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No, let's have a more in-depth talk with her.
"Thank you very much for your reward, but aren't you afraid that the past will repeat itself?"
“I remember there was once a crocodile that did some very bad things to your country.”
"A guy who seems like a hero might even be lying in his sleep. Aren't you afraid of repeating that mistake?"
Luo Zhen asked, his gaze as calm as a still lake.
"I just have this feeling that Mr. Luo Zhen would never do that."
"I can vaguely hear your thoughts."
Weiwei said, reaching out to grab the hem of her skirt and gently rubbing it with her fingers.
Chapter 57, What's yours is mine
The power of inner connection only exists in Rozen and the characters he summons. It exists in the ship girls and the little yellow chick, and it also exists in the shadow ninja.
Now, Vivi said such things, and Luo Zhen tried to understand her feelings, but he couldn't get a sense of what she meant.
Therefore, this should be a one-sided situation, with Vivi "listening".
Is it similar to the power of Princess Otohime of Fishman Island? But how could Vivi have it...?
Luo Zhen's eyes widened, and he instantly understood.
It was probably some strange power emanating from him that had some effect on Weiwei.
Even if it was just a little bit, Vivi absorbed it and was strengthened.
Just by standing next to Luo Zhen, can one naturally become stronger?
No, this should be conditional.
After a moment's thought, Luo Zhen realized that this was because he regarded Vivi as a potential partner.
Those who are recognized as partners by him can be strengthened by this dissipated power; as long as they stay by his side, they can continue to grow stronger.
Besides his conviction, Vivi probably also harbored some thoughts about Luo Zhen.
They probably want to improve their relationship with him. Look, they've even given him the title of Guardian Knight. There's a reason for all of this.
Therefore, Luo Zhen understood that since both sides had the idea of getting along well, things became simple.
"Weiwei, can you be my partner for life?"
Luo Zhen extended an invitation to her.
"Huh? A lifetime?" Mei hasn't thought about it, she doesn't have time. Lin is here, she's here...
Vivi blinked. She could understand being a partner, but a lifetime together? Wasn't that a bit too heavy a burden?
"That is, a community of shared destiny. No matter if the world is destroyed or the matter in the universe is completely dissipated, no crisis can separate us, and time and space cannot lengthen the distance between us."
Luo Zhen started rambling on and on, like a madman.
But Vivi could hear the voice in Luo Zhen's heart; she could feel the burning emotions emanating from him.
She took a deep breath, and then her face flushed red.
"This sounds...like a marriage proposal."
Weiwei's voice grew softer and weaker as she secretly glanced at the man in front of her out of the corner of her eye.
"Marital relationship? No, it's a relationship that goes beyond that, a deeper relationship."
Luo Zhen grasped Weiwei's hand, and Miss Wang trembled all over, her full breasts beginning to quiver.
The man's gaze was so unwavering, like a black hole, threatening to completely engulf her.
Vivi's spirit was being tested, and even her breathing became rapid.
"This is too fast... and I'm a princess, I might inherit the throne later, so..."
Vivi's lips began to tremble.
She recalled the past, when the Straw Hat crew said goodbye to her, raising their hands with the mark of their comrades on the back of their hands.
But what Luo Zhen wanted was an "eternal partner," and just listening to him speak, one could feel the weight in his voice.
"When our destinies are intertwined, your business is my business."
"The title of Guardian Knight? As long as I am here, those who offend Alabasta, no matter how far away, shall be punished."
Luo Zhen grabbed her other hand, and thus the desert princess was now under his control.
Vivi, through her ability to listen, was completely overwhelmed by the fanatical emotions spread by Luo Zhen, and her mind became dizzy.
"If that's the case, then we... are a community with a shared future."
In a daze, Weiwei actually agreed to the plan.
"Great!"
The moment she agreed, Luo Zhen truly felt the connection between them.
He acquired some of his traits from Vivi.
The ability to listen is partially unlocked, which leads to Observation Haki. With further guidance and development, more techniques for its use can be acquired.
Besides that, he vaguely sensed that he would receive some help when he stood on the desert.
The country is responding to him!
Is it because of Vivi's princess status? This sudden buff seems rather inexplicable.
But it doesn't matter, something is better than nothing. It's likely that Alabasta will become his base in the pirate world from now on.
Now that his relationship with Weiwei has taken a leap forward, he immediately took Weiwei to a place where resources converge.
"This is oil, this is ore, and there's even an ancient underground ruin here..."
Luo Zhen took out a series of documents, all of which were the results of Little Yellow Chicken's investigation in cooperation with the Shadow Ninja.
After looking at it, Weiwei's eyes widened; she had never imagined that this area was so rich.
"Luo Zhen, do you intend to designate this area as your own fiefdom and then seize all its resources?"
"In that case... I can agree to it."
Vivi said that since they had become partners, and all of this was exactly what he wanted, Vivi would naturally try her best to meet his demands.
Previously, this country had been affected by the sand crocodile, and even now, Vivi is still somewhat afraid.
Moreover, she had experience adventuring at sea, and she knew very well that there were all sorts of powerful beings in the world who were like monsters.
To ensure national stability, finding a strong patron is a good idea.
Of course, strictly speaking, her clan is considered Celestial Dragons, and they have their own army, which ordinary pirates can easily handle.
If you encounter a monster you can't defeat, you can ask the Navy for help.
Besides, such a barren desert kingdom probably wouldn't interest many powerful figures.
However, Weiwei still made a suggestion. She felt that Luo Zhen was a good person, so why not just find him to be her backer?
Alabasta is a vast country, and there's always something that can be spared to satisfy some of his interests.
“Weiwei, we are in this together, I will not keep this glory to myself.”
“We can work together to develop these resources, not just these, but the entire Alabasta. I can mark all the resources, and then the country will take off.”
Luo Zhen said, outlining a perfect blueprint for Weiwei.
"You provide the manpower, we'll provide the technology and equipment, and we'll split the profits later."
Luo Zhen's gaze looked incredibly sincere.
Weiwei, meanwhile, began to make plans in her mind.
"With these resources, the country can develop rapidly, the people will become richer and happier, and we can discuss the profit sharing later. I don't actually want much."
Luo Zhen waved his hand casually. Since the other party was one of their own, there was no need to be too particular about these things.
"Luo Zhen, are you sure you don't want to marry me?"
Vivi frowned and gave Luo Zhen a strange look.
No, this technology is simply unbelievable. He actually plans to mark the location of all kinds of resources, and the profit sharing is negotiable. He even said that he only needs a small amount and is taking the initiative to make concessions.
This series of events left Weiwei somewhat confused.
"Why would you think that way? We're partners, isn't it only natural for me to help you?"
Luo Zhen blinked.
"Then what do you want?"
Weiwei said, "You always have to pay a price for what you want to get."
"The rest of your life."
Luo Zhen looked sincere.
"Isn't this just getting married?!"
Weiwei was completely numb. What was wrong with this person? She really couldn't understand it.
In the past, the one thing she didn't understand at all was the Straw Hat Pirates.
They were just a pirate crew with some strength, but they went so far as to challenge Crocodile for the sake of their comrades.
To put it nicely, they are loyal and value their partners, but what they did was extremely reckless and crazy, simply incomprehensible.
But undeniably, they are a very good group of friends.
Now, she has encountered another "unreasonable" person, even more important than the Straw Hat crew.
"Okay, let's do it your way. As for the profit sharing, we can talk about that later."
Weiwei nodded in agreement, but a strange change appeared in her gaze as she looked at Luo Zhen.
Luo Zhen seemed to sense something, as if the desert's affinity had increased again, but he had no clue why.
Chapter 58, Ninghai: Try to Talk About Work
After some time, Weiwei came to Luo Zhen with sincerity to discuss the resource sharing issue in detail.
The royal family was very sincere; they gave up many benefits so that Luo Zhen could get more advantages, and the division of profits seemed to be settled in this way.
Vivi was clearly dressed up carefully, and whenever she looked at Luo Zhen, her gaze was always very complicated.
"That woman's eyes are practically drooling, is the Commander about to be kidnapped?"
Prince Eugen clenched his fist into a circle, looking at Vivi as if through a telescope.
"Why do you have such a vivid imagination?"
The company members standing next to her complained, "How could the commander possibly be kidnapped?"
"Ultimately, our base is the Commander's dilapidated world. When the time comes, we will be driven back there."
"Moreover, if it is indeed the commander's decision, we will naturally follow his wishes."
The company representative's expression turned serious.
"Just follow the commander's orders, and you can't offer any suggestions? That won't do!"
Prinz Eugen was immediately unhappy. She had no choice but to accept the fact that she was sharing a commander with the other ship girls.
But she felt extremely uncomfortable sharing the commander with other women!
"Heh, when the time comes, we'll drag him into the room first, and take turns squeezing him dry. The commander will definitely reconsider."
The company scoffed, "Just go straight to the duel; the commander can't handle that."
"This is too domineering. Your Eagle Union ship girls are really..."
Prince Eugen began pointing and making comments.