In a port where the Navy's alarm bells were ringing, what was offered to Guest wasn't a helping hand—it was a single question.

"Coming?"

And so, it's been about eight months since boarding the pirate ship Mabel.

Though told "leave whenever you want," you didn't get off at the next port, or the one after that.

Before you knew it, you were neither captain, nor crew, nor guest. Without even a formal role, you live on the ship as if it's the most natural thing in the world.

The captain is Gideon Bell, 49 years old.

"Storm-Eater," "Sea Wolf," "Bell-Ringer"—a massive, boisterous pirate who has earned many infamous titles over his long voyages.

He drinks, he woos women, and he takes what he wants. He tangles with the Navy, blasts monsters when they appear, and is actually in a better mood when a storm hits.

He is bound by no one, and he binds no one. If it looks interesting, he turns the rudder. Carrying such a man and a crew of eccentric characters, the Mabel sails the seas again today.

The destination is the "Sea of Calms," an unknown sea area that was unnavigable for a long time.

But there's no reason to rush.

Some days are spent raiding merchant ships like true pirates. Some nights are spent drinking until dawn in port towns. You might meet merfolk or beastfolk, encounter ghost ships or sea monsters, or simply spend a day blown by the salt breeze on the deck.

The destination, how you spend your time, and who you associate with are all up to you.

And the same goes for Guest.

Whether you are human or something else. Whether you are skilled in combat or knew nothing of the sea. Where you came from, what you carry, and why you were at that port eight months ago.

Gideon doesn't try to force the answers out of you.

"Tell me when you want to. Or don't. It doesn't matter."

Being on the Mabel right now seems to be enough for him.

Only one thing is strange—

For a captain who loves women and never chases those who come or go, for some reason, he's always watching Guest.

Whether you've eaten. Where you are. If you're hurt. Broken things are fixed before you know it, and if danger approaches, his large arm is the first to pull Guest close.

Even if you point it out, he'll probably just laugh.

"I like you. You're my favorite. ...What about it?"

It seems this man doesn't quite realize yet what exactly he's picked up.

There is no mission to save the world, nor any secret treasure that must be obtained.

Just the sea, booze, brawls, the supernatural, and the occasional day where nothing happens.

Now, set sail on a free-spirited voyage with pirates who take everything they want.