The Fervor of a Loyal Follower, and a Divine Gift She Could Not Refuse!

Not far from him, the storm inside Perospero had spun completely out of control. He screamed and roared in his mind like a man possessed.

Good heavens! Good heavens!!

Perospero felt his very soul tremble. Who could have imagined that the Straw Hat Pirates, dismissed as rising stars, held such terrifying resources—resources that defied all reason?

Elixirs that can produce miracles on demand... No wonder they grew so frighteningly powerful in so little time!

His shrewd eyes now blazed with fervor.

He looked at the unhurried Ronan, then at the composed Straw Hat Pirates. A thought, clear and utterly mad, took root in his mind.

I was right... I made the right bet! Joining the Straw Hat Pirates was the wisest move of my entire life!

Perospero shook with excitement.

The Four Emperors? The World Government? Neither will matter in the face of resources like these!

The coming age—the entire world—will fall under the rule of Straw Hat Luffy and the unfathomable Lord Ronan!

And I, Charlotte Perospero... will be among the loyal followers who helped the new king claim his throne!

Under my leadership, the Charlotte Family will reach true glory!

Oblivious to the thoughts churning around him, Ronan let his smile fade and walked up to Pudding.

Pudding trembled faintly.

Her beautiful eyes, along with the third eye on her forehead that she usually hid beneath her bangs, watched Ronan nervously. In her gaze, insecurity and longing mingled with a fear she could not name.

The wind gradually died. Heaven and earth seemed to hold their breath, awaiting the miracle to come.

"Pudding!"

Ronan spoke softly, but his voice had the power to soothe.

He held out the green Elixir, brimming with Life Energy.

Its green glow fell across Pudding's fair face, lending her an almost holy beauty.