New Family Members

As Shakki seized Gloriosa by the shoulder and threw her over her shoulder, the battle came to an end.

Gloriosa lay on the ground, staring up at the azure sky. There was no dejection at being defeated in her eyes—only the relief of knowing that everything was finally over.

The people in the stands were stunned for a moment before a cheer suddenly erupted, and everyone celebrated the birth of a new Empress.

Shakki stood in the arena, accepting the crowd's cheers and applause.

At some point, Gloriosa had quietly left the scene.

When Milim found her, she was standing by the sea, watching the tide rise and fall. An unexpected trace of vulnerability showed on her face.

For love, Gloriosa had given up all her identities and status. Even as a fortune-teller who could occasionally glimpse the future, she could still feel lost in the face of an uncertain future.

"Yo! Gloriosa, so you were here."

Gloriosa's heart skipped a beat. The vulnerable expression on her face instantly turned into a smile; she did not want the person she loved to see her weak side.

"Lord Milim, I really made a fool of myself today."

"Not at all!" Milim scratched her head somewhat sheepishly. "I heard everything you said on the dueling stage. I never thought I was so well-liked."

Gloriosa turned her head aside, but she could not hide the blush on her face. "Sorry. Those words must have troubled you, right?"

"Not really. I'm quite happy to be liked, you know!"

"Though it's difficult for me to return your feelings, just as you said, we can absolutely become like family." Milim grabbed Gloriosa by the shoulders.

She forced Gloriosa to look her in the eyes. Gloriosa was nearly too embarrassed to stay conscious, but she still forced herself to meet Milim's gaze.

"Since we've already decided, there's nothing left to hesitate over, right?"

"Gloriosa, become my family. Become family who can live alongside me in this world." Milim's eyes were more resolute than ever.

"Mm!" Gloriosa said nothing else and merely nodded with absolute determination.

"Wonderful!" Upon receiving Gloriosa's answer, Milim happily leaped onto her.

Gloriosa had never expected happiness to come so suddenly. Blushing furiously, she enjoyed Milim's embrace.

After that, everyone attended Shakki's coronation ceremony as the Empress of Daughter's Country, then ate and drank to their hearts' content at the banquet.

Gloriosa also took Milim all around Nine Snake Island, visiting all sorts of places and interesting spots, and they played wildly for nearly a week.

Only then did Milim and Gloriosa prepare to leave Daughter's Country and return to Many Countries.

They boarded a small boat without notifying anyone to see them off, so Shakki was the only person on the shore.

With her arms folded and a cold smile on her face, Shakki watched Milim fishing and Gloriosa placing her enormous breasts on Milim's head.

"Gloriosa, it seems you've been very happy these past few days. You look much younger."

Gloriosa smiled. Looking at Milim sitting in her lap, the smile on her face became even more contented. "That is the nourishment of love, Shakki."

"When you find someone you like someday, you'll understand what this is all about." During this week together, Gloriosa and Milim had grown increasingly familiar with each other.

Gloriosa had also discovered that Milim did not resist her affection. Life like this was no different from the life she had imagined sharing with a lover.

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Thus, Gloriosa felt an incomparable sense of satisfaction.

"What a woman whose head has been muddled by love." Shakki snorted coldly.

"Fine. Remember to give King Linlin of Many Countries my regards."

"Got it, got it." Gloriosa replied with a grin.

"Then we'll meet again next time." Once Shakki finished speaking, she said nothing more and turned to leave.

"Goodbye!"

Milim also wriggled free from the breast cushion and shouted at the departing Shakki, "Remember to come visit Many Countries next time!"

Shakki waved from afar, and her figure soon disappeared into the crowd behind her.

The small boat gradually sailed deeper into the sea, speeding toward Many Countries.

Charlotte Lingling had just hung up the Den Den Mushi when an indescribable smile appeared on her face. "Milim, you really know how to have fun!"

"How many days have you even been gone? And you've already brought back another one—one who used to be someone else's Empress, no less."

"Ho ho ho! This is truly incredible!" Vegapunk wore a bright smile. Ever since Milim left, his daily life had felt much lonelier.

When Linlin decided to contact the Empress of Daughter's Country, Vegapunk and El came to the office to find out how Milim was doing.

A complicated expression appeared on El's face. "Just as expected of Big Sister! Every time she goes out, she never comes home empty-handed."

When everyone heard El's words and thought about it, they realized it really was true.

The first time she went out, she brought back every giant from Giant Village, as well as Vegapunk.

The second time she went out to fight, she brought back Bullet.

The third time was even more outrageous—she directly brought back an ally's Empress.

Thinking about it, strange looks appeared in their eyes. Could it be that Milim had some ability that made her always kidnap people whenever she went out?

Moreover, none of the people Milim had brought back were ordinary.

A naturally powerful Giant and the Genius Scientist Vegapunk.

Bullet had already begun training, and he was progressing at an astonishing rate. He truly had the potential to become an Admiral.

Not to mention now—Gloriosa, the Empress of Daughter's Country, already possessed mature combat strength. Bringing her over meant one more teammate with Vice Admiral-level power.

Not a single one of them was ordinary. It even made Lingling want to send Milim out again and see what other people she could bring back!

Lingling shook her head, casting those scattered thoughts from her mind. She had not actually been angry just now; she was merely a little upset that Milim had taken on a sworn older sister without informing her.

"Forget it. Since you all already know Milim's news, shouldn't you go back and get to work properly?" Lingling said as she looked at the people still lingering in the office.

"It really is time to get to work." Vegapunk chuckled and turned to leave.

The others left one after another as well, leaving only El standing where he was.

"El, do you still have something to say?" Lingling asked as she looked at El.