[ Marcos thinks about the compass Subaru mentioned, but he hides any confusion with a smile of his own. ]

I wouldn't know anything about that. If there's any misunderstanding with Kreil, the captain hasn't discussed it with me, but that doesn't mean I can't bend his ear if there's something he's unaware of.

[ He fully remembers Kreil being merciless to spies, so he tries to avoid insulting him, and he leans forward with a lowered voice. ]

This stretch of sea is dangerous enough on its own without adding more fuel to the fire, and most of us aren't a part of your rivalry. Our only mission is to get to our destination in one piece. If there's a way for us to help accommodate that, I think you'll fine that we can be persuasive.