Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Fortunately, the members of the Blackwing Demon Pirates did not display an arrogant attitude at the banquet.

On the contrary, they are very warm and easy to get along with.

Gradually, the members of the Thunderfire Pirates let go of their fear and timidity and relaxed a little.

of course.

They didn't dare to be too unrestrained, but they were just not as reserved as before.

The banquet was a joyous and harmonious affair for both hosts and guests.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Locke smiled at Olivera and said, "Thank you very much for your hospitality. The food was delicious."

"It's just as good as the food I had at the Balati restaurant during my time in the East China Sea."

Robin had already investigated the other party's information after their previous contact.

Rocks also learned something about the Thunderfire Pirates.

Besides Captain "Thunderbolt" Olivera, whose bounty is 113 million Berries, there is also "Cook" Leilia, whose bounty is 49 million Berries.

"Cook" Leilia is Oliver's younger sister, and her position in the Thunderfire Pirates is that of a cook.

The other person was a slender, beautiful woman with long, fiery red hair who looked to be around twenty years old.

The beauty mark at the corner of her eye makes her look very elegant...

The other person's skills are even better than Oliver's.

Most of the food that Lox ate was cooked by the other party.

For some reason, he felt that the other person was taking good care of him.

As expected, handsome people get preferential treatment; others don't receive the same treatment!

"Baratie Restaurant? I've heard of it in the South China Sea, but your evaluation of us is a bit too high..."

Oliver was very humble and not arrogant.

She has a very good personality.

This kind of person would become a pirate...

Yes, there must be a reason.

"It would be our honor to satisfy Lord Rox."

Leilia was clearly very interested in Lox, and often secretly glanced at him with curious eyes.

Her impression of Lox was—

He is handsome and has a unique temperament. He doesn't seem like a strong person, nor does he have the demeanor of those important figures.

He seems like someone who's easy to get along with...

It was certainly not at all what the newspapers described as "vicious".

However, she expressed understanding, saying that newspaper reports only publicize a person's viciousness.

Even baseless accusations can be published in the newspapers...

"To be honest, you don't need to be modest,"

Lox waved his hand.

He genuinely felt that the other person's culinary skills were no less than Barratier's.

After a pause, Rocks continued, "Were you cooks before? Why do you want to become pirates now? Of course, you don't have to say if you feel it's presumptuous."

Olivera took a sip of whiskey and said with a wry smile, "It's probably the same situation as what happened to Lord Rocks and you. Due to an accident, you were forced to become pirates..."

Judging from Lockes' attitude towards them in the afternoon, it was clear that the other party was not a vicious person.

Then there's only one possibility.

The other party was just like them.

He became a pirate because he was slandered.

Because they had "similar experiences," he invited Lockes and his group to their banquet that afternoon...

"Oh, I see. That's just how the World Government and Navy are."

Rocks understood.

He has now been forced to become a pirate.

He always referred to himself as an adventurer.

I even did a cameo role as a bounty hunter before, though only once...

The World Government and the Navy are truly doing a lot of harm.

That's why he hates the Celestial Dragons!

"Lord Rocks, is the description of you in the newspapers true?"

Leilia, with her red eyes matching her hair color, looked at Rocks, her voice magnetic:

"Yes, I mean you really... killed two Shichibukai and even fought a Marine Admiral? Injured them..."

"Lelia!"

Olivera's stern voice interrupted Leilia's words.

Then he turned to Lox and apologized: "I'm sorry, Lord Lox, I've protected my sister too much, and sometimes she speaks without thinking..."

"And... well, because of some things, she somewhat admires Lord Lox. If she has offended you in any way, please forgive her..."

His younger sister greatly admired the "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks, which was one of the reasons he invited Rocks to the banquet...

"Big brother..."

Leilia puffed out her cheeks, as if she were a little embarrassed.

She was also dissatisfied with her brother's evaluation of her.

She was just curious, and Lord Lox shouldn't blame her.

The other person is very easy to get along with.

She can't be wrong.

But how do I bring up the fact that she idolizes Rocks?

How annoying!

"Forehead……"

After hearing Olivera's words, Rocks was stunned for a moment.

He gave Leilia a strange look.

This "vicious pirate" actually has admirers?

She's also a beautiful woman with good looks and a great temperament.

No wonder she kept cooking for him; it turns out she was his biggest fan!

"It's nothing, it's not a big deal."

Rocks was a time traveler, but also an ordinary person.

It's great that someone admires you, especially a beautiful woman.

He was somewhat pleased...

Rocks didn't want to boast, so he just casually said, "Aside from the fact that the assessment of me as 'fierce' is not quite accurate, we are not pirates."

"But everything else is fine..."

"As expected of Lord Lox."

Leilia's ruby-like eyes sparkled.

After her older brother pointed it out, she relaxed and spoke with deep admiration: "You did what we couldn't do!"

Forced to become pirates, they live in hiding, and when they encounter the Navy, they only choose to run away.

Lord Rocks, on the other hand, dared to wage war against the Navy and was a powerful figure of the caliber of a Marine Admiral.

That's why she idolizes Lox.

Because they accomplished what they couldn't...

Locus: "..."

Beautiful lady, could you please look away?

It's so hot.

He wasn't used to it...

Fortunately, Nami came to Rocks' rescue. She sat down next to Rocks and glared at Lelia: "Of course Rocks is good, but only average. It's nothing to brag about!"

But inwardly, he was on high alert: This is a little thief... no, a sly little thief!

Why are you looking at Rocks with those sparkling eyes?

Rocks isn't Pele!

Leilia, displaying the demeanor of a die-hard fan, had a strong bias towards Rocks: "Is this all there is to being powerful? As expected of Lord Rocks, he will definitely become even more powerful in the future!"

Nami: "..."

This woman is beyond saving.

How could someone say such cheesy, cringe-worthy things?

"Wow, our captain is really amazing! Another person has come to admire him!"

Robin covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

As she said this, she glanced at Kuina out of the corner of her eye...

If we were to ask who in the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild would stand firmly by Lox's side,

The one ranked first is definitely Kuina.