One Piece: Under the Throne

The complicated black Gothic dress was a perfect match for Victoria's delicate face, and the long golden hair falling down her back added a touch of classical beauty to her.

Leo felt that he was at a loss for words and could only sigh that the Creator was too partial.

Ah Fu also felt that Victoria at this moment surpassed all the noble girls and princesses of the kingdom he had ever seen. She seemed to have called him uncle just now. Could she change it to dad?

"Hey, you two, put away those disgusting expressions. I never saw you like this when I was changing clothes."

"Although Gloria looks beautiful in a dress, she lacks a certain kind of elegance compared to Victoria. If I had to describe it, it's the difference between a mortal and an angel."

Ah Fu quickly pushed Leo and said, "Captain, why did you say what was in your heart?"

"Get lost Leo, what did you say?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize it... Why are you arguing with a child? Today we want to give her all the praise in the world."

With a light snort, Gloria also joined Pig Brother's ranks. Leo and the others didn't see that when Gloria was helping Victoria change clothes just now, she was not much better than them.

After trying on several new clothes, they sat on the ground again. Gloria took out the desserts specially prepared for Victoria, and the group of people talked and laughed in the botanical garden under the moonlight.

In order to liven up the atmosphere, Leo used his childhood storytelling skill to tell his friends, and not only Victoria but also Alfu and Gloria were fascinated by the story.

"Well, it's getting late today, Victoria, you should go to bed early. We will come to see you tomorrow."

"Brother Leo, you guys must come early tomorrow, okay?" The girl looked at Leo with her jewel-like eyes, the desire in her eyes seemed to be overflowing.

Gloria also looked at Leo with the same eyes. Based on her past experience, the girl squeezed out a few tears, making her eyes look watery.

Ah Fu also looked at Leo with longing eyes... (Uncle, turn your head away quickly)

Seeing that everyone was so looking forward to it, Leo did not refuse. After making an OK gesture, several people immediately cheered.

For the next three days, Leo and his friends came to the tower every night to tell Victoria stories, ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Nezha's Tribulations on the Dragon King. Leo also changed the setting to fit the style of the One Piece world.

"Nonsense, how is it possible that someone can be pregnant for three years and not give birth? And this child has been able to punch sea kings since he was young. Leo, there must be a limit to your bragging." Gloria stared at Leo with disbelief.

"Brother Leo, what happened to the monkey after he stole the devil fruits from the Five Elders? The monkey actually ate a whole warehouse of such disgusting food. Won't he have a stomachache?" Victoria's little face wrinkled into a bun. She felt uncomfortable in her stomach when she thought that someone dared to eat a whole warehouse of devil fruits.

Ah Fu's focus is very strange. Our paladin's personality has completely collapsed since he went to sea: "Leo, is that girl named Chang'e really that beautiful? What does she do every day when she stays alone on the moon?"

As soon as Leo finished telling today's story, three listeners immediately gathered around him and began to ask about the subsequent plot.

Oh, this is so annoying. It seems I can’t tell long stories easily in the future. In order to end this topic quickly, Leo answered everyone’s questions.

"What's wrong with being pregnant for three years? Nezha can speak when he is born. He is much better than you."

"Chang'e was bored on the moon alone, so she roasted the rabbit."

"The monkey died in the end. It was a tragic death. Victoria, remember that each person can only eat one devil fruit. Don't be too greedy."

After answering the questions, Leo left the tower with his companions who were doubting their lives, leaving Victoria sitting on the ground alone and muttering, "Monkey brother, what are you trying to do with your life?"

There was no conversation that night, mainly because Leo had talked too much tonight and his throat was sore, so he was too lazy to continue. Alfu and Gloria were also immersed in the ending of the story and couldn't extricate themselves.

……

The next morning, inside the dress shop on the commercial street, the door was closed and two guards were standing at the door.

Bang! A dignified man slapped the old woman in the clothing store, then grabbed her collar roughly and threatened: "Cordelia, you hired a foreigner to contact Victoria. Damn it, you forgot who saved you in the first place, you bitch, if it weren't for me, you would have died long ago."

After saying that, he pushed her to the ground and threw several damaged dresses at her face.

Cordelia looked at the man angrily: "Albert, you are a bastard. Victoria is your daughter. How could you treat her like that?"

"Daughter? No, no, no, she is just my tool. Yes! She is the tool I used to reach the top of the nobility. In a few decades, she can become my son's wife and give birth to heirs for the family. In this way, your family can serve the Blois family for generations. Cordelia, you should feel honored."

At this moment, Cordelia no longer had her former elegance. She looked at Lord Albert fiercely and said, "You are a devil. I will never forgive you even if I die."

"Hahahaha, I'm a devil who can take you in. Don't forget that your clan's existence is not allowed by the Celestial Dragons. If it weren't for my protection, the Vestiriya clan would have disappeared from the world decades ago. I protected you and helped your clan continue its offspring. How can I become a villain?"

Granny Cordelia bit her lip tightly as she looked at the lord, a streak of blood running down the corner of her mouth.

"Are you scared now? I thought you should have recognized the truth a long time ago. Keep your mouth shut. I don't want anyone else to know about Victoria's existence. I will also personally deal with those outsiders. Just give up on this idea."

After saying this, Lord Albert turned around and left the dress shop amidst a burst of laughter. Shortly after the Lord left, Leo and the other two also arrived at the dress shop.

"Madam, I have completed your commission. Look what I brought you. Ah! Madam, what's wrong with you?"

As soon as Gloria walked into the dress shop, she saw Cordelia sitting on the ground with blood coming out of the corner of her mouth. Gloria quickly ran over to help her up, and the photo of Victoria wearing a dress also fell to the ground.

Mother-in-law Cordelia let Gloria hug her with lifeless eyes, but when she saw the photo on the ground, her eyes suddenly lit up. Cordelia stretched out her arms to pick up the photo, and seeing this, Leo quickly picked up the photo and handed it to her.

Cordelia stared at the girl's smile in the photo, then hugged her and burst into tears, repeating Victoria's name.

The three of them watched her cry in silence. Ten minutes later, Cordelia gently pushed away Gloria who was holding her, and knelt in front of Leo.

"Please save Victoria. I'm willing to give everything."

Leo was frightened by Cordelia's action and quickly reached out to help her up, but Cordelia was very stubborn and Leo didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Madam, please get up first. I can't stand you like this."

"Please take Victoria away, go far away, and escape from the control of that devil."

Leo was confused by Cordelia's words. How did she become the one being entrusted? And who are you to her? A bunch of doubts kept turning over in Leo's mind: "Madam, please explain clearly. Why do you want me to take Victoria away? What is your relationship with her? We have only known each other for a few days. Why do you think I will protect her?"

Cordelia first touched Gloria's head, looked at the girl gently and said to Leo: "Young man, since you dare to bring people from the Bakania tribe with you, you can certainly protect Victoria."

"What? Baccanian? You said Gloria is a Baccanian? Please be clear."

"I will. I won't run away this time. I'm going to tell you everything I know."