Will the Fleet Admiral Stay Overnight in the Flower Room?

"Admiral Gion."

A captain quickly approached Gion and reported.

"We've just received an order from the Chamber of Power to take over the assets of the Roswald Family in the Holy Land."

Hearing this, Gion was momentarily stunned and asked in surprise.

"The Roswald Family?"

"Yes, the same family of the Celestial Dragon Charloss, who previously obstructed the Marine's law enforcement. After his execution, his sister, Sharlia, went to the Chamber of power to plead for justice but ended up being punished for disrespecting the Fleet Admiral!"

"I see" Gion said, recalling the female Celestial Dragon she had encountered earlier in the Chamber of Power.

She decisively ordered "You'll be responsible for taking over the Roswald Family's assets. Sort out the Berries and distribute them as compensation to the families of all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the New World War. Remember, not a single Berry should be missing. If the Fleet Admiral investigates and finds any discrepancies, it could cost you, your lives!"

"Additionally, transfer a portion of the Berries here to the G-5 Branch, the G-1 Branch and the upcoming Marine base on Whole Cake Island. Especially for the Whole Cake Island base, although we've confiscated the assets of the Charlotte Family, the cost of building a new Marine base is enormous. Allocate one trillion Berries in advance to ensure Admiral Kuzan has no worries."

"Transfer the rest to the headquarters for reserve."

"Yes, mam!" The captain saluted and immediately set off to carry out the orders.

At that moment, a stunning figure approached swiftly—it was Hancock, the Empress of Amazon Lily.

"Hancock?"

Seeing that Hancock was alone, Gion looked around curiously and asked.

"Where's the Fleet Admiral?"

"He was called away by the bandage woman!"

Hancock didn't bother hiding her jealousy, looking visibly annoyed, which made Gion stifle a laugh.

In the past, Hancock was arrogant, willful and unreasonable.

During the last Warlord meeting, Gion had genuinely disliked this Empress from Amazon Lily.

Of course, personally, she had no grudge against Hancock.

Her dislike stemmed from the fact that this Empress also held the identity of a pirate.

But for some reason, ever since Hancock arrived at Marine Headquarters this time, Gion found her utterly adorable.

She wore her emotions on her sleeve, openly showing affection for those she liked and directly confronting those she disliked.

"It must be someone from the Flower Room." Gion glanced in the direction of the pangaea castle, then turned her gaze to the jealous figure before her.

"Alright, stop being jealous. You must be starving after a busy day. How about I take you to savor the delicacies of this place?"

"I don't like this place" Hancock stated bluntly. "Let's go to Sabaody Archipelago. I have two friends in Grove 13 of Sabaody."

***

In the Flower Room

Within a garden pavilion filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds, Orion sat opposite Im.

Gunko kept running in and out, bringing various delicacies to the round table in front of them.

Orion didn't hold back.

Every time Gunko brought a dish, he would pick up his chopsticks decisively and start tasting.

"Umaaaaaiiii!"

After savoring several dishes, Orion squinted his eyes in enjoyment.

"You really know how to enjoy life. Staying indoors, yet able to taste all the world's delicacies. Power truly is a wonderful thing. No wonder you've held onto it for so many years without letting it go!"

Im didn't touch her chopsticks, partly because she wasn't hungry and partly because it was inconvenient with the scarf covering her face.

Holding a thick book, Im seemed somewhat immune to Orion's sharp tongue.

After leisurely turning a page, she spoke calmly "Do you really think I'm reluctant to relinquish power? If that were the case, we wouldn't be sitting here so peacefully under the sunset, enjoying these delicacies."

With that, Im closed the book in her hands, her dark red eyes turning to Orion.

"Sengoku mentioned that you intend to weaken the privileges of the Celestial Dragons. I want to know what your next steps are. Or rather, what will you do?"

Orion picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks, speaking the most ruthless words in the calmest tone.

"It's simple. Kill all the Celestial Dragons!"

Im remained silent, not reacting, just quietly watching Orion.

Orion looked up, meeting Im gaze.

"What? Don't believe me? Clearing out these parasites would only benefit the World Government, not harming it!"

Im still said nothing.

Seeing that Im wasn't reacting, Orion couldn't help but complain.

"You're so dull, just standing there like a block of wood. Can't you give me some reaction?"

Im mechanically replied "I'm certain you won't kill all the Celestial Dragons."

"???"

A huge question mark popped up in Orion mind, his mouth twitching.

"So that's your reaction? Fine, you can go ahead and imagine what I'll do next!"

Before he finished speaking, Orion turned his head to Gunko.

"Hey Gunko, come over and have a drink with me!"

"HUH?" Gunko eyes widened in surprise, then she nervously glanced at Im.

Im surprisingly nodded.

Seeing this, Gunko eyes widened even more.

But bound by Im command, she reluctantly sat down.

"Come on, bottoms up!"

Orion decisively raised his glass, clinking it against Gunko then tilted his head back and downed it in one go.

Gunko didn't dare to hesitate. Nervously picking up her glass, she turned her head, quickly unwrapped the bandage covering her lips and drank the wine in one gulp.

Then, while Orion wasn't looking, she decisively used her Devil Fruit ability to rewrap the bandage over her mouth.

Witnessing this scene, Orion almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

"I mean, one of you is wearing a scarf to look mysterious and the other has her mouth sealed with bandages. Even drinking and tasting food is done so cautiously. Isn't it exhausting!?"

"Hurry up, take off the bandages and join me in drinking three hundred cups!"

Imu pretended not to hear him as she reopened her book, while Gunko swiftly picked up a dinner knife and made a slit in the bandage covering her mouth.

She then raised her glass and looked at Orion, saying respectfully.

"A toast to you fleet admiral orion!"

"Are you serious?"

Orion facial muscles twitched violently as he took a deep breath to suppress the urge to flip the table.

He then stood up decisively and turned to leave.

"Huh?"

Not expecting Orion reaction, Gunko blinked slowly, her innocent eyes turning to Im.

"He's upset."

Im gaze remained fixed on the book, seemingly unfazed, but the corners of her mouth beneath the scarf were almost impossible to suppress.

At that moment, Orion, who had been holding back the urge to flip the table and turned to leave, suddenly stopped.

He then looked back at the two in the pavilion and said "Gunko, go prepare a room. I'll be staying at the Flower room tonight."

"!!!!"

Before Orion words had even fully left his mouth, Im who had been secretly amused just a second ago, suddenly looked up in disbelief at the young fleet admiral outside the pavilion.

Had she just invited a wolf into her home?

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