We decided to marry in a week and to have Vivi come up separately from Sky Island. That news caused an uproar on the Merchant's Island. Congratulations kept coming from the Marines too. That day, I also got a call from Garp.
-Bwahahahaha I knew it. I'll officiate.
"No, that's..."
-What are you talking about, thanks to you, so many isolated Marines survived. Don't refuse. When Hina was leaving the Marines, I asked 'Is it because of Cassian?' and she was embarrassed, I still remember that, and it ended up like this after all. Hahaha!
"Thank you. Vice Admiral Garp."
Garp was stubborn.
'Well... Doesn't matter.'
I came to check if Zala was adapting well. Zala surprisingly joined easily through persuasion from other members. Like the other members, Zala also began training once her injuries were fully healed.
The Merchant's Island prepared the wedding in a festive atmosphere, and when the day came, many guests arrived. But the funny thing was, aside from the Marines, Doflamingo came with some of his subordinates.
"Fufufu, finally meeting the Merchant King."
"Nice to meet you. I heard. You're expanding business big in Dressrosa?"
"Yes, I hope we can have a good relationship going forward. And Tesoro said to send his regards. In my opinion, wouldn't it be fun if the three of us allied and moved funds to shake the world? What do you think, interested?"
"Hmm... An interesting thought."
Then Tsuru approached and said.
"What are you talking about? I'll join too."
"Ah~ It's just talk between merchants, nothing much. Fufufu"
With those words, Doflamingo walked to the banquet hall where food was prepared. Tsuru warned me.
"Hmm... Be careful of that guy. He's black-hearted. I don't know why he came here."
"Understood. Vice Admiral Tsuru."
I know more than Tsuru. Of course I'm being careful. Since he didn't bring Sugar, I was less nervous. It was because of the Devil Fruit Sugar ate - anyone who knows One Piece acknowledges the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit] ability as a fraudulent fruit.
"And Sengoku said he's sorry he couldn't come because he's busy."
"Is that so? Please convey my thanks."
"Will do."
Thus the wedding proceeded splendidly. As planned, Garp officiated.
"Uh... So... I forgot! Bwahahahaha. Groom, bride, eat well and live well! Hahahaha"
Hahaha~
Guests around laughed and made a fuss. Hina frowned and glared at Garp, but Niko Chunja found it funny and smiled. Hina and Niko Chunja threw their bouquets in turn; Mary, who was developing a relationship with Aokiji, caught Hina's. Aokiji scratched his head, seeming embarrassed seeing that. Then Garp said.
"Well now~ Looks like I'll be officiating again."
Hahaha~
The guests laughed once more at those words. The other bouquet bounced several times among women trying to catch it and coincidentally Tsuru caught it. Seeing that, Doflamingo slapped his knee and laughed loudly.
"Uhahahahaha! Good thing I came! Saw something fun! Hahaha."
Seeing that, Tsuru hit Doflamingo on the back of the head.
Thwack!
"Oof!"
"Don't make fun of an old woman."
"Tch! Just get married already!"
Between the Warlord and Tsuru, everyone was quiet, but honestly I found this side funnier and really struggled to hold back laughter.
Thus the wedding ended and the reception began, but more alcohol was consumed than food. There were many heavy drinkers, so it was unavoidable. Plus, since alcohol on the Merchant's Island is expensive, people drank heavily taking advantage of it being free on the wedding day.
As the final reception event, we held a bingo game with 10 bottles of premium liquor and 1 bottle of top-grade liquor as prizes. The top-grade liquor was made incredibly luxurious with gold decorations on a beautifully made glass bottle, with a selling price of a whopping 100 million Berries per bottle.
But that was just the selling price - outside, value increased even more with premium. It was natural since it was a product you couldn't get even if you wanted to buy it. On the Merchant's Island, they only sold one or two bottles a year.
When the bingo game prizes were displayed on the stage, guests marveled.
Murmur murmur~
"Wow~ That's the 'God's Tears' I only heard rumors about." "Getting that is like picking stars from the sky" "That's the liquor even Celestial Dragons rarely see." "It came up at an auction last time and sold for 1 billion Berries."
I hosted. Since almost all attendees were notable people, I had no choice.
"I think everyone understands since it's an easy game, so I'll begin. No cheating. As a token of thanks, we're giving 10 barrels of liquor per ship as gifts, but if caught cheating, you might not receive gifts, so please be careful."
I shook the container with numbers several times and began drawing and calling them one by one. As the bingo neared its end, people's laments were heard.
"Ah... No way..." "Damn it!"
"Next number is 25!"
"Uhahahaha Bingo!"
Doflamingo suddenly stood up and shouted.
"Oh~ Congratulations. First, we need to verify, so please come forward with your bingo card."
"Here! Fufufu."
When I checked, he hadn't cheated and nothing was wrong.
"Congratulations. First place goes to Dressrosa's Warlord Doflamingo~!"
I immediately handed the first prize to Doflamingo. This guy really must be lucky.
"Uhahaha~ Feeling good. Really glad I came."
Hearing that, the Marines' faces turned to expressions of having eaten something bad. The remaining guests applauded.
"First place is out, but prizes remain, so we'll continue."
Hearing my words, guests began focusing on their bingo cards again. I kept calling numbers, and all 10 bottles of premium liquor were given out. Prizes weren't just alcohol. There were several swords made on the Merchant's Island (not alloy swords), premium cigars, winter scarves, leather gloves, etc. As final participation prizes, snack sets were distributed.
Garp frowned while nom-nomming his participation prize.
"Damn it! But the snacks are tasty."
"Yeah, they're delicious."
Tsuru also sat next to him, stealing and eating Garp's snacks while speaking.
"Hey! You got second place, this is mine."
"Being so petty at your age! Old hag."
"What did you say, you old crone!"
As Garp and Tsuru had a staring contest, guests around slowly moved away from their seats.
Thus all wedding events ended and guests began returning by ship. Doflamingo, seemingly in a good mood from winning first place, kept laughing as he returned on his ship decorated like a pink flamingo.
Aokiji also prepared to leave.
"Congratulations on the marriage, had fun today. Should I have a wedding like this when I get married too?"
"Thanks. By the way, you were busy chatting with Mary, any progress?"
"Hahaha, you can expect good news soon."
"Oh~ Really? Well then, I should save some good liquor."
"Please do. Hahaha"
Aokiji also left laughing in a good mood. Though all guests were sent off, the Merchant's Island was still in a festive atmosphere. So we served more food and alcohol. Of course, we also served drinks and snacks to the orphanage children.
As it gradually grew dark and people, drunk on alcohol, began returning home one by one, I also got up and returned to the lodging with Hina and Niko Chunja. Since I have two wives, we decided to use the rooms as they were.
First, I showered and went to Hina. Hina had also showered and was lying on the bed wearing only a robe, prepared, so I immediately lay down next to Hina. Then Hina held my hand and said.
"Hina confession, honestly I'm getting a bit old, so I wondered if I'd just grow old without getting married like this."
"I don't know why you think that when you're still pretty."
"No, I'm 32 now, elasticity in my skin is gradually decreasing, and my chest and butt are starting to sag."
"Really? Let me check?"
"Aww, really!"
Thus, after spending good time with Hina and when she fainted, I used [Life Magic] to let her sleep cleanly and gave Hina 10 years of lifespan, making her physical age 22. I showered again and went to Niko Chunja this time.
"My, you came fast! Didn't know being second would feel this bitter."
"Sorry, did you wait long?"
"But is it okay? Isn't it tiring?"
Niko Chunja, having some sexual knowledge, worried about me.
"It's fine, don't worry about that."
"Really? That's a relief."
I approached Niko Chunja and kissed her. Then we spent a passionate night and fell asleep together.
The next morning when I woke up, Chunja made coffee wearing only underwear.
"Oh~ Morning coffee made by a beautiful wife is good, isn't it?"
"Fuhu~ I'll make it a lot from now on. And thank you. I think I found peace coming here. Being called a devil's child was too hard, so I think it's thanks to you that I can live laughing happily like this. Once again, I sincerely think thank you."
Niko Chunja approached me and gently kissed my cheek.
Mwah~!
"Wow~ I'm happy?"
"Fuhu~"
"But since we have work to do ahead, I can't promise not to make you suffer."
"I know."
Then Hina opened the door urgently, wearing only a robe.
Bang!
"Hina flustered! Cassian! My body is strange! I think I got younger."
Niko Chunja frowned slightly and closed the door again.
"Knock before entering."
"Ah sorry... I was too surprised."
Hina immediately apologized to Niko Chunja. Then she grabbed and shook me while talking.
"Look, my face is younger and body too..."
"Whoa~ Calm down, that's my ability. I can give lifespan to others. I gave you 10 years yesterday. So you're 10 years younger, meaning your physical age is 22 now."
Hearing that, Hina was flustered by my words.
"What? That's possible?"
I checked my surroundings with [Observation Haki] and told Hina.
"Hina, don't tell anyone about this. It's a secret - I can eat multiple Devil Fruits."
"Is that true?"
"Yes."
"Then you should've done it sooner... Honestly, the other wives are all young and pretty, but I was the only one older, so it was a bit... That's a relief."
Actually, I gave some lifespan to Niko Chunja too. She looks young, but age-wise, Niko Chunja was also 28.
"Let's go eat now. I'll make something delicious."
"Okay."
We dressed, moved to the dining hall, and I cooked carefully to treat my wives.
"Seems like I married Cassian well. So delicious."
"Hina agrees, right, it's delicious."
That day, employees also came to work late and began cleaning the Merchant's Island. In the meantime, I moved to the Alabasta Kingdom, brought King Cobra, and moved to Sky Island. To see his daughter Vivi's wedding. This was prearranged.
"Your words were true. After disguising Vivi's death, the World Government came to offer condolences after a few days. But rudely, they boldly demanded to confirm the princess's corpse."
"So?"
"Had no choice but to show it. And they confiscated our kingdom's treasure, Queen Nefertari Lily's letter too."
"You endured well."
"Actually, the vassals' opposition was fierce. It was hard to stop them. Ha... Honestly, I hoped a bit that the truth wasn't true. The truth you told me was really hard for me to accept."
I comforted King Cobra who was sitting on the sofa with his head bowed. Thus we arrived at Sky Island.
"Father!!"
Upon arriving at Sky Island, Vivi, beautifully dressed in a wedding dress, ran to King Cobra. Seeing that, King Cobra hugged Vivi with a bright face.
"Oh~ Vivi, dressed like this, you look like a proper woman now."
"So you saw me as just a child until now?"
"No, that's... I mean."
King Cobra stammered. Vivi pouted, turned her head, and went back into her room.
"Oh dear..."
Seeing that, King Cobra was also a doting father. King Cobra looked at me with a face like he lost his country and said.
"You, please cheer Vivi up. I'm counting on you."
"Okay..."
The wedding on Sky Island was also held splendidly. The other wives also came to Sky Island to congratulate. Vivi's face was slightly covered with a veil just in case. King Cobra also watched the wedding wearing a mask, and tears were seen flowing beneath the mask. He must have been very sad his only daughter was getting married. Definitely a doting father.
Thus the wedding was completed safely and a festival opened on Sky Island. Everyone ate, drank, and enjoyed excitedly. Since Vivi was still young, that night I just held Vivi's hand and slept.
The next day when I woke up, Vivi said something strange.
"Now we'll have a child too, right?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I heard. If you hold hands with a man and sleep, a child is born."
"That... Right."
Flustered by those words, I just answered yes. Alabasta似乎 doesn't provide proper sex education. Or maybe because the country was troubled, educating was difficult.
I organized work on the Merchant's Island and Sky Island to some extent and ended my leisurely life.
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