After Mirai left, Jellal set down the pack on his back and the snow drinker sword, and began to look around the small courtyard.
The small courtyard was simple, with just two rooms.
A table was placed in the yard, and next to it grew a crooked-neck tree.
Jellal nodded in satisfaction.
Then, he dragged his pack into the room and hid the Devil Fruits in a concealed spot.
Elder Nyon hadn’t taken that snake-type Devil Fruit, and Jellal didn’t know why, so he simply stored it away for now as well.
After putting away his luggage, Jellal returned to the courtyard, sat cross-legged on the ground, and looked at the snow drinker sword.
He drew the snow drinker sword, stroked its icy blade, and as he closed his eyes, all the techniques of the Six Arts of Arrogant Cold appeared in his mind.
The Six Arts of Arrogant Cold consisted of: Startling Cold Glance, Three Feet of Ice, Apricot in the Snow, Fleeing Peach, Treading Snow to Seek Plum, and Cold Blade, Icy Heart!
This was the world of the Pirate King.
Relying solely on the Six Arts of Arrogant Cold might suffice against ordinary strong opponents, but it definitely wouldn’t be enough to become one of the top-tier powerhouses.
However, coupled with Haki, it would be a different story!
Jellal opened his eyes and sheathed the Snow Drinker.
He extended his hand, thought for a moment, then pressed it directly against the ground and activated his Devil Fruit ability.
A layer of frost slowly began to form on the ground!
A slight smile curled at the corner of Jellal’s mouth.
The Paramecia-type Cold-Cold Fruit was an incredibly perfect match for his snow drinker sword and the Six Arts of Arrogant Cold!
Although his first choice for a fruit to eat was a Mythical Zoan Type, having an evolutionary physique meant his obsession with Zoan types wasn’t that strong.
Moreover, Zoan-type Devil Fruits had very limited ability to enhance a person’s physique.
If one’s foundational physique was poor, even eating the azure dragon fruit would be useless!
To become strong in this world, the first thing needed was a formidable foundational physique!
Just like the Iron Balloon!
He had just obtained the Cold-Cold Fruit, and with his current stamina, he couldn’t unleash much of its power yet.
“Hey!
How did you just do that!” At that moment, a somewhat cool and clear little girl’s voice rang out.
Jellal was startled—he’d forgotten to close the gate and had been seen!
He turned to look at the entrance and immediately felt a surge of delight!
Wasn’t this the future Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, as a child?!
The two standing behind her should be her younger sisters, Sandersonia and Marigold, right?
This immediately put Jellal at ease.
“This is the power of a Devil Fruit!
So?
Never seen it before?”
Jellal’s lips curved into a light smile, his laughing eyes fixed on the little Empress.
“A Devil Fruit!?”
“It’s actually a Devil Fruit!”
Sandersonia and Marigold exclaimed in surprise one after the other.
Hancock’s mouth also opened slightly, her eyes looking at Jellal with astonishment.
They had heard about Devil Fruits from the warriors who went to sea—fruits that granted people immense power if eaten!
They never expected to encounter a Devil Fruit user here!
“Would you like to come in and sit?
My name is Jellal.
I came here with Elder Nyon and the others.
There’s a lot I don’t understand.
Could I ask you a few things?” Jellal stood up and said softly to the Boa sisters.
Sandersonia and Marigold both looked at their older sister.
Hancock didn’t hesitate and walked into the small courtyard.
Hancock came up to Jellal and asked curiously, “No wonder this humble one has never seen you before, Jellal.
Where did you get your Devil Fruit?”
Her two younger sisters also stared intently at Jellal, because they too craved power.
They wanted to join the Kuja Pirates and go to sea!
“That’s a long story.
I’ll tell you another time.
By the way, you haven’t told me your name yet!” Jellal said calmly.
Right now, Jellal didn’t want to tell the little Empress about his experiences over the past few days.
Seeing that Jellal didn’t want to talk about it, Hancock didn’t press further and replied plainly, “This humble one is called Hancock.
They are my two younger sisters, Sandersonia and Marigold.
We live next door to you, so we’re your neighbors.”
“Wow, your names are really beautiful, especially yours, Hancock.
I feel like saying your name just rolls off the tongue!” Jellal feigned surprise.
Being suddenly praised caused a shy pink flush to instantly spread across Hancock’s cheeks.
Even at her young age, she already carried a hint of captivating charm.
“Sister~” Sandersonia behind her nudged Hancock, bringing her back to her senses.
This was the first time anyone had ever complimented her name.
Then she said gently, “Don’t talk nonsense.
By the way, you said earlier you had something to ask us.
Go ahead and ask~”
Jellal also snapped out of it—this little Empress was just too adorable!
“Actually, it’s nothing much.
I just arrived here and want to buy some toiletries, but I don’t know where to buy them.
Hancock, can you take me?
Also, can beli be used here?
I don’t have your local currency.”
“Of course you can.
Follow us, we’ll take you~” Hancock said with a smile.
“Thank you so much!
Thank you, Hancock!” Jellal said happily.
The four children, each with their own thoughts, left the small courtyard and headed out onto the street.
Walking along the street, listening to the hawkers’ cries from both sides, seeing the various meats, fruits, vegetables, grains, wooden and iron wares displayed in front of the shops—the variety of goods wasn’t extensive, but Jellal found it quite interesting.
With Hancock’s guidance, Jellal bought the things he needed at extremely low prices.
In the end, because there were too many things, Jellal paid the price of treating them to a meal, getting the three sisters to help carry everything back to his small courtyard.
By evening, a barbecue grill was set up in Jellal’s small courtyard.
On the wire rack, the meat sizzled.
The Boa sisters and Jellal all stared eagerly at the barbecue before them.
Because this was Sea King meat!
Delicious and capable of enhancing one’s constitution!
“Jellal, is it done yet?” The impatient Marigold watched the sizzling, oily Sea King meat, her mouth practically watering.
“It should be ready!
Eat up, eat up!” Jellal gave each of them a large piece, all bone-in club meat!
“Mmm…
delicious!” Marigold managed to get a few words out between mouthfuls of meat.
“Oh, looks like you’ve all gotten acquainted~” Mirai arrived at the gate at that moment, pushed the door open, and walked in, carrying several sets of brightly colored clothes in her hands.
“Mirai!”
“Sister Mirai~”
The Boa sisters immediately stood up upon seeing Mirai.
“Keep eating.
I’m just here to bring little Jellal some clothes.
Jellal, these are your clothes, freshly made.” Mirai motioned for the Boa sisters to sit back down and handed the clothes to Jellal.
“Thank you, Sister Mirai!” Jellal said gratefully.
The clothes were brightly colored, like beach shorts.
Jellal wouldn’t have to worry about wearing a skirt.
“Mirai, why are Jellal’s clothes so strange?” Hancock looked at the clothes in Jellal’s hands, somewhat puzzled.
She had been on Amazon Lily for so long and had never seen anyone wear clothes like that.
“Oh, that.
Jellal isn’t used to wearing skirts, so I made him a few sets of clothes like the ones he’s wearing.
Alright, finish eating and go to bed early.
Hancock, I have good news for you.
The kingdom has decided to train you as a candidate for Empress.
Someone will come to pick you up in a few days.” Mirai looked at Hancock and said seriously.
“A candidate for Empress?!” Sandersonia and Marigold exclaimed simultaneously.
Hancock’s mouth also fell open.
She never expected something like this would fall to her!
Happiness came too suddenly!
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