The Reader's Creation

"Sig, when we get back to Aix, how about we have a hunting party? I'll pay for the slaves."

"You provide? I'll provide ten deposited slaves!"

"Haha, it's a deal then."

"I told you Sig was a good friend, wasn't I?"

Sig and two menacing-looking slave traders agreed to have some "amusement" when they got back.

Forget "anger," all they saw on Sig's face was the same numb cruelty and excitement they themselves had shown!

Both of them felt that Sig was a "companion" they were very familiar with, the kind they could hang out with.

Of course, after the three separated, from an angle unseen by others, Sig's face revealed a cold expression—going back to have some fun? This is your final "journey"!

Sig had been on the Devil's Horn for three days, taking advantage of his lack of fame and even using the name "Siegfried".

Some people, guided by Sig, even "recalled" that they had seen him before and knew about his deeds...

A crew member who originally did not exist was accepted, from being invisible to being "materialized".

What "materialized" him was not some magical supernatural ability, but rather everyone's "emotions"—when dozens of people felt that "Sig should be on the ship, it's just that they didn't know him well before," their emotions intertwined, forming the social attributes of "Siegfried" on the ship.

At this point, Sig had a deeper understanding of the "Telepathist".

Although it's just "reading" and doesn't seem to involve any intervention, it's like a work of art—the author completes half, and the reader's interpretation is the other half.

A reader's senses and interpretations do not affect the work itself, but they can influence other readers. Just like now, the facts have not changed, but everyone's "impression" has changed drastically.

Having grasped this level of understanding, Sig's unique Observation Haki was no longer just in its rudimentary form. At this moment, Sig could see the emotions of those around him with perfect clarity...

Furthermore, on the mirror in Sig's sea of consciousness, the words "Telepathist" began to glow faintly. Sig realized that this was a sign that he had grasped the essence of the role of "Telepathist."

As long as you play the role step by step, it won't be long before you can master the role of a "Telepathist". No additional opportunity is needed, and the efficiency will be very high!

Just then, Sig noticed an Old Man with Whitebeard carrying a stack of food boxes, seemingly heading to the guests' cabin. So he went up to him and asked, "Old Obi, are you going to deliver food to the guests?"

"That's right... but don't even think about sneaking a bite! I got yelled at by the Boss last year because you were the one who sneaked a bite!" Old Obi said irritably.

Sig didn't know whose story he had Grafting onto himself— Sig had never told such a story before; it was just something he had recalled by subtly guiding the other person's emotions.

"How could I? I'm just showing respect to the elderly and helping you out... I just made plans with those two Masira to have a hunting party when we get back. If you're still going strong, you'll have to come and give us some pointers." Sig said, taking the food box from the other person's hand.

Upon hearing "hunt party," a cruel and excited glint flashed in Old Obi's eyes. He hummed twice and didn't refuse Sig —after all, he would only sneak a few bites and would be careful not to be discovered by the guests!

Just like last time... Hmm? Was it Sig that time? It seems like... Never mind, it doesn't matter.

Sig carried the food boxes stacked more than a meter high to Gage's cabin. Although it was on the Giant Axe Pirates' ship, four bodyguards in sunglasses stood in a row outside.

Clearly, Gage didn't completely trust Silver Axe either...

Of course, this is speculation, not reading emotions. These "bodyguards" show no emotional fluctuations, and they even look exactly alike—clones!

Gage's research on Lineage Factor has always leaned towards "genetic modification," and "cloning" is an important extension of his technology.

In his quest to revive the Germa Kingdom, Gage even used his own flesh and blood for cyborg experiments. Before birth, his Lineage Factor had already been altered, and creating clone soldiers was something he had no scruples about.

"Mr. Gage, I've brought you the food," Sig called out from outside the door.

Like ordinary pirates, they have no rules.

"Come in," Gage's voice came from inside.

Sig pushed open the door and placed the food box on the table in front of Gage.

Just then, Sig's expression suddenly changed— Gage's gaze, fixed on him, revealed a sense of "seeing through"!

"Not bad, very alert... Who are you on? The Navy? CP0? Or some other faction that is also interested in 'it'?" Gage grinned at Sig.

Sig didn't sense any intention to "report" or any significant resistance or hostility from him, so he calmed down.

"How did you find out?" Sig didn't answer, but asked curiously instead.

Well, an arrogant person would definitely not be able to stand it when they have the upper hand and the other party doesn't answer their questions but instead asks them questions in return... and Gage is indeed an arrogant person!

However, Sig actually sensed the "emotion" that Gage was expecting Sig to ask, which was a rather deep emotion that the old Sig might not have noticed.

"Hahaha, you certainly didn't reveal any flaws, but... don't underestimate Germa's technological power!"

As Gage spoke, he pressed his strange mask—a mask with only a few simple metal strips that did not cover his face and was more like a decoration. However, at that moment, a lens popped out from the cutout where his left eye was.

"Observation Haki... and Observation Haki with exceptional concealment. It's a bit too strange for an ordinary crew member to be constantly using Observation Haki to observe his surroundings, isn't it?" Gage said confidently.

It seems that Sig's question hit a nerve.

This was indeed unexpected by Sig... After all, in Sig's original deduction, Gage's personal strength was just so-so, and his "skill points" were mainly in scientific research, and in the area of "genetics". He himself could not be remade, so his main combat power should be the Battle Suit.

But Sig never expected that this guy's Battle Suit would have such a function.

"Now it's your turn to answer. I hope you can satisfy me." Gage didn't forget his purpose in asking Sig just because he was pleased with himself.

Sig wanted to know which side Gage was more friendly to, but Gage wasn't thinking about that right now, so Sig had no way of knowing.

"I'm not on either side as you think. The reason I'm here isn't because there's anything important to me here. If I had to say... it's that making the Giant Axe Pirates disappear is very important to me!"

Sig understood that when there was no clear direction to lie about, it was best to tell the truth... but not too clearly.

"Oh? Silver Axe's enemy? Then what brings you here to see 'Silver Axe's guest'?" Gage looked at Sig with interest.

"A guest? My Observation Haki tells me that Voda is constantly on guard against you, and even occasionally reveals his greed... I think this isn't his personal fault. This isn't the treatment a 'guest' should receive; he's more like 'prey,' isn't he?"