After learning that Mousse had finished reading all the books in the royal library in less than a day, King Riku was deeply shocked. His assessment of the child rose to a whole new level.
Then, whether out of goodwill or simply to complain, the king casually said something that stirred Mousse's thoughts. "Dressrosa may have a long history, but it is still only a small country, and it has never been known for its culture or education. There are only so many books here. If you want to read more, you should go to the West Blue. The Flower Kingdom, the world's greatest ancient civilization, and Ohara, the holy land of history, are both there."
What King Riku said was merely common knowledge to anyone eager to learn. There was no way Mousse did not know it.
In fact, when Mousse had first obtained the Book-Book Fruit, he had considered going to the West Blue to study. But soon afterward, his family had fallen into a life-or-death crisis, making it inconvenient for him to leave, so he had temporarily set the idea aside.
Yet King Riku's words today inadvertently reminded Mousse that he had to visit Ohara as soon as possible.
Because in two years, it would be completely destroyed by a Buster Call. By then, its countless precious books would be reduced to ashes as well. After that, he would never have the chance to read them again!
Looks like I still have to make a trip to Ohara. If I miss this chance, those rare editions will be forever beyond my reach, and the development of my Book-Book Fruit abilities will be greatly delayed. Mousse finally made up his mind and began making plans.
Considering how seriously the World Government now regarded the Charlotte Family, any of