Capítulo 38: Chapter 38
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"Now tell me, or I'll kill you."
Robin furrowed her brows, showing clear resistance and caution as she placed the dagger back against Dak's neck.
She couldn't possibly follow a stranger to his place, no matter what he said.
She had been deceived by this trick too many times before.
"Ah, really, I'm trying to have a proper conversation with you, but you just won't listen."
Dak shook his head with a sigh of resignation, then used Armament Haki to harden his neck.
Planning to show off a bit, and let Robin face reality.
A sneak attack might work on him, but could he really lose to Robin in a direct confrontation?
Suddenly, the door to the dark room was kicked open.
Light poured in from outside.
Only then could Dak see clearly where he was - it seemed like a warehouse, filled with food supplies and a corner stacked with somewhat pitiful treasures.
And looking outside through the door, he saw a swaying sky.
Swaying?!
Dak was startled, realizing he was on a ship?!
"Pirates?"
Only then did Dak focus on the group that had just barged in.
Their ferocious and sneaky looks made it clear they were no good - undoubtedly, this was a pirate ship.
Dak's mind raced, quickly understanding the situation.
Robin had somehow managed to sneak onto this pirate ship, planning to use it to escape from Bellemère and then from the Marines.
But Dak was impressed that not only had Robin managed to get on board herself, but she had also dragged him along. That was quite something.
"Heyheyhey, isn't this Nico Robin with a bounty of 79 million Belly?"
The leader of the group wore a large captain's hat, seemingly eager to announce his role as the captain of this pirate vessel.
Armed with a large sword in his left hand and a pistol in his right, he was followed by a bunch of pirates with vile smiles on their faces.
Dak glanced at Robin, then his expression turned strange.
Although Dak didn't know which pirate group this man belonged to, did he really think it wise to act so boldly in front of Robin?
With the power of the Hana Hana no Mi, in a place like the Four Seas where Haki is not widely mastered, killing people would be as easy as slicing vegetables, right?
In the West Blue, there definitely were people not afraid of Robin, such as the famous bounty hunter Daz Bones, later known as Mr. 1, the user of the Dice-Dice Fruit.
This fruit was indeed a natural counter to Robin, with the ability to turn one's body into blades, leaving the Hana Hana no Mi nowhere to strike.
But this guy?
Dak took a closer look and felt this man didn't seem like a Devil Fruit user.
"A small-time pirate with a bounty of 12 million dares to come after me? Yare Yare Dase, it seems money really can make people lose themselves."
Robin calmly put down her dagger and turned around to shield Dak with her body.
Dak couldn't help but secretly smile at this gesture, thinking that Robin must still be very interested in learning about Saul.
It must have been just a scare tactic before. Robin wouldn't kill him before he revealed information about Saul.
"Your Devil Fruit power is indeed terrifying, but as long as you can't eliminate us all in an instant, you're going to be in big trouble."
The pirate captain, with a bounty of 12 million, seemed not at all worried, raising his hand as dozens of his men crowded in, aiming their firearms at Robin.
This man was quite confident.
But he wasn't wrong; if Robin couldn't eliminate these dozens of people instantly, any single shot fired could put her in danger.
Of course, Dak would be in danger too.
But Dak wasn't worried; instead, he was curious to see how Robin planned to handle the situation.
"Do you have the ability to deal with this?"
To Dak's surprise, Robin seemed to be looking to him for a solution.
But this had always been Robin's survival rule: using others to deal with her enemies, and in most cases, she had come this far by doing so.
"I do."
Dak revealed a subtle smile, his gaze towards Robin clearly asking for something in return.
"I'll go 'home' with you."
Robin didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.
The situation no longer allowed for delays.
Moreover, if Dak was willing to act on her behalf, saving her, it meant he still had use for her. Following him to his place likely wouldn't cost her life; it would just mean serving a new boss.
This was her experience all along.
Though it was experience she wished she didn't have.
"Okay."
Dak, hearing the answer he wanted, nodded without hesitation and then signaled Robin to untie the ropes binding his hands and feet.
He planned to use Conqueror's Haki to deal with these people. Whether the ropes broke or not didn't matter. He just wanted to see if Robin, the cunning woman, would try any tricks. He had to coax her into untying him first.
Robin, unaware of all this, carefully used a dagger to cut the ropes around Dak's wrists.
Cutting the ropes around his ankles was trickier with so many eyes on them. Robin dared not use her Hana Hana no Mi powers openly, as her ability required a specific starting gesture: crossing her arms in front of her chest.
She believed any slight movement would prompt these men to shoot and kill her.
"Hey! What are you doing?!"
The pirate captain seemed interested in Robin's body, his eyes revealing a wicked lust.
If he was here just for Robin's bounty, he could have just killed her right then, as the World Government didn't care if the bounty heads were dead or alive.
"This is bad."
Just as Robin finished cutting the ropes on Dak's wrists, her actions seemed to be noticed. She panicked, throwing away the dagger, ready to use her Devil Fruit powers for a desperate attempt.
"Ah, really no choice here."
Dak's voice rang in her ears.
The next moment, she felt as if the small warehouse turned an eerie crimson red, very bizarre.
But something even more bizarre happened immediately after.
The group of men in front of them one by one started to fall, their eyes rolling back as if they hadn't even realized what was happening.
Robin's eyes widened in shock, her mouth slightly agape.
Where had she seen such a scene before?
Racking her brain, she couldn't be sure.
She turned around to see Dak had already cut the ropes around his own ankles with the dagger from the floor.
At this moment, Robin didn't dare make any sudden movements. The fate of those men on the floor was clear for her to see, whether they were dead or alive. She didn't want to end up like them, especially since the man in front of her seemed to have no intention of killing her for the time being.
"What was that just now?"
Robin asked, also testing Dak's mood at the moment.
"Conqueror's Haki."
Dak didn't mind telling Robin about it, thinking she might have heard about Conqueror's Haki before.
This ability wasn't a secret in the vast sea, even in the Four Seas there were some legends about it.
As Dak expected, Robin had indeed heard of it, but the fact that she knew what Conqueror's Haki was only made her more astonished by it.
Her mind couldn't help but harbor doubts.
Who exactly was this man?
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 39: Chapter 39
According to what Robin had heard from others, Conqueror's Haki is extremely rare, found in only one in millions, and anyone who possesses it will eventually gather in the most dangerous seas—the New World.
This power cannot be cultivated; it is innate, growing with a person's spirit. If one's spirit wanes, they might even lose their Conqueror's Haki.
But without a doubt, anyone with Conqueror's Haki
Has the makings of a monarch.
...
Reflecting on her memories, Robin reevaluated the young man before her, who appeared only a year or two older than herself.
Where is the aura of a monarch?
She was unaware that Dak's Conqueror's Haki was artificially bestowed by a system. Presently, Dak didn't look like someone with the potential of a conqueror.
"Though I realize you're full of questions, this place isn't exactly safe. This experience has cast a shadow over my view of the outside world, let's head back."
Dak rubbed his neck, shrugged one shoulder, then turned back to Robin and headed towards the warehouse door.
Robin silently watched him.
Where are you going?
We're at sea.
"Let's go, didn't you promise?"
Dak half-turned, looking at Robin.
"What?"
"To come 'home' with me."
Dak closed the warehouse door, then reopened it, pointing inside.
Just as Robin was about to speak, the scenery behind the door changed.
Wasn't it a sunlit deck before, but when Dak opened the door, it transformed into a dark curtain?
What kind of ability is this?!
"Come on! No backing out now!"
Dak, thinking Robin was hesitating, quickly walked up, grabbing her arm, and led her through the door.
...
Robin looked up at Dak's back.
Though it had been long since she was last touched by a man,
Robin's gaze did not waver with this contact; her past experiences didn't allow her to react like a young girl to such physical interactions.
Robin followed Dak through that door,
Stepping into her new world.
Mystery Hatchery House.
"I'm back!"
Upon entering, Dak shouted. It was ten in the morning, and everyone should be awake by now.
"Woof!"
"Slurp!"
"Gabi~"
"Yibei~"
A crowd of little creatures from all around swarmed Dak, pinning him to the ground in a flurry of affection.
Each Pokémon has its own way of expressing love.
Growlithe is an affectionate licker, Scraggy uses headbutts, Cubone stuffs a Berry straight into Dak's mouth, and Eevee gently rubs his chin with its ears.
"Alright, alright! Enough!"
Dak struggled on the ground like a floundering fish, finally escaping the enthusiastic welcome of the little ones.
Once upright, he saw the exhausted faces of Bon Clay and Darkrai.
"Hehe, sorry for the trouble, but I didn't disappoint, did I? Ta-da, guess who's here."
Dak, feeling slightly apologetic, stepped aside to reveal Robin.
...
Robin was baffled.
Where is this?
What are these little ones on the ground?
Why can't I use my Devil Fruit powers?
Robin's mind became a whirlwind of confusion, bordering on pain from the rapid thoughts, feeling slightly overloaded.
"Yo, isn't this the 'Demon Child'? Dak, you've brought back quite the person."
Bon Clay clearly recognized Robin from her bounty poster but he also felt a headache brewing.
Bon Clay, like Robin, is a thinker, a calm strategist.
Upon seeing Robin, he knew their Mystery Hatchery House might be against the World Government.
"Bon Clay! Don't call Robin that!"
Dak pretended to be annoyed with Bon Clay.
Robin surely wouldn't like 'Demon Child' as a nickname.
"Alright, alright, my bad. Welcome aboard, Robin. I'm Bon Clay, a staff member at the Mystery Hatchery House. We're colleagues now. Nice to meet you."
Bon Clay quickly apologized, welcoming Robin warmly.
He was genuinely pleased.
The shop was already swamped; an extra pair of hands was definitely welcome, especially since Smoochum seemed to get jealous easily.
As for the World Government?
That's for Dak to worry about.
Though Bon Clay felt a bit arrogant, honestly, after joining the Mystery Hatchery House and witnessing top figures of the sea inside the shop, he'd begun to disregard the World Government.
As long as they remained in the shop, they were invincible at the Mystery Hatchery House.
"Robin?"
Dak looked at Robin, who was still in a daze.
Without Dak's explanation, Robin might never understand.
...
Hearing Dak's voice, Robin instinctively looked up at him.
Wanting to say something, but unsure where to start.
Questions abounded.
But at least it seemed safe now, no longer hunted at sea.
"Hiya~, don't worry, I'll explain everything slowly."
Dak patted Robin's shoulder, about to begin, when he suddenly noticed something alarming.
"Hey! Scraggy, Rockruff, stop it!"
"Growlithe, release Magikarp! It can't breathe!"
"Eevee, you little rascal! What are you doing? That's your sister!"
"Don't cling to my leg; have Darkrai fetch you some berries."
...
As Robin was about to listen intently to Dak's forthcoming revelations,
She saw Dak dive into the group of adorable critters, pulling here, tugging there, and occasionally shaking his leg to dislodge the plump charm to the ground.
This situation only eased slightly during mealtime.
While ensuring the little ones ate properly, Dak recounted the Mystery Hatchery House to Robin.
Robin's expression transitioned from bewilderment to shock, then numbness, and finally acceptance.
If resistance was futile, better to embrace it.
Though this new job was unusual,
It seemed quite pleasant.
Robin's gaze softened as she watched the little ones drink their milk, her face warming slightly.
"So, Robin, will you join the Mystery Hatchery House?"
"Mhm."
"Then, from now on, this is also your home."
[Congratulations to the host for acquiring a new staff member (female)]
[Reward: Female Staff Dormitory, 1,000 Magical Coins]
[Note: Staff members' strengths are not suppressed in the Mystery Hatchery House. To obtain Pokémon, staff only need the Pokémon and the store manager's approval]
(End of Chapter)
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