(Starrk's POV)
"Don't joke around like that, Starrk." the old man told me, "You're from another world? I find that very hard to believe."
I nodded, "That's the truth." I said, "I have to complete a task to return to my world."
I watched as he stared at me. He didn't say a word.
Before I said anything else, I felt a chill on my back. I then watched as Whitebeard was staring at me blankly.
"Old man?" I said
He didn't respond.
I then heard the fluttering of paper and looked up.
I saw as a page slowly descended down to me.
I grabbed it and read its contents.
It read:
'Nuh uh, Starrk. We're not doing that. Its the only time I'll use my powers to get involved here. But let me tell you a rule I didn't think I'll have to tell you about. You don't tell a soul about your situation, where's the fun in that? I mean, yea they can know but wouldn't it be better if they don't? Think about the drama you'll get out of it.
Anyways, I am going to mess with Newgate's memories here. Know that I'm still watching you. You're doing better than I expected you to do. I'm proud of you. Also, have fun with The Dragon Knight. He's good.
Sincerely, Your Goddess'
I blinked.
"What the fuck?" I said aloud
I then watched the paper slowly crumble into dust.
"What were you saying?" I heard the old man ask
I looked at him, he was staring at me.
"Uhm." I said, "Yea, about where you're sending me."
"Right." He said, "Paradise. There's an island where some King is holding a festival. Jinbei has some concerns about the people who'll show up. He asked for help."
I nodded, "Right."
He then frowned, "Did you not tell me about someone who's bound to join me in the future?" He said, "I swear you said something like that."
I stayed quiet.
I had to think about what I say from now on. Anastasia is currently watching me. If i for some reason let it slip that I met with Moon, who knows what'll happen.
I know that I can talk about the future of the story because she's the one who spread that rumor, but I guess saying anything about my world is off-limits.
Moon was right; Anastasia sees this as entertainment.
What fun could it be for her if people knew about my situation and helped me out? She'll get the most drama and entertainment from me doing my best to achieve that goal without telling anyone.
I clenched my fists and looked down at the ground, I have no choice but to go along with my plan.
It doesn't matter how long it'll take, but I have to keep doing what I was intending on doing.
"Starrk." I looked up to see the old man looking at me
"Yea?" I said
"You're okay?" He asked
I nodded, "Yea." I said, "About what I said."
"Its a conversation for later."