Chapter 79 Youba

Alabasta, in the vast desert, there is an oasis called Yuba.

Located at the intersection of the western desert of Alabasta, Yuba connects the fertile rainlands and the oasis city of Alma Road. It is a crucial stop for traveling merchants.

Previously, there was no human habitation here—just a vast oasis where passing businessmen could rest.

However, three months ago, King Kobra of Alabasta awarded this piece of land to his citizens. Since then, a city has been slowly built on this oasis.

Though it is still more of a village than a city, with hotels, restaurants, and various entertainment venues established for traveling merchants, the natural geographical location has made Yuba quite prosperous.

In addition to the original hundreds of settlers, more Alabasta civilians and travelers have moved in, making Yuba lively and bustling. The population has surged to around 10,000.

The current mayor of Yuba is nominally Balu Balusa, the head of the original settlers. However, those who live here know that the real power behind the city is a beautiful woman named Miss Zala.

Compared to Balu Balusa, who is somewhat inept and easily manageable, Miss Zala is far more formidable and displays an array of impressive skills.

While winning the people's hearts, she manages Yuba efficiently.

More importantly, Miss Zala is also known as the legendary Devil's Child.

Her extraordinary powers have deterred many with ill intentions, allowing the city to develop in a stable environment.

Night falls early in the desert, but the newly built city remains brightly lit. Bars, restaurants, and hotels are bustling with activity. At the center of the circular building complex stands Yuba City Hall, a white stone structure.

A carriage pulled by an Alabasta turtle arrives, and a man wearing a white striped shirt with the number 3 on it, sporting a sinister smile, steps out. He is led into the city hall.

Inside the city hall, the atmosphere is relatively quiet at night. After walking through a long corridor, the man arrives at the door of the mayor's office.

Upon knocking and entering, he finds Miss Zala sitting in a bright office. She is dressed in a blue floral, tight-fitting gown and denim shorts, enjoying a cup of coffee with a relaxed expression.

Seeing this, the visitor, Mr. 3 of the Baroque Works, is not pleased.

Not long ago, they were on the same level at Baroque Works, but now Miss Doublefinger, who has returned to her real name, Zala, has become a powerful figure, making Mr. 3 feel envious.

This feeling of disparity is even more pronounced after the recent Impel Down jailbreak, where Gnar, the man Zala is associated with, has surpassed their boss and become a figure of great influence in the sea.

Mr. 3, fearful of showing any displeasure, tries to keep his feelings in check.

"What brings you here at this hour, Mr. 3?"

Zala, feeling a sense of accomplishment, is enjoying her newfound security now that the Marine's new bounty order has been issued. She feels reassured with Gnar's support behind her.

The former Baroque Works agents, like Mr. 3, who once betrayed the organization for Gnar, now show her respect akin to that towards the old boss. This sense of respect is quite gratifying for her.

Seeing Zala's proud demeanor, Mr. 3 suppresses his contempt and speaks respectfully.

"I came here on the boss's orders. I need to know when Mr. Gnar can meet with him. With the World Government agents keeping a close watch on us, phone calls are no longer secure. They're easily intercepted."

Hearing this, Zala frowns.

As the de facto manager of the city, Zala is aware that many World Government spies have infiltrated Yuba recently. Having grown up in the dark world and being an excellent agent herself, she is skilled in detecting spies. She also secretly trained intelligence personnel under Gnar's orders and placed them around Yuba.

However, she is uncertain about Gnar's return and worries he might abandon her.

Gnar has been away from Impel Down for nearly ten days, and Zala still hasn't received any news. Like any woman, she feels anxious and uncertain.

She tries to reassure herself.

"Don't worry, Mr. 3. You know the situation outside. The Marine and World Government are keeping a close watch on Gnar. When the time is right, he will contact the boss."

Mr. 3 has no choice but to accept this and responds.

"I will stay in Yuba until I hear from Mr. Gnar. By the way, this is an order from the boss!"

"As you wish!"

After Mr. 3 leaves, the mayor's office becomes quiet.

Zala, seated in the white office chair, gazes out the window at the moon in deep thought.

Although she can sense that Gnar is different from the men who only desired her body, she knows that a man's heart is the most unreliable thing. There's only one way to truly secure a man, along with Gnar's promises.

Thinking of this, she lightly touches her belly with a determined expression.

At that moment, a pair of arms encircles her from behind, and a familiar breath and gentle kiss on her neck make her tense body relax.

"Zala-chan, have you missed me these past three months?"

Zala's response is immediate. She stands up, leaps into the man's arms, and kisses him passionately, expressing all the longing she felt during their separation. The mayor's office fills with the sounds of their joyful reunion.

After an unknown period, the sounds of their affection give way to the scent of intimacy that fills the office. Zala, her delicate skin glistening with sweat, rests contentedly against Gnar's warm chest, breathing heavily and looking exhausted.

Then Gnar's words reinvigorate Zala.

"Zala-chan, I've thought about you every day these past three months!"

Gnar finally realizes the joy a man feels when a woman truly takes the initiative…

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