Rona saw through Tsuru's cover instantly.
Not because Tsuru had slipped up—Rona simply rembered her.
They were both won of the Marines.
Both attractive.
Was it really so strange that Rona had looked twice?
Even Portman Nissen, a Marine staff officer, never guessed that an Admiral like Rona would notice an unremarkable recruit.
But Rona knew of Tsuru.
Tsuru, however, had no idea Rona had ever seen her before.
So when she carried her tray and sat beside Rona, it was with a mix of boldness and nerves.
"I don't know…"
Hearing Rona's question, Tsuru grew uneasy.
In front of her old idol, her usual wit and sharpness seed useless.
Until Rona suddenly said:
"You don't want to join the White Wolf Pirates?"
"Of course not!"
Tsuru shook her head hard. Joining the White Wolf Pirates was her mission—how could she not want to?
"Hehe, it just seems like you're not happy about it."
Rona smiled.
"If you're unwilling, I can talk to Magnus. You're only an intern, just joined. He'd give that much face."
Looking at Tsuru, Rona felt like she was looking at her younger self.
But Tsuru was unlucky.
Rona had defected, yes, but after decades in the Marines. She knew her own nature—after she lost the drive to capture Magnus, there was no way she could stay in the Marines.
So she had dropped it all.
But Tsuru wasn't the sa.
She was too young. She hadn't yet seen enough of the Governnt's darkness, yet here she was, still holding illusions about the Marines.
"Hehe, don't be quick to judge. What you hear isn't always true. Only what you see with your own eyes can guide your judgnt."
Under Rona's gaze, Tsuru felt exposed.
"Excuse , Rona-san, I have sothing to do."
Leaving so quickly she forgot her tray, Tsuru made Rona chuckle. That girl would probably go hungry this afternoon.
Naturally, Magnus had his eyes on Tsuru as well.
No sooner had Tsuru left than Magnus showed up.
"Rona, Tsuru just joined my crew and already you're trying to poach her. Don't you respect as captain of the White Wolf Pirates?"
"Ha? You're her captain, not mine. Why should I listen to you?"
Rona looked at him with disgust, as though he were so scumbag tricking innocent girls.
"Magnus, I'm warning you—Tsuru is my junior. If you lay a hand on her, don't bla for being rough with you!"
"In your eyes, I'm that kind of man?"
Magnus's eyes went wide in indignation.
"Heh."
Rona shot him a sidelong glance and started counting on her fingers.
"Lily and Ripley aside, that Wano woman Toki clings to you every day. And that girl Stussy—tsk tsk, that figure could tempt even . Don't tell you never thought about it."
"Hey, I'm a pirate, and a man. Liking pretty won is normal, right?"
Magnus spread his hands.
"I don't lie, I don't cheat. If it's mutual, how does that make scum?"
"Can you promise not to betray any of them?"
"I promise to keep them all satisfied."
"Do you even have the stamina for that?"
Rona wasn't so naïve girl. She knew exactly what he ant.
But when she counted them up, there were already several.
Even a bull would be worn out.
Wait a second—
"All of you?"
Realization dawned on her just as Magnus leaned in.
"Rona-san, would you share my bed tonight?"
Magnus was about to leave Sphinx, and he had to secure his rear guard before he went.
And his greatest assurance in the rear was Rona.
A forr Marine Admiral.
A top-class swordswoman.
A powerhouse on Admiral level.
One-on-one, even Harald wasn't her match.
Truth be told, Magnus wasn't entirely sure what Rona felt for him.
Did she like him? Maybe.
Did he like her? Not really.
Even if she did have feelings for him, he didn't carry decades of passion—only mories of being chased.
Not hating her was already sothing. Liking was another matter.
But n could be shallow.
Had it been an ordinary woman, no matter how pretty, Magnus would have turned her down.
After all, he was a pirate.
A pirate never stayed in one place. At any mont, they could die at sea.
Pirates had too many enemies.
None dared reveal their soft spots.
Not even Magnus once upon a ti.
Unless he were stone-hearted enough to not care even about those he treasured.
So no marriage. No children raised openly.
And even if they did, they'd have to be hidden away.
That was the pirate's sorrow.
Which was why in the past, Magnus only sought won who could keep up with him—unless it was just the pleasure districts.
Like Lily.
But now, Magnus's fears were fewer.
He'd stord Mary Geoise itself. Could he not protect those he loved?
So now, if he liked soone, even an ordinary woman, he wouldn't mind.
As for Rona—
Well, even Magnus admitted the female Admiral was irresistible.
Every ti with her was like being drained to the bone.
At thirty, a wolf. At forty, a tiger.
Rona was over fifty!
But with Life Return at her command, she still looked young. Her body flawless, without a trace of age.
Those long legs, just one casual pose—
How could an old man like him resist?
But as a master of martial arts, with an awakened Mythical Zoan fruit, who else but him could handle her?
So Magnus wasn't joking.
When the agreed day ca, Rona looked at the man asleep beside her, feeling a faint lancholy.
Did she like him?
She wasn't even sure.
It was like an arranged match.
I don't dislike you, you don't dislike .
So let's see how it goes.
If Magnus hadn't beco younger, more handso, she never would've gone to bed with him.
Besides, she had her ideals.
Magnus had his ambitions.
They'd never be the picture of perfect lovers.
But with ti… who could say?
The future would tell.
(End of Chapter)
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