Chapter 356: Something More Precious Than Treasure! We Are Husband and Wife.
As the mountain-like bonfire in the center of the square gradually weakened,
the dancing flames slowly turned into dark red embers.
This grand and crazy post-war victory feast also gradually came to an end with the blowing of the night wind.
King Riku took off his heavy royal cloak and wore only simple casual clothes.
Leading Kyros and Rebecca, holding a wooden cup filled with mellow wine, he walked steadily through the noisy crowd.
They walked toward the members of the Straw Hat Pirates to once again offer their most solemn thanks to these young pirates who saved Dressrosa.
Luffy sat cross-legged in front of a mountain-like pile of food remains, his mouth still stuffed with large pieces of roasted meat on the bone.
Facing King Riku's respectful thanks, he waved his hand nonchalantly and shouted indistinctly:
"Munch munch! No need to thank me, old man, as long as your meat is delicious!"
Beside him, Zoro held a huge empty wine barrel without any pretense, let out a loud burp with his mouth wide open, and replied casually:
"Phew... don't worry about us."
As for Sanji, his eyes had already turned into huge red hearts.
In his eyes, the two men, King Riku and Kyros, did not exist at all.
He was like a pink whirlwind, focusing only on surrounding the beautiful Rebecca, fawning over her and serving tea and water.
"Beautiful Rebecca, how about another special dessert~"
Sanji was wiggling his body, and before he could finish speaking, he was unceremoniously kicked away by a speechless Zoro.
Chopper stood on a wooden barrel, covering his hot cheeks with both hands, his body wiggling happily like a wave, shouting:
"Even if you praise me like that, I won't be happy, you bastard~"
But on his small furry face, the bright smile after being praised couldn't be hidden at all.
Usopp stood with his hands on his hips proudly, his long nose and chin almost pointing to the sky.
With a matter-of-fact look, he gladly accepted the continuous praise from the people around him.
King Riku looked at this group of energetic pirates with a smile, his gaze scanning the crowd.
But he didn't see the figures of the Iron Man and the Skeleton Man.
Since he couldn't find them, the old king didn't force it, thinking he would just have to find another chance to thank them later.
"Grandfather, Mr. Tatsuya and Miss Nami are over there."
Rebecca spoke softly, pointing her slender finger toward the far end of the square.
King Riku nodded and led the two through the noisy square toward the quiet corner at the very edge.
At this moment in the corner, the cool night breeze blew through the leaves, and the atmosphere was warm.
Robin was leaning naturally in Tatsuya's broad embrace.
She had a lazy posture, and by the bright moonlight in the sky and the faint firelight from afar, she focused on the notebook in her hand that had just recorded many hidden histories.
Nami, for her part, had swapped positions with Tatsuya.
This beautiful Navigator was now lying comfortably on Tatsuya's sturdy thighs.
She closed her big, agile eyes, her long Eyelashes trembling slightly, quietly enjoying this tranquility.
Hearing the approaching crisp footsteps, the three showed amazing tacit understanding.
They stood up from the grass in unison, elegantly tidying their slightly messy clothes.
Then, the three looked at the approaching royal trio with polite and calm smiles.
King Riku, Kyros, and Rebecca walked up to them with solemn expressions.
Without redundant pleasantries, the three bowed deeply in unison, expressing the most sincere gratitude on behalf of the entire country.
"Your Excellencies, Dressrosa owes its present to your righteous intervention," King Riku said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Nami, who had just appeared somewhat dignified, instantly let out a "hehe" laugh.
A flash of cunning light passed through her beautiful big eyes, and she immediately returned to her true nature as a little money-grubber.
"Oh, King Uncle, we're all friends, no need to be so polite."
Nami took a step forward, her smile like a flower.
"However, verbal thanks are so boring. Why not... give us something practical?"
As she spoke, she very skillfully extended her fair right hand and gently rubbed her thumb and index finger together.
Standing aside, Tatsuya looked at Nami's cute, money-loving appearance and smiled helplessly.
He stepped forward, reached out his broad palm, and gently pressed down on Nami's small hand that was still rubbing.
"Alright, Nami."
Tatsuya's voice was gentle and tolerant as he softly advised.
"Dressrosa has gone through this catastrophe and is now in a state where everything needs to be rebuilt.
"Funds are needed everywhere to rebuild their homes. They need this money more than we do."
Hearing Tatsuya's words, Nami gave a dissatisfied snort.
She pulled her hand back from Tatsuya's palm, extended her slender index finger, unceremoniously poked Tatsuya's forehead, then folded her arms across her chest, raised her chin slightly, and said coquettishly:
"You idiot, do you think I'm some unreasonable, money-only, arrogant woman in your heart?"
Nami turned her head, looked deeply at Tatsuya, and a stunning smile curled at the corner of her mouth:
"Besides, what do those worldly gold and silver treasures matter?
"I've already found something more precious than treasure!"
Hearing this subtle confession, a warm current immediately surged in Tatsuya's heart.
Seeing Nami's tsundere and charming appearance, he quickly smiled and nodded repeatedly in apology, his attitude appearing very humble and full of doting:
"Yes, yes, yes, my Miss Navigator is the most reasonable person in the world. I said the wrong thing."
Robin closed the notebook in her hand, her eyes full of gentle smiles.
Then, she turned her head and said gently to the still somewhat stunned King Riku:
"Your Majesty King Riku, please don't mind.
"Actually, during the battle, we inevitably destroyed many streets and buildings in Dressrosa, causing you a lot of trouble.
"If you really want to thank us, just replenish some of the food and fresh water supplies we need for our next voyage.
"Other than that, we don't need anything."
Robin paused, seemingly remembering something, and added with a smile: "Ah! Right."
"And that prize for the final winner of the Coliseum, which is that road poneglyph."
"That is crucial to our pirate crew."
Hearing Robin's reasonable words, the original worry in King Riku's heart vanished instantly, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud.
As an experienced elder, he naturally guessed the special relationship between them at a glance.
He bowed again and expressed his gratitude sincerely.
While standing behind King Riku, Rebecca's gaze swept back and forth across the faces of Tatsuya, Nami, and Robin.
Seeing their intimate actions, this girl who had been fighting in the Coliseum showed a kind of curiosity and innocence belonging to a young girl in her eyes.
In contrast, as a father, Kyros was not in such a relaxed mood.
This burly, tough gladiator looked at Tatsuya, who was surrounded by two peerless beauties.
In his eyes, this man was simply an extremely dangerous element exuding the aura of a dangerous playboy!
The smile on Kyros's face instantly became very stiff.
He even took a nervous step to the side, for fear that Rebecca would be deceived by such a dangerous man.
Nami keenly noticed Rebecca's curious gaze.
Facing the gaze of this princess, she didn't show the slightest shyness or bashfulness. Instead, she took a step forward and revealed a cunning smile.
She generously reached out and grabbed Tatsuya's arm:
"What are you looking at, little princess?"
"We are husband and wife."
Hearing this bold declaration, pure Rebecca's brain instantly crashed.
Her face turned as red as a ripe apple in the blink of an eye, flushing all the way to her ears.
She waved her hands in a panic and kept bowing her head in apology, at a loss:
"S-sorry! I didn't mean to keep staring at you!
"I've disturbed you, I'm really sorry!"
Looking at Rebecca's embarrassed and cute expression,
Nami, who had long since shed her youthful greenness and displayed the charming allure of a mature woman, couldn't help but cover her mouth and let out a crisp giggle.
Robin on the other side was also amused and couldn't help but gently cover her mouth and smile.
She looked at the nervous Rebecca and added in a half-joking tone:
"Princess, whatever you do, don't fall in love with a playboy like him."
Facing the double-teaming and teasing of his two wives, Tatsuya, standing in the middle, rubbed his nose and could only cover it up with a slightly awkward cough.
Looking at this group of vibrant and distinct pirates, the smiling King Riku was full of emotion.
He knew these young people needed their own private time.
So he took Kyros and Rebecca, whose face was so red it was about to drip water, and politely bid them farewell.
A moment later, King Riku walked with steady steps to the temporary high platform in the center of the square.
As the old king pressed his hands down in the air, the originally noisy and boiling feast sounds on the square gradually quieted down.
All the citizens and warriors stopped their wine cups and turned their respectful gazes to their reborn king.
King Riku looked around at the hopeful faces below and, with a resonant voice, loudly announced the official end of this revelry feast that had lasted until late at night.
Then, he did not indulge too much in the sadness of the past.
Instead, he gave a passionate outlook on the future construction of Dressrosa and expressed absolute confidence in reshaping the country's prosperity.
"My people! The long night has passed!"
King Riku suddenly raised his right fist, his voice echoing in the night sky.
"The brand-new dawn of Dressrosa is waiting for us!
"It needs all of us to unite and rebuild it with our own hardworking hands!"
Along with King Riku's final powerful speech, the emotions of the citizens were completely ignited.
They raised their arms and let out a warm cheer that resounded through the sky.
Then, the bonfire gradually went out.
The crowd paired up in twos and threes and gradually dissipated into the gentle night of Dressrosa.
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