Two More Altered Fates!

Area GR27.

"Name."

Stella

"Age."

Nineteen years old.

Tesoro stood aside watching Stella being questioned by a government official. He looked surprised when he heard her age, as he had thought they were the same age.

Ironically, although they've known each other for a year, he's been so busy making money that he hasn't really learned about these things.

At this moment, not only them, but also the people who had been captured and enslaved had had their Explosive Collar removed and were lining up in long queues to be investigated and arranged.

"Gender."

"Ah?"

Stella looked at the government official in a suit in front of her with a puzzled expression, while Tesoro beside her couldn't help but remark, "She's so beautiful, can't you see that?"

"Looking like a woman doesn't mean she is a woman. Who knows if she's from the Kamabakka Kingdom?"

The government official, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, tapped the end of his pen on his notebook and said, "I need to take notes. Answer whatever you ask!"

Stella nodded and replied softly, "Okay, female."

"From which sea, which kingdom, which island?"

"The South Blue and Strawberry Island do not belong to any kingdom."

Upon hearing this, the government officials took notes while secretly nodding, thinking, "As expected, most of the slaves are free people without kingdom control; after all, if they are captured, basically no one will care."

"Do you want to stay here, or go back to your hometown?"

"This."

Stella hesitated, glancing at Tesoro, who gave her a hearty smile, grasped her right hand, and said, "If you want to go back, I can go with you!"

But as soon as he uttered these words, the government official in front of him reminded him, "According to regulations, the navy only transports enslaved personnel; you cannot travel with them."

"Then I'll just follow them by boat myself."

Tesoro didn't care; he had earned enough money in a year to buy a small boat. Just then, a naval captain who was maintaining order nearby walked over and laughed, "Let's not even talk about whether you're allowed to follow a warship. Ordinary ships can't keep up with warships, and with the extreme weather on the Grand Line, you'll most likely lose them, not to mention you might drown at sea!"

Many people witnessed Tesoro and Stella's passionate kiss, making them a major focus of attention in the area and naturally drawing more attention from the surrounding navy.

Tesoro's expression changed, and he opened his mouth, unsure of what to say. He really didn't want to be separated from Stella again, but he also didn't want to stop her from returning to her hometown, which left him in a dilemma.

"I choose to stay here!"

Stella grasped Tesoro's hand in return, looked at him tenderly, and made her decision. Their eyes met, and she smiled, "I believe you will be able to personally escort me back, won't you?"

Tesoro's Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded emphatically, his eyes resolute as he made his promise, "I will definitely earn enough money to buy a sturdy, large ship to take you back to the South Blue!"

Just as the handsome man and beautiful woman were gazing at each other affectionately, the naval captain felt a little sour and a bit stuffy, and snorted coldly.

"Having money and a ship isn't enough. What if we encounter One Piece on the way?"

"Do you have the ability to protect her and yourself? If you ask me, you should let this lady go back with our warship, otherwise she may never be able to return in this lifetime!"

Upon hearing this, Tesoro was dumbfounded. He had never left the Sabaody Archipelago since birth. Although he often heard about and saw One Piece, he had never really interacted with them. He only served One Piece customers who came to the shop when he was working, so he had never experienced how terrifying One Piece were.

However, he wasn't stupid; he knew exactly what would happen if he encountered One Piece at sea.

"What should we do then?"

"It's okay, then we won't go back. I'm willing to live here with you forever!" Stella smoothed Tesoro's furrowed brows with her slender, fair fingers.

"I'm sorry," Tesoro said, looking at the beautiful woman before him with resentment.

"Alright, now that the decision has been made, you can leave." The government official waved for them to leave; he still had to make records for the people behind him.

According to records, those who decided to return to their hometowns would be divided into several groups based on the sea area, and then sent to warships designated by the navy to stay temporarily for a few days before setting off together at the appointed time.

"Thank you for your trouble, and thank you to this kind naval officer for reminding me."

Seeing Stella's beautiful smile, the government officials and the naval captain immediately felt much happier. She was truly a sight to behold, and her voice was incredibly pleasant to hear.

This made their gazes towards Tesoro more complicated. Why was this kid so lucky? He looked poor and weak, and his only redeeming quality was his appearance.

Envy, Envy, and hatred were the only things that could stop Tesoro from slowly leaving with Stella in his hand.

"Let me take you home first, Stella!"

Okay, is anyone else home?

"No, my awful mother died of alcoholism two years ago, so the house became mine, and it's our home from now on!"

Stella nodded as she walked. She had heard Tesoro mention her mother before, who hated Tesoro's singing, Tesoro sang beautifully.

Just as the newly reborn couple arrived near the bridge connecting Area 27 and Area 26, three men in black suits approached.

Who are you?

Tesoro quickly stepped in front of Stella and asked warily.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Gild Tesoro?" the man in black standing in the center asked with a smile. Tesoro hesitated for a moment before replying, "Yes, it is. What can I do for you?"

"Let me introduce myself. I am Beard, Senior Director of the Publicity Department Propaganda Administration. I look forward to your guidance."

"Uh, hello, Senior Director Beard, what brings you here?" Tesoro asked, looking puzzled.

Senior Director Beard met his gaze gently and smiled, "It's like this, our Publicity Department is a newly established department, and we plan to launch several artists and cultivate them into stars, with singers being the top priority. After careful consideration and investigation, we have selected you as one of the candidates."

"What?!"

Tesoro stared in shock at the middle-aged man who looked like an important figure, his mouth agape. Stella behind him covered her mouth with both hands.

"Wait, wait, there are so many problems here, let me think about it first."

Tesoro immediately snapped out of his daze, forcibly suppressing his excitement and forcing himself to calm down. He gritted his teeth and asked, "First of all, how can I be sure your identities are real? And why would you pay attention to a Mumei me?"

"Regarding your identity, we can take you to the naval branch for verification. As for why you were chosen..."

To be honest, even Senior Director Beard was clueless. He was equally confused and puzzled. All he had been given was a name and a general description of the person, and he was ordered to find this person and then select him as a key candidate for development.

As for the reasons...

No.

The lack of a reason is a big problem, indicating that it involves classified information. If even he, Senior Director, cannot know about it, then it must be taken even more seriously.

This is political wisdom!

"It's a talent scout. Our talent scout happened to see you on the street and thought you had a great image. How about trying your hand at becoming a singer?"

Tesoro and Stella exchanged glances. The latter nodded in support of his giving it a try, while the former hesitated for a few seconds before speaking.

"Go to the naval branch first. If you can find a general in a coat to vouch for you, I'll believe you!"

In any case, he now has a very high level of goodwill and trust towards the Navy who saved Stella.

"Can."

"By the way, do you have any original songs? If not, we can arrange for someone to write them for you."

"Uh, yes."

From that moment on, the fates of two more people were changed.

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