Arlong

"Lucas! Get down here! Once Aunt Bellemere recovers, I'll give you a good spanking!"

Just then, a little girl who looked about eleven or twelve years old ran over, blocked Arlong's path, and, ignoring Arlong's sour face, started scolding Lucas.

Although she had grown up a lot, Sig still recognized the little girl at a glance because of her short orange hair and facial features...

When Arlong arrived in Cocoyasi Village, Bellemere was already pregnant. After seeing Sig's letter, Arlong was initially very wary of Bellemere —was the child in her belly really Afei's? Or could it be some other human's bastard?

Although Bellemere was unhappy with the Arlong Pirates' actions and denied any relationship with Sig, Arlong calculated the days since Sig's departure and had many villagers arrested and questioned. It's true that Bellemere was single and had previously been quite "close" to Sig... Well, constant arguing could be considered a form of "closeness," right?

So Arlong "protected" Bellemere. Arlong's thinking was simple—with Fei not around, what if this woman with the nice butt got involved with another human? My brother, Arlong's brother, got cuckolded right under my nose—where would Arlong reputation be then?

This further fueled Bellemere's dissatisfaction with the Arlong Pirates, although after Lucas was born, he became very close to Arlong.

I don't know why, even though human and Fish-Man's aesthetics are incompatible, Fish-Man see humans just as humans see Fish-Man —it all looks strange.

Lucas, like his brother, only had a few scales on his body, and at first glance, he looked completely human. Even his scales didn't resemble those of Fish-Man... But Arlong just found the boy pleasing to the eye.

So, despite Bellemere's objections, Arlong adopted Lucas as his godson and spoiled him rotten.

He was usually alright, after all, his mother and sister were watching over him, so no matter how much Arlong was spoiled, he didn't dare to act wildly.

However, in recent months, Bellemere has been sick. At first, it was thought to be a common cold, but it has been lingering. Fortunately, her condition is relatively stable, and she just needs to rest in bed.

At first, Lucas was very anxious and stayed with his mother. However, since Bellemere was only physically weak and did not have any other symptoms, Lucas gradually became happy that no one was watching over him.

Especially with Arlong's teaching methods...

Without any restraint, Lucas became increasingly lawless!

Because she didn't want Aunt Bellemere to get upset, Nami didn't tell the truth when she asked Lucas about him today, but instead came over to lecture Lucas.

When Arlong stopped him, Nami didn't get angry, but he picked his nose with one hand, looking like he thought, "This little girl is so annoying."

Lucas was frightened by his sister's words, but Arlong comforted him, saying, "Human women are such a hassle, Little Lucas. We Fish-Man Race men never listen to women!"

Encouraged by Arlong, Lucas gradually regained his courage...

"If we were warriors of the Fish-Man Race, we would have made that woman who's in our way get out of the way right now..." Arlong continued to incite from the side.

Well, Arlong himself wouldn't bully Nami, after all, she's Lucas's sister. However, seeing Lucas being disciplined by a little girl, Arlong couldn't stand it.

Sig could see that Lucas's emotions were gradually "surging," and if they accumulated any more, he would probably dare to rebel against his sister's tyranny.

But the problem is, Nami's words make sense!

Arlong...

Sig felt a surge of relief when he thought about how his son had turned out this way—relieved that he had come back early!

Otherwise, in a few years, he'll still be a little devil?

Sig resisted the urge to reveal himself immediately, and darted swiftly through the shadows, arriving at the nearby beach unnoticed in just a few breaths...

"Ah! Who is it... Hmm? Wait... Fei? You're back?" Triton said with delight upon seeing Sig.

"Don't explain now, it's urgent!" Sig said, pulling Triton along as they disappeared into the shadows.

If Triton were also Haki or physically strong, she would definitely resist instinctively now, and Sig wouldn't be able to take her along until he explained things clearly.

However, Triton is just an ordinary Mermaid...

"Only humans are so weak. If it were our Fish-Man Race warriors... tsk tsk, what right do women have to stand up and talk?" Arlong relentlessly tempted Lucas.

Nami glared at Arlong, but she wasn't Lucas. Arlong wouldn't bully her or even tolerate her standing in his way just because of her relationship with Bellemere and Lucas, but he would never spoil her.

But just then, Nami suddenly froze...

"Actually, three years old is already a big kid. You can just listen to what your Mom says casually. Back when your father was at sea, he listened to me too. He didn't know much about women. Generally, three-year-olds who still listen to their Mom Fish-Man Race ... hahaha..." Arlong said, laughing.

Of course, that was pure nonsense— the Fish-Man District is full of orphans, they don't have mothers at all!

Nami stared blankly behind Arlong, then realized what was happening and asked with a mischievous grin, "Then... where's Aunt Triton?"

Nami didn't understand why Arlong couldn't hear Triton's footsteps, and she didn't even pay much attention to how unusual this was.

Triton and Bellemere are acquainted, Nami also likes Aunt Triton very much.

"Triton? Hmm, she's usually quite obedient, but when it comes to knowledge, pfft... hahaha..." Arlong felt a little guilty, after all, he hadn't openly admitted that he liked Triton.

How could even a child know that?

At the same time, he was also a little angry. Did this little brat think that he wouldn't dare to say bad things about Triton? Ha!

Is it that funny?

"Hahaha... ge--"

Arlong's laughter stopped abruptly.

"Godfather ... I understand! Humph!" Lucas said, gritting his teeth, and stood directly on Arlong's shoulders, looking down disdainfully at Aunt Triton in front of him.

It's as if they need to use Aunt Triton to build up their courage first.

However, the next moment, his Godfather was dragged away by the ear by Triton, and in the process, due to the large sway of his body, he was thrown to the ground.

"Ouch!" Lucas cried out in pain, clutching his buttocks.

Given Arlong's height, it was no different from falling from the second floor, but he only landed on his butt.

But then, everything went dark in front of Lucas, and Nami had already walked over and blocked the sunlight...

The face backlit was particularly frightening.

As for Sig, he had already arrived at the cottage where Bellemere was recuperating. That brat... let his sister teach him a lesson first!