Loyalty Demands Choosing the Most Promising One

After watching Gion leave, Ross walked out of the ship's cabin.

He had spent the entire day yesterday by Gion's side.

With everyone else always around, it took a long time to see Gion. He particularly liked her long legs, which were 1.8 meters tall.

Furthermore, Ross's attitude towards Gion was completely different.

In this chaotic world, Gion was someone who could truly help him by his side.

Compared to her, Stella and Olvia were only slightly higher in status than his mood.

Of course, after days of companionship, Ross still really liked Stella and, if nothing unexpected happened, he would keep her by his side.

"Master!"

Stella greeted him with a bright smile.

Even after spending a long time in the darkest places, she seemed to have never given up hope, nor chosen to embrace the darkness.

"Did they cause any trouble yesterday?"

Ross didn't stop walking, letting Stella drape his cloak over him.

With his physique, he didn't need to fear the effects of the weather.

But just because he wasn't afraid didn't mean he didn't like Stella's actions.

"No, Robin has been staying with Zany, pestering her to teach her Body Techniques. Olvia stayed in her room researching documents and didn't even come out for meals."

Stella bowed as she reported, the two orbs she held in her arms shaking slightly, as if they were about to fall to the ground.

Ross stepped forward to help support them, and after propping them up, he continued to walk outside, asking as he went:

"Any other news?"

Gion was responsible for news from CP. Currently, as she was temporarily away, some matters related to him had been handed over to Zany.

Stella was responsible for his daily life and needs. When Ross said this, Stella understood what he was asking:

"News from the Holy Land indicates that your exclusive travel ship has been prepared. It utilizes the World Government's latest technology, can be driven by mechanical power, and has Sea Prism Stone attached to the hull, allowing it to easily traverse the Calm Belt."

Stella explained in detail. The biggest responsibility on her end was Ross's ship.

"Very good, I'll switch ships when we return to the Holy Land."

Ross nodded with satisfaction. He would definitely be traveling frequently in the future and couldn't always take Marine warships.

In a world where 90% is ocean, how could he not have his own ship?

His requirements weren't high; a large cruise ship like Tesoro's future vessel would be good.

However, a ship of that caliber, even if he had enough money, would take one to two years to build.

So, he had asked Stella to contact them earlier to get a ship to use in the meantime.

A ship that could freely pass through the Calm Belt was sufficient for his short-term needs.

After Ross left the ship's cabin, he had no intention of looking for Zephyr or Sakazuki.

He knew without thinking that those two were either training or handling official business, and he had no interest in watching men work.

Robin had been assigned to Zany's ship cabin and became Ross's first stop.

"Saint Ross!?"

Zany showed a rare hint of panic in her voice when she saw Ross enter. She was still holding a white bandeau in her hand, her movements somewhat stiff.

Meeting Ross's appreciative gaze, she quickly dealt with what she was holding and picked up the white suit jacket next to her, putting it on.

Observation Haki was an active skill that consumed a considerable amount of mental energy when activated. Normally, no one kept it on all the time.

Furthermore, on the warship, Zany didn't have high vigilance, and she certainly didn't think anyone other than Ross would barge in, so...

However, Zany's expression remained calm. After putting on her clothes, she stood before Ross with her head bowed.

Zany had been instilled with the idea of loyalty to Ross since childhood, and she could accept whatever Ross did.

It would be even better if Ross could give her a few days off for it.

"Saint Ross, what are your orders?"

Zany bowed her head slightly. If she were to activate her Succubus Form now, her tail would probably sway uncontrollably, expressing her inner turmoil.

"It's nothing, where is Robin?"

Ross shook his head. Being able to feast his eyes first thing in the morning felt really good.

He had truly misjudged before.

Who would have thought, who would have thought.

Zany's figure was even better than Stella's. He wondered how she could move so quickly while carrying such a heavy load.

Before, Zany had kept it restrained, which led him to make an incorrect assessment.

"Robin overused her Devil Fruit ability yesterday and is still resting."

Zany didn't avoid Ross's gaze. She led Ross to the bed at the back of the room and was about to wake Robin directly.

"No rush for now."

Ross stopped Zany and glanced at the curled-up Robin.

"Yesterday, did she ask you to teach her Body Techniques?"

"Yes, but I wouldn't teach her without your permission. So yesterday she's been practicing the Flower-Flower Fruit, trying to improve her strength." Zany nodded slightly.

"That's normal," Ross said.

After a major change, people always want to improve their strength.

Especially since the person who hurt Robin the most was Olvia, which would likely ignite her desire for strength even more.

However, Robin's physical talent and Devil Fruit abilities weren't very suited for combat.

With Robin's potential, even if resources were invested without regard for cost, she'd probably reach the level of an elite Vice Admiral at most.

The pirate world is one that relies on bloodline and talent. The only variable is Devil Fruits.

If she has none of these, unless a system descends from the heavens, she won't be able to become a strong person.

As for 200 times the effort, just listen to it.

If one could truly become strong through effort, the seas would be full of Whitebeards.

As for guidance from a famous teacher, just listen to it.

If teaching were effective, the number of strong individuals in the Marines and World Government would multiply tenfold.

"Since Robin wants to improve her strength, you'll be responsible for teaching her. You can arrange the specifics yourself."

"Understood!"

Zany nodded seriously. As long as it was Ross's command, she would definitely carry it out.

She was raised from childhood with the ingrained belief that she must be loyal to the Jaygarcia Family. Since Ross was a member of the Jaygarcia Family, he was the one she should be loyal to.

As for the other members of the Jaygarcia Family...

Zany had her own subtle thoughts. The ideology instilled in her since childhood meant she had no intention of betraying the Jaygarcia Family.

But who exactly to be loyal to, no one had ever told her what to do.

For the current Zany, she felt that being by Ross's side was much better than carrying out missions for Saturn.

Zany could sense that Ross, most of the time, treated her as a person, not a cold, emotionless weapon.

In the Holy Land, she appeared human but was actually a weapon.

She had lived like this for over 20 years, and had even gotten used to it.

Wasn't it normal for masters not to treat slaves as people?

At least her situation was much better than those slaves.

But by Ross's side, she could feel an unintentional respect, which was enough to stir ripples in her cold heart.

Not everyone's respect could move her.

Only members of the Jaygarcia Family were worthy of her complete devotion.

Furthermore, Zany firmly believed that Ross would become the most distinguished person in the Jaygarcia Family in the future.