Upon hearing this, Sabo's eyes suddenly sharpened.
"That's right..." he muttered softly, a cold smile playing on his lips, "Those disgusting family members, didn't they always think money was more important than family? Fine, then I'll spend every last Berry in that mansion, leaving nothing for them!"
Ron nodded in satisfaction, patting Sabo's shoulder: "That's more like it. Remember, the essence of the Pay-to-Win System is—'Your money is my money, and my strength is still my strength'!"
Sabo took a deep breath, then suddenly bowed deeply to Ron: "Big Brother Ron! From now on, you are my true big brother! I, Sabo, will follow you for life!"
Ace looked at Sabo's appearance and couldn't help but laugh and scold: "Hey! You're too realistic, aren't you? A system bought you off?"
Sabo straightened up and grinned: "Ace, when you get your own system, you'll understand!"
Ron laughed heartily, his gaze turning to Ace: "Don't worry, Ace, your system... I've already thought of it."
Ace's eyes lit up, and he eagerly leaned forward: "What's my system?"
Looking at the expectant gleam in Ace's eyes, Ron's lips curved into a mysterious smile. He deliberately drew out his words: "Ace, your system is—the Check-in System!"
As Ron's fingertip lightly tapped, a faint golden light screen unfolded before Ace, and several lines of shimmering text appeared on the screen:
[Strongest Check-in System · Bound]
[Host: Portgas D. Ace]
[Today's Check-in Location: Gray Terminal]
[Check-in Reward: Random]
Ace's eyes widened, looking at the light screen in disbelief. He tentatively spoke, "System, check in immediately!"
"Ding! Check-in successful!"
[Reward obtained: Golden Crown (valued at approximately 8,000,000 Berries)]
A gleaming golden crown appeared out of thin air in Ace's hand, radiating dazzling light under the bonfire's glow. Sabo's jaw nearly dropped in surprise: "This... this is too convenient?! No need to spend money, just check in and get rewards?!"
Ace excitedly waved the crown: "Look! This is much more convenient than your Pay-to-Win System, Sabo!" He caressed the exquisite patterns on the crown with adoration, "And if we sell this, we'll have funds for our sea voyage!"
Ron nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, that's the advantage of the Check-in System. It costs nothing; as long as you check in at different locations, you'll receive corresponding rewards." He paused, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes, "Moreover, the more special the location, the more generous the reward will be."
Sabo looked enviously at the crown in Ace's hand, then suddenly had an idea: "Wait! Ace, if you become a pirate in the future, won't you be able to use your voyages to check in on various islands?"
Upon hearing this, Ace's eyes burned with fighting spirit: "That's great! This way I can achieve my dream of being a pirate and constantly grow stronger through checking in!" He excitedly turned to Ron, "Big Brother Ron, this system is tailor-made for me!"
Ron smiled and patted Ace's shoulder: "Remember, the essence of the Check-in System is 'Travel the world, grow strong without worry.' But..." He mysteriously lowered his voice, "The check-in rewards at some special locations might exceed your imagination."
Ace eagerly pressed: "Like what?"
"For example..." Ron deliberately kept them in suspense, "Checking in at Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office in Marineford might grant you top-tier Observation Haki, and checking in at other important locations might give you different abilities... maybe even a Devil Fruit."
Sabo and Ace simultaneously gasped, Sabo couldn't help but exclaim: "This is too heaven-defying!"
Ace clenched his fist, his eyes shining with determination: "It's decided! Once we save enough money to set sail, I'm definitely going to check in at the most dangerous places in the world!"
Ron looked at his two excited younger brothers, secretly pleased. He knew that with the blessing of these two systems, the future pirate world would surely be turned upside down by these brothers.
The bonfire gradually extinguished, but the dreams of the three youths burned brighter than ever.
The next day,
The sea breeze gently caressed them, and Ace's small boat was already ready to set sail. Golden sunlight spilled onto the deck, illuminating the excited faces of the three youths.
Just as they were about to head to a more distant island to check in and make money, a luxurious, gold- and jade-inlaid ship suddenly appeared on the distant horizon. The ship's bow was carved with an intricate family crest, gleaming in the sunlight.
"That's..." Sabo narrowed his eyes, his expression suddenly becoming serious.
As the large ship gradually approached, several familiar figures appeared on the deck—a stern-faced middle-aged man in a finely tailored suit, a lady wearing a pearl necklace standing beside him, and in front of them, a short young man with a fawning expression.
"Father... Mother..." Sabo's fists involuntarily tightened, his nails digging deep into his palms. The short figure was Stelly, his adoptive brother who had taken everything from him. He was now looking at their simple small boat with a triumphant gaze.
The luxury yacht slowly docked, and the gangway was lowered.
Stelly was the first to rush down, shouting in an exaggerated tone: "Brother! We finally found you! Father even sent out over a dozen ships to search the East Blue!" False tears shimmered in his eyes, but his lips held an ill-concealed sneer.
Sabo's father, Outlook III, slowly walked down the gangway, his sharp gaze sweeping over the three youths: "Sabo, have you had enough fun? It's time to come home." His tone carried an undeniable command.
Ace immediately stepped in front of Sabo, warily eyeing the newcomers: "Sabo isn't going back with you!"
Surprisingly, Sabo lightly pressed Ace's shoulder. A meaningful smile played on his lips: "No, Ace, I've decided to go back."
"What?"
Sabo lowered his voice, a cunning glint in his eyes: "Don't forget, I have the Pay-to-Win System now." He patted the money pouch at his waist, "The family's treasury is much more tempting than these 8,000,000 Berries."
Ace immediately understood, a slight smile forming on his lips: "I see... You're going to..."
"That's right," a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Sabo's eyes as he whispered, "I'm going to drain the Outlook family coffers dry!"
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