Huge Gains, Vivi Throws Herself at Him!

While the sea churned because of Luo Wen, he was comfortably enjoying the treatment of an honored guest in the Alabasta royal palace.

"Mr. Luo Wen, this is your Beli."

Cobra personally handed a box to Luo Wen and spoke warmly.

Luo Wen took the box and opened it. He could not help but feel somewhat surprised.

"There's more than 300 million Beli in here, isn't there?"

The Beli inside the box were stacked neatly in bundles.

With Luo Wen's years of experience counting money, he could tell at a glance that there were 400 million Beli.

"Mr. Luo Wen, 300 million Beli isn't enough to express our gratitude."

"It's just a shame that this is all we have in the national treasury."

Cobra said regretfully.

Their original commission had only been to drive Crocodile out of Alabasta.

Now, all of Baroque Works had been wiped out, and Crocodile was finished as well. The task had been completed far beyond expectations.

Cobra was overjoyed and wished he could give himself to Luo Wen.

"Then I'll gladly accept it. It's been a pleasure working with you!"

Luo Wen looked delighted as he extended his right hand to Cobra.

He liked considerate employers like this, ones who knew how to appreciate his hard work.

"You're welcome, Mr. Luo Wen."

Cobra happily shook Luo Wen's hand. Luo Wen's satisfaction was his greatest honor.

"There will be a celebration banquet tonight. I hope you can attend."

Seeing that the atmosphere was good, Cobra took the opportunity to invite Luo Wen.

"Sure, I'll definitely be there."

Luo Wen readily agreed.

He had spent half a month on the Grand Line either fighting or on his way to a fight.

After working hard for half a month, couldn't he enjoy himself properly?

That night, the Alabasta royal palace was brilliantly lit, filled with song and dance.

Everyone in Alabasta offered the nation's hero their finest service, all to express their gratitude to Luo Wen.

Luo Wen, Nami, and the other girls had a wonderful time. Fine wine and delicious food were supplied without limit, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Late at night, the banquet ended.

Luo Wen, Nami, and the other girls returned to their respective rooms to rest.

Luo Wen lay on his bed, happily letting his imagination wander.

The Navy had been quite efficient. Crocodile's 81 million Beli bounty had already been delivered, along with a new Hunter License.

It sounded impressive, but it was really nothing special. He could earn more than a headquarters rear admiral's salary just by catching a random pirate.

As for the status of a headquarters rear admiral, that was even more useless. With Luo Wen's current strength, he would be respected wherever he went.

Its greatest value was that it showed the Navy's friendly attitude.

"Status equivalent to a headquarters rear admiral, along with the corresponding benefits. That's not bad."

Luo Wen casually stuffed the new Hunter License into his pocket without paying it much attention.

What he looked forward to more was how much the Beli he had gained this time could raise his role-playing progress.

The Baroque Works agents who had besieged him at the port had yielded 130 million Beli in bounties. Adding Crocodile's 81 million Beli, the 400 million Beli Cobra had given him, and the 53 million Beli from Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek at Little Garden...

The other miscellaneous bounties were used for daily expenses and were not included.

At this moment, Luo Wen had a total of 664 million Beli that could be used to raise his role-playing progress.

With a thought, Luo Wen opened the system panel.

[Host: Luo Wen]

[Template: Berserker Class · Heracles]

[Role-Playing Progress: 54.5% + 2% (gained from fighting Crocodile)]

[Beli: 3 million + 664 million]

[Strength: B+]

[Endurance: B+]

[Agility: B+]

[Magic Power: B+]

[Luck: A]

[Noble Phantasm: A+]

[Innate Skills]: Battle Continuation (B), False Clairvoyance (B), Bravery (A+), Divinity (A), Mad Enhancement (B)

[Other Skills]: Swordsmanship B+, Armament Haki C, Observation Haki C, Conqueror's Haki B+

[Noble Phantasms]: Twelve Labors (B), Nine Lives (C-A+)

"Consume 600 million Beli to raise role-playing progress."

As Luo Wen made the decision, the panel blurred for a moment. Then a vast power once again poured into his body.

Luo Wen's mind also gained some of Heracles's martial skills and experience.

[Host: Luo Wen]

[Template: Berserker Class · Heracles]

[Role-Playing Progress: 62.5%]

[Beli: 67 million]

[Strength: B++]

[Endurance: B++]

[Agility: B++]

[Magic Power: B++]

Luo Wen could feel that his strength had increased considerably.

If he took Dorry and Brogy's Hakoku head-on again now, he would not be injured at all.

However, his attributes still had not undergone a qualitative change. They had yet to reach the A-rank of the Four Emperors.

"Looks like I'll need to reach 75% role-playing progress before I can break through to A-rank."

Looking at the additional plus sign beside his primary attributes, Luo Wen stroked his chin in thought.

"There's still 12.5% role-playing progress left. That means 1.2 billion Beli. Where am I supposed to find that?"

Luo Wen calmed himself and slowly considered it.

If he relied solely on catching pirates, he would need to destroy two more forces on Crocodile's level.

That would be hard to find in the first half of the Grand Line.

Luo Wen first thought of the Shichibukai, like Crocodile, but quickly dismissed the idea.

The other Shichibukai were relatively law-abiding and could not be exchanged for bounties.

The only one causing trouble was Doflamingo, but he was far away in the New World, too distant from Luo Wen.

Aside from the Shichibukai, the other pirates were too scattered. Catching them one at a time would be troublesome.

"Where can I make money quickly without too much trouble?"

Luo Wen pondered in frustration before quickly coming up with an idea.

Sky Island!

As a One Piece fan, Luo Wen had a deep impression of Sky Island.

There was a vast amount of gold on Sky Island. As long as he could take some of it, he could easily exchange it for a billion Beli.

There was also Enel, a self-proclaimed god. He was an opponent on the level of a Shichibukai and worth fighting.

"Decided. My next target is Sky Island!"

Thinking of all the benefits on Sky Island, Luo Wen made up his mind.

Suddenly, Luo Wen's ear twitched as he heard some movement.

Using Observation Haki, Luo Wen sensed an unexpected figure.

He did not make a sound. Instead, he closed his eyes, ready to see what kind of show would unfold.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Click!

Vivi cautiously poked her head in. Only after seeing that Luo Wen on the bed had not moved did she let out a breath of relief.

Vivi held her breath and tiptoed into Luo Wen's room.

Thump, thump!

Vivi's heart pounded violently, nearly leaping out of her throat.

After carefully closing the door, Vivi lightly walked over to Luo Wen's bedside.

"Thank you, Luo Wen!"

Vivi crouched beside the bed and whispered softly into his ear.

When she had infiltrated Baroque Works and fallen into despair after learning the identity of the mastermind, Luo Wen had appeared before her like a ray of light.

They had spent many days together afterward and encountered many dangers, all of which Luo Wen had shielded her from.

In the end, he had even saved her father and rescued this nation in its time of crisis.

Vivi herself did not understand how she felt about Luo Wen.

Perhaps it was gratitude toward her benefactor. Perhaps it was admiration for a hero. Perhaps it was the affection of a young girl in love...

Or perhaps it was all of those feelings at once.

Looking at Luo Wen's handsome profile, still heroic even in sleep, Vivi's delicate face turned crimson, as though it might drip blood.

At last, an impulse surged from the depths of her heart, and Vivi went for it.

Suddenly, Vivi saw Luo Wen open his eyes. She froze in fright.

"Luo Wen, y-you... when did you wake up?"

Vivi stammered, her face flushed red.

"Me? I was never asleep."

Luo Wen found the shy Vivi quite amusing.

"Wuwuwuwu!"

Vivi covered her face and let out a low whimper.

It was over. This was so embarrassing!

Vivi felt as though her entire world was about to collapse. How could something this awkward happen?

All of a sudden, a fierce glint appeared in Vivi's eyes, and courage surged through her heart.

Things had already come to this. Whatever!

Vivi pounced onto the bed. She was going to shock Luo Wen too!

Luo Wen's eyes widened. He truly was shocked.

A night of fish and dragon dance!