"Master, don't read today, come play with me."
"...Master, for two years, you've been doting on Sister Hancock and Sister Robin. You said my psychological age wasn't eighteen, so you wouldn't 'play' with me. Now, I'm an adult in both psychological and physiological age. You can't reject me this time."
Inside the library of the Pegasus, Carina and Nami whined coquettishly while linking arms with Yami.
The new year had just begun. Both girls had put aside their training and started pestering Yami.
Because this year was very special for the two of them.
This year, they would completely become Yami's "wings"!
As the first maids to follow Yami, they ended up having their "peach" plucked by the two who came later. If Robin and Hancock hadn't conquered Carina and Nami with their charm, the two girls' composure would have broken long ago.
Even so, the two girls still felt a little indignant.
If not for being too young, they definitely would have been the first to become Master's "wings."
Now, in both age and body, they were finally adults. It was time to fight for their happiness.
"..."
Yami, being whined at with his arms linked, gently pulled his arms free, gave them an indulgent headpat just like in the old days, and then walked out of the library with an arm around each, smiling: "My cultivation is over. I was just organizing books today. For the next period of time, I will accompany you."
"Really? That's great!"
"Master, I want to go out and play, just the three of us."
Nami cheered, while Carina took the opportunity to make a request.
"Alright. Wherever you want to go, we'll go." Yami readily nodded.
"Then I'll go tell Sister Robin now. We'll leave in a bit."
Nami directly turned into blue-white electricity and disappeared. After informing Robin and the others, she teleported back.
Quickly, the Pegasus, which had been floating by the back mountain of Amazon Lily for two years, finally flew away from the island.
Regarding Yami taking Carina and Nami out to play, neither Robin nor the clingiest one, Hancock, had any objections.
They knew the status Carina and Nami held in Yami's heart, and they also knew they had taken advantage of their older age.
Otherwise, they couldn't have become true "big sisters."
Now that their "little sisters" had grown up and could become part of the "family," Robin and Hancock tacitly gave them this time.
The reason they couldn't leave too quickly was perhaps that Nami had only notified Hancock, Robin, and her sister Nojiko, and had forgotten to check the Pegasus with Carina.
"Hah... Master, are you not reading today? Where are we going?"
Just as the ship left Amazon Lily, and Carina and Nami were discussing where to go on their "date" with Yami, a familiar voice suddenly reached their ears.
Perona, wearing pink pajamas and holding a ghost doll, walked out of the cabin while yawning, looking at Yami (who was drinking tea) and asking.
Carina: "..."
Nami: "..."
"Good morning, Perona."
Yami, holding his teacup, greeted Perona with a smile.
"Good morning, Master, and Carina, and Nami."
Perona, who hadn't changed much in two years thanks to the Pure Gold, rubbed her eyes and said: "Wait here for me, I'll go make breakfast for you."
After speaking, Perona turned and went back into the cabin.
"How careless. I forgot about this lazy worm," Nami said, covering her forehead.
"Uhihi... It's all fate."
Carina, after her initial shock, quickly accepted the reality that their "date for three" had become a "trip for four."
Aside from Nojiko, Shirahoshi, and Baccarat, Perona had become a member even earlier than Hancock.
This shut-in girl's feelings for Master had also become more and more obvious over the past two years.
Cooking for Yami and taking care of Yami had become a habit for her.
If Yami hadn't been cultivating his mind, and if he hadn't saved the "third" and "fourth" spots for Carina and Nami, he would have "eaten" Perona long ago.
Even if Perona wasn't here, after this trip, Perona would soon join Carina.
Her appearing now, just as Carina said, was fate.
For this trip, the four of them did not choose the New World.
In the latter half of Sea Calendar 1517, they had toured almost the entire New World and had no curiosity left for that sea.
Compared to the New World, the other routes of the Grand Line and the other seas were more attractive.
Thus, the Pegasus flew away from the New World that day, returning to the first half of the Grand Line after three years.
This time, the Pegasus docked at the Sabaody Archipelago.
It was also magical!
Sabaody Archipelago was the end point of the first half of the Grand Line, a place almost every pirate reaches, yet Yami and the others had never been.
On this trip, Carina, Nami, and Perona were all very curious about this most beautiful and chaotic archipelago.
Thus, Yami landed the Pegasus in a certain area of the Sabaody Archipelago and took the three girls ashore to sightsee.
The appearance of the world-famous Pegasus was quickly spotted, causing a huge sensation in the Sabaody Archipelago, and word spread to the Marines and the World Government.
A Pirate Emperor in the "backyard" of the Celestial Dragons immediately made the two powers nervous.
The World Government immediately issued an order, strictly forbidding the Celestial Dragons from going down to sightsee during this period.
Because Yami had hidden it well, no one except Doflamingo knew he had created a six-figure number of clone soldiers, making his current military force the largest among the Five Emperors.
In the eyes of the Gorosei, Yami had been very low-key these past few years, quietly managing his business, not expanding his territory.
This peaceableness made them lower their guard against Yami, and they were even less willing to antagonize him.
Yami was the user of the Op-Op Fruit. Throughout the history of the sea, no one else could perform the Perennial Youth Operation for them.
They had plenty of time. They could wait until Yami grew old, or even died of old age, and it wouldn't be too late to seize his legacy then.
Yami was now entering his peak. By making an enemy of such a monster, the World Government stood to gain nothing.
If they pushed him too far, even the World Government would suffer heavy losses.
Therefore, to prevent the Celestial Dragons from provoking Yami's group and getting killed (which would then force the Marines to waste military strength), the World Government chose to back down.
The Marines were the same.
If Marines encountered a Pirate Emperor, they must get Headquarters' approval to engage.
If Marine Headquarters wanted to declare war on an Emperor, they must get the World Government's approval; otherwise, it would easily disrupt the balance of the seas.
Even the World Government had backed down, so the Marines were unlikely to make a move.
Just like that, Yami's group of four, without any interruptions, spent a week playing in the Sabaody Archipelago.
In that week, they visited almost the entire archipelago and bought a large amount of souvenirs.
A week later, the Pegasus finally left the Sabaody Archipelago, randomly picking a route and sailing in reverse.
For the entire month of January, the four of them traveled the first half of the Grand Line.
In February, they went to the South Blue.
In March, they headed to the North Blue.
In April, they didn't go to the West Blue, but to Carina's and Nami's homeland—the East Blue.
It was also this month that Carina and Nami, along with an instigated Perona, gave themselves to Yami as a "birthday present," just as Robin had done.
After knowing each other for five years, Yami had finally "come to fruition" (consummated the relationship) with Carina, Nami, and Perona. He had three more "wings" behind him.
Without even obtaining the Seraphim technology, Yami had almost become a "Seraph" himself.
After coming to fruition with Carina and the other two, Yami spent the entire month of April in extreme happiness and bliss.
Unlike Hancock and Robin, who were shy, concerned with their image, and thus couldn't let loose...
...the bold and mischievous Carina and Nami were willing to try any "trick" with Yami. They sometimes had wild ideas, suggesting new "tricks" that Yami himself would be too embarrassed, or even afraid, to mention.
These new "tricks" not only left Yami dumbfounded, but also instantly turned Perona into a "Steam Princess," almost making her faint just like Hancock.
They could actually play like that?
Just like the idiom "too happy to think of home," under the combined efforts of Carina and Nami, with Perona's "support," Yami almost forgot about Amazon Lily.
This "winner's life" only ended when a phone call came in..
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