Clover Kneels and Admits His Mistake

Episode 243: All Mu Chen had asked was for them to help gather intelligence on Devil Fruits. They could do that while pursuing their own goals, and they already collected such intelligence to strengthen the Revolutionary Army. His request posed no difficulty at all. Dragon hadn't expected Mu Chen to agree so readily. Haha, looks like I underestimated him. From now on, he really is the Revolutionary Army's second-in-command.

All right, let's continue.

Meanwhile, Mu Chen had left the room and was wandering aimlessly through the streets. He had put away his Marine cloak, afraid that someone might spot it and cause trouble.

He wasn't dwelling on becoming the Revolutionary Army's second-in-command. Two hundred and fifty points were two hundred and fifty points; even a small reward added up over a year. What worried him was how thoroughly he had torn into Dr. Clover. The old man had looked as though he'd lost his soul. What if he couldn't take it and killed himself? Then all Mu Chen's effort to save him would have been for nothing.

As Mu Chen's thoughts ran wild, a familiar young voice reached his ears. "Brother Mu Chen!"

He turned and saw little Robin. She wore a neat gray leather outfit, which surprised him. If he remembered correctly, it was Revolutionary Army combat gear. Why was she wearing it? He also noticed her smile. She looked much happier than before. Robin had hardly ever smiled like that, but now there was something heartwarming about it. "Little Robin! It's been a while."

Mu Chen smiled, bent down, and patted her head. He didn't even know why he always ended up patting little girls on the head.

Robin didn't mind at all. She seemed to enjoy it. "Brother Mu Chen, I didn't think I'd get to see