The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

"Um?!"

Weiwei was taken aback, only to see that Link was looking up at the sky, seemingly gazing at something.

"What's wrong, Link?!"

Link's performance naturally attracted the attention of others.

They all instinctively looked up to look, "What's that strange in the sky... such a huge bird!!!" Just as Usopp was about to ask, he saw a huge bird descending from the sky under the sun.

"Is that an eagle?!"

"No, it doesn't look like one, it looks more like... a falcon?!"

"Judging from its appearance, it seems... it's heading this way!!"

Upon realizing this, the group immediately assumed a fighting stance.

After looking up and scrutinizing her for a while, Weiwei's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Princess Vivi!!"

Before she could even speak, a male voice filled with excitement and surprise came from the sky.

The sound came from that large falcon!

"Bell!!"

Hearing the call and voice, Weiwei confirmed it again, and couldn't help but respond with great joy.

"It really is you, Princess Vivi!!"

The great falcon flapped its wings and landed on the ground.

He was clearly dressed in white clothing with distinctive Alabasta features, and he spewed out human eyes from his mouth. His sharp falcon eyes also revealed excited human emotions.

"Is this someone Weiwei knows?"

Upon seeing this, everyone quietly put down their weapons.

"A talking bird... it doesn't seem to be an animal, but rather a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user..."

The group of people stared at the large falcon that had swooped down, making guesses.

Luffy stared intently at the large falcon's outstretched wings and broad back, seemingly plotting something.

"What are you doing here, Bell?!"

Vivi also excitedly stepped forward to meet her.

As she questioned him, the falcon slowly shrank in size, transforming into a humanoid form.

“Karu has arrived at our palace, and we already know what has happened during this time.”

With her tall figure, long brown hair, Arabic-style headscarf, and dark purple four-pointed star makeup around her eyes, Belle chuckled.

His eyes were filled with the joy of reunion and the relief of seeing Weiwei safe and sound again.

"After learning of Crocodile's plot, His Majesty the King sent me ahead to investigate. I never expected to meet Princess Vivi and you here."

He wore a long white robe with many black square patterns on the robe and his headscarf, and two orange necklaces. This peculiar outfit made the Straw Hat Pirates look at him with some curiosity.

"I presume they are the reliable companions you mentioned, Princess Vivi?"

While Luffy and his crew were sizing him up, Pell also turned his gaze toward the corpse.

111 [Delivering Arrows]!! Come on, hug me tight?! Is this Mr. Link's gadget?!

"They safely delivered Princess Vivi to this country and even helped us fight Crocodile..."

This kind and gentle strongest warrior of the kingdom bowed deeply to Luffy and Link.

Thank you so much!!!

Bell expressed his deep gratitude.

"You don't need to be so polite, get up!"

Everyone could feel the deep gratitude in the soldier's heart, and they quickly stopped him from doing so.

"You must be Mr. Props Master?"

After expressing his gratitude, Bell stood up, looked around at the crowd, and finally fixed his gaze on Link.

"Do you know me?"

Link smiled and said.

Everyone else assumed that Bell had seen Link's bounty poster and knew his picture.

However, Bell relied on what Vivi mentioned in her letter: that Link was the most reliable and magnanimous person in the Straw Hat Pirates.

And among this group of people... it seems that only Link, who is standing there, meets these conditions.

"Princess Vivi mentioned in her letter that you are very strong and your items are also very magical."

Bell solemnly said, "We've also tested the [All-Purpose Faucet] that Karu brought back."

"If we had faucets like these, our country would never again suffer from drought, and we would never have to worry about water sources again!!"

"This is tantamount to a great favor that has rebuilt our country. If it weren't for the timing and my own insignificant status, I would definitely express my sincere gratitude to Mr. [Props Master]!"

This loyal man, with a strong sense of national honor, spoke from the bottom of his heart.

It was just a small favor.

Link shook his head, indicating that he didn't need to be so serious about "June 17th". "Besides, Weiwei is our partner and friend, so it's only natural for her to do these things."

"For you, this may be a small matter, but for our country and our people who have suffered from drought and war, it is an immense act of kindness!" Bell said emphatically. "His Majesty the King has been waiting for you all in the palace for a long time. He is eager to meet the companions whom Princess Vivi highly praises!"

"Huh? Father wants to see Lin... to see Luffy and the others?!"

Upon hearing this, Weiwei felt a sudden panic, experiencing a feeling similar to that of someone about to meet the parents at a special time.

"Yes, Mr. Link's [message plane] has also been delivered to us. His Majesty the King has praised both the [all-purpose faucet] and the [message plane], and he can't wait to use them."

Bell laughed, "If it weren't for the recent influx of refugees rushing into the capital and at the borders, keeping His Majesty the King extremely busy these past few days, he would have already contacted Princess Vivi by phone."

At this point, Bel paused, then looked at Link again.

"Princess Vivi said that Mr. Link has already developed some intentions and ideas to deal with Crocodile and save the country..."

Bell said in a very sincere tone:

"Please forgive my rudeness, but I very much wish to invite Mr. Link to the Albanian Palace to help the King resolve his current predicament..."

Bell spoke earnestly, almost pleadingly.

The intense hope shining in his eyes made the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates almost squint.

They truly have a strong sense of honor and responsibility towards their country...

The others all thought the same thing to themselves, praising Bell's noble qualities.

“Bell…”

Hearing Belle say this, Vivi couldn't help but recall those times when her father sat at his desk, pondering countermeasures as the country descended into war, his hair gradually turning black.

He had a layer of white hair on his face, and his eyes were bloodshot from overwork, making him look haggard.

The girlish emotions she had felt earlier vanished instantly, leaving only heartache for her father and a longing look in her eyes as she looked at Link.

"Since they've already extended an invitation to us..."

At the urging of Pell and Vivi, especially Vivi, Link pondered for a moment, then looked at Luffy and the other crew members, seeking their opinions.

"What about us?"

"Of course we're going to the palace!!!"

Luffy was the first to wave his fist, clearly expressing his attitude.

"If I'm not mistaken, Crocodile will definitely go to the capital to deal with the King in the end!!"

"I'm going to beat that bastard to a pulp right there!!!"

Luffy's idea was simple: he was most likely to run into Crocodile inside the royal palace, which is why he chose to go there.

Usopp breathed a sigh of relief: "The palace is much better than the hardships we endure, especially in the desert."

Chopper was also somewhat excited: "I wonder how the palace in the desert compares to Wapol's palace?!"

Nami stretched and yawned: "Finally, I can relax and take a good bath."

Sanji had endless wonderful fantasies there: "I wonder if there are any beautiful maids there?!"

Zoro rubbed his chin and said, "There should be some skilled swordsmen and warriors here. We could train them, right?"

"And the palace... there should be quite a few good bars inside, right?"

None of them had any objections to going to the palace.

After such a long and arduous journey, it's time for them to find a place to rest and recuperate in preparation for the upcoming battle.

After Luffy made the decision as captain, Link naturally had no objections and gladly went.

"That's good!!"

After receiving a collective affirmative answer from the Straw Hat Pirates, Pell breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

"Thank you so much everyone!!"

His tone was full of gratitude.

"Don't mention it, let's set off now!"

After saying that, Luffy pointed to his sleeve and prepared to walk forward.

"Hey, hey, wait a minute, Luffy!" a group of people quickly stopped him, "Do you even know where the palace is or where we're going?!"

"Oh right, Uncle White Eagle, which direction is the royal palace in?!"

Luffy then stopped and looked at Bell with an indifferent expression.

other people:"……"

Bell: “…”

So you know nothing and just want to run around like that?!

A group of people were internally complaining, and even Bear Grylls was speechless for a while.

Although I'm dressed in all white, I'm a falcon, not an eagle, much less a white eagle!

I'm just an ordinary person who ate the Bird-Bird Fruit, Falcon form.

Besides... call me uncle, I'm only thirty-three years old this year, am I really that old?!

Compared to Ikaram, and another minister of Alabasta, Jackal Jaka, he was already considered young and handsome!

"The royal palace is in that direction. I'll take you there..."

Just as Bell finished speaking, he saw Luffy staring straight at him.

To be precise, it was looking at my own arm.

"Um, Uncle White Eagle..."

Just as Bell was feeling a little creeped out and uncomfortable under Luffy's gaze, Luffy finally spoke.

He eagerly asked, "Um, could I try out your wings? It would be so much fun flying in the sky on your wings, wouldn't it?!" Bell: "..."

Is this "Straw Hat Boy" really the captain of a pirate crew?!

Bell's eyebrows twitched with some doubt, but his noble character, coupled with the fact that he was facing his benefactor, forced him to speak:

"Of course, if Mr. Straw Hat is interested..."

"You better behave yourself!!!"

Before Bell could finish speaking, Nami's fist, now the size of a sandbag, landed on Luffy's forehead.

"What kind of time is this to be thinking about this kind of thing?!"

Nami crashed to the ground with the huge bag on her head, creating a deep crack and crater. Luffy, with his sharp teeth, roared angrily from the red bag, which was still steaming.

Bell, who witnessed the entire scene, was speechless.

Is this pirate wearing a straw hat really the captain of a pirate crew?!