One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 154 Capture
Caesar didn't get involved in Vegapunk's affairs. He let Robin settle the group of Marine officers down, and then he received Hancock and her party in Vegapunk's lounge.

"As an emperor, how can he not even have his own palace?"

Grandma New asked curiously.

"Under construction."

Caesar pointed to the buildings under construction outside the window.

That was Vegapunk's futuristic city, and the largest, most luxurious, and most technologically advanced building in it was Caesar's residence.

"The Sky Island is currently facing a severe shortage of manpower, which is why the construction speed is a bit slow."

Caesar clapped his hands, and a household robot stepped forward to pour hot tea for everyone.

"Regarding the alliance, considering everyone's fatigue from the journey, I'll keep it brief."

Caesar took a sip of tea: "I can provide Kuja with ample supplies, but in return, I need Kuja to provide security for my caravans and, in the event of battle, to provide me with a certain number of troops."

"An escort mission?"

Grandma Niu nodded slightly: "That's a good choice too. What does Snake Princess say?"

Hancock cupped her face in her hands, her cheeks flushed: "I will obey Caesar's will."

Grandma New: "..."

"There's another thing I need to make clear, and this is also for our mutual benefit."

Caesar said calmly, "If you ally with me, you will definitely have to confront the Celestial Dragons."

Celestial Dragons...

Hancock, who was racking her brains about why Caesar had left her and her party alone—whether it was to propose or to get married—suddenly snapped out of her daze.

Granny Newt also noticed Hancock's change, glanced at her slightly, and then asked in a solemn tone, "Are you sure?"

"Even Rocks, who assembled such a powerful pirate crew back then, ultimately failed."

How much do you know about the Celestial Dragons?

"I've basically learned everything I needed to know."

Caesar said calmly, "Besides the Five Elders, there is another Order of the Gods, and above this group is a fellow named Im."

"Im?"

Grandma Niu looked somewhat surprised.

"That's right. For eight hundred years, he has been unknown to the world. The one who truly sits on that empty throne is also the leader of all the Celestial Dragons."

“I met that guy once before in the Sabaody Archipelago, but he was possessing a subordinate at the time and did not descend in person. That seems to be his ability.”

"In addition, he can transform into a demon, forcibly control others, and has a magic book-like method that allows him and his subordinates to be teleported over long distances through a magic circle."

Caesar shrugged slightly: "This guy lives among the flowers of Pangaea. Apart from the Five Elders and the Knights of God, it seems that even ordinary Celestial Dragons don't know of his existence."

"You actually know so much?"

Grandma New looked shocked; even she, who had experienced the Battle of God Valley back then, had never known these things.

Compared to Granny New, the three Hancock sisters were much more silent.

Fortunately, there were only a few of them in the room, so they didn't have to worry about being noticed anything unusual.

As for Caesar, he simply stared at Hancock, then suddenly uttered a sentence that sent shivers down her spine.

"I'm a little sorry to say, but actually my Observation Haki is very strong, strong enough to see other people's memories. Of course, I didn't mean to pry into your privacy."

"What I'm more concerned about is... do you guys really have the courage to face the Celestial Dragons?"

In an instant, Hancock's face turned deathly pale, her pupils trembled violently, and she stared at Caesar in horror, trembling uncontrollably, her delicate hands gripping the hem of her skirt tightly.

Behind her, Santasonia and Mariegrud also looked utterly shocked and horrified.

"What...what did you see?"

"nothing."

Caesar shook his head slightly: "Fischer Tiger was once enslaved during his travels, but that does not change the fact that he was a hero."

As soon as she finished speaking, Hancock seemed to grasp at a straw, biting her lower lip and looking at Caesar with a pleading expression.

"Then...would you look down on me because of this?"

"How could that be? To be honest, if it weren't for my Devil Fruit ability, I probably wouldn't even be able to stay calm in front of you."

Caesar chuckled lightly: "After all, I've never been able to resist beautiful women."

Upon hearing this, Hancock's eyes lit up, and her gaze towards Caesar became even more radiant and infatuated. Granny New, watching from the side, couldn't help but shake her head.

This silly girl is completely being manipulated.

However, the fact that he can see other people's memories makes this guy's Observation Haki seem a bit too outrageous.

Behind Hancock, Santasonia and Marie Gruud's expressions softened considerably, and they looked at Caesar with more gratitude in their eyes.

"So, regarding my question, could you give me a definite answer?"

"I agree!"

Hancock replied without hesitation, "No matter what kind of enemy we face in the future, Kuja will fight alongside you!"

"Wait, Snake Princess."

Grandma New quickly intervened to stop this love-struck fool, then looked at Caesar: "Although Kuja is located in the Calm Belt, naval warships can cross the Calm Belt."

"Once the news of the alliance gets out, the title of Boa Hancock as a Shichibukai will definitely be stripped. At that time, when facing the Navy's attack, Kuja will not have as many powerful combat forces as you."

Are you willing to abandon your homeland?

"Of course not!"

Grandma New replied without hesitation, "Who would willingly abandon their hometown?"

"Then let's move the entire island out of the Calm Belt."

Caesar casually said, "I'll have Yixiao go with you another day. Don't worry, he can even pull down a meteorite. Moving an island is nothing to him."

Grandma New: "..."

As expected, strength allows one to do whatever one wants; such outrageous things can be spoken of so casually.

"Furthermore, as a gesture of good faith in forming an alliance..."

Caesar looked at Hancock: "I can help you remove what's behind it."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Hancock sat bolt upright, her eyes glistening with tears: "You...you really can..."

Caesar remained silent, and a faint mist of blood rose in the air, seemingly possessing a spirit, surging towards the three sisters.

Grandma Niu watched this scene calmly, without any wariness.

After all, they were on Caesar's territory. If the other side really wanted to do something to Hancock and the others, there was nothing that a little old lady like her could change.

The three sisters' pupils gradually turned scarlet, and then returned to clarity.

Hancock snapped out of her daze, her trembling hand slowly reaching behind her back.

The moment her fingertips touched that smooth skin, large tears instantly fell, wetting her full breasts.

"It's gone..."

Sandasonia and Mariegreed looked at each other's backs, their faces flushed with excitement, tears streaming down their faces.

The nightmares of the past few years seemed to vanish along with the disappearance of the mark, bringing a sense of relief and indescribable liberation to all three of them.

"Thank you... thank you!"

Hancock lowered her head, her soft, dark hair slipping down her shoulders.

She covered her mouth with one hand, her voice choked with sobs.

"polite."

Caesar slowly stood up, patted the other person's shoulder considerately, then turned and left the room, giving the group some space to compose themselves.

As Caesar left the room, he breathed a sigh of relief, his blood flow returned to normal, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Little Empress...

Take it!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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I've arrived in Bayuquan! I can see the sea! I'm so excited! This is my first time at the beach!

I haven't even had a chance to go to the beach yet. The first thing I typed after settling down was two thousand words, but I just couldn't stand it anymore, brothers. The sea is right outside the window, and it's tempting me!

Those who are bad at it can go back and work like oxen and horses to make up for it later. I'm going to start my business now, everyone!

(End of this chapter)