However, Caesar Clown didn't dare show his thoughts on his face.
Soon, Violet finished her dance.
Rather than approaching Lancelot directly, Violet gave him a meaningful look.
Yet, her face still carried a subtly seductive charm.
Among fans of the original story, some firmly believed something was definitely going on between Doflamingo and Violet.
But if Violet truly were Doflamingo's woman...
Would Doflamingo really let his woman appear in public, even dancing for others' enjoyment?
Would she even make such seductive gestures?
Would he?
Probably not!
Any man would find this unacceptable.
Unless... Doflamingo had some special preferences.
For example, he was secretly a cuckhold.
"Kehahahaha..."
Lancelot let out a strange laugh.
Simultaneously, he understood the meaning in Violet's eyes.
So, he immediately followed her.
Caesar Clown remained silent. "..."
'Damn... Good-looking people really have it easy!'
'He hasn't even started flirting yet! The woman is already throwing herself at him!'
He felt extremely frustrated...
But he still obediently followed behind Lancelot.
After these ten days together, he'd completely understood his new boss's personality and methods.
It was utterly "Those who submit prosper, those who resist perish"!
As long as he stayed obedient, he'd be fine.
No... Not just fine, he'd receive excellent treatment.
The three of them moved in single direction, soon arriving at a relatively secluded alley.
Violet, walking in front, stopped and turned to look at Lancelot.
Noticing Caesar Clown following Lancelot, she paused briefly.
However, she quickly focused her attention on Lancelot.
For her, Lancelot was her primary target.
Lancelot went straight to the point: "You deliberately led me here, so you must know my identity. Then you naturally know my character... So before you speak, think carefully... What can you offer me?"
Hearing this, Violet fell into complete silence.
She already understood Lancelot quite well.
Ever since Diamante was slain by this man before her, she'd been closely watching Lancelot. She'd even secretly investigated everything about him.
Thus, she was very familiar with Lancelot's personality and methods.
For instance, Lancelot's lecherous nature.
This was why she'd earlier adopted such a seductive posture.
She was confident that with her figure and looks, she could attract this lustful Rear Admiral.
And the result... She had indeed drawn him in.
But she also understood.
The man before her was lustful, but not the kind who would lose all sense over a woman. If you couldn't offer him tangible benefits, even if he took a fancy to you, you would only be a plaything or an ornament.
If there were conflicting interests between you, no matter how beautiful you were, he would not hesitate to strike you down.
'Gulp…' Violet swallowed hard.
Then, she took several deep breaths, calming herself down.
She looked Lancelot straight in the eye and laid out her conditions.
"First, I can become your woman... My ability is very unique and can save you a lot of trouble.
Second, Doflamingo's second Artificial Devil Fruit factory in the kingdom. I can help you pack it up and deliver it to wherever you want.
Third, from now on, our Dressrosa Kingdom will form a marriage alliance with you—one that is publicly acknowledged. I believe this will be of great help to you within the World Government and the Marines.
Fourth, the Dressrosa Kingdom will fully support your Four Seas Exchange. Your merchant caravans will have unimpeded access within the borders of Dressrosa. You could even take over the kingdom's foreign trade."
Upon hearing this, Lancelot couldn't help but laugh.
"First, your ability is indeed impressive, but for me, it's not something I must have.
Second, in this world, the strong reign supreme, while the weak... have no rights. Just like how you've endured humiliation under Doflamingo all these years. So, if I wanted to... I could make you willingly become my plaything.
Third, as for the Artificial Devil Fruit factory, once I kill Doflamingo, I can take over everything he has here. All I need to do is control Sugar properly... I don't even need to move the factory. Think of how much trouble that would save.
Fourth, after I kill Doflamingo, I can install a puppet as king. Of course, I could also choose a beautiful woman to sit on the throne. Then, I could still achieve the goal of a marriage alliance with Dressrosa. As for the kingdom's foreign trade and the safety of my caravans within Dressrosa—would those still be issues?"
"You..."
Violet was truly taken aback.
She never expected this man to even know about Sugar's existence.
After all, it had taken her nearly ten years under Doflamingo's command to learn of Sugar.
Most importantly, everything this Rear Admiral said left her with no rebuttal... because if things proceeded as he described, it would only be more straightforward.
And for him personally, it would be the most advantageous.
If she were in his position, she certainly wouldn't complicate matters for the sake of a plaything that could be easily manipulated.
After a long silence, Violet spoke again, "Doflamingo's subordinates are all extremely powerful and possess very unique Devil Fruit abilities. If you agree to help me restore the kingdom... I can tell you all about them."
Lancelot chuckled lightly. "If I even know about Sugar, do you think I wouldn't know what Devil Fruit abilities Doflamingo's subordinates have or how strong they are?"
Let's not even mention the others—just take a few of the strongest as examples.
Trebol: Codename 'Clubs,' a Paramecia Ability User of the Sticky-Sticky Fruit.
Pica: Codename 'Spade,' a Paramecia-type Stone-Stone Fruit Ability User, capable of transforming into a giant stone human for attacks.
Gladius: Paramecia-type Pop-Pop Fruit Ability User, subordinate to the Spade Pica Army.
Lao G: Martial arts expert...
And Giola: Paramecia-type Art-Art Fruit Ability User.
Violet: "..."
Not just her, even Caesar Clown on the side fell silent, only muttering under his breath.
"He knows the Doflamingo crew even better than I, his former ally, do!"
After much deliberation, Violet gritted her teeth, "Besides me, there is another princess in the Dressrosa Kingdom. She is younger than me, has a better figure, and is even prettier than me... As long as you agree to help us restore the kingdom, I can persuade her. We can... together..."
At this point, Violet couldn't bring herself to continue.
Simultaneously, she felt immense guilt: 'Rebecca, please don't blame me.'
'After thinking it over... it seems only beauty can move this guy before me, but my own worth isn't enough.'
"Rebecca?"
Lancelot's mind conjured a stunning figure, then he glanced at Violet before murmuring.
"Is this what people call.... Double the happiness?"