"A Cursed Sword!!!"
"Last time… it was shoes, this time it's a sword!"
"It truly is a cursed sword!!!"
Kim clutched his heart and screamed. This kind of life-or-death thrill was simply unbearable.
If Martin hadn't blocked this sword this time, he would have probably died on the spot.
It was too wicked; he was certain this was a cursed sword.
"Sorry, sorry, I wasn't paying attention when I moved just now."
The Marine soldier hurried into the shop, while the troublemaker had already been arrested and subdued by other Marine soldiers.
A woman?
Martin, who had already returned Senbonzakura to its sheath, heard the soft voice of this Marine soldier.
He saw that this Marine soldier was a cute, bespectacled girl with a pretty nose, big eyes, short hair, and a petite figure that seemed not yet fully developed, looking somewhat innocent and adorable.
Why did she feel somewhat familiar?
"Boss, were you just shouting 'cursed sword'? Where is the cursed sword?"
The girl soldier asked, her large eyes full of curiosity.
"Yes, I was just admiring a cursed sword, and then your blade flew right over, scaring me to death."
Kim's fat face trembled: "The cursed sword belongs to this Knife Craftsman…"
The girl immediately looked at Martin: "Sir, your swordsmanship is excellent, and you're even a Knife Craftsman… I am Marine Sergeant Tashigi. Could you let me see that cursed sword?"
She had actually noticed the half-blade stuck in the cabinet door at first glance, and her eyes immediately fell on the sword on the counter. The sword's pattern seemed to have a bloodline, and its blade was as clear as a mirror. It should be the legendary cursed sword Kim was talking about.
"Tashigi?"
Martin, standing nearby, seemed to have heard nothing, his pupils contracting involuntarily: "Zoro's official partner, Tashigi!"
"To think I'd meet her in Orange Town!"
Tashigi was still just a girl now, but her rank was already Marine Sergeant, which indicated her outstanding swordsmanship.
This Tashigi, who would later have an ambiguous relationship with the world's greatest swordsman, Zoro, was actually appearing alive and well before him.
Looking at her innocent and curious girl-like appearance, why did he feel an urge to pinch her little face?
Ahem, what am I thinking?
Martin then nodded and handed the cursed sword to her.
"Wow, it really is a cursed sword! It has a bloodline on it, and the feel of holding it is a bit strange, as if it's telling me to swing it."
Tashigi held the blade, overjoyed, her large eyes behind her glasses sparkling as if she had obtained a rare treasure.
Whoosh… whoosh…
She tried swinging the cursed sword a few times, and under the sound of rushing air, the cursed sword actually emitted a faint red glow.
This gave Martin an unusual feeling.
This so-called cursed sword might not be as useless as it seemed; it should be beyond the scope of ordinary swords.
"What a pity…"
Tashigi swung it a few times, and the sparkle in her eyes gradually dimmed. She put the cursed sword down completely, a regretful expression on her face, restraining herself greatly.
She hadn't expected to encounter a legendary cursed sword in such a remote town.
She really liked this sword!
Unfortunately, even if she loved it, it was useless, because cursed swords were very expensive, ridiculously so.
She couldn't afford it now.
Being envious when you can't afford it would only make you feel worse, so she simply decided not to look.
"Boss Kim, last time you said there were fine Good Swords here, but I had to wait. Have they arrived yet?"
Tashigi then asked Kim.
"Uh…"
Kim was a bit awkward; it was hard to answer her.
They had just arrived, but the rightful owner was right here, so he looked at Martin.
"I have the sword you need here."
Martin winked at Kim: "If you need it, I can sell it to you cheaply. I believe it can meet your requirements!"
"Thank you, if possible…"
Tashigi looked at the cursed sword in his hand somewhat bashfully.
Martin simply handed the cursed sword to her.
"Then this sword it is!"
As he spoke, Martin swung the blade, and the cursed sword in his hand emitted a white light. The red bloodline on this faint white light was very striking, giving a strange, crimson feeling.
"It's this light!"
Tashigi's eyes gradually widened, her face becoming somewhat expressive, and she even swallowed: "How much is this sword?"
"One hundred thousand Berries!"
Martin said bluntly.
"One hundred thousand Berries? Really?"
Tashigi was so excited she nearly dropped her glasses, almost shouting out loud.
Kim, standing nearby, also looked surprised.
Legendary cursed swords were said to bring some negative effects to their users, but some people who bought them wouldn't use them at all, only for collection or as gifts.
However, any cursed sword, even the most ordinary one, was worth at least a million Berries.
Selling it to her so cheaply, what was he trying to do?
"It's real. After the deal, you just need to help me with a small favor."
Martin had his own plans. He quickly exchanged money and goods with the excited, dizzy girl, successfully luring this naive young lady into his trap.
Tashigi, having obtained the cursed sword, couldn't put it down. She immediately beamed with joy and quickly put away the treasured sword.
Martin immediately pulled Tashigi aside: "Sergeant Tashigi, congratulations on getting a Good Sword. Now let's talk about a business deal."
Tashigi, who was originally beaming, pushed up her glasses: "Go on, what business? As long as I can do it."
"Can you become my agent?"
Tashigi was stunned: "What do you mean by agent?"
"I mean a jade steel agent!"
Tashigi: (⊙_⊙)?
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Martin brought Robin a bouquet of bright red roses and some desserts Robin loved, then tiptoed back home, preparing to give her a surprise.
Robin had already returned home from class, looking somewhat dejected as she gazed out the window, her eyes a bit vacant, as if recalling something.
Martin quietly came behind his beloved wife and covered Robin's eyes with his hands.
"Guess who I am?"
He deliberately strained his voice.
As soon as he spoke, he realized something was wrong, because he could feel the dampness in his palms.
"Wife, what's wrong?"
Martin immediately let go and pulled his wife into his arms to check.
"Nothing, I just remembered the past. I can't believe I have such a happy life now."
Robin wiped away her tears and suddenly worried: "Husband, I'm so scared, so scared that this simple happiness will leave me, afraid that you will leave me."
Martin understood that Robin-chan was recalling her tragic past and suffered from extreme insecurity, which was why she suddenly cried.
"My heart is like the bright moon, chasing the tide every night. I love you regardless of distance, I miss you regardless of sunshine or rain. Heaven and earth are eternally restless, time and space constantly changing. With you, there is scenery; with you, there is warmth."
Martin gently leaned his mouth against his beloved wife's ear and handed her the bouquet of roses: "No matter your past, or even who you are, I know you are my wife. I will be with you forever and protect this happiness."
"Husband!"
Robin's delicate body trembled violently upon hearing this. She pursed her red lips: "Husband…"
Before long, the sound of the bed frame shaking violently came from the bedroom.
[Evaluation: Excellent]
[Obtained: Significant increase in favorability, significant increase in forging experience]
[Special: Flower-Flower Fruit Power +2]
"Excellent!"
This evaluation was quite high!
He felt like he had received a five-star review.
The Devil Fruit Power obtained had actually doubled!
Looking at the prompt text that appeared before him, Martin was thoughtful.
He hadn't expected that merely saying a heartfelt, flirtatious remark would yield such a good evaluation.
They say women love to hear sweet talk and be coaxed. Tsk tsk tsk, so that's what it means.
Then he must say more flirtatious things to make Robin-chan happy in the future.
"Brother Martin… Robin is yours for this life. If you marry again in the future, it's also fine… I only ask that Robin can stay by your side."
Robin now clung tightly to Martin's arm, looking pleading.
"Robin?"
Martin was startled and couldn't help but be surprised.
"Husband, you have too much energy. I… I'm all swollen."
"Swollen? Where's it swollen? Hand swollen? Or foot swollen? Let me check…"
"You're annoying, you bad guy…"
Before she finished speaking, Robin's mouth was covered by Martin.
He could tell that his beloved wife couldn't handle it alone and wanted to offer up a spot.
Robin-chan is so understanding.
Come, let me reward you properly…