The rain, absent for three years, came and went quickly.
Just fifteen minutes later, the rain that covered the entire country stopped.
At the same time, people finally noticed the strange phenomenon in the sky.
That enormous, towering object seemed to be... an umbrella?
Did the heavy rain just now come from inside the umbrella?
Not only did the umbrella fail to block the rain, but it also caused it to rain?
This astonishing discovery left the people of Alabasta stunned, unable to recover for a long time.
Saint Dora River, Royal Port.
Roland pressed the restore button on the enlarging lamp, and before long, the rain-making umbrella returned to its original size.
However, even if opened again, it would no longer rain; the rain stored inside had been released all at once.
Of course, this doesn't mean the rain-making umbrella didn't hold much water.
In fact, if all the rain were concentrated in one city,
it would definitely cause severe flooding in that city.
But when evenly dispersed across the entire Alabasta, it naturally seemed less significant.
Nevertheless, the goal had been achieved; this rain was enough to ruin Crocodile's years of planning.
Next up was the enjoyable cat-and-mouse game.
"Alright, girls, stop playing and head back to the ship to change your clothes!"
Roland reminded with a smile.
"Yes~"
"Understood~"
The four girls obediently responded and returned to the ship, Thor no exception.
Although she had the magic to conjure clothes from scales, after arriving in this world, she also began to get used to wearing various other types of clothing.
After all, if it were high-heeled stockings conjured from scales, even Roland would have to put in some effort to tear them.
"Oh, right, I almost forgot!"
Vivi, walking last, seemed to remember something and quickly turned back to pick up the umbrella from the ground.
"That item is no longer useful; it can only be used as a regular umbrella from now on. It's fine to throw it away!"
Roland reminded her.
"No! This is a gift from Lord Robin; I will cherish it for my entire life!"
Vivi hugged the umbrella to her chest and spoke earnestly and seriously.
"Hmm, suit yourself!"
Roland said nothing more.
"Um... Lord Robin, you've given me such a wonderful gift, I should really give you something in return!"
Vivi nervously clutched the hem of her skirt, a little shy.
"Don't worry about it..."
Before Roland could say anything.
The next second.
Vivi nodded, as if she had made some kind of decision.
She suddenly stood on her tiptoes, and her tender pink lips pressed against Roland's mouth.
Having achieved her fleeting kiss, Vivi's face turned crimson as she scurried away.
Although she had kissed Roland in the small tavern at Whiskey Peak back then,
that was forced, perfunctory, and only on his cheek.
This time was different.
This time, it was her initiative, from the bottom of her heart, and it was a kiss on the lips.
In Vivi's heart, this was her true first kiss, deeply significant.
However, Roland didn't pay much attention to it.
It was a fleeting touch, too brief; he didn't even feel anything.
Furthermore, compared to this, Roland's impression of Vivi's other 'lips' was much more profound.
After changing into fresh clothes, Roland comfortably resumed his fishing, sitting steadily.
Thor and the other three, dressed in cool swimsuits, continued to play on the beach at the port.
Approximately two hours later.
Da da da da~
A cloud of dust rose from the distant desert.
It seemed as if a convoy was speeding along.
As they got closer,
the girls could finally see clearly.
It was a unit composed of five ducks.
The leading duck wore a blue striped hat on its head.
"They're here, they're here! Father received my message and sent the Super Spot-Billed Duck Squadron to pick us up!"
Vivi exclaimed in surprise.
"Eh, eh, eh, are those ducks? They're so fast!"
Nami said in astonishment.
"That's the Super Spot-Billed Duck Squadron; they are indeed very fast~"
Kuina sighed.
"Such big ducks!"
'I wonder if they taste good,' Thor couldn't help but think.
"Quack quack~"
The leading Spot-Billed Duck, wearing a blue hat, galloped forward.
"Karu, long time no see!"
Vivi joyfully went to meet him, hugging Karu, her childhood companion, the Spot-Billed Duck.
Ten minutes later, Roland's group each rode a Spot-Billed Duck, heading towards the royal capital, Alubarna.
The reason Roland didn't have Thor directly open a portal to Alubarna
was that he wanted to experience the feeling of riding Alabasta's special Spot-Billed Ducks, galloping through the yellow sands.
Around dusk,
Roland's group, riding their Spot-Billed Ducks, arrived at the royal capital, Alubarna.
"Princess Vivi has returned! Open the city gates!"
Chacal, the vice-captain of the Royal Guard, loudly ordered.
The heavy city gates opened, and the Spot-Billed Duck Squadron, without slowing down, rushed directly towards the royal palace.
Above them, a giant humanoid falcon, Bell the Falcon, provided escort.
Ten more minutes, and Roland's group entered the royal palace.
"Vivi, welcome back!"
King Cobra quickly stepped forward to greet her.
"Father~"
Vivi also joyfully ran to meet him, longingly throwing herself into her father's embrace.
"Princess Vivi, you truly are Alabasta's little lucky star! As soon as you returned, it rained in the country; it's truly too coincidental!"
Igaram said happily.
"That's not right, Igaram, that afternoon rain wasn't a coincidence, you know~"
Vivi giggled, her sparkling gaze falling on Roland.
"This rain is a gift from Lord Robin to me, and to our Alabasta!"
"Eh?"
"Eh eh eh!"
"What? That rain was that man's doing!"
Upon hearing Vivi's words, King Cobra, Bell the Falcon, and Igaram were all completely stunned and bewildered on the spot.
"Yes, it is~"
Vivi immediately gave a concise account of the entire process to her father and the others.
Although the three didn't fully understand, they were greatly shocked.
Especially King Cobra.
He had learned from Igaram that Roland was an unreliable scumbag who had deceived his daughter and eloped with Vivi.
But...
Now that he met him in person,
how was this an unreliable scumbag?
He arrived and immediately brought rain to Alabasta.
He solved the crisis facing the country at its root.
He was clearly a worthy son-in-law, a rare find in a hundred years!!!
"Worthy son-in-law... ah, no, Lord Robin, the banquet has been set; please take your seats quickly!"
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