The Thirteenth Imperial Consort
Standing to the side, Olvia was equally shocked.
*If that was the case, didn't that mean she would also become this lord's woman?*
She was no little girl; she knew exactly what price had to be paid to become this lord's woman.
Although this man was incredibly handsome and exuded a strong masculine charm that she quite liked, she felt it was inappropriate.
She already had a child, after all.
That was Robin. Of course, she had no idea if Robin had grown into an adult by now.
"My Lord, I'm afraid I cannot agree to this."
Kuina shared the same sentiment.
Although the Emperor was very handsome and imposing, she was still just a child. She hadn't grown up yet; at the very least, he should wait until she came of age.
Ryōsuke said with a smile,
"I'm afraid that is not up to you. I gave you your lives, so naturally, I can take them back. Do you still have any objections?"
Kuina pouted. She didn't want to die again; she had finally been brought back to life.
Naturally, Olvia didn't want to die again either. She still had many things left to do: research ancient history, uncover the true secrets of the world, and see her daughter.
Realizing that refusing would likely end badly, she had no choice but to say,
"Very well, My Lord. However, please do not restrict my freedom. I still have unfinished business."
Ryōsuke had a good guess about Olvia's unfinished business; it was likely related to ancient history.
He smiled and said,
"Of course, I naturally won't restrict your freedom. And as for you, Kuina, do you want to become my future Imperial Consort?"
Kuina blushed and reluctantly agreed,
"Alright, My Lord."
*To think she had been miraculously resurrected, only to become an Imperial Consort.*
*What a bizarre experience.*
Of course, she was still satisfied. There probably wasn't a more handsome man on the entire sea.
Ryōsuke looked at Kuina.
"You may step outside for now. From now on, you are the Thirteenth Imperial Consort. Within the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets, simply reporting my name will suffice."
Kuina was still young, having been resurrected at the exact age she died. However, he could just raise her slowly; it wasn't like he hadn't raised someone before.
Hearing this, Kuina excused herself and left the room.
She wanted to take this opportunity to see what the New World looked like, to see if it matched her imagination.
This was the place she had always dreamed of reaching.
At this moment, Olvia frowned and asked,
"The Thirteenth Imperial Consort... Does that mean you already have twelve women?"
*Including herself, wouldn't that make fourteen? Why were there so many?* She was completely dumbfounded.
Ryōsuke smiled and replied,
"That's just how it is in this world. Of course, your daughter Robin is one of them as well, so you can be the Fourteenth Imperial Consort."
Olvia's face was filled with absolute shock.
*To think her own daughter had also been taken into his harem?*
*Didn't that mean mother and daughter would be serving the same man together?*
*Heavens, this was unacceptable.*
"My Lord, I do not wish to become an Imperial Consort."
Ryōsuke explained,
"It shouldn't matter, right? Although there is an order to the titles, I will treat everyone equally, without favoritism."
Olvia said with a serious expression,
"That is not the issue at all."
"I will absolutely not agree to this."
Ryōsuke said calmly,
"Very well, I won't make things difficult for you. Then you can just be my mistress."
Since she didn't want the title, Ryōsuke naturally wouldn't force her. He never cared about empty titles anyway; he cared more about substantial relationships, such as having children.
Olvia's expression grew even uglier, and she felt even more uncomfortable.
*She was a scholar! How could she be reduced to a mistress?*
*It felt like being the other woman.*
"My Lord, there is no need to dwell on titles."
"You may do whatever you wish with me, as long as you do not restrict my movements."
Since she couldn't escape, she could only accept it. There was no other way.
Of course, being with this lord wouldn't exactly be an unpleasant experience.
Ryōsuke was very pleased.
He liked people with Olvia's personality—practical and straightforward.
"Alright, then from now on, you are my lover. Give me a child, Olvia."
Olvia was instantly stunned. Being a lover was one thing.
After all, it didn't sound too terrible, but what was this about having a child?
*Weren't men only supposed to lust after a woman's body?*
*Why would he willingly want to have children?*
She looked at the lord in disbelief, but after confirming the look in his eyes, panic set in. He wasn't joking.
Blushing, she said,
"My Lord, I'm afraid that wouldn't be appropriate, would it?"
"Robin has already become your Imperial Consort, so she will definitely bear your children."
"And if I also bear your children..."
"What kind of situation would that be?"
Ryōsuke said with a nonchalant expression,
"You don't need to worry about that. Naturally, they will all be my children, and that is what matters most."
He walked straight up to Olvia, scooped her into his arms, and headed deeper into the palace.
Olvia's face paled in shock. He was actually serious about having a child right now.
Yet this lord claimed it was no big deal.
Fine.
She could only accept it in her heart.
*Today had truly been too bizarre.*
*She had been resurrected, and upon returning to life, she was sharing a man with her own daughter.*
*And even bearing his child.*
After being picked up by the lord, all her feelings of resistance vanished.
This lord's masculine aura left her somewhat intoxicated.
Meanwhile, after leaving the courtyard, Kuina wandered around.
Soon, she encountered two incredibly beautiful women.
One had orange hair, and the other had black hair—she gave off a feeling similar to the woman who had been resurrected alongside her earlier.
*These two were definitely the Emperor's consorts as well, just like her.*
*However, they exuded the mature aura of young wives, meaning they had definitely already shared intimate moments with the Emperor.*
These two were, of course, Nami and Robin.
The two women also noticed the little girl who had just appeared.
"Little girl, who are you?"
"Why are you here?"
Kuina smiled and said,
"Big sisters, I am the future Thirteenth Imperial Consort, Kuina."
The two were taken aback. *The Thirteenth Imperial Consort?*
They had never heard of her.
But looking at the little girl's delicate features and the aura of a swordswoman she exuded, they knew she wasn't lying.
It was entirely possible for Ryōsuke to take a liking to a little girl like this.
It seemed this was their future sister.
Nami asked curiously,
"So, where did you come from?"
At this moment, Kuina wasn't wearing the attire of the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets.
Instead, her clothes looked a bit like those from the East Blue.
Nami couldn't help but feel very puzzled.
Kuina smiled and replied,
"I come from Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue."
Nami was a little surprised.
"Your name, and the place you're from... Could it be that you're from the same hometown as Zoro?"