The Lord's [Contract] / First Meeting with Monkey D. Luffy

"One day when I was 10 years old, the Arlong Pirates arrived in the East Blue from the Grand Line, occupied this village, and began to rule with terror."

"Your adoptive mother couldn't afford to pay..."

"Enough!"

Nami was reminded of unpleasant memories, and she became somewhat emotional when Dimon mentioned her adoptive mother.

After venting her frustrations, the reality of the situation brought her back to her senses, and fear appeared on her face.

She bit her lip, resigned, and nodded in agreement:

"That's right, I am Nami, a member of the Arlong Pirates. If you want to kill me, go ahead, but this has nothing to do with Nojiko!"

When did I say I was going to kill you?

"Ah?"

Nami paused for a moment, then said sullenly, "Didn't you come here to wipe out the Arlong Pirates? I saw Arlong's head outside."

"I came here for you. Your seamanship is superb; we lack an excellent navigator."

Dimon clasped his hands together and teased, "As for Arlong... we investigated you, so we conveniently killed him for you. Remember to be grateful."

Is that how it is?!

Nami stared blankly, realizing that her previous worries and fears were just overthinking things. How annoying, why couldn't she have said so sooner?

Who are you? Pirates?

The Seven Deadly Sins.

Upon hearing this address, Nami immediately recalled relevant information, and her gaze towards Dimon gradually turned to shock.

"You... you're that person from the news, the Seven Deadly Sins, Big Eye!"

Dimon nodded. "Remember to be grateful."

"Did your Lord send you here?"

Nami found it unbelievable; how could someone as insignificant as her have come to the attention of that "master"?

Lord, your grace is never-ending!

Chapter 108 The Lord's [Contract]

"So, you came to me because you want me to do something for you?"

After learning the Seven Deadly Sins' purpose, Nami's tense body relaxed, and she finally had the extra attention to observe the person behind the table.

"Big Eye" is likely a code name or nickname.

The other person is wearing a mask so their expression cannot be seen, but judging from their posture and demeanor, they appear relaxed and casual, indicating that they are currently in a peaceful mood.

This was the first time Nami had ever met a wanted criminal with a bounty of over 100 million; she had only ever seen such criminals in the news before.

Dimon didn't pay much attention to the 15-year-old girl's curiosity and went straight to the point:

"You're the navigator; the answer to that question is obvious."

"Alright, I think so too. You helped me defeat the Arlong Pirates and saved Cocoyasi Village, so in return, I agree to join the Seven Deadly Sins!"

Nami mustered her resolve and answered very seriously.

As a "delicate" ordinary girl, she was well aware of the immense pressure she would face if she joined such a mysterious criminal gang.

The members of the Seven Deadly Sins organization that have been exposed so far all have a bounty of at least 100 million, which is terrifying to even think about.

Upon hearing her words, Dimon's expression behind the mask became somewhat subtle.

"On behalf of the Lord, I hereby enter into a [Contract] with you. Where would you like the Contract tattooed?"

"What, a tattoo?"

Nami blinked, puzzled. "What's Contract?"

"The Lord's Contract. It allows you to summon other members of the organization at any time, ensuring your safety in times of danger."

That's a nice way of putting it; in reality, it's to make it convenient for him to summon Nami whenever he needs to.

I must say, Imu's abilities are really useful; he's mine now... Dimon urged with a smile.

"Make a decision quickly. The Contract tattoo isn't big, about the size of a palm, and it needs to be imprinted somewhere on your body."

Upon hearing this, Nami thought of the Arlong Pirates tattoo on her left arm. Since she had already decided to join their organization, getting a new tattoo wouldn't be a problem. The only question was, where should she put it?

She didn't want to get the tattoo in a visible place, as that might cause unnecessary trouble; it was best to get it in a location that wasn't usually visible.

Thinking of this, Nami lifted her clothes, revealing her fair and tender belly.

"Just on your stomach, it would be better if you could be gentle."

Are you sure?

Dimon had no idea what Nami was thinking, choosing her stomach instead. He thought it would be her arm, perhaps with the Arlong Pirates' logo covering it.

"I'm sure this tattoo is the identifying mark of one of the Seven Deadly Sins, right? I don't want to be recognized on the street; it would cause a lot of trouble."

Nami secretly reminded herself that she should be careful not to reveal the Contract tattoo when choosing clothes in the future.

Dimon had no objection to this.

He opened his right hand, revealing a golden pattern etched on his palm. The pattern seemed to come alive, gradually peeling away from his palm and transforming into a ray of golden light.

Nami stared in astonishment at the scene. The golden light split in two, with one strand shooting into her lower abdomen and leaving a complex, golden mark on her skin.

During the process, she did not feel any of the pain that one experiences when getting a tattoo. When the golden light subsided, the golden tattoo seemed to have grown onto her skin.

"Alright, you can lay the clothes down now." Seeing her standing there in a daze, Dimon kindly reminded her, "Don't worry about damaging it normally. Even if you scrub it hard in the shower and break your skin, it won't come off."

Nami: "..."

Thank you for your kind reminder!

She lowered her hem to cover the Contract, pursed her lips, and spoke with a melancholy tone:

"So, I'm going to travel to the Grand Line with you guys next? Could you give me some time to prepare? I need to say goodbye to someone."

"No, you misunderstood. We don't need you to be in the organization all the time. For peripheral members like you, we will only call you in when necessary. Otherwise, you can do whatever you want."

Dimon shook his head. With the ability to teleport using a magic circle, no matter how far apart they were, he could summon Nami instantly by activating his ability, eliminating the need for her to travel with the ship.

Moreover, it would be very inconvenient for a human being, especially a woman, to live on the Wave-Breaking Warrior.

Upon hearing this, Nami's Big Eye in surprise:

"Really? Your Seven Deadly Sins are so lenient?"

"If you'd like to travel with the ship, that's fine too." Dimon considered it for a moment, deciding to give the other party the freedom to choose. "Just don't regret it later."

What terrible things might happen on your ship?

Nami was indeed a little frightened and quickly shook her head:

"Then I'll stay. I'll do my best to assist you when you need my help!"

She's a grateful and kind girl, and she's willing to go against the World Government even now.

Dimon smiled and said, "Then you can go now. Your sister is in the village. Oh, by the way, if you need to contact us, you can call out 'Ain's' name."

After saying that, he called out to the door, "Lycaon, see her out."

Nami felt like she was having a beautiful dream, and she didn't come back to her senses until she walked out of Arlong Park carrying a heavy package.

The Seven Deadly Sins were described as terrifying in the news, but after actually interacting with the members of this organization, she felt surprisingly relaxed, and even the big shots with bounties of over a hundred million seemed easy to get along with.

"I wonder what the face under that mask looks like. Is it disfigured, which is why it has to be covered up?"

Nami has a cat-like curiosity. After a brief encounter, she could tell that Dimon was a rather young man with a gentle voice, like a knowledgeable older brother.

Then, she thought of the Contract on her stomach, and after thinking of the Contract, she immediately thought of the tattoo on her left arm.

"Arlong is dead, Arlong Pirates have been wiped out. I need to get my tattoo removed quickly!"

The thought of this made Nami very happy. "And all the money I've saved over the years... I don't need to buy the village anymore, all that money is mine!"

Her steps quickened, and she hurried toward the village.

Suddenly, she remembered Dimon's instructions. Her Big Eye darted around, and only after confirming no one was nearby did she tentatively call out:

"Ain?"

"I'm here, Nami."

To be honest, Nami was startled and her whole body trembled.

Before she shouted, she had considered all sorts of possibilities, but she never expected a voice to suddenly appear in her ear.

"You... you... what are you, and where are you?"

My Ain, and I've always been by your side.

"Invisible man!?" Nami exclaimed, covering her mouth. "Does that mean you were peeping at me while I was taking a bath and I didn't even know?"

Ain scoffed at the woman's ideas; what a bizarre thought Mere Humans have.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in humans."

"Your hobby is really peculiar, it's like you're not human..." Nami thought to herself, then rolled her eyes and suddenly asked:

"Could you tell me about the Seven Deadly Sins?"

"Can."

Ain quickly explained some basic information about the Seven Deadly Sins to Nami.

"We all serve the one Lord, who is great and wise, the Creator of all things, the living God, the radiant light, and..."

"Alright, alright, put your master aside for now, let's talk about the people below."

"Below the Lord are the Seven Deadly Sins, each possessing power beyond your imagination. Below the Sins are a group led by Big Eye, their captain... and you are even lower down."

Chapter 109 First Encounter with Monkey D. Luffy

After the summoning mark was inscribed on Nami, the matter of coming here was settled.

Unlike the Contract with Imu, the mark that Dimon left cannot grant Nami Undying. Its main function is to summon other mark holders or to be summoned by others.

This summoning ignores distance; the ability still works even if the person is on the other side of a planet, so Nami doesn't need to be on the ship at all times.

"Take the spoils with us; we're ready to leave."

After giving Lycaon a word, Dimon left the drafting room and went to the outdoor swimming pool.

Lycaon followed behind Dimon, carrying large bags and a piece of meat with a bone that he had taken from the cafeteria, dangling from his mouth.

"Ugh..."

"The speaker."

"Captain, where do we go next?" Lycaon asked, swallowing the meat and bones together.

Dimon pondered for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Goa Kingdom, Foosha Village"

Since we're already here, we might as well make a trip to Foosha Village and meet Monkey D. Luffy.

It would be good to draw a vial of blood from the other party; perhaps it could be used to create Artificial Devil Fruit in the future. I wonder what Vegapunk is thinking. After Punk Hazard is destroyed, he will probably go to Egghead to establish a new research institute.

As he pondered, Dimon extended his right hand, and the mark on his palm released a burst of golden light. The golden light transformed into a thread that swiftly carved a mysterious magic circle beneath their feet.

The next instant, a burst of golden light erupted, like the ebb and flow of the tide. When the light faded, Dimon and his companion had already been teleported away, returning to the Wave-Breaking Warrior.

East Blue, Dawn Island, Goa Kingdom.

It is hailed as "the most beautiful country in the East Blue." The kingdom is spotless, excluding unnecessary things, and can be regarded as a model of an isolated society.