What's terrifying is that Gawain wasn't the only one who heard that wail, because at the same time the wail sounded, Sanji's muscles also tensed up suddenly!
Looking nervously in his sister's direction, Sanji spoke to Gawain without turning his head.
"My lord, Reiju's scream..."
"Well..."
Gawain immediately gave him an apologetic look. Perhaps, faced with his electrotherapy, he should have chosen to use seawater to break Doflamingo's control over Reiju.
After all, the results of my electrotherapy are already in.
The pain that even Reiju, a daughter of the Vinsmoke Family, couldn't endure must be far more terrifying than the electric shocks used in torture...
As Gawain apologized, Sanji continued speaking.
"Those heart-wrenching screams must have been the work of the person who controlled her!
I was in the kitchen the whole time, but even though I was cooking as carefully as I could, I still heard enough fighting sounds.
Sir, how is that guy now? Is he still alive?
If he were still alive, I'd love to give him two more punches!
"Well..."
Upon hearing this, Gawain's expression froze for a moment, then he nodded heavily.
"Yes, it's all Doflamingo's fault, you're absolutely right!"
But Doflamingo... well, he's one of our crew members now too.
Moreover, Sanji and Doflamingo are members of the Shichibukai, and in terms of both strength and influence, they are second only to the Four Emperors.
"If you want to compete with someone like that, you'll need to study even harder with Zephyr."
After saying that, Gawain reached out and patted Sanji on the shoulder, signaling Sanji to calm down.
Hearing Gawain's words, Sanji nodded coldly, then looked towards the distant deck.
After glancing over, Sanji didn't see any new characters like Doflamingo on the ship.
Sanji gritted his teeth, burying all his resentment in his heart, and then took out two cigarettes from his pocket.
A cigarette was offered to Gawain, and Sanji lit it for Gawain naturally. As he lit his own cigarette, he casually asked Gawain a question.
"By the way, sir, do you have any special requests regarding the recent menu?"
"No, as long as it's done by you and Zeff, I trust your abilities and only trust the two of you."
However, there's something I need to tell you. I'll have to trouble Mr. Zeff to arrange my food today.
As for you, you absolutely must take a day off.
After all, your sister has come to our ship, you should spend some time with her and celebrate with her."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain casually put his arm around Sanji's shoulder and carried the kid to where he was sitting.
Let Sanji go aside, and while taking food from the plate that Jinbe was protecting and serving it to everyone, Gawain sat on the sofa and shook his head with amusement.
"If Sanji hadn't suddenly noticed, I probably would have forgotten about Reiju for a while, which would have been really inappropriate."
After all, although the Vinsmoke doesn't currently rule any actual country, given their past experience of conquering the entire North Blue, Vinsmoke Reiju be considered a princess of the North Blue.
"Oh?"
As soon as Gawain finished speaking, Rayleigh, who was drinking, looked over with interest. While scrutinizing Gawain's expression, Rayleigh said with satisfaction.
"How could the princess of the North Blue have been captured by Doflamingo? Could it be that, as Doflamingo said, she has been following us all along?"
Also, Little Gawain, when you mentioned the title "Princess of the North Blue," I suddenly felt an unusual power!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh burst into excited laughter, addressing the crowd around him as he laughed.
"Haha, I won't share my guesses. I'm old, and it's only right that I give you young people a chance to think!"
Shakky, let's keep quiet and see what the children think about this.
"Perhaps we old folks can hear some great insights from the children!"
After saying that, Rayleigh smiled and toasted with Shakky, then looked at the young people present with interest.
Meanwhile, upon hearing the word "young people" from Rayleigh's mouth, most of the cadres lost their will to make a judgment.
After all, in their eyes, although they were younger Rayleigh, they were definitely not the young people Rayleigh described.
Meanwhile, the truly young people, drawn in by Rayleigh's words, also began to think deeply!
"That's the Princess of the North Blue. The North Blue is so big, she must be very rich, so we can make more money?"
"There's a princess, does that mean she can become an adult's fiancée? Does that mean she's also my sister~?"
"Shirahoshi, don't talk nonsense. Not every princess has to become an old man's fiancée. Otherwise, I'd still be the princess of Alabasta, wouldn't I...?!?"
"Hahaha, what are you all thinking? How could an old man be so shallow? This princess must have encountered some difficulties, and then the old man will save her and become a hero! This is the story scene I've been waiting for!!!"
"Ace, don't talk nonsense. Uncle Gawain and we are all good people, that's true, but even good people wouldn't want to be heroes who save a princess just because they see one, right?"
If you could encounter princesses in need of rescue everywhere you went, then both the world and the people who constantly encountered such events would be considered a catastrophe for the sea, wouldn't they?
"Yes, Mr. Ace's statement is even more absurd than my sister's 'little money' statement~."
"I do think Ace said makes some sense. Otherwise, could that princess sing too? But I've never heard of the Princess of the North Blue's album."
"I don't know anything about these things. I'd better go practice my swordsmanship. That brat Luffy seems to have some skill. I'll go find him and have a go at him!"
While everyone was excitedly discussing it, Zoro walked away dismissively.
Robin, sitting near the Kuma, took a small sip of his drink.
After setting down his glass, Robin said with a smile.
"Everyone seems very energetic, but although they are all energetic, the key point of their discussion seems to be a bit off."
You're all discussing the princess's significance, but what Lord Rayleigh said was actually highlighting the princess's significance to Lord Gawain, wasn't it?
Given this, and considering the identity of the North Blue Princess and her family's brief history of ruling the North Blue...
So, if you choose to support the North Blue Princess, will you be able to obtain a legitimate means to attack and ultimately control the North Blue through that princess?
As soon as he finished speaking, Robin looked intently at Gawain.
Gawain, along with Rayleigh, Shakky, and other older members, exchanged glances before turning their attention to Robin.
As he watched, Gawain nodded and smiled.
"Robin never lets me down, you're really excellent."
Meanwhile, Rayleigh glanced helplessly at the other young people and commented with a wry smile.
"Strange, I always feel like all the younger generation on this sea are just as hot-blooded idiots as Roger..."
After saying that, Rayleigh gave Robin a thumbs-up from a distance.
In response to Rayleigh's praise, Robin gracefully sat up straight and then gave a slight bow.
Just as Robin bowed, Sanji, who was Shiryu, suddenly stopped, so that the plate he was holding was placed right in front of Shiryu.
Shiryu for a moment, staring blankly at the plate in front of him, then looked at Sanji.
He couldn't help but laugh as he watched.
Even a serial killer like him, after immersing himself in the atmosphere of the Dark Bird Ship, looked forward to the growth of these young people and enjoyed watching their occasional silly and amusing antics.
Then, a moment later...
As soon as Sanji came to his senses, he saw Shiryu giving him a vicious, cold smile!
Behind Shiryu's smile, Sanji even felt as if he were seeing an endless abyss, and countless... unspeakable tentacles reaching out from that deep abyss!!!
"Hiss!!!"
Sanji immediately gasped, then quickly bowed deeply to Shiryu.
"I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention, it's my fault, I was spacing out!"
Boss Shiryu, please forgive my mistake. It won't happen again!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Sanji quickly served Shiryu the food, then turned away, trembling.
He continued serving the food with a tense air, his mind filled with worry.
"I'll be killed, won't I? I'm definitely going to be killed, won't I?"
What terrifying eyes! What a horrifying smile!!!
Wait, no, that's not what I was thinking, is it?
"Isn't what I was thinking? That the older man actually wanted to take advantage of his own sister?"
For a moment, Sanji was so frightened that he forgot what he was supposed to be thinking. Even after the meal was served, he was still standing there in a daze.
Seeing Sanji's expression and Shiryu's helpless, bitter smile, Gawain waved his hand, both amused and exasperated.
"Hey, Shiryu, that laugh of yours, hahahaha!"
I told you a long time ago that you should practice. Your smile is really too fierce. If you have children in the future, do you want them to cry every time they see you smile?
"I understand, sir!"
What could Shiryu say after hearing Gawain's words? It wasn't her fault she looked like that!
He's a bit fierce himself, but he looks even fiercer when he laughs, and he enjoys killing for fun.
But I am also an excellent officer of the Dark Bird Ship, a professional executioner, and a loyal subordinate of the master.
It must be that everyone is too superficial and can't see their own inner selves!
I'm a truly good person, always following Lord Gawain around!!!
Unfortunately, no one could hear Shiryu's inner thoughts. While Shiryu feeling down, Gawain and everyone else started drinking with the food.
This was a late breakfast, since everyone had only been up for a short time and had been kept busy by Kaya, who brought them the Doflamingo, so they hadn't had a chance to eat yet.
Etc.
Thinking of Kaya, Gawain suddenly realized that he seemed to have something else he hadn't done.
So, Gawain, who was enjoying his drink, reached out and grabbed Kaya's wrist, and asked softly.
"By the way, Kaya, where is everyone in Foosha Village?"
"My lord, everyone has been settled near the forest behind the mountain, and they are eagerly watching the punished nobles."
"Good."
Hearing Kaya's reply, Gawain nodded and then quickened his pace of eating.
In a short while, after the food and drinks nearby were all gone, Gawain stood up and gave orders while chewing.
"I heard that those kind-hearted villagers even gave me the treasures they dug out of the Foosha Village ruins. In any case, I should have treated them to a meal as soon as possible."
Kaya, Kalifa will be busy with the slave market soon, so you'll be primarily responsible for the secretary's duties.
Please remind me if similar situations arise in the future, so that I don't embarrass myself in front of guests.
"Yes, sir~".
Kaya looked at Gawain with golden eyes, and as she looked at him, Kaya felt that Gawain was really too great.
Despite being the most powerful nobles in the world, they were willing to treat every commoner with the utmost equal respect!
Such an adult is truly outstanding!!!
As for Gawain, after instructing Kaya, he continued speaking to the others.
"You guys keep eating. Once you're done, just go about your normal activities. And while you're at it, keep an eye on Doflamingo."
If I don't keep a close eye on him, even I won't feel at ease.
I'll go and treat the villagers of Foosha Village to a meal, and hopefully bring back a professional bartender for us.
We already have the most professional chefs on board, but what we're missing is a bartender to chat with us in the lounge area, isn't it?
As for Reiju, I'm not sure how long it will take her to recover. If she recovers quickly, then Gion can take her to see me near the forest.
Just as Robin said, Reiju's identity as the North Blue Princess, or Vinsmoke Family's identity, is indeed something I need to put some thought into.
The Affiliated Nation in the North Blue is not very large. Under the invasion of the Vinsmoke Family, the royal power of many countries has changed hands and changed hands. There are too many things that can be manipulated here.
And Sanji, don't look at me so worriedly. Even if I'm being used, I won't do anything to hurt your sister.
Don't worry.
After saying this, Gawain turned and walked into the forest, waving goodbye to the people behind him.
Watching Gawain's retreating figure and hearing Gawain promise, Sanji's worries actually disappeared.
With a soft sigh of relief, Sanji finally took a bite of the breakfast he had made.
Mmm, it tastes amazing. Paired with a delicious cocktail and some snacks perfect for a morning drink, Sanji feels like his future is brightening up along with this dish.
Sanji understood what Gawain meant, and the old man's meaning was...
My older sister will most likely become a crew member on the Dark Bird Ship!
Although I don't know if my sister will be happy about this, no matter what, as long as she can leave that heartless and dangerous family, I'll be incredibly happy!!!
On the other hand, near the Dark Bird Ship Forest, in front of hundreds of kneeling nobles.
Countless villagers gathered around the village chief and Makino, talking anxiously.
"Those explosions, the lightning, and the waves of the sea!"
Someone attacked Celestial Dragon!!!
"Waaaaah, please don't let it be Garp's son! Otherwise, we'll be dragged into this. His whole family is a master at causing trouble!"
"I never imagined there would be a primeval forest on a boat, and even domesticated dinosaurs in the forest! We were completely blocked by the trees and couldn't see what was happening at all!"
"We still have a group of people who are missing. It seems they weren't with us. Could they have been caught in the fighting because they arrived too late?"
"Hey, the Celestial Dragon invited us poor folks to dinner, I knew they shouldn't have refused! Kaya hadn't personally gone to invite those old fogies one by one, they wouldn't have arrived so late!"
"He's such a worry!"
One by one, the villagers looked around anxiously. Although the soldiers standing straight around them made them feel at ease, the sight of the once-glorious nobles in front of them excited them immensely.
But they were just ordinary villagers; their greatest skill was overreacting to things, basically scaring themselves...
Fortunately, as the discussion grew, Dadan, who had gotten along famously with Gawain the night before, stepped forward.
She gritted her teeth, raised her arm, and shouted.
"Shut the hell up, all of you!!!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Dadan spat disdainfully, then roared at the villagers.
"What are you guys worried about? It's just a small attack. Although it sounded a bit loud, it might just be an echo from the forest!"
Brother Gawain has been very kind to us. Not only did he leave these aristocratic rubbishers kneeling here, but he also allowed us commoners to come and visit!
Since he's been so good to us, what are you all worried about?!
As soon as he finished speaking, Dadan, clearly annoyed, spat out another mouthful of phlegm.
Beside her, an unknown nobleman was already on the verge of tears.
If you're going to spit, then spit, but don't spit in my face!
What did I ever do to you?!
Ah, another bite!
Damn it, it got on my lips, how disgusting...
Bang!
The nobleman fainted on the spot, so much so that he spit out his phlegm and landed on the pristine, sauerkraut-like grass...