It's over, it's over, Baby 5 has been tricked again!

The next day.

Queen's Road East in the Goa Imperial Capital.

The weapon maid Baby 5 was strolling through the bustling commercial street, shopping with the rotund Buffalo.

By this time, Buffalo's hands were already laden with shopping bags.

"Baby 5, my allowance is almost bottomed out. I'm not lending you any more money; I need to buy food for myself!"

Treating Baby 5 like a big sister, Buffalo clutched his wallet in distress as he paid the bill yet again.

Due to her personality flaws, Baby 5 was constantly being swindled out of money by all sorts of "fiancés" back in Dressrosa.

As a result, she never had much money of her own.

Most of those "fiancés" had been slaughtered by Doflamingo.

For the sake of these "fiancés" who "needed" her, Baby 5 had more than once thrown tantrums in front of Doflamingo.

She had even impulsively cursed at Doflamingo and attacked him.

"Buffalo, just one more item, really, just one!"

"Ah!! It's a specialty store for the world-famous brand Heixiu Panda!!"

Baby 5's eyes lit up as she dashed into a luxuriously decorated clothing boutique.

"No!! Baby 5! No!!! This brand is incredibly expensive!!"

Buffalo felt as if he could already see his wallet hitting rock bottom.

There was even a chance they wouldn't have enough money and would be kicked out.

The world-famous brand Heixiu Panda was the premier label of the Glass Kingdom, the "cradle of fashion in the East Blue."

Not only did the World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons, love it, but even the suits worn by the Five Elders—the highest power in the world—were custom-made at Heixiu Panda.

It was no exaggeration to call Heixiu Panda the number one clothing brand in the world.

Since it was recognized by the Celestial Dragons, being expensive was simply a fundamental attribute of the brand.

Buffalo feared that his shriveled wallet wouldn't be able to afford even a single piece of clothing from Heixiu Panda.

With a heartbroken cry, Buffalo walked into the Heixiu Panda store, which felt to him like an abyss of hell.

He was going to go bankrupt!

He was doomed!

By now, Baby 5 was already lost in the variety of luxurious and beautiful outfits, unable to pull herself away.

But the moment she saw the long string of digits on the price tags, she felt as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over her.

"How can it be so expensive~"

Baby 5 collapsed weakly to the floor, tears streaming down her face.

"Clothes worth ten million—Young Master Doflamingo definitely won't pay for this for me."

Baby 5 knew exactly how much money was in Buffalo's wallet; even if they hadn't bought anything else earlier, they still couldn't afford a single set.

"Let's go, Baby 5!"

Seeing the shop assistants, with their "arrogant" and "cold" expressions, looking their way, Buffalo—an officer under a Shichibukai—felt a strange sense of fear, cold sweat seeping from his back.

Was this the "pressure" of the world's number one brand!

How terrifying!

Without money on hand, he didn't even have the courage to stand tall.

As for returning to his old profession as a pirate, he didn't dare.

This was the imperial capital of the Goa Empire, a powerful nation affiliated with the World Government; he dared not cause trouble here.

Just then.

"This beautiful young lady, would you mind helping me try on this formal wear so I can see how it looks?"

A gentle voice reached Baby 5's ears, and Buffalo's eyes widened as he stared at the man who had suddenly appeared.

"Really? You really need me?"

Baby 5, who had been "sunk in sorrow," felt as if she had heard celestial music.

Someone actually needed her? And they needed her to wear the beautiful clothes she loved?

"Is it you? Your Majesty Wang Shi?"

Turning around abruptly, Baby 5 saw an exceptionally handsome face, and that warm smile struck her heart with a loud thump.

So handsome! So warm! He needs me~~

Baby 5 was instantly captivated by Wang Shi's warm smile.

She had fallen in love again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again.

Suddenly, she felt a burning desire to become the fiancée of His Majesty Wang Shi.

"Yes, I need you, Baby 5."

Wang Shi smiled faintly, the picture of a perfect gentleman.

"I will, I will~"

Triggered once more by the keyword 'need', Baby 5's face flushed instantly as she nodded repeatedly in response.

"Get this beautiful young lady this dress."

Wang Shi flicked his fingers lightly, issuing an order to the professional shop assistants standing nearby.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The shop assistants, acting as polite and meticulous as servants from a noble household, ushered Baby 5 into a luxurious changing room.

Meanwhile, Buffalo had already been led to the snack waiting area by another attendant.

The large, portly Buffalo, having recovered from his shock, was immediately captivated by the exquisite pastries and snacks.

"Baby 5 is so lucky, having a big sucker—pfft, I mean, a big-hearted person like His Majesty Wang Shi to foot the bill..."

Buffalo muttered while munching on a pastry, but he accidentally let his true thoughts slip. Terrified, he immediately covered his mouth and glanced around frantically, fearing that Wang Shi might have heard him.

He knew all too well that this King of Exile was not someone to be trifled with.

After all, this Emperor had exiled the royal families of five nations and wiped out the royal family of another; how could he possibly be a good person?

As Baby 5 emerged in her new outfit, her graceful figure and pretty, flushed face were on full display.

It had to be said, this girl fit Wang Shi's aesthetic perfectly.

Most importantly, she was obedient and useful.

"Beautiful. It suits you perfectly, Baby 5."

"This gown is a gift for you."

Wang Shi praised her with a look of genuine appreciation.

"A gift for me? Really? That's not right..."

"I need a beauty like you to cleanse my eyes and purify my soul..."

Wang Shi cut her off, his large hand already stroking Baby 5's dark hair.

"His Majesty needs me, His Majesty truly needs me, I am a beauty..."

Baby 5's body went limp instantly, and she collapsed into Wang Shi's arms, her face glowing with a deep crimson hue as her breathing grew heavy.

Over in the snack area, Buffalo stared, dumbfounded, at Baby 5 snuggling in Wang Shi's arms. The cream puff in his hand fell limply back onto the table with a soft thud.

It's over, it's over! Baby 5 has been tricked again! And this time, it's by a powerful, high-ranking Imperial Emperor!

Buffalo wailed and roared internally; if Baby 5 insisted on staying in the Goa Empire, Diamante and Young Master Doflamingo would surely kill him for losing her!

He shouldn't have come out to play with Baby 5.

"I want you to become my concubine. Are you willing, Baby 5?"

Wang Shi felt the softness of her body and asked the question directly.

As for whether Doflamingo would agree, that would simply be a matter of negotiating an exchange of interests.

He possessed plenty of leverage over Doflamingo—the G-5 base commander Vergo, the Hobby-Hobby Fruit user Sugar...

Of course, he might not even need those heavy secrets; once Wang Shi dealt with Germa 66, Doflamingo would likely initiate a partnership himself.

After all, even after Tesoro rose to power by snatching the Gold-Gold Fruit from Doflamingo, Doflamingo had still obediently gone to him to cooperate.

There are no permanent enemies, no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

As an underground black-market merchant, Doflamingo would never fight a powerful enemy to the bitter end; it didn't align with his development or business philosophy.

He wanted to be an underground broker emperor who held the resources and connections, pulling the reins of major powers and monsters to manipulate the state of the entire world.

"I am willing. As long as Your Majesty needs me, I am willing to do anything..."

Baby 5's intelligence dropped to zero, and she mindlessly agreed to every one of Wang Shi's demands.

The keyword 'need', combined with the words 'fiancée' and 'concubine' that she so desperately craved, had pierced straight through her heart.