One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

"Of course, it's all to protect Miss."

Meili nodded with a smile.

The two men's equipment was truly meager; the paint on their standard-issue swords was peeling off. For the young lady's safety, superior weapons were essential.

Soon, Loya and Finbdy changed into denim outfits, with rifles strapped to their backs, lead-shot pistols on either side of their waists, and high-quality sharp knives in their hands.

The two of them had an arrogant, invincible attitude.

"With us here, no one will be able to hurt Miss Kaya!"

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Around 2 p.m., Kaya woke up from her afternoon nap.

Looking at the scenery outside the window, the girl could no longer suppress her desire to go out and carefully got out of bed.

"My father has already given me permission to go out, so it's alright!"

Kaya clenched her little fists, cheering herself up, and paced around the room several times before finally mustering up her courage.

As she opened the door with anticipation, preparing to sneak out of the house, two fully armed cowboys stood on either side of the door. Hearing the noise behind her, they glared at her menacingly.

"Eh?"

The girl was so frightened that her mind went blank and her body swayed unsteadily.

Who are these two strange people?

thump!

"Oh no, Miss Kaya has fainted!"

"Pinch the philtrum! Quickly pinch the philtrum!"

After half an hour.

Kaya's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

Familiar ceiling.

It was in my own bed.

Strange, what just happened?

Kaya propped herself up with her hands, her head still feeling a little dizzy, and she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but her lips hurt a lot.

"Miss, are you alright?"

A familiar voice of concern reached my ears.

Kaya turned her head to look at the anxious-looking Mary and gave her a gentle smile: "I'm fine, Mary."

My upper lip actually hurts a lot.

"It's okay!"

Mary breathed a sigh of relief.

"what!"

Kaya looked at Loya and Finch standing behind Meryl, their exaggerated cowboy outfits reminding her of some unpleasant memories.

It looked like they were just now.

Well, nothing happened.

Kaya stuck her tongue out at Loya, said nothing, got off the bed, and clasped her hands together with anticipation.

"Merry, I want to go for a walk in the village."

"But, Miss, what you just did..."

Mei hesitated for a moment.

Kaya put her hands on her hips, trying to look as strong as possible, and argued, "See? I'm really fine."

"Well, that's fine."

Meili could tell that Kaya wasn't just putting on a brave face and was in good spirits, so she said helplessly, "I'll go with you."

"do not want!"

Kaya puffed out her cheeks in annoyance: "I just want to walk around the village by myself, don't keep following me."

"How can that be possible!"

Meili was a little anxious.

The outside world is so dangerous. What if something happens to the young lady? How will he explain it to the master?

"I don't care, I don't care."

Kaya covered her ears. She wanted to go out for a walk by herself. With Mei Li following her, she felt that it was no different from being at home.

"How about I accompany you out, Miss?"

Loya stepped forward and suggested, "The village is very safe. I alone can protect Miss Kaya, so Miss Kaya won't be under too much pressure."

"This"

Mary was somewhat inclined to refuse.

But considering that Colonel Rhodes had praised Loya's abilities highly, and given that they were in the village, there was really nothing to worry about.

"Alright, Loya, please make sure to take good care of Miss!"

"Do not worry."

Loya tossed all the miscellaneous weapons he carried to Finch, lightened his load, and gestured an invitation to Miss Kaya.

"Humph!"

Kaya gave a soft snort and reluctantly walked ahead. She knew that this was the limit of what Meili could give in to.

The two walked one after the other along the main road into the village. Everything aroused Kaya's curiosity, as innocent as a child.

"Tsk, not bad."

Loya watched Kaya play, and although the girl was only twelve years old, one could already see the beauty she would become in the future.

She is the image of a virtuous wife and loving mother in his heart.

Looking back, girls in this world generally develop faster. I remember Vivi, Shirahoshi, Rebecca, and Pudding were all only 16 years old when they were already fully developed.

If we wait another three years, Kaya will be able to as well.

Yes, you have to start raising a wife from a young age!

Chapter 17 The Pirates Are Here!

In the fields outside the village, Loya leaned against a large tree, constantly observing his surroundings to eliminate any possibility of danger.

Not far away, Kaya was happily splashing around on the grass.

“I haven’t felt this relaxed in a long time.”

Since setting sail, there has been virtually no time for training during the day. It's like a fitness enthusiast who feels uneasy if they don't train for a day.

So does he.

The pace of life in the branch was completely different from that outside, which made him feel a little uncomfortable, but at the same time, he also felt the beauty of life.

Just like the scene right before my eyes.

Relaxed and comfortable.

If Kaya were a little older, with a cute little daughter by her side, the two of them would pick flowers and chase butterflies together.

As Loya imagined what things would be like ten years from now, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

This must be happiness.

Kaya leaned closer, tilting her head.

"You seem happy?"

"Yes, I've thought about ten years from now."

Loya's lips curled up, his motivation to work hard increased even more. Isn't all this hard work for a better future?

"Ten years later?"

Kaya was a little confused, unable to understand what was so funny about ten years later.

"You're such a weirdo!"

"I think so."

Loya laughed heartily.

Perhaps because he had spent too long in the military camp, he had picked up a common soldier's habit: he would find even a sow attractive.

Even though nothing has been finalized yet, he's already almost thought of a name for his child.

Kaho? Or Klee?