"I'm so sad."

Even though I didn't draw Archer Tristan,

I still did Cui's classic pose, my face full of melancholy,

And repeated his classic line.

"I'm too sad."

"Huh?" Ace looked confused.

He reached out and pulled me out of the chair,

"Why are you saying all these weird things recently … Alright, don't stay here any longer.

We should go back. "

"No,

You don't understand, Ace. "

I pressed one hand to my chest expressionlessly, and got into a pose that looked like I was about to sing an aria.

"There's only one thing in the world worse than being the daughter of a bastard old man, and that's being the daughter of a bastard old man."

Thinking about how the Navy was actually a very gossipy organization, I suspected that my words about Akainu would soon spread all over Marivan Doe … Was it too late for me to sing a funeral march to myself?

Or rather, with Akainu's fighting habits, would I really have a funeral … I don't even need a funeral if I died without an intact corpse.

"Are you afraid that you'll get beaten up if you run away from home?"

Ace finally got my point,

Although the direction was completely wrong.

But the teenager laughed heartily, and reached out his hand to pat my shoulder hard.

"It's okay,

You can stay here for two more years,

And when I'm seventeen, I'll go back with you — if he wants to hit you, I'll stop him. "

I was very moved.

But it was no use.

— If I really dared to take you to see him, I'd be courting death.

I silently swallowed this retort,

And also patted Ace's shoulder.

"Ace …" I sighed faintly,

"I appreciate your kindness, really."

Whether or not I could stop him was another matter, but the thought was very touching.

"So,

You turn around first. "

I grabbed Ace's shoulder,

And turned him so that his back was to me.

Although the youth had a confused look on his face,

But he still turned around according to my strength.

I nudged him a few steps forward.

And then stepped back without a word.

Very good.

This distance was just right.

"Hmm?

Leah? "

Ace sounded very confused. Before he could turn around, I took a step back with my right leg and began to accumulate strength.

Run-Up — jump!

"Hey!"

I jumped onto Ace's back and clung onto him like an octopus.

Ace was caught off guard and was knocked into by me. He staggered for a bit before he managed to stabilize himself.

"Hey —" He sounded exasperated. "Get down!"

"No!

Carry me! "I pouted. Not only did I not let go, but I also hugged him even tighter.

"I say, you …" Ace took a deep breath. "Are you going down or not?

If you don't go down, I'll throw you down. "

"I don't care. I just want you to carry me!" I shook his shoulder and whined, "Carry me, carry me, carry me …"

"…"

Ace gave up trying to convince me. He let go of me and tried to throw me off.

But did I learn martial arts from Zepfa for nothing?

It's time to test the results of my hard work in close-range combat!

I wrapped my hands and legs around him without hesitation. Choke hold!

Capture!

The AI covered his face with his tail. "How can you face Zepfa by using martial arts here?"

"Alright, alright!" Ace's expression changed as I wrapped my legs around his waist. "I'll carry you. Act normal."

"Hehehe."

I smiled proudly and let go of my hands slowly. I let his arms hold my thighs and my calves hang down naturally against his waist.

I hung loosely around his neck. I giggled and rubbed against his ear like a kitten.

"Yeah!

I knew Ace was the best. "

I rubbed against the young man's curly black hair again. "I don't want to walk on my own. So, carry me, okay?"

"I'll carry you!

Don't talk to me in such a disgusting tone! "

The black-haired youngster almost jumped up and roared like a cat with its fur standing on end. However, his awkwardly averted head and flushed ears gave him away. I wasn't angry at all. Instead, I chuckled and chased after him. When he suddenly glared at me, I straightened my back and grunted while trying to hold back my laughter. "Mm."

"Thank you. I knew Ace was the best!"

“??

Close.

The black-haired young man held back his anger and turned his head back. It was a bad habit of his to get more violent when he was shy. I held onto his shoulder and hummed 'Flammable and Explosive'.

"Eloping with me and saying that you can't be my subordinate ~ You praised me for being a budding flower and saying that I'm trying to cover up ~"

Although Ace didn't understand Chinese, it didn't prevent him from understanding my schadenfreude from my tone.

He stopped, gritted his teeth, and jerked me up threateningly.

"If you continue, I'll really throw you off."

"Alright." I puffed my cheeks and finally calmed down. However, I couldn't help but giggle secretly.

"I'll really throw you down" … Hmm, this "really" … was a really interesting way to use it.

As expected, I knew Ace wouldn't really throw me off.

The young man seemed to notice my laughter. However, he couldn't continue to scold me because I was much more obedient. He could only grit his teeth and continue to walk forward. I lay on his shoulder and looked at his red ears. I was happy.

The AI's notification sounded at the right time.

[Portcas D. Ace's affability increased by 20. Received Claw of Chaos x50]

Just like that, the favorability bar proudly jumped up a notch.

Words that don't care about your body but you're honest were referring to Portcas D. Ace.

I get it, I get it.

"Hey, Ace."

I shook my legs happily and hugged Ace's neck from behind. I moved my face closer to him again. "I like you so much."

"…"

The black-haired teenager froze. He stood there for a long while before he strode forward as if he was trying to hide something. Ignoring his rapidly rising body temperature and his awkward posture, he seemed to be barely able to maintain his composure.

"Ace, you're going in the wrong direction!" Luffy pointed out Ace's mistake.

“??

Close.

"It hurts. Ace, why did you hit me?!"

"Didn't I tell you??

Captive.

I hugged Ace's shoulder and smiled as I watched the two of them play around.

[Portcas D. Ace's affability increased by 30. Received Claw of Chaos x100]

The AI jumped onto my shoulder and patted me on the shoulder with its big furry tail.

"Keep it up."

…

Just like that, the days in Windmill Village were filled with joy.

Maginot -san was very nice and always lent me the kitchen. Although the village chief always showed an angry and disdainful look, he still secretly took care of us.

Stay Up All Night was just like the original work. Although she was always fierce, she was actually a good person who cared a lot about children. If you asked her for help, no matter how fierce she was, she would help you in the end.

Although Ace and Luffy always involved me in strange trouble from time to time (especially Luffy), but overall, when I was with them, it was never boring and I was always happy.

Even the great beauty, who was separated by a large ocean, could see this.

On this day, when she was on the phone with the great beauty, she suddenly sighed.

"Leah, you've been very happy these days." The great beauty sighed and smiled. "I'm relieved."

The Den Den Mushi vividly simulated the slightly lonely, but also relieved and satisfied smile of the great beauty on the other side of the phone.

I scratched my cheek and lowered my voice in embarrassment.

"It's, it's not that exaggerated.

There are often times when I feel a headache and trouble.

There are also many times when I get angry. "I said, but couldn't help but laugh." … Although I'm very happy. "

"Mhmm." The great beauty's smile was a bit mischievous. "It's good that you're having fun, Leah."

Wow, what kind of angel is this, it's such a waste to give her to Admiral Akainu.

I scratched my cheek again and shook my shoulders in embarrassment.

"Mom!" I puffed my cheeks as if complaining, "If you tease me again, I'll ignore you."

"Okay, okay."

The great beauty used a coaxing tone. Before I got angry, she changed the topic and brought up another matter. "Speaking of which, when are you coming back?

Although it's really fun outside, it's about time to go home, right? "

My smile instantly froze on my face: "… Mom …"

No!

I don't want to go back and face Admiral Akainu at all!

"If you're worried about your father, don't worry, I've already talked to him."

The great beauty was still smiling, but the two words she said made me feel like there was a hidden killing intent. "Come back soon if you're done playing. I promise Sakaski won't be able to touch you."

At this moment, I couldn't help but think of the chainsaw the AI said the great beauty specially bought.

You, what did you do to Admiral Akainu with that chainsaw?!

The AI tilted her head and a trace of respect flashed in her big red eyes. "Actually, it wasn't just the chainsaw. That lady also bought an electric drill, hammer, and the largest wrench.

Marivan Doe said that Admiral Akainu's house is being renovated recently. "

… Did you buy a construction team to go home?

I drew a cross in my heart for Admiral Akainu. Forget it, a Logia fruit user won't die. Then I threw that second of pity to the back of my mind.

Facing the great beauty who showed such sincerity, I really can't say "I don't believe you", so I can only — —

"Tell him to write a contract!"

I won't go back without a contract!

Never!!!

"I'll talk to him."

The great beauty nodded.

I was finally relieved and was about to say something when Ace's voice came from under the tree.

"Leah, are you okay?

It's time to go back and eat! "

"Okay." I dragged the word back to Ace and smiled embarrassedly at the Den Den Mushi. "Sorry mom, I'm going to eat."

The great beauty's attention was obviously on the other side. "Is that your friend?

Although I can't see his face, he sounds like a good kid. "

"Yeah, Ace is super good!"

I nodded and felt like I was a girl who was in love for the first time. I was embarrassed. "Then I'll hang up first?"

"He's pretty good." The great beauty deliberately dragged the word. "That's good."

"I won't say anymore!" I felt my cheeks suddenly become hot. "I'm going to eat, bye!"

"Well, okay, you go and eat."

The great beauty's voice had a faint smile, which made my face even hotter.

Sure enough, she didn't hang up the Den Den Mushi, but continued with another sentence.