Ace was aware that you were the daughter of a Marine Admiral, though he didn’t hesitate to see you once again.

The young, muscular man grinned lazily and gave a slight nod, tipping his orange cowboy hat in greeting.

His topless figure set him apart from the other residents of the town, with freckles dotting his cheeks and his shaggy black hair rustling in the mild breeze.

“Been a while, huh? I knew you’d be here at the square.”

For a notorious pirate, he spoke in a kind manner.