Although Doflamingo greatly coveted Violet's Devil Fruit ability, looking at her age, there was no way he could bring her aboard. After all, she was only seven or eight years old—far too young.
Moreover, this little girl was the second princess of Dressrosa. King Riku had just watched Kyros run off with his eldest daughter, Scarlett, and was currently finding fault with this loyal subordinate of his at every turn.
Seeing Kyros being forced to drink barrel after barrel of liquor by King Riku showed just how miserable he felt. If Doflamingo suggested bringing his second daughter aboard as well, King Riku would definitely turn hostile.
Doflamingo would surely abandon his Marine identity eventually, so there was no need to rush. He could wait a few more years.
As for whether little Violet herself would be willing, Doflamingo had never doubted it. To some extent, most people who lived carefree lives and were willing to eat Devil Fruits were restless types with an adventurous spirit.
Princess Violet in the original story undoubtedly possessed that trait as well.
After the banquet, Doflamingo remained in Dressrosa for several more days. On one hand, he helped clean up the aftermath; on the other, he built up some favor with Princess Violet.
What? You wanted to know how to win a little girl's favor? Let him tell you: feed her, feed her, feed her, and that was enough.
Doflamingo even taught her how to make quite a few pastries and dishes, lest the little girl develop anorexia after leaving his side. Doflamingo knew his own cooking well enough. Even he could no longer stomach the food in the Marine cafeteria after eating his own dishes.
Of course, he also gave Kyros some pointers. This strongest gladiator, who had achieved three thousand victories in the