Morgans was reasonably efficient. Although he had said he would need some time to search his warehouse, he did not keep Xie Wen waiting long. In less than a week, a Winged Person brought Elegia's Eternal Pose to the Dudu as it sailed across the sea.
"Lord Sapphire Star!"
The Winged Person, who had pink wings beneath his arms, landed on the deck and bowed respectfully to Xie Wen.
Quite a few of these natives whom Xie Wen had rescued from Shiki had chosen to work for the World Economy News Paper. Besides seeking Morgans's protection, some also wanted to repay Xie Wen.
Once the visitor flew away looking excited, Yamato could not resist coming over again.
"That person's Beast-Human Form is so strange. Don't wings usually grow straight out of your back, or your arms turn completely into wings? With a half-transformed shape like that, wouldn't flying take much more effort than with full wings?"
"Those wings aren't from a Devil Fruit, meow~"
(=`=)
Looking thoroughly pleased with herself, Ai Haibara Meow took over and explained for Xie Wen, "That's an evolutionary effect induced by a plant called IQ, meow..."
Then Little Kitten and Little Plushie took turns telling Yamato about Shiki and his Floating Base.
"'Golden Lion' Shiki! I know him! I was..."
Yamato faltered, then continued, "Well, anyway, I know him. Back then, he was a great pirate on par with Roger and Whitebeard!"
Ignoring Yamato, who was pestering the cats with questions, Xie Wen picked up the Dudu, who had hidden earlier and now reappeared.
"You still don't want to meet strangers?"
[I just don't like it~ Besides, the Dudu can't leave her main body, meow.]
(=ω=)
As the little one answered, she burrowed hard against Xie Wen's stomach.
Looking thoughtful, Xie Wen held her beneath