Amazon Lily, Rockfield Bay Shore.
Sunlight scattered like flecks of gold across the deep-blue sea, setting the waves aglitter.
Dawn stood on the shore. Several women faced him, displeasure written across their faces.
"Baccarat is a Luck-Luck Fruit user. She'll make a good companion."
Dawn introduced her as though he hadn't noticed their expressions.
Baccarat, whom he had brought back from the casino, stood beside him looking uneasy.
"How many does that make now?"
"There won't be another one, will there?"
The women voiced their complaints, but Dawn simply listened, his gentle smile never fading.
Baccarat was surprised. After years of making her way through the Underworld, she had met countless powerful people. Most were hot-tempered and arrogant.
This was the first time she had met someone as unfathomably strong as Dawn who was so patient with those around him.
Once the women had vented their frustration, they relented. They gathered around Baccarat and led her inland.
Hancock looked back and glared at Dawn.
"I'll settle this with you tonight."
Dawn smiled but said nothing.
Surrounded by the women, Baccarat gradually felt her nerves settle. She quickly sensed that, despite their complaints, they had accepted her.
She immediately put her social skills to work and soon got along with them. The ease with people she had developed in the Underworld served her well. Within half a day, she knew everyone's name and had a rough idea of their personalities and preferences.
After enjoying a few days on Amazon Lily, Dawn took Robin to Sleeping Ancient Town in the New World.
With Robin's extensive archaeological knowledge, they uncovered every secret hidden in the town's ancient ruins and successfully took the Vampire Fruit.
Monet stood nervously on Amazon Lily's training ground, her emerald-green hair stirring in the wind.
Dawn handed her