Dressrosa
Night had fallen, yet the streets of Dressrosa remained brightly lit, bustling with people coming and going.
Carl had changed into his usual black high-collared trench coat for travel, with Wanda and Carrot walking beside him on either side.
After failing to locate Zou, Carl decided to bring the two women to Dressrosa for the night.
Dressrosa was an open and accepting place. While the mature and alluring Wanda and the lively and adorable Carrot attracted a fair share of attention, their identity as Minks did not seem to arouse excessive curiosity among the locals.
Carrot, who had slept in Carl's arms the entire day, was now fully energized. She eagerly darted around, curiously inspecting every stall, occasionally stopping to bargain with vendors like the other shoppers.
Watching Carrot return after a long back-and-forth with only a few carrots in hand, Wanda couldn't help but shake her head and smile. Carrot nibbled on one of the carrots in small bites, mumbling,
"What's so funny, Wanda? I'm a rabbit! Isn't it normal for me to like carrots?"
Wanda patted Carrot's head affectionately and chuckled,
"Of course it is. I just think you look really cute when you eat them."
Carrot narrowed her eyes in pleasure but then stole a quick glance at Carl and pouted,
"Yeah, yeah, everyone says that—except for a certain big bad guy who keeps wanting to eat me!"
Carl tilted his head slightly, his lips curling into a smirk as he said,
"Well, you do look delicious."
As he spoke, he reached out toward Carrot. Her ears immediately shot up in alarm, and she hurriedly hid behind Wanda.
Seeing this, Carl teased,
"Relax. I've lost interest in eating you. After all, you're my pet now."
Carrot peeked out from behind Wanda, pouting as she protested,
"I'm not—"
Before she could finish, Wanda smacked her lightly on the head. Carrot yelped, clutching her head as she looked up at Wanda with a pitiful expression.
Wanda, now wearing a serious expression, said,
"Carrot, you're being too unruly."
Carrot pursed her lips and weakly murmured, "Oh…" before Wanda pulled her back in front of Carl.
Under Wanda's stern gaze, Carrot obediently bowed slightly and whispered,
"I'm sorry…"
Carl tilted his head before casually reaching out to stroke Carrot's long rabbit ears. She trembled slightly but soon froze, allowing him to continue running his hand over her sensitive ears.
After enjoying the warm and soft texture for a moment, Carl looked at the still-pouting Carrot and chuckled,
"Don't be so upset. Being my pet might not be as bad as you think."
Carrot let out a small grunt, but it was unclear what she meant. Carl didn't press the issue. Instead, he glanced around the lively street and said,
"Look around and see if there's anything you want. Just tell me—I'll buy you anything you like."
"Huh?"
Carrot blinked in surprise before looking up at Carl. He reached out and tapped her little nose, saying,
"This time, don't just buy a few carrots. If you're out of money, tell me—otherwise, you'll embarrass me."
Carrot's face flushed. Carl had hit the nail on the head. She loved carrots, but she also wanted to try new foods and buy the pretty trinkets she had never seen on Zou. However, she had no money!
Wanda chuckled awkwardly, clearly in the same predicament.
Carl understood immediately. Smiling, he flicked his wrist, and a dark glow flashed across his hand. In an instant, two large bundles of high-denomination bills materialized out of thin air.
Carrot's eyes widened in shock as Carl handed her one of the bundles. When he offered the other to Wanda, she quickly waved her hands in refusal, exclaiming,
"I-I couldn't possibly accept this. I—"
"Hm?"
Carl raised an eyebrow, feigning displeasure.
"Wanda, have you forgotten your position?"
Wanda trembled slightly and hurriedly responded,
"No, no! I haven't forgotten!"
"Then tell me—what is your position?"
Wanda hesitated, her cheeks turning red. Under Carl's golden gaze, a mix of shame and excitement welled up in her heart as she murmured,
"I… I am the pet of the Fleet Admiral…"
Carl's expression of dissatisfaction disappeared instantly. His lips curled into a devilish smile as he continued,
"Good. From now on, don't call me 'Fleet Admiral.' Call me 'Master.'"
At the word "Master," Wanda felt an electric current course through her body, filling her with an inexplicable sensation.
She dared not disobey Carl. After a brief hesitation, she bit her lip before finally uttering the word with difficulty,
"Master…"
Strangely, once she said it, the shame in her heart vanished. She looked up at Carl with sparkling eyes, her fluffy tail swishing faster and faster.
At that moment, Wanda truly resembled a dog wagging its tail at its owner—not just resembled, in fact. As a canine Mink, she naturally had some submissive instincts, though they rarely showed. Most of the time, she acted just like a human woman.
But in front of Carl—who embodied the pinnacle of masculinity—being dominated so completely awakened something buried deep within her.
Carl noticed Wanda's change and slowly reached out, intending to lift her chin. Just as his fingers were about to touch her, Wanda suddenly leaned forward and licked his palm, letting out a soft "Karu-chiu."
Carrot was stunned. She couldn't believe that the always mature and composed Wanda would behave like this.
Even Carl was momentarily taken aback, his hand hovering in front of Wanda.
Blushing, Wanda grasped Carl's hand with both of hers, gently rubbing her face against his palm as she murmured,
"Master…"
Carl might not have fully understood what had just happened, but seeing Wanda so obedient and affectionate instantly lifted his spirits. Any lingering frustration from failing to find Zou vanished completely.
Carrot, however, looked at Carl with growing dread. In her mind, he had definitely used some strange Devil Fruit power—Wanda must have been bewitched!
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