"I thought today will be a different story when Marine's came to get Arling, alas even a Commodore failed to do anything to Arlong and his crew. " says Nojiko recalling Arlong and his crew destroying the Marines easily when they came to save them from Arlong today "Damn if if they can't even save themselves how the hell are they going to save us. "
"I knew, it's no use and they are only inviting their death if they challenge those monsters, there is no hope for us but to buy our freedom from Arlong. " says Nami with a serious expression as Najiko told about her experience.
"No you are wrong Nami, if Marine Headquarters can get informed about Arlong then we can be saved. " explains Bell-mere with a serious face.
"But you know the consequences of someone from the island informing them, don't you? " asks Nami with a serious face as she remembers how some Mariners would take money from Arlong and ignore their situation.
"Yeah~ if only I can escape to the headquarters no even Logtown, it would be good enough to bring help. " says Bell-mere with anger.
"But if you leave they will kill everyone in the village, remember? " warns Nojiko with a serious face.
"And if Nami doesn't return every month he will also kill us all. " said Bell-mere with a sad sigh.
"Then what about the Marine that comes here or any visitors. " asks Alex with a sigh while hearing about their problems.
After Nojiko made up some random story about his and Nami's meeting they started a conversation which leads them about their past and here we are.
"Do you think Arlong will allow anyone to leave once they step on this Island and the Mariners, I am really ashamed of the Mariners in this area.
I can't believe this bastards also became Marine, back in the day when I used to work for Marine we will never hesitate to die for justice but this bastards are so corrupted. " says Bell-mere with anger before slapping on the table.
"Please correct me if I am wrong, so this fisherman called Arlong doesn't allow you to leave with the threat of killing everyone in the village and if Nami went to get help or doesn't return then he will also kill everyone in the village. " asks Alex with a serious face looking at them 'What a dilemma even if Bell-mere is still alive the situation is not much better maybe it's even worse since Nami needs to hide a lot but at least she still has her mother with her. '
"Yeah~ that basted Arlong is a monster that year, he even shoot mom making us think she may have lost her life but it was by luck the bullet didn't touch her heart.
When she was unconscious I decided to make 100 million deal with Arlong before returning home, even if the villagers hates me for working with Arlong, I don't regret since he is not killing the villagers any more, at least as long as I am useful to him.
Besides that time we weren't able to pay the safety fee for all three of us so I am not sure if Arlong would have allowed her to live if not for the deal. " says Nami with anger on her face as she remembers the dark history.
"So now the only way for our freedom is to buy it from Arlong and Nami is the only one who can do it . " says Nojiko with a serious face while Bell-mere became sad remembering about her helplessness.
"A bastard with only 20 million bounty wants 100 million from my poor child just you wait the moment I get the opportunity he won't even know what hit him. " cried out Bell-mere with anger before she slams on the table causing to form some cracks on it and looking on the cracks on the wood table thought Alex with cold sweat on his back 'Guess that's where Nami's violence comes from. '
"Enough with the depressing stuff guys, Alex over here came from a far place so I think it's good for him to eat something.
Why don't you wash yourself while I prepare something for everyone? " asks Nojiko with a smile before Bell-mere breaks something in anger.
"Is it alright? " asks Alex with a hesitation .
"Of course that's alright just because we are in a trouble doesn't mean we can't be good to our guests. " says Bell-mere with a annoyance before asking "Nami show Alex to the washroom he came from very far so he better wash himself first. "
"Let's go Alex the washroom is this way. " says Nami with a smile before leading him to the washroom.
"Actually, I need a bath after that incident. " says Alex with a sigh remembering the boat crush as he entered the washroom.
After leaving the washroom Nami returned to the kitchen where Nojiko is preparing some food and putting her head on the table Nami asks "Did mom go to take care of orange? "
"Yeah~ she wanted to give some to Alex. " says Nojiko with a smile then turning to Nami.
"What's that sound? " thought Alex washing himself clean as he hears some commotion outside and quickly ran out of tye washroom after changing into clean clothes the asks"Did you invite guests? "
"No why do you ask? " says Nojiko with a confused face while Nami looks at him curiously.
"Cause a lot of people are walking towards your home, maybe they need something. " says Alex with a serious face looking at the mini-map.
"Nami, Quickly come out, it's that Rat bastard? " cried out Bell-mere with a serious face from outside the house.
"Nezumi that bastard, what scam is he cooking this time? " says Nojiko with anger as she rushed towards the door.
"Don't tell me Arlong sent him... "