As If Shrouded by an Invisible Pressure

Miss Bakkin's expression suddenly darkened, as if she were shrouded by an invisible pressure. Her voice also became low and stern. "Weevil, why aren't you calling him big brother?"

Weevil was startled by his mother's imposing manner. His body trembled slightly as he said timidly, "Mom, don't be mad. I'll call him right now." Then he turned to Moke and called out weakly, "Big Brother!"

Hearing Weevil's call, Moke merely replied indifferently, "Mm."

Seeing how obedient Weevil was, Miss Bakkin revealed a satisfied smile. She nodded and continued, "Remember this. From today onward, whenever I'm not around, you must listen to your big brother. Understand?"

Weevil hurriedly nodded, indicating that he had remembered his mother's instructions. However, his already rather slow mind suddenly turned, and he asked in confusion, "Mom, why won't you be around?"

Miss Bakkin looked completely confident. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately answered, "I need to find your father, Whitebeard. There are important matters I need to discuss with him. But don't worry. Once I've settled things with your father, I'll come back for you right away. When that happens, you father and son can officially recognize each other!"

Standing nearby, Moke could not help sighing inwardly when he heard Miss Bakkin say that. That excuse is way too far-fetched, isn't it? He could not help wondering, Aren't you afraid Whitebeard will come over and punch you in the face?

However, Weevil seemed not to fully understand what Miss Bakkin had said, but he still obediently nodded to show that he understood.

"Don't worry, sweetheart. Mommy will stay in touch with you through the Den Den Mushi every day," Miss Bakkin hurriedly added, afraid that Weevil would become uneasy over being separated from her.

But Weevil clearly had no idea what a Den Den Mushi was.