The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 169 The Awkward Atmosphere

"This smells...so good!"

Pande couldn't even keep up with his nose, and with drool dripping down his face, he headed deeper into the island.

Before long, the group arrived at the inner food paradise—the Temptation Forest, where strange plants full of food grew everywhere.

Ham-like fruits hang from the trees, and grass topped with white, round petals like plates, topped with pasta-like pasta grass. The rocks are dark, chocolate-colored dessert rocks, and corn grass grows with corn kernels...

The visually stunning ramen waterfall leaves viewers speechless.

Of course, there are also ordinary foods and fruits, etc.

This is a foodie's paradise, a dreamlike kingdom.

It's full of temptations.

Beta, completely out of control, pounced on it and began to feast.

"Delicious, delicious!"

"Delicious, so delicious!"

Charlotte was also unable to calm down for a long time. Such a forest was something she had never heard of before; it was too fantastical.

The sight of those foods made one's appetite soar.

"Charlotte, this is amazing!" Lina's beautiful eyes sparkled; the scene before her was truly unbelievable.

"The world is vast and boundless, and there are so many amazing things that are far beyond human imagination."

Charlotte looked at the Temptation Forest and spoke calmly.

Of course, action must not be neglected; important tasks cannot be forgotten!

The others had already taken action, except for two hotheads who loved to eat and play.

Charlotte and Lina strolled leisurely, looking around at everything, until they gradually disappeared from sight.

Whenever I see any unusual food, I have to stop and examine it.

"How exactly did this form?" Lina was completely baffled and puzzled.

Forehead???

Charlotte was completely bewildered. How could he possibly explain something so illogical?

"I'm not omnipotent either, you've stumped me, Lina."

Seeing Charlotte's humiliated yet still handsome and carefree demeanor, Lina's heart fluttered, and a faint blush rose on her face.

The young girl's heart fluttered, and she couldn't help but lean closer, asking as if she had lost her soul.

"Charlotte, how many women are you planning to date?!"

This… Charlotte paused slightly, then shook his head. He really didn’t know!

He requires women to be at least good-looking and intelligent; the "pretty face" type is not suitable for him.

Of course, looks aren't the most important thing; otherwise, with so many beautiful women in the One Piece world, wouldn't it be overwhelming to choose?

Like Nami, Robin, Boa Hancock, Tina, Rebecca...

What's more, there are all sorts of sadistic beauties like Kalifa, Little Sadie, Black Maria...

It gives people goosebumps.

So looks aren't necessarily a limiting factor.

Lina, noticing Charlotte deep in thought, leaned closer and whispered, "What are you thinking about?"

Coming to his senses, Charlotte turned around and their eyes met instantly. They were so close that the atmosphere between them suddenly became somewhat ambiguous.

At this moment, a unique emotion seemed to be rising between the two, and an inexplicable feeling filled the air.

Just as the two were deeply immersed in their intimate moments, preparing to elevate the atmosphere even further...

Suddenly a voice rang out, "Ahem... Excuse me for interrupting!"

In an instant, the two jumped back as if they had been electrocuted, pretending to be nonchalant.

"What...?"

The scene was a bit off. Charlotte looked at the people who had appeared and suddenly realized that they were not from the Heberfeller family at all.

"Who are you?"

Charlotte gave the other person an unfriendly look; this outfit was too unusual.

An astonishing killing intent erupted, and the old man, dressed in a gray robe and hat resembling that of a Western wizard, felt his legs go weak and collapsed to the ground.

"A private Marseille..."

The elderly man in the gray hat moved swiftly, then bowed deeply, his tone extremely sincere.

Charlotte was stunned by what she saw, and Lina was amused by the other person's actions, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere.

He softened his tone.

"Uh!!! Who exactly are you?"

The elderly man in the gray hat quickly spoke up, "I am Kinricks, a meteorologist who came here by accident."

"A meteorologist?"

"Ginlicks?"

Charlotte became interested. In his perception, the other person was indeed not lying; he was just an ordinary old man, and there was absolutely no danger to him.

Fortunately, the old man was in the Temptation Forest, a safe area with food, and he was not killed.

If this had stayed in the bandit forest in the outer region, it probably wouldn't even have left a trace of bones by now.

It's just puzzling that a meteorologist would appear here, especially since he's an oddly dressed old man.

"So what's the point of you showing up here?"

"Uh... this... that..." Kinricos stammered, the situation was really a bit awkward just now!

If he hadn't spoken up, something indescribable might have happened right in front of him. He spoke up in desperation, but it was clear he couldn't say that now!

"...I wanted some outsiders to come and see for themselves...By the way, could you take me with you? It's dangerous here! Hmm...It really is dangerous!"

A sly glint flashed in Lina's eyes upon hearing this.

"Where is it dangerous?"

Jinlikos was still shaken. "Little girl, a few days ago a sea king was lured ashore by the scent and was eaten by Stormmacbaron. If I hadn't been holding onto the tree tightly, I probably would have fallen into its mouth too."

Lina was surprised and looked around, seemingly astonished. This real land, trees, flowers and plants were all real and unimaginable.

Charlotte nodded without any doubt.

That's true. The Boeing Islands... no... their scientific name is Stomakbaron, also known as the "Baron of the Stomach," and they do indeed feed on marine mammals and sea monsters.

Are you alone?

Kinricks sighed and nodded. His weather ship had crashed here due to some weather conditions.

"I wonder if you could send me back to my hometown!"

Charlotte didn't immediately agree to the request. "Where?"

"Vesalia!"

Forehead???

Visalia?

Charlotte was a little confused. Where was she?

I think I've heard this name before.

He couldn't remember anything about it, and after thinking about it, he stopped thinking about it. The world is so big, there are many islands he has never heard of.

"Grandpa, I've never heard of this place before. How about I take you to a nearby island?"

Kinricks said calmly, "No need for that. Just leave the Boeing Islands."

Charlotte was somewhat surprised, but she didn't say anything. "We'll find out when the time comes; we can't exactly fly up there," she thought.

Visalia sighed inwardly. If the island hadn't been in danger of closing up again and plunging his companions into great peril, he would have contacted the people on Visalia Island long ago.

As for whether Charlotte is a good person, in his opinion, apart from his bad attitude just now, the other party does not have that kind of violent emotion and is a young man with a sense of propriety.

There was a strong murderous aura about him; I wonder what he had been through?

"By the way, what are you doing here?" Kinricos asked after clearing his throat twice.

"We're here to collect plants! We're going to take them with us," Lina said, looking at Kinricks.

"Doing research?"

Somewhat curious.

"Hmm!" Lina nodded gently.

This piqued Kinricks' interest; someone who studies such things must be a learned person!

My positive feelings towards him increased rapidly.

(End of this chapter)