Just two days later, Robin gave a definite reply and came with Nami to kneel before Kei.
Kei reevaluated this heroine from another world. Having spent so much time drifting at sea, she wore little makeup, yet her naturally delicate features kept her from looking plain.
He asked, "Do you have any grievances about staying here?"
Robin replied, "We are staying of our own accord. Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving us the opportunity to serve you."
She was an exceptionally clever woman. Otherwise, she could not have survived alone in the pirate world for so long. And if one wished to survive, knowing when to yield was extremely important.
Meanwhile, Nami was thinking that Luffy and the others should have already left by now.
She did not know how she had managed to harden her heart enough to say those things during yesterday's farewell. Perhaps their bond as crewmates had truly come to an end. She had no idea what the future held, but at least Robin was still by her side.
Kei suddenly looked at Hancock beside him. "Don't you live alone now?"
Hancock nodded lightly.
"Then let these two live with you from now on. You all came from the same world, so you should have plenty to talk about."
Hancock froze, then looked at Robin and Nami. She could not help saying, "Your Majesty, this..."
Kei asked, "You're unwilling?"
Hancock admitted directly, "Wouldn't it be better to arrange another place for them? I do not wish to live with others."
Kei merely smiled. "Then it's settled. Get along well from now on. Samui, make the arrangements."
"Yes."
Samui led the group away. Hancock was displeased, but she did not dare say anything more.
Hancock's current residence was a detached courtyard. The house was spacious. Although it