One Piece: Under the Throne

Chapter 103: The Angel Who Fell to Earth

Leo and the other two returned to the hotel with heavy hearts and spent the rest of the night in silence.

The next day, Gloria seemed to still be sulking about what happened last night.

Leo smiled and comforted her: "Okay! You are still angry, come on! I will take you to a big meal today."

Gloria: "You and Alfu yelled at me yesterday."

Leo didn't expect that what made her angry was this: "...Okay, we were wrong. Let's go and have dinner together. Just consider it as our apology."

Gloria still stared at Leo angrily.

"How about buying you a few sets of clothes as compensation?"

Gloria's pouting lips slowly curled up, "Okay! I'll go after dinner."

……

In the Mushroom Town Commercial Street, the three of them came to the dress shop again.

Gloria trotted into the store, holding up her skirt in both hands: "Mother-in-law, excuse me! I'm here to buy clothes again."

The old woman in the dress shop was still sitting in front of the sewing machine, working. This time she seemed to be making a skirt in children's size.

"Little girl, you just bought some yesterday. Are you going to buy some new ones today? Your brother really dotes on you."

"Humph! They made me angry last night, so this is to make it up to me."

"Haha, at least they are sincere in admitting their mistakes. They are all very graceful gentlemen. Go and pick one."

Gloria cheered and went to choose new clothes, while Leo walked up to the old woman and nodded in greeting.

"Ma'am, thanks to your story last time, we were able to see the golden fairy." Leo pointed out that they had seen the golden fairy. After returning home that day, Leo carefully recalled the conversation with the owner of the clothing store.

I always feel that the purpose of the old woman telling them this story is to arouse their interest in the golden fairy and explore the secret behind it. After meeting Victoria, Leo became more convinced that the old woman wanted them to save Victoria.

"Oh? So the legend is true. Isn't the golden fairy beautiful?" The old woman didn't seem to understand what Leo meant, nor did she ask how they sneaked into the lord's mansion.

"It's very beautiful, as delicate as a doll."

"A doll? Then she must be very happy, right?" Leo's answer made the old woman feel a little depressed.

"No! The golden fairy named Victoria lives a very lonely life. She can only live in the cage that the lord built for her."

The old woman seemed even sadder. After a moment of silence, she said, "Young man, can I trust you?"

"Oh? I understand what you mean. Do you think I am lying to you? Have I ever done anything to hurt you or take advantage of you?"

The glasses on the old woman's face reflected the light, making it difficult to see her eyes behind the lenses. The corners of her mouth also had an inexplicable smile: "What a little thing that refuses to suffer a loss. Your sister is very cute and lovable. The clothes she picked out today are my gifts to her. What do you think?"

Leo raised his eyebrows, and the old woman admitted that she had used him: "Thank you for the reward, madam. Your mind is as broad as the sea."

"Alas! I am just a tailor. Making clothes is my only hobby. I feel proud every time I see young girls smile with joy after wearing the clothes I made. I wish the golden fairy could also wear the clothes I made."

Leo's mouth twitched. Old woman, you are the one who is unwilling to suffer a loss. "Then I will thank you for your generosity on behalf of Gloria. We have the same opinion about the golden fairy. If such a delicate doll can wear the clothes you made, she will definitely be the most beautiful person on the sea?"

The old woman's smile became even kinder: "It's really my honor!" After saying that, the old woman got up and went into the inner room. After a while, she came out holding a few small-sized dresses.

"These are the clothes I made before. I don't know if the Golden Fairy likes them. We all love beauty, so could you please bring these clothes to the Golden Fairy?"

Leo gave an I-Know-What expression, "Okay! Happy to help you ma'am."

Soon Gloria also picked out her clothes and returned to the front hall with excitement. She knew that this was a gift from Leo to coax her, so she was sensible and only picked two. But when Leo told her that these two skirts were given by the boss, Gloria threw herself into the old lady's arms and acted like a spoiled child for a long time.

After returning to the hotel, Gloria couldn't wait to put on her new clothes and show them off: "How about Leo's?"

"Very good, I think you are very suitable for the retro style."

Leo's answer made Gloria start to spin in circles with joy. Seeing her so happy, Leo continued, "It's a pity that Victoria, who is also a beautiful girl, didn't have the chance to wear it."

Gloria suddenly paused, turned around and looked at Leo expectantly: "Have you changed your mind? Are we going to take Victoria away?"

"What are you thinking about? The owner of the clothing store asked us to bring some clothes to the golden fairy, so we will go find Victoria tonight."

"Haha, that's great. I think Victoria will like it."

……

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. After waiting until all the lights in the castle were turned off, Leo and the other two came to the botanical garden on the top of the tower again: "Victoria, we come to see you again, come out quickly." As soon as they climbed to the top of the tower, Gloria shouted at the top of her voice, and her voice echoed everywhere in the empty botanical garden.

"Fuck! Keep your voice down, don't attract the guards." Leo quickly stopped Gloria's suicidal behavior.

"Oh hey, I'm so happy that I couldn't help it." Gloria stuck out her tongue and made a cute expression towards Leo.

"I really can't help you. You have a good nose, so go find it yourself."

Just as Leo and Gloria were bickering, a rustling sound came from behind the bushes, and then a cute little head poked out.

"Wow! Sister Gloria, Brother Leo, and...Uncle, you guys are here to see me again."

(Afuku: “…Hey, don’t I deserve a name? And how come I’m an uncle when I’m only 30?”)

Victoria rode the pumpkin soldier and ran to the three people. Before she could jump off, Gloria lifted her up high and spun her around. This way of greeting made Victoria giggle.

Leo took out a few dresses and handed them to Victoria. The gorgeous dresses immediately attracted the little girl's attention.

After repeatedly confirming that this was a gift for her, Victoria excitedly grabbed the skirt and was about to change clothes in front of Leo and Alfu.

Gloria suddenly gave Leo and Alfu a slap on the head, then pulled Victoria into the woods, leaving behind two men who had fallen to the ground with large bags on their heads.

"Hey, Gloria, you bastard, you actually dared to hit me, and hit me so hard..." Leo raised his head angrily, and before he finished speaking, he was stunned by someone walking out from behind the tree.

Oh my! This... this is a work of art, a symbol of human beauty, an angel fallen into the mortal world.

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