"Huh? You're a swordsman again! Tired of being Thunder God? What were you doing in there all that crashing and banging?"
As soon as Vic came out, he was spotted by Rebecca, who had been waiting for him. She and Vic had been inseparable lately, and she was a little uneasy that Vic hadn't been home for a few days, so she had been waiting here for the past few days.
She had initially thought Vic had gone to teach Ace, and had even gone looking for him but hadn't found him. Then, the commotion Vic made while splitting the meteorite in the center of the island in search of Cast Blue Gold gave her the answer.
Afterwards, he returned to his residence and waited. Now that he saw the Thunder Drum floating behind Vic had disappeared and the twin swords were back at his waist, he made a teasing remark, his tone tinged with a hint of resentment.
I wanted to forge a new sword for you, Supreme Great Grade Sword, but unfortunately I couldn't find the materials. You're just unlucky!
Vic walked up to Rebecca, pinched her cheek, and then spoke, not forgetting to tease her in return.
It's not really a matter of Rebecca being unlucky. There are many meteorites in outer space, most of which are ordinary meteorites that burn up before they even hit the ground. Few carry metal, even fewer carry rare metals, and even fewer carry Cast Blue Gold.
Perhaps it will take a few years to get another one, or perhaps a decade or more. Vic only stayed there for a few days and thought he could get one. Unless he had incredible luck, it was impossible. Obviously, neither Vic nor Rebecca had that kind of luck.
Vic's ability to forge his Supreme Great Grade Sword in such a short time is the result of hundreds or thousands of years of accumulation on this island. During this period, a considerable amount of Cast Blue Gold must have fallen, but after melting and mixing with other rare metals, it became a heterogeneous alloy that was no longer pure. Even Vic could not separate it, after all, he was not a god of the Laws of metals who could create all kinds of metals out of thin air.
"Hmph! Don't pinch my cheeks! I'm not a child anymore. Let's go back to sleep. You haven't had a good rest these past few days!"
Rebecca's face flushed instantly when Vic pinched her cheek. She slapped Vic's hand away and quickly lowered her head shyly. Then, with lightning speed, she grabbed Vic's arm and tried to pull Vic towards their residence.
"You're definitely not a child anymore; you're a woman now, a real woman! And what you're saying about sleeping—is that even proper?"
Vic joked that he hadn't slept in order not to miss a single falling meteorite, which was why the commotion in the center of the island had never stopped. Rebecca used this to conclude that Vic hadn't rested well.
What was meant to be a normal expression of concern can indeed be misinterpreted. Considering the close relationship between the two during this period, and Rebecca's infatuation with Vic, it's easy for people to misunderstand.
However, Vic mostly teased her, because Rebecca was always shy in his presence, even though they had met intimately many times before. It was quite amusing, and that's why Vic liked to tease Rebecca.
" Vic! You're so mean! You weren't like this before! Tell me! Who corrupted you? I'm going to settle the score with them!"
Rebecca reached out and slapped Vic's arm repeatedly, clearly unhappy with how Vic thought of her. Although she did enjoy doing those things, how could she bring it up in public? If Wendy found out, she would be ridiculed again.
Besides, she genuinely wanted Vic to get some rest and a good night's sleep. How could she let her lover misunderstand her like that? What kind of person would she become? A wicked woman whose mind was always filled with such thoughts? She wouldn't allow that.
Moreover, Vic used to be a very proper person, so how come he suddenly became a different person after coming back this time? He no longer resists her, and he has many more tricks up his sleeve at night. His technique is also more skilled and experienced, and he doesn't seem like a novice at all. He also doesn't speak properly anymore. He has changed a lot!
So Rebecca felt that someone had led Vic astray. Vic must not have done anything good outside, otherwise how could he be so skilled and adept at so many tricks? So she really wanted to teach the person who led Vic astray a lesson. It was too hard to accept that she didn't get to drink the first soup!
She had wanted to ask about Vic's incredible skill on the first night, but she was quickly overwhelmed by the experience and lost all ability to think. For a while afterward, she was living in bliss and had no time to ask such questions. It was only after the two of them were separated these past few days that she regained some of her thinking ability and finally managed to ask him.
"You remember when Gion almost got killed by Bullet because of me? We both know how much Gion feels for me. Tell me, how could I refuse a woman like that?"
Rebecca's question made Vic think of something. He put away his teasing expression, looked into Rebecca's eyes seriously, and said that he had decided to confess his affair with Gion to Rebecca. He knew he had to tell her sooner or later.
He hadn't said anything before because he was afraid of discouraging Rebecca, who had just mustered all her courage. To be honest, Vic felt a bit like a jerk. His feelings for Rebecca were no less than his feelings for Gion, so naturally he didn't want Rebecca to fall into the arms of another man, and he didn't want Rebecca to be hurt and decide to be alone!
Feelings are selfish, and Vic's feelings are no exception. After this period of reflection, Vic felt it was time to be honest about his relationship with Gion.
"That... that person! Is it... is it Gion- nee... nee?"
Rebecca's voice trembled slightly. Although she had suspected it for a while, Rebecca still held onto a sliver of hope until Vic said it out loud. But now that Vic had been so blunt, she could no longer deceive herself.
She had mixed feelings about Gion. She understood Gion had done for Vic very well. If Vic and Gion were to be together, she would only wish them well. Gion was truly willing to die for Vic, and her feelings for her were no less than hers. But when she heard that Vic and Gion were together, she still felt a little bitter.
"Yes! It's Gion. After we defected from the Navy, I went to see her once. That's when we got together. We've seen each other often over the years, and she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. She often urges me to take you into my household. I've been struggling with this for a long time, but this trip has finally made me understand. Can you accept it? If..."
"Stop talking! I can accept it! I don't want to leave you!"
Vic confessed the truth, and he wasn't worried that Rebecca wouldn't accept it. If she really couldn't accept it, he would just spend some time and use some methods to get Rebecca to accept it later.
There are too many countries in this world, and marriage systems vary widely. Most are monogamous, but there are also many exceptions. Therefore, marriage is not a constraint for pirates. As long as you can get the other party to accept it, it's not a big deal for several people to live together.
Before Vic could even voice his "what if," Rebecca interrupted him by throwing herself into his arms. Rebecca already knew why Vic hadn't accepted Rebecca feelings all these years, and their current situation was the best Rebecca could have imagined. Even sharing Vic with another woman, what more could she ask for?
Furthermore, Gion is still a Marine, while they are pirates. It's obvious that she spends the most time with Vic. What is there to be dissatisfied about? What is there to be unacceptable?
"Okay! When I see Gion again, I'll tell her about us. She'll be so relieved! And those two little ones, I'll introduce them to you then. I'm sure you'll love them. You'll be their stepmother from now on. Here's a picture of them when they were little. Aren't they adorable!"
Vic hugged Rebecca tightly. He felt relieved that Rebecca was accepting; matters of the heart are the most difficult to handle, and things had turned out quite well.
It can only be said that Rebecca's love for Vic has never changed since childhood. As long as she can be with Vic, she is willing to accept sharing Vic with other women.
The reason Rebecca was so easily persuaded was mainly because Vic's attitude towards her over the years had shattered Rebecca bottom line. To be with Vic, Rebecca had no bottom line left. What was one Gion? Even if there were a few more, she would grit her teeth and accept them!
Looking at the photo Vic handed her, at the two little figures in the picture, Rebecca was lost in thought. It was as if she saw Vic as a child. How she wished these two children were hers, but alas Vic, they weren't!
In truth, after Gion and Vic got together, she did feel guilty towards Rebecca. She felt that she had taken Vic away from Rebecca, and she felt that it was despicable of her to use Vic's guilt to fulfill her own desires. She felt that this was too unfair to Rebecca.
So she kept urging Vic to take Rebecca as well, but Vic hadn't agreed before. Gion even thought that she would cherish every day she could be with Vic. If Vic still couldn't make up his mind in the end, she would secretly find a place to live in seclusion and return Vic to Rebecca!
She didn't dare tell Vic that. If Rebecca could accept her too, that would be even better. She didn't mind the three of them living together; it might be more interesting, especially at night. She couldn't handle Vic on her own. She had never seen Vic's limits. He was a magical bull!