The Three Really Got Together / Arthur, Winner at Life

"Hmm... whatever you say, Captain." Gazing at Arthur's earnest expression, Robin's beautiful eyes softened, and she gently nodded, pulling her veil back up.

Robin then took Arthur's arm again and whispered in his ear, "You look very handsome, Captain."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Arthur pushed up his glasses, and a flash of white light appeared on the lenses.

He finally understood everything.

How daring... Nami, Robin!

A romantic and classic coffee shop...

The hall was dimly lit, with slow music playing, and guests were scattered in twos and threes, creating a quiet atmosphere.

This stands in stark contrast to the frenzied atmosphere of the casino.

It's perfect for couples to chat about sweet nothings.

In a corner of the coffee shop, inside a private room with several potted plants outside, two figures sat close together.

"Tell me, when did you form this alliance?"

With one hand, Arthur pinned Robin against the wooden wall. He then raised his other hand and gently lifted Robin's chin, revealing a piercingly emerald-green eye that exuded an air of authority that made one blush.

The two faced each other, only a few centimeters apart, their slightly parted lips exhaling warm breath that splashed onto each other's faces.

They could smell each other's fragrance.

"Oh... we've been found out?" Hearing Arthur's domineering tone, Robin covered her mouth and chuckled, then said with a hint of self-deprecation, "So it didn't work after all! Well, that makes sense, it was too obvious, wasn't it?"

"You... like me?" Arthur squeezed Robin's hand, slightly tightening it so she would look directly at him, and asked with a hint of surprise.

That shouldn't be the case. The three of them have lived together for so long, and Arthur hasn't felt any unusual feelings for Robin.

2.5 If you don't like him, why are you playing along with Nami's nonsense?

"If I said I liked him, would you accept it, Captain?" Robin asked instead of answering, wrapping her arms around Arthur's neck and gazing intently at him with her beautiful blue-black eyes.

Robin's age and experience allowed Robin to approach matters of the heart without the shyness or awkwardness of a young girl, but rather with a sense of composure.

Robin's dominance turned the tide of the game in an instant.

At first glance, it seemed like a mature woman forcefully confessing her feelings, and the boy fell silent.

Meeting Robin's beautiful, dark blue eyes, Arthur saw her seriousness, and the timidity hidden deep within them.

She, who always appeared so strong, was actually afraid?

What are you afraid of?

His refusal?!

Chapter 148 The three of them are really together.

Are you serious?

Seeing the mix of determination and timidity in Robin's eyes, Arthur couldn't help but speak again.

"..."

Robin wrapped her arms around Arthur's neck, leaned forward slightly, and gently brushed her rosy lips against his. Their foreheads touched, and she whispered sweetly, "Now that you're the captain, your feelings matter."

The unspoken message is that a one-sided confession is useless; it depends on whether the man feels the same way.

Arthur understood what she meant and believed that Robin truly had feelings for him.

However, Arthur remained very curious: when did Robin develop feelings for him?

Little did he know that his charm and actions were a poison in themselves, posing a deadly threat to women.

With his gentleness that never shows and the sense of security he constantly provides, Nami and Robin have both grown accustomed to relying on him.

Nami is alright; the two already had a certain emotional foundation, so they could directly break through that thin veil.

But Robin was different. She came later and understood the depth of Nami's feelings for Arthur even before she developed feelings for Arthur herself.

Even later, when Robin developed a crush on Arthur, who had always been her and Nami's safe haven and who was omnipotent, Robin dared not reveal her feelings.

The reason Robin did this today is because Nami approached her a few days ago, and the two talked for a long time. Under Nami's persistent persuasion, Robin finally mustered up the courage.

This bounty hunter, who so nonchalantly shelters her—a wanted criminal on the government's most wanted list—...

The man who pulled her out of the abyss of darkness and gave her the light she had always longed for confessed his love.

Whether she accepts or refuses, Robin will accept it calmly.

"To be honest, I'm quite surprised," Arthur said ambiguously, touching his lips.

He didn't dislike Robin.

Or perhaps, due to his memories from his past life, he felt a great fondness for several of the female protagonists in Hai Jilan's series of dark childhoods.

This is also why Arthur chose to help Nami, Robin, and Shirahoshi.

Having a good impression is one thing, but liking someone is another.

Arthur ended up with Nami entirely because Nami's boldness and initiative captivated him.

Whether in his past or present life, Arthur is someone who is bad at handling emotions.

So much so that, instead of pursuing the girls he liked, he chose to offer them help.

Help Nami escape the Arlong's control, help Robin fulfill her dream, and also help Shirahoshi get rid of Vander Decken IX's 'pursuit'.

With their own bodies, they repeatedly transformed into an indestructible barrier, becoming their best haven.

Arthur did all of this silently, without asking for anything in return.

Nami and Robin were gradually won over and became infatuated with him because of this.

"Does the captain mean he accepts?" A hint of anticipation appeared on Robin's beautiful face.

"Sure, let's be together." Arthur nodded and said with a smile.

"Sure, let's be together." Arthur nodded and said with a smile.

"That's great, I'm so happy." Robin smiled broadly, her mature and gentle demeanor unusually behaving like a little girl. Her arms, which were wrapped around Arthur's neck, moved down to hug his waist tightly, and she pressed her delicate cheek against Arthur's chest, saying joyfully.

There were no heart-wrenching moments or tearful scenes; just like Nami's natural progression, Arthur and Robin simply moved on from the more difficult period.

Or rather, it's about transforming past experiences into something that has been internalized and refined.

Confessing your feelings is just a change in mindset. Apart from the change in your feelings for each other, the change in your status, and the change in your future relationship, nothing seems to have changed.

A simple yet heartwarming confession and acceptance.

"Hehe... Caught a pair of adulterous 'dogs'."

In VIP57, Arthur and Robin had just returned when they saw a girl in a purple cheongsam sitting on the sofa in the lobby, swinging her fair and smooth feet, looking at them with a playful gaze and teasing them with a mocking expression.

'Snap--'

"It hurts!"

A familiar chop came crashing down. Nami clutched her head, crying out in pain, and pleaded with Robin, who was clinging to Arthur's arm, "Robin, aren't you going to do anything about your man?"

"Oh dear... I'm the other woman, I don't have that kind of courage." Robin teased, resting her chin on her hand, clearly favoring him.

"Great King of Knights, please spare me!" Having given up on Robin, Nami decisively clung to Arthur's leg, her face full of ingratiating smiles, and said, "I bought some really nice things to make up for it."

After saying that, Nami took a bag next to the sofa and emptied its contents.

'Swish--'

When all those things were laid out on the table, even the mature and composed Robin couldn't help but blush.

Arthur, standing beside him, was also dumbfounded, his handsome and composed face showing utter astonishment.

Inside the bag was a huge pile of cosplay costumes.

Such as nurse uniforms, bunny girls, maid outfits, etc...

"This time, the three of us can play together without any worries." Nami picked up a maid outfit, winked at Arthur, and her cute and beautiful face showed an innocent and lively smile, but she uttered a devilishly charming sentence. "Come on, Arthur ~ Bro~ Bro!!"

In the early morning, bright sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains.

The journey passed by luxurious floors, past the scattered clothes lying on the ground, and finally landed on the enormous Sisley bed.

The golden rays of light, forming horizontal stripes, scanned the three bodies entwined together, revealing large sections of their bodies.

Arthur lay in the middle, two heads perched on his strong chest, his hands wrapped around her snow-white shoulders, feeling large, elastic objects pressing against him from both sides.

The golden stripe was frozen on his face. Feeling a burning sensation, Arthur slowly opened his eyes.

Good morning~

With a slight movement, the two women lying on top of him also woke up from their dreams.

The three of them weren't overly shy; instead, they smiled at each other and greeted one another.

Chapter 149 Arthur: A Winner in Life

Having accepted Robin's confession, and with Nami's bold and proactive actions, the three tore down the thin, transparent veil separating them, truly becoming 'family'.

What was supposed to be a vacation turned into a honeymoon for the three of them.

Arthur, who had originally planned to only vacation in Gran Tesoro for a short time, has extended his stay by a month.

Whether it was day or night, the three of them thoroughly enjoyed the facilities of Gran Tesoro.

During the day, they wander between shopping malls, aquariums, and amusement Paradise; at night, they dress in glamorous clothes and go to casinos and theaters to experience the almost frenzied yet artistic atmosphere. When they return late at night, they begin to enjoy the diligent service of Nami and Robin.

It has to be said that the feeling of having two people and having three people is really different.

Nami's ever-changing, enchanting nature, switching effortlessly between innocence and allure, combined with Robin's mature and sophisticated aura, meant that even the strong-willed Arthur was utterly routed.

Just like when he left Water 7 and first experienced the pleasures of intimacy with Nami, he couldn't help but become addicted.

The feeling of being with the three of us was even better than before.

Robin, who had just given her virginity to Arthur, couldn't help but fall for him too.

In the luxurious VIP room, soaring symphonies are played on a loop almost every night, and even during the day.

Faced with the two women's unreserved alliance, Arthur enjoys playing various roles every day.

Enjoying eighty-one different pleasures every day—that's what a true winner in life looks like.

This decadent lifestyle didn't end until a month later.

On this day, the silver-white "East Starion" departed from Gran Tesoro.

"Lord Tesoro, the King of Knights has departed." At the Golden Port, Baccarat, who had personally witnessed their departure, held a Den Den Mushi in her right palm and reported to Gild Tesoro on the other end of the phone.

"Finally gone? That damn bounty hunter!" A voice gritted its teeth came from the other end of the phone. "Baccarat, how much have we lost this past month?"

"That's a total of 36.57895 billion Beli, Lord Tesoro," Baccarat replied in a deep voice.

"Even if it's a Devil Fruit user, this guy is either a Devil Fruit user or he possesses Observation Haki that allows him to foresee the Future Sight." Gild Tesoro said hatefully, "Consider this a lesson learned! But my money isn't so easy to swallow. Go anonymously to the black market and increase the bounty on the King of Knights. Whoever kills him, I'll pay him 5 billion Beli. And while you're at it, spread the word that he made 36.5 billion Beli from me."

"Yes, Lord Tesoro..."

Yes, before leaving Gran Tesoro, Arthur and his two companions thoroughly robbed Gild Tesoro.

They would spend their days sightseeing and their nights gambling at the casino.