be leaking information like that?"
Aziz nodded in agreement. "You shouldn't be so willing to share such vital information."
Paolo grinned. "Sorry your highness, but for the God Clan family is the most important thing ever."
Elias nodded. "No matter what, we'll stick to each other."
Aline sighed, patting the prince's shoulder. "You can't argue with him on this one."
"By the way, what did you do with Luca and the navy?" Paolo asked.
Elias laughed. "I used a tornado to block their path, no big deal."
"Elias, I want to meet you again," Paolo suddenly said. "Let's meet on the dangerous part of the sea and show how much closer we are to our dream."
Elias grinned at that, both their crew mates also smiling at the situation. "Of course, and that's a promise."
The ship of the Dragon Scale Pirates pulled ahead, Elias waving a goodbye at Paolo.
"I didn't think that stupidity was a family thing," Luna said.
"Does that mean he'll never get a brain no matter what?" Octavius asked.
"What an unfortunate situation?" Shinzo commented.
Aline sighed. "The sea is a scary place."
"You guys…" Aziz said at their clear disrespect of their captain.
Paolo cleared his throat. "Since our work here is done, let's head to Gilam."
"Roger."
****
Aiya sighed, standing in front of the harbor. "I can't believe we lost them. Not only did I miss my chance to question Paolo G. Rigards, but I also didn't catch Elias either." She turned to her subordinates. "How long do you think it would take to get from Hasab to Costa?"
"Hmm…I'd say two hours tops."
"Isn't it weird to stop when the trip is about to end."
"It's a little bit strange," the official mumbled.
Aiya stared at the sky. "I don't know what is going on, but as a captain of the navy I'm going to get answers."