Dimon vs. Roger

"He was the one from the news before, right?"

Gaban stood behind Roger, gave Dimon a once-over, and said, "The Rocks Pirates' newest member, Dimon the brewer."

Roger immediately remembered upon hearing that.

But that wasn't what he wanted to know. It was the second half of the sentence.

"So, what's your relationship with Shakky?"

"Just traveling together."

Dimon answered calmly.

The young Roger was a simp, and a brainless one at that.

If Dimon remembered correctly, Shakky liked Silvers Rayleigh, the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates.

How could he even get jealous of the wrong person?

Roger clearly didn't believe it. The Devil Fruit he had given Shakky had been passed on to someone else almost immediately.

He was heartbroken.

"Shakky, why did you give something I gave you to someone else?"

Shakky's eyes curved into crescents, her smile as sweet as ever. She seemed amused by the misunderstanding she had caused.

Still, she explained seriously, "It was just a trade. Dimon is a brewer, and the wine he makes is incredible. If I wanted to drink it, I could only trade a Devil Fruit for it."

What kind of wine was worth that much?

Roger froze for a moment. As long as they weren't a couple, he still had a chance!

However, Shakky's next words shattered his heart again.

"By the way, Roger, didn't Rayleigh come?"

Roger's mouth twitched, and he could only answer, "He didn't want to come ashore. He's on the ship."

"He doesn't want to see me?"

Shakky was stunned, a hint of melancholy appearing in her eyes.

Now it was Dimon's turn to watch the drama. You loved her, she liked him, and he was your good friend. Tsk, tsk. What kind of tragic romance was this?

Wait, what about Ace?

Dimon suddenly realized something. So Roger had pursued Shakky without success, then, when he was close to dying, went to the South Blue and randomly found a woman to marry and have a child with?

While he was gossiping inwardly, Shakky's breathing grew rapid, and an unnatural flush appeared on her face.

Stussy's expression changed. She quickly supported Shakky. "What's wrong?"

"I feel terrible..."

Shakky's breathing became more and more hurried, then her head tilted to one side and she fainted.

"Shakky!"

"Shakky!"

"Miss Shakky!"

The pirates present were all shocked and hurriedly gathered around.

Dimon was stunned as well. Was this... Amazon Lily's lovesickness disease?

As if confirming his guess, Stussy said gravely, "It's Amazon Lily's lovesickness disease. Gloriosa had it before too!"

Roger was dumbfounded by the situation. "What disease? What do we do? Where's the doctor? Where's the doctor?"

"If it's an illness... then it's simple."

At that moment, Dimon stepped forward. "Stussy, carry her back to the tavern first. A sip of wine will cure her."

Even an immortal couldn't die after having their head cut off. A mere lovesickness disease was nothing.

Shakky had just given him a Devil Fruit, so this cup of wine would come in handy right away.

The others didn't know about the Elixir of Immortality, but Stussy understood immediately. Her eyes lit up.

"Right, I understand. Everyone, please step aside."

Soon, she carried Shakky back to the tavern and laid her on a bed in the lounge.

Roger wanted to follow them in, but Stussy stopped him.

"Don't come in."

Dimon entered the lounge, and Roger said unhappily, "Huh? Why can he go in?"

"I'm going in to save her. Want to do it yourself?" Dimon said irritably.

Stussy couldn't help laughing. Then she put on a serious face and shut the door before turning around to ask, "Where's the wine?"

Dimon didn't waste words. With a wave of his hand, black lightning flickered, and three-quarters of a bottle of Elixir of Immortality appeared.

Stussy covered her mouth in surprise. "You're a paramecia user too? What kind of ability is that?"

"A brewing ability."

Dimon brushed her off and walked to the bedside, pouring a cup. "Help her sit up."

Stussy immediately did as he said, pinching Shakky's chin and forcing her mouth slightly open.

Dimon poured the cup of wine into her mouth while carefully studying her face.

Honestly, he didn't think this woman was charming enough to captivate people like Rocks, Roger, Golden Lion, and Whitebeard.

"Done."

After making her drink, Dimon put away the remaining half-bottle.

"Is she all right now?" Stussy asked. "Why isn't she awake?"

"Maybe it takes time?"

Dimon was a little uncertain, so he raised his hand and slapped Shakky.

Stussy's eyes widened in disbelief. "What are you doing?"

"Trying to wake her up."

"I know you're trying to wake her up, but don't you think something's wrong with that?"

Seriously, he had actually slapped Shakky's face!

Stussy felt as though she had discovered a new continent. There really was a man who didn't fall for Shakky's charms.

She couldn't help staring at Dimon with admiration, making him feel a little uncomfortable.

"Mm..."

At that moment, the unconscious Shakky slowly woke up, interrupting their conversation.

Stussy immediately asked, "Are you all right, Shakky?"

"I almost died just now, didn't I?" Shakky touched her chest, lingering fear on her face. "It was Amazon Lily's lovesickness disease. I underestimated it before!"

For an instant just now, it had felt as though her heart had gone numb.

"It looks like you're fine. Our deal is over." Dimon smiled faintly and turned to leave.

Shakky watched his retreating back in confusion, then turned to Stussy.

Stussy smiled. She had begun to admire Dimon. A man who didn't fall for Shakky was truly impressive!

"He made you drink a cup of Elixir of Immortality, Shakky. You're like me now."

Shakky's eyes widened. "I drank it? While I was unconscious?"

"Of course. Otherwise, could you be fine now? I didn't expect the Elixir of Immortality to cure Amazon Lily's lovesickness disease too." Stussy sighed.

Did that mean immortals would never get sick?

Shakky blanked out for a moment. "No wonder my mouth smells like wine. Damn it, I didn't even get to taste it!"

Besides gaining eternal youth and immortality, she had wanted to know what that wine tasted like.

"You should thank Dimon for saving your life." Stussy rolled her eyes at her. "How do you feel now?"

Shakky sighed helplessly and touched her chest, her expression somewhat strange.

"It's strange. When I heard that Rayleigh didn't want to see me, I felt like I was going to die."

"But now..."

She felt nothing at all!

Meanwhile.

Dimon walked out of the lounge, and Roger immediately stepped in front of him.

"Hey, how's Shakky?"

"First, my name isn't 'hey.' It's Dimon. Second, she's fine. She's already awake."

Roger immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Dimon couldn't stand simps and couldn't help saying, "Roger, have you ever heard a saying?"

"What?"

"A simp who simps to the end will only end up with nothing."

That didn't sound like a good saying.

Roger curled his lip. "You don't understand my love for Shakky at all!"

After a pause, he asked again, "You're a newcomer to the Rocks Pirates, right? Why haven't I seen Rocks?"

"He went to Elbaf." Dimon shook his head. This simp was beyond saving.

"Is that so?" Roger looked a little disappointed, then fixed his eyes on Dimon again and grinned. "Since that porcupine isn't here, why don't you spar with me?"

Was he sure he wasn't treating me as a love rival and looking for an excuse to beat me up?

Dimon doubted the man's motives, but...

"Come on. I'd like to see what you can do too!"