She was so shocked at the time that she ran back to her boudoir in a hurry. Her heart was pounding and she couldn't fall asleep for a long time. She didn't expect that it would come in handy today.
Hikaru happily savored the sweetness of the red wine. After swallowing it, he asked, "Baby 5, do you understand?"
"I see! I'll try it now!" Baby 5's eyes were wide, clearly having absorbed every detail.
Next, the three of them "played" for a while under Sugar's contemptuous gaze before finally stopping. The bottle of red wine was empty, forcing an interruption to this rare opportunity for them to deepen their bond.
Hikaru smacked his lips, still feeling a little unsatisfied. But seeing the hazy eyes of both Violet and Baby 5, he smiled and got down to business: "The three of you should stay in Dressrosa for now. These next two days are a special period. I'll make arrangements for you when I return."
"Hikaru... Onii-chan~ Where's my sister? I'm so bored here. How about locking up my sister in Dressrosa too?" Seeing Hikaru was in a good mood, Sugar asked in a soft, coquettish voice.
Hikaru glanced at her, mercilessly pouring cold water on her request: "What are you thinking? Don't forget you're a captive now. Instead of trying to please me, you're making demands? Do you think I'm playing a pirate game with you?"
Sugar choked, looked away, and began chewing grapes silently, as if trying to vent all her resentment on them. In her heart, however, she was cursing: "Damn you, Hikaru, you're so awful! When I break free from these restraints, I'll definitely turn you into a toy and play with you, ravaging you!"
Seeing this, Violet swallowed the words she was about to say. She quickly put on a fawning smile and subtly nudged Hikaru before daring to speak: "Calm down. Sugar just misses her sister too much. She didn't mean to anger you. If you're unhappy, just vent your anger on me."
At this time, she had not yet completed the crucial "ritual" with Hikaru and knew she hadn't truly entered his heart. Therefore, she was very careful in everything she did, fearing she might anger him and leave a bad impression.
Hikaru looked at her curves, which seemed ready to burst, suspiciously. Why did it feel like this girl was more anxious than him?
"Don't worry, I'll chat with you for a while tonight. I just wanted to come and see you now so you could have some peace of mind."
Violet was delighted, her body becoming even softer and more pliable as she twisted.
"What about me~ What about me!" Baby 5 thought it was something good and wanted to join in the fun.
"You?" Hikaru was momentarily stunned, and Baby 5 couldn't help but inwardly cry out: "You need it~ You need it, you still want me, right~"
Hikaru nodded in agreement. Perhaps this situation would satisfy Baby 5's deep-seated need to be needed. "Okay, then you can come chat with me for a while too."
Baby 5 was overjoyed, shouting excitedly in her heart: "Great! I'm needed again!"
For the remainder of the time, Hikaru chatted with Violet and Baby 5. After Dressrosa had flown into the territory of the Kingdom of God, he ended their pleasant conversation.
Green Bit Island
Along the coast of Green Bit Island, numerous Divine Soldiers stood guard, preventing any "inspired" Dwarves from escaping. Just yesterday, Wyper had led a team of Divine Soldiers to the Tontatta Kingdom, claiming to be a descendant of a friend of the great hero, Mont Blanc Noland. He had easily gained the Dwarves' trust. This wasn't a lie; the ancestor of Wyper'sShandian clan, the "Great Warrior" Kalgara, was indeed a good friend of Noland's.
Guided by a Divine Soldier, Hikaru arrived at the underground forest of Green Bit Island, where the Tontatta Kingdom was hidden.
"The Adults are coming! The Adults are coming!"
(The Dwarves refer to humans as "Adults." Perhaps, in their eyes, they are the true humans.)
"Eh!? That's their king~ He's so big~"
"..."
From all around, chirping sounds could be heard – the whispers of the Dwarves. Most of them were talking about the "old friends" they had reunited with over the past two days.
Passing by a lush tree, Hikaru couldn't help but stop and touch its intricate lines. He could feel the vigorous vitality contained within it. "That's right~ The Dwarves aren't called 'Green Managers' for nothing. Their ability to cultivate plants alone could create immense value for a country."
"I just don't know how their abilities compare to Usopp's master, Heracles?"
A small, dazed Dwarf sat in the tree's hollow. She seemed stunned to see him. After Hikaru raised his hand and gently poked her little face, the small girl shyly ran away.
The Dwarves: I'm so scared~ Can my little tree-hole home withstand the malice of the Adults?
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you~"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true!"
Hearing this, the little Dwarf happily ran out to look at him. No matter how he teased her, she always seemed to enjoy it and offered no resistance. Hikaru burst out laughing. These little people were so easy to fool; he didn't even get a sense of accomplishment from "conquering" them.
"That's it then, see you again~"
After bidding farewell to the cute little one, Hikaru continued walking. After a while, a Divine Soldier reminded him: "Lord God! Ahead is where Lord Wyper and the King of the Tontatta Kingdom are."
Hikaru nodded. After a few more steps, Wyper came to greet him with a group of Dwarves. In his hand was an old Dwarf wearing a crown, who didn't look particularly sharp.
"My Lord God! This is Gancho, the King of the Tontatta Kingdom."
Gancho smiled naively, stroked his beard, and muttered, "Nice to meet you. Are you the new ruler of Dressrosa? You're so young. Back then..."
"Lord Gancho! Please invite the guests who have come from afar inside first!" Leo jumped onto Wyper's hands and tugged Gancho's beard without any hint of disrespect.
"Yes, yes! Look at my memory! Mr. God, please come in~"
Wyper offered an apologetic smile, and after receiving Hikaru's signal, he led Gancho inside. Now, Wyper no longer harbored any hatred towards the people of Angel Island. He was no longer as cold and fierce as before. All he had was a yearning for a better future for the Shandian people.
As soon as they entered a small room, Gancho couldn't help but ramble, expressing his opinions: "Alas! I didn't expect Doflamingo's rule to be so dark. I trusted him so much! Now, he has followed in King Riku's footsteps."