Amid the raging flames of God Valley,
Austin made Big Mom a lifelong promise.
Oh, right,
it was the future "Austin."
Austin held back a laugh as he made his promise. For a moment, the atmosphere turned somewhat ambiguous, a little like when Rayleigh rescued Shakky.
"Are you serious?"
Upon hearing that, Big Mom swallowed, no longer in a hurry to get the Devil Fruit.
After all, a monster child was far more tempting to her than something like a Devil Fruit.
"But there are conditions. You'll have to wait twenty years~"
With a smile on his face, Austin said something that left Big Mom utterly baffled.
"As for why, don't ask. As long as you promise not to have any more children, and can maintain your current figure and looks, I'll be willing to promise you that."
After hesitating for a moment, Big Mom still left with Napoleon slung over her shoulder. Before leaving, she did not forget to look back at Austin.
"I'll remember this, Austin. This time, you owe me a huge favor."
"Yes, yes~"
Watching Big Mom depart, Austin tucked the scale-covered Azure Dragon Fruit into his clothes. Beside him, Kuma stared at them with a blank look.
He rubbed his smooth bald head, apparently still unsure what had just happened.
"Little Bear..."
Austin patted Little Bear's foolish-looking head.
"You're the MVP of God Valley~"
Elsewhere,
Alice also broke free from Rocks's grasp.
"Put me down, Zebeck!!!"
Alice clutched Teach and rolled across the ground several times.
"If I can't even protect my child, if I'm a woman who has to rely on you all the time, then you wouldn't fall in love with me either, would you~"
"We both have to survive."
"See you in Lulusia, Zebeck."
Under the watchful eyes of Rocks and