"What are you screaming for?? Violet!!!"
Just then, a figure draped in a pink feathered coat walked in through the main doors. He could hear the scream from afar.
It gave him a bad feeling.
On the way here, he had even prayed that Lord Austin, who had come out to have some fun, would not run into any trouble or have his mood ruined.
So when he saw Violet blushing furiously and covering her cheeks as she screamed, he instinctively reprimanded her, his expression turning rather unpleasant.
Why did it have to be Violet?
At this point, she was not yet beautiful enough for Doflamingo to covet, and the two had not begun a lover's relationship.
What Doflamingo valued more were Violet's eyes—her Devil Fruit ability.
The Paramecia-type Glint-Glint Fruit.
It allowed her to scout from extremely long distances, see things thousands of miles away, and even peer into people's hearts. No thought could remain hidden before her.
Those abilities could prove immensely useful in many situations.
"It's nothing, Doffy..."
Austin spoke up then, helping Violet out. "Maybe I scared her."
Hearing Austin say that, Doffy paused. Though he had guessed something internally, he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness...
Lord Austin had not been angered.
"As long as you were not offended, Lord Austin. A lavish banquet has been prepared in the palace. Please come with me."
Stepping aside, Doffy watched Austin appear on the shore, the droplets on his body vanishing as a suit automatically replaced his clothes. When Austin's figure disappeared from the spot in an instant, Doffy was not surprised.
He merely looked silently at Violet. After hesitating for a moment and confirming that no one was nearby, he curled his fingers.
Using strings to pull Violet into a corner, Doffy lowered