Peace and Lingering

Luo could already imagine what Beli would be like after eating the More-More Fruit.

The Chameleon Weapon would multiply in power.

Such a combination was indeed something to look forward to.

But that depended on his Chimera Research producing a gratifying result.

Only then could the Devil Fruits Maud had collected be put to good use.

Thinking of this, Luo suddenly felt the pressure.

The prospects of the Chimera Research remained unknown, and Luo had no confidence that it would ultimately succeed.

But he did not want to disappoint Maud.

"After we get back... I'll have to cut my sleep down to two hours. I should control my mealtimes, too. I'll eat more but fewer meals. If circumstances allow, I'll only eat one meal a day. That'll free up more time."

Luo lowered his eyelids and calculated silently.

His dedication was practically the embodiment of a model worker.

Maud had no idea what Luo was thinking.

If he knew, he would definitely tell Luo not to rush so much.

After all, Devil Fruits would not spoil just sitting there.

After returning from the island to the mast ship, Maud stayed aboard the entire time.

He planned to wait on the ship until the Revolutionary Army finished handling matters on shore, then have them send him back to Thriller Bark.

The night passed.

The sky began to brighten.

A thin mist spread across the sea, and the waves rippled gently, making it seem like a fairyland.

Maud rose early and lay on a deck chair at the bow, quietly and contentedly admiring the beautiful scenery before him.

Luo brought over a cup of coffee and placed it on the table beside the chair.

"Thanks."

Maud smiled at Luo, picked up the coffee, and took a sip.

It was a little bitter,