As in the original, Luffy's crew departed riding 'Karagumo', Vivi's pet ducks, to avoid the Marines. Then Igaram came running and urgently said.
"Luffy's crew's bounties have increased. With this amount, 'Admirals' might move."
When I saw the bounty poster Igaram brought, I saw it was exactly like the original: Luffy 100 million Berries, Zoro 60 million Berries. Capturing one of the Warlords seemed to have had a big impact.
"Don't worry, Luffy's crew moved early riding the Karagumo squad."
The next day, King Cobra gathered the kingdom's citizens and gave a speech. Meanwhile, Vivi moved to the coastal cliff riding Karu, saying she needed to see Luffy off. Luffy's crew seemed to have successfully avoided the Marines and set sail, waving from the Merry.
"Guys! I came to say goodbye."
"What?"
"I still want to adventure more, but I truly love this country. So I can't go!!!"
"I see."
Vivi shouted, sobbing.
"If we ever meet again! Will you call me your crewmate one more time?!!!"
Luffy's crew quietly raised their left arms to the sky, showing the X mark symbolizing crewmates. Seeing that, Vivi also raised her arm with Karu.
'This, really... is a famous scene. By now, Bon Clay must have been captured by the Marines and taken to Impel Down.'
Vivi and I returned to the royal palace and began planning the operation with King Cobra, whose speech had ended. Namely, the Vivi Extraction Operation.
"So you mean to make it look like Vivi was assassinated by Baroque Works."
"Yes, this will also make it easier to wipe out Baroque Works remnants with the citizens' anger."
"I see."
I went to the prison where Baroque Works remnants were held, took out one female remnant, changed her appearance to look exactly like Vivi using [Transmutation] ability, killed her, and made a fake corpse of Vivi. It was a bit harsh, but she was originally a villain, and it was a necessary choice to guarantee the kingdom's safety.
The next day, I showed the corpse to King Cobra and Vivi.
"This is... the decoy corpse? It looks completely identical."
Vivi was flustered seeing a corpse that looked exactly like her.
"I put some care into it."
"I see."
We put Vivi's clothes on the fake corpse, placed it in a coffin, and as planned, Vivi stood on the square podium to give a speech.
"Now we will overcome the pain and..."
Bang!
Thud!
"Gasp! Princess Vivi!!!" "Princess!!!" "Kyaaah!! Princess!"
Vivi perfectly timed it and acted dead, bursting the fake blood I had given her earlier. Pell urgently transformed into animal form, picked up Vivi, and flew to the royal castle. People were in an uproar.
The next day, news of Vivi's death spread throughout the kingdom. The culprit was announced to be Baroque Works remnants. Kingdom people, engulfed in anger, began capturing or reporting Baroque Works remnants. At this rate, they would all be wiped out within days.
The royal palace was busy preparing Vivi's funeral. King Cobra said goodbye to Vivi in the Talaria camper.
"Stay healthy."
"Yes, Father."
King Cobra also requested of me.
"Take care of Vivi."
"Yes. And there's something to be careful about. Survive the Levely that will be held two years from now. If you die, you won't be able to protect the kingdom's people at a crucial time. Don't step forward if possible, and endure even if you're curious. For the people's sake."
"Why is that?"
"Around that time, the period when the world will sink into the sea will be approaching, so 'Im' might do some crazy thing."
"I see, understood."
Having been told this much, he probably won't die as in the original.
"And I'd like you to take Pell as Vivi's guard."
"Understood."
This was good for me. Pell had high loyalty and was someone who could do more than his fair share if trained. Thus, King Cobra got off the Talaria, and Pell and Karu boarded.
"Gasp! Prin..."
Pell was very surprised seeing Vivi alive and tried to say something, but I urgently stopped him.
"Be quiet. We'll be discovered."
"Guh!"
We moved to Sky Island by Talaria. Since many people come and go on the Merchant's Island, it might be discovered. While moving, I explained the situation to Pell.
"I see. Understood."
"To protect Vivi, you need to become stronger. You're prepared, right?"
"Of course. Through this incident, I realized my incompetence."
"This goes for Vivi too. She can't just be protected forever, so she needs to learn to protect herself."
"I understand."
Both steeled their resolve at my words. Thus, we arrived at Sky Island. I saw Gan Fall and his vassals coming to greet us.
"Your Majesty. Have you arrived?"
"Yes, nothing happened, right?"
"That's right. The training grounds and research facility are operating well. But who are they?"
"This is Princess Vivi who will become my wife, her pet Karu, and guard Pell."
"Oh~ That's welcome news. I was worried you were refusing women's attentions, but this is good. A kingdom naturally stabilizes when there are descendants."
Hearing that, Vivi's face turned red.
"Ahem... Anyway, I plan to hold a wedding once Vivi becomes somewhat accustomed to life here, so please take good care of her."
"Understood."
In Sky Island's Elysium Kingdom, there was no royal castle, but a modernly decorated 3-story building had been prepared, so Vivi probably wouldn't be inconvenienced living there. Then a very large dog came wagging its tail towards me.
Woof woof!
"Vivi, this is Holy. My dog."
Holy, having been abused and trained by Ohm, always had a bad expression, but since I took her in, her expression softened and now she has a smiling face.
"Oh my~ Such a big dog~ How cute~"
Pant pant~
Vivi laughed while petting Holy. Then Karu, perhaps jealous, poked Vivi.
"Gurgle!"
Vivi found that cute and laughed while petting Karu too.
I told Pell and Vivi where this place was.
"So this is the Sky Island only passed down in legends?"
"Yes, it's the place I prepared."
"Indeed... I understand why it's a safe place even if sea levels rise."
"I created a kingdom called 'Elysium' here. And don't tell anyone about the sea level story yet. It's still a secret."
"I understand."
Pell was assigned lodging under the vassals' guidance, and I showed Vivi how to use the shower facilities and toilet in the modern residence I had made.
Now that the time seemed right, I teleported to the Merchant's Island and called Hina and Niko Chunja.
"You disappeared for a few days, where did you go this time?"
"Briefly, to the Alabasta Kingdom. More importantly, I have something to tell you."
"Hina, curious what?"
"I'm getting married soon."
Hearing that, Hina and Chunja were flustered.
"What??? What!!!???"
"Hina, flustered!!! What!!!???"
"First, it's hard to talk here, so wait a moment."
I called another employee, asked them to inform me if anything happened, returned to the office, and talked.
"Hold my hand. I'll show you what I've been preparing."
The two looked at each other for a moment and held my hand. I immediately teleported and arrived at Sky Island.
"Gasp! Where is this?"
The two were flustered again and looked around.
"Sky Island."
"What!!!???"
"Hina, flustered!!!???"
At their loud voices, the vassals of Elysium Kingdom came running.
"Your Majesty, what's the matter?"
"Nothing's wrong, return to your posts."
"Understood."
I sent the vassals back. The two were still flustered and said.
"Your Majesty, what on earth..."
"Yes, I am the king of Sky Island's Elysium Kingdom."
"What???"
Vivi, who was inside the lodging, came out surprised by the loud voices.
"What's happening?"
"First, everyone come inside. It's hard to talk here."
I guided the three inside the lodging, had them sit on the living room sofa, and began explaining the truth of the world and what I was planning. Chunja and Vivi knew to some extent, so they were less shocked, but Hina, who knew nothing, had a very shocked expression.
"Hina shocked, how can this be..."
"It's a calculation from reaching Laugh Tale, so it should be accurate. And if this fact becomes known to the world, the World Government will try to block and erase the information by any means necessary."
"That's... Did you two know?"
Hina said while looking at Vivi and Chunja.
"I knew. I'm actually Nico Robin, I reached Laugh Tale with Cassian."
"What!!!???"
"I heard it in the Alabasta Kingdom."
"That's..."
I patted Hina's shoulder and said.
"I hope you understand I had to hide it because Hina has many connections in the Marines."
"Sigh..."
"And just knowing this fact makes you a target of the World Government, so for safety's sake, I had no choice."
"Right... The World Government... That's more than enough."
Having been in the Marines for long, Hina immediately understood. Niko Chunja kept petting Karu, finding her cute. Come to think of it, I remembered she liked animals in the original too.
"Anyway, that's why I built Elysium Kingdom on Sky Island to prepare for any eventuality."
"I see... Give me some time. I've heard too many shocking stories..."
"I understand."
I prepared coffee and snacks and placed them on the table. Vivi drank coffee and marveled.
"Wow~ It's delicious."
"Right? The snacks will be delicious too. I baked them myself."
Vivi ate a snack too.
"The snacks are delicious too. You're good at cooking."
"Yes, studying ingredients for business improved my cooking skills too."
"I see."
After that, everyone was quiet. Occasionally, only the sound of Niko Chunja petting Karu was heard. Then breaking the silence, Hina spoke.
"But what's this about marriage."
"It's because I decided to marry for Vivi's safety. So I'm asking you. Nico Robin trusted and followed me, and I've known Hina liked me since before. So I plan to marry all three of you. Even if you decide to leave after hearing this, I won't stop you."
Hearing that, Hina, whose true feelings were discovered, blushed rapidly and was flustered.
"Ah... Uh... So... That I like Cassian... Ugh! What am I saying... Damn it!"
Then Niko Chunja spoke.
"Huhut! This seems like something we girls need to discuss among ourselves, you playboy boss! Step outside for a bit, would you?"
"Understood."
I went outside for a while, feeding pre-cooked Sky Chicken breast to Holy to pass the time, when Niko Chunja came out and called me.
"Cassian, we're done talking. Come in!"
"Understood."
I followed Niko Chunja into the lodging. The three were sitting calmly on the sofa, drinking the coffee I made. Hina spoke first.
"I don't know how we ended up with such a playboy, but we all agreed to marry."
"That's a relief."
Hina put down her coffee cup hard on the table and said.
Thud!
"But! Only on the condition you don't increase the number of women anymore! Understood!?"
"Yes, I promise."
Thus, first wife Hina, second wife Niko Chunja, third wife Vivi - they decided among themselves. They decided to look around various places since they came to Sky Island. For safety, I organized a guard detail and attached a few people to them.
Hina looked around the training grounds and research facility, Niko Chunja looked around the ancient ruins in Sky Island's Skypiea. And Vivi, with her face slightly covered and under Pell's guard, visited the market at Lovely Street in Angel Island on Sky Island, looking at various things and sightseeing.