Free Web NovelChapter 131: Chapter 131
Chapter 131
"What happened!! Is it an earthquake?! It’s an earthquake!!"
Caesar Clown, inside the laboratory in Punk Hazard, ran back and forth in a panic.
If a natural disaster like an earthquake really sank this island, all his long-term experimental data would be ruined.
Fortunately, the "earthquake" didn’t last long.
After a while, it calmed down, and Caesar breathed a sigh of relief.
"Phew, good thing it was just a small tremor. Otherwise, it would have been bad."
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Caesar spoke in a relaxed tone to himself.
His tense nerves instantly relaxed, and he showed a happy smile. However, with Caesar’s face, his relaxed smile looked like a ghost mask — truly a face perfectly suited for exaggerated expressions.
"But why would there suddenly be an earthquake on the island? This isn’t scientific. Could it be those guys outside?"
"Eek~ Could they have already reached the island?!"
Caesar suddenly seemed to think of something. He lowered his head in thought for a moment, then cried out in alarm.
He hurriedly ran to a monitoring room.
Because the island was filled with poison gas, visual Den Den Mushi couldn’t survive inside. So Caesar could only use hidden Den Den Mushi placed around the island’s edges to monitor who might come onto the island.
Just yesterday, he had discovered a group of unknown pirates docking near Punk Hazard.
Normally, Caesar would have sent his retrieval troops to capture these pirates for experiments.
But this time was different. The number of pirates in this group was far too large. His retrieval troops alone couldn’t handle them all.
What he feared most was that there might be some powerful pirates hidden in this crew. If his location on the island was exposed, he might face retaliation.
So Caesar chose to lie low these past two days. He didn’t dare make any moves and silently conducted experiments in the lab, occasionally checking on the pirates outside.
Now, as usual, Caesar checked the images transmitted by the visual Den Den Mushi.
"This... what the hell is going on?!"
After seeing the scene outside, Caesar’s expression instantly turned into wide bean-like eyes, with snot dripping from his nose, looking completely dumbfounded.
Just moments ago, he saw the scenery outside Punk Hazard moving! An entire island was actually showing moving scenery!!
After realizing the problem, he slowly opened his mouth wide, his eyeballs nearly popping out, his face full of shock.
"Wait... wait... what is this situation? The island is flying!!!"
Caesar felt like he was about to collapse. How could so many problems keep appearing one after another?
He immediately pressed the emergency button. Instantly, the sound of an emergency announcement rang throughout the laboratory.
This also startled Monet, who was writing research documents and reports. The earlier tremor that shook the entire island had also alarmed her.
Before she could understand what had happened, Caesar’s emergency announcement sounded.
Monet instinctively felt that something bad had occurred. She quickly got up and headed toward the laboratory.
When she arrived at the lab, Caesar had already assembled the retrieval troops and sent them all out to patrol the island.
"Lord Caesar, what exactly was that earthquake just now? Did intruders break in?"
Monet immediately asked Caesar.
She had just missed what Caesar said when he ordered the soldiers, so she was completely confused.
"Monet! You came at the perfect time! The island suddenly started moving for some reason and is now heading toward the Calm Belt. Hurry and go outside to investigate the situation. I suspect this was done by those pirates from yesterday!"
Seeing Monet arrive, Caesar was overjoyed.
Monet was not only his capable assistant in experiments but also a Logia Devil Fruit user.
This was exactly when he needed her. Sending Monet to investigate the situation outside was perfect.
"Understood, Lord Caesar!"
With doubts in her heart, Monet wondered how an island could move on its own. This island wasn’t on the back of some giant turtle.
So the only possibility for something like this was...
"A Devil Fruit user?!"
Monet muttered to herself.
When she walked out of the laboratory hidden inside the mountain and stood halfway up the slope, she was shocked by the scenery outside.
The island was really moving, and it was flying. The sea horizon in her view kept shifting and getting closer, and the view from the mountain was much higher than usual.
"The island! It’s floating! Could it be?!!"
Monet immediately felt things were going badly. Unlike Caesar, who was a complete shut-in, Monet often paid attention to outside news.
Just a few days ago, there had been a major world-shaking news report.
The successor of the legendary great pirate Golden Lion Shiki had caused a huge commotion on Sabaody Archipelago. After killing two Celestial Dragons, he even kidnapped a female Celestial Dragon.
What shocked people the most was that this Golden Lion II, after lying low for two years, had already reached Admiral-level strength. After a fierce battle with an Admiral, he still managed to retreat unharmed.
He had even killed five CP0 agents. All of this proved his overwhelming power.
Monet knew that if the person who came was really that world-renowned guy, her strength was no match for him at all.
Caesar’s methods probably wouldn’t work against such a great pirate either.
"Damn it, how unlucky. Is this Golden Lion II a bandit? He just entered the New World and is already stealing islands at random. Or... has Caesar’s location already been exposed? Is his target actually Caesar?"
"No, no matter what the reason is, the current situation is very bad. Negotiating with that vicious great pirate puts us at a complete disadvantage."
Monet’s little face darkened. She gritted her teeth so hard they were almost crushed.
At this moment, her mood was extremely bad, and her small hands clenched tightly.
He hadn’t reached the two-years-later period yet. He hadn’t entrusted Law to transform him into a "free" bird, so he still had his flexible limbs.
"What should I do? Should I notify Young Master?!"
Monet took out a Den Den Mushi from her bosom, hesitating whether to report the situation here to Doflamingo.
Caesar was involved in many of Doflamingo’s businesses and was also connected to Kaido. It was extremely important.
On the other hand, she was afraid that Rorschach had really taken a liking to this island. Rashly notifying Young Master might bring him trouble.
Just as she was still thinking about what to do, a voice suddenly reached her ear.
"Heh, so you’re here. Good thing my Observation Haki could sense it, otherwise I would have had to search for a while."
The person who came was Rorschach, who had been searching for Caesar’s laboratory on the island.
The island hadn’t yet become the ice-fire island due to the battle between Aokiji and Akainu.
Rorschach only vaguely remembered that the laboratory seemed to be inside a snow mountain, but there was no snow mountain here now, so he could only blindly search the high mountains.
So he could only release his Observation Haki to cover the island and search for life signatures.
It just so happened that Monet walking out of the laboratory allowed him to locate this place.
"You... are Golden Lion II Rorschach!"
Monet’s voice trembled slightly. She hadn’t expected it to really be as she thought.
After hearing the direction of the voice, she immediately looked up. What entered her sight was Rorschach.
Things had indeed developed in the worst possible direction.
When Rorschach arrived, she understood that the other party’s target was definitely Caesar, and he was searching the island for him.
Taking Punk Hazard was definitely not a random act.
What should she do now?
Monet’s face darkened, her back teeth almost crushed from gritting.
"Yo, this beautiful young lady, don’t make such a scary face. I don’t eat people. Come on, give me a smile."
Seeing Monet’s brows almost wrinkled into a ω shape, Rorschach teased playfully.
He had also recognized who the beauty in front of him was.
Caesar’s secretary, Doflamingo’s little undercover agent, the snow woman Monet.
Currently, Monet still had normal limbs. She was wearing a blue and white patterned hip-wrap skirt, looking like a capable female secretary. freewēbnoveℓ.com
She had a temperament somewhat similar to Kalifa, but with more of a warm big-sister vibe.
"Lord Rorschach is joking. I wonder why Lord Rorschach has come here? This island is now just a dead island.
There are only some homeless pirates and some children hidden here. There shouldn’t be anything Lord Rorschach needs."
Monet forced a smile. If it were normal times, she could still handle such teasing calmly.
But the person she was facing now was the most vicious pirate in eight hundred years. No matter how casual he appeared, she didn’t dare to be too presumptuous.
Moreover, she always felt that Rorschach’s gaze toward her was a bit off, as if he was looking at a toy. This made her nerves even more tense.
"No no no~ A beautiful young lady like you is exactly what I need. How about having a drink together?"
Rorschach shook his head in disagreement, then slowly landed beside Monet. He naturally wrapped his arm around her waist and spoke playfully.
At the same time, Rorschach’s face got closer and closer, his eyes staring straight into Monet’s.
Currently, Monet wasn’t short either. Before changing into bird legs, she was around 1.8 meters tall, reaching just Rorschach’s shoulder level.
As for Monet, when Rorschach’s arm wrapped around her, her body couldn’t help but tremble.
Then came that direct, piercing gaze, as if it could see through her inner thoughts.
"Ara, is this Lord Rorschach’s invitation for a date? Monet feels really happy~"
Monet chose to smile in response. She narrowed her eyes and stopped looking directly into Rorschach’s captivating eyes. Her tone also became lighter so she wouldn’t reveal any flaws.
Her hand also pressed against Rorschach’s chest, not letting herself get too close.
"Hmm~~ Monet What a nice name. Your voice is also very pleasant."
Rorschach sniffed the fresh scent of her hair, showing a slightly intoxicated expression, while feeling the softness of her waist.
"Ara, thank you for the compliment, Lord Rorschach."
Monet put on a shy appearance, covering her cheeks with both hands.
This made her look a few degrees cuter. When a sexy big-sister type acted cute, it was extremely lethal.
"So, you agree?"
Seeing Monet’s hands leave his chest, Rorschach hugged her even tighter, pressing her prominent assets against him.
"I’m sorry, Lord Rorschach. Monet still has to take care of the children’s lives. I’m afraid I don’t have time to go on a date with Lord Rorschach. I’m truly very sorry."
Monet no longer resisted. She placed both hands on Rorschach’s chest and leaned her head on his shoulder, speaking with a shy expression. At the same time, a glint flashed in her eyes.
At such a close distance and with no defenses, if she attacked directly, could she kill him in one strike?
Monet was weighing the feasibility of the plan in her heart.
This Rorschach was indeed as rumored — a total LSP. As long as it was a beautiful woman, she could attract him.
This gave her a glimmer of hope.
Monet still had some confidence in her appearance.
"Then that’s really a shame. I thought I could have a drink with Monet and deepen our relationship."
Rorschach put on a very exaggerated disappointed expression, his eyes dimming noticeably.
If Kizaru were here again, he would have to exclaim that Rorschach was the real acting emperor. He was just an acting monkey.
"Ara, after Monet takes care of the children and has time, I can deepen my relationship with Lord Rorschach~~ Can Lord Rorschach please let the island down now?
If the island flies into the Calm Belt, Monet doesn’t have the strength to protect the children in an area full of Sea Kings."
Seeing Rorschach’s hesitant look, Monet immediately comforted him.
At the same time, she made her request. The top priority right now was to stabilize Rorschach and make him give up on Punk Hazard.
For Young Master’s plan later, even if she had to offer herself, she couldn’t let Rorschach ruin Young Master’s plan.
Young Master trusted her so much. Monet couldn’t disappoint him.
Monet thought to herself.
"Hmm↗→↘~~~~~"
Hearing this, Rorschach pretended to consider it.
"No!"
Under the other party’s expectant gaze, Rorschach outright refused, then revealed a big smile.
"Eh? Why? Did Monet make Lord Rorschach angry? After Monet takes care of the children, can I accompany Lord Rorschach? Please be magnanimous."
Seeing Rorschach’s hesitation and just as he seemed about to agree, the situation took a turn again. Even Monet couldn’t help but feel anxious and asked.
"It has nothing to do with Monet-chan. I’m here to find Caesar. Can Monet-chan take me inside the base to meet Caesar?"
Rorschach stopped teasing Monet and directly stated his purpose.
He couldn’t possibly be fooled by a few words from Monet so easily. He wanted to take Caesar, and he wanted Monet too!
He knew! He had known all along that Caesar was on this island!
Damn it, I knew this level of man wouldn’t be easy to deal with. How could he possibly be just a simple LSP as rumored? He definitely came here with some purpose.
Monet’s little face buried in Rorschach’s shoulder darkened a few shades. At the same time, her brain was racing.
"What should I do? What should I do? If Caesar is taken by Rorschach, then Young Master’s cooperation with Kaido... If Young Master gets retaliated against by Kaido, what then..."
"No, at this point, I can only try..."
Monet seemed to have made up her mind. A look of determination appeared on her face. Even if she died, she had to stop Rorschach from finding Caesar.
At the same time, the small hand she had placed on Rorschach’s heart secretly gathered elemental power.
She wanted to pour the cold air of the Snow-Snow Fruit into Rorschach’s body in one go and freeze his heart.
But she only had one chance, so she was extremely nervous right now.
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