Julian returned home in the afternoon and saw that Laki, Marina, and Danylis had already woken from their naps. A large group of working maids surrounded the three women, serving tea and pouring water.
These maids earned three thousand Berries a month and worked especially hard. The women were easy to get along with and had no strange personalities. Alice, Beatrice, Marina, and Danylis had nearly been turned into slaves before, while Laki had been a Shandian warrior. They were all exceptionally kind.
Julian silently thought, This really is pirate-style. I have to rescue even my own wives myself. The next time I go to a World Government meeting, I'll have to rescue Boa Hancock and her two sisters too. Julian shook his head and said, "From now on, kill every Slave Trader you see. At the very least, there can't be any Slave Traders within fifty kilometers of Jaya Island."
Smiling, Julian said, "I have two Devil Fruits here. Marlena, one of them is suitable for you. Laki, the other one is suitable for you. Danylis, you'll have to wait until next time. Several more Devil Fruits are on the way—they're gifts from the World Government's Gorosei."
Danylis said, "It's fine. You can give me one next time." Julian said, "There'll definitely be a Devil Fruit suitable for you next time. Don't worry." Danylis nodded. Julian silently thought, She's really easygoing. Then he took out the two Devil Fruits and handed them to Marlena and Laki. Julian added, "Just take a small bite." The maids brought over fruit knives, and Laki and Marlena each took a small bite of their Devil Fruit.
Marlena said, "I think I can turn into a fox now." As she spoke, she transformed into a white Arctic fox three meters tall, with a fluffy