When King Wang Shi walked out of the Hey Xiu Panda specialty store holding Baby5’s hand, Buffalo felt utterly bewildered.
How did he lose Baby5 just by going for a stroll?
How was he going to explain this to Diamante at the embassy hotel?
If Young Master Doffy knew he hadn't taken good care of Baby5, would the Young Master slice him into strips of meat?
“You’re Buffalo, right? Baby5 and I fell in love at first sight. Go report this to Diamante and Doflamingo. I hope they genuinely bless Baby5 and me.
Don't worry, the betrothal gift from this Emperor to your country will not be small.”
Wang Shi held Baby5’s hand, smiled, and turned to speak to Buffalo, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
Baby5 nestled happily and intimately into Wang Shi’s embrace, not even sparing a glance for Buffalo, the large fatty she had grown up with.
She truly lived up to her reputation as the 'sick maid' who would attempt suicide at Old Cai's words and unconditionally follow Old Cai to the Flower Country.
She was the 'needed' maid who forgot her 'family' once she had a husband.
Such a girl with a personality flaw was indeed a bit heartless.
But if the target was Wang Shi...
Hmm, Wang Shi didn't say anything.
He liked it.
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Buffalo watched as Wang Shi left with Baby5, then immediately scrambled and stumbled back to the embassy hotel, his face filled with terror as he reported everything to Diamante, Machvise, and Lao G.
“What? Wang Shi and Baby5 fell in love at first sight and he wants to take Baby5 as an Imperial Concubine?”
“Baby5 already agreed?”
“You idiot, Buffalo! You knew Baby5 can’t refuse people, yet you didn’t stop her!”
The three shouted in shock, Lao G even kicked Buffalo away, his face incredibly angry.
“This is tricky now. Wang Shi doesn’t know about Baby5’s personality flaw of not being able to refuse. He truly believes Baby5 genuinely accepted his proposal.”
“If we forcibly take Baby5 away, Wang Shi will probably turn against us. This Emperor is not to be trifled with.”
“Hmph, it’s all Buffalo’s fault for not looking after Baby5 and causing such a huge mess.”
The three discussed heatedly, each feeling incredibly annoyed.
The Goa Empire was their big client, and Wang Shi’s strength was also formidable.
If they didn’t handle this well, not only would they lose a wealthy client, but they might not even be able to leave the Goa Imperial Capital.
“Let’s report the news to Young Master Doffy first.”
Lao G spoke with a grave expression. They had received a new piece of information that morning: Wang Shi had confirmed the awakening of Conqueror's Haki.
This was a true king.
This news had already been confirmed to Marineford by Captain Smoker of Loguetown and Marine Hero Iron Fist Garp.
Doflamingo had learned this news through Marine internal intelligence.
Furthermore, Diamante and the others had inquired about information in the East Blue and the Goa Empire, and indeed found out about the 'crowd fainting' news spread about Wang Shi in Loguetown and Windmill Village.
An Emperor with the 'qualifications of a king' and powerful banishment abilities.
How could such a person be simple?
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As news of Baby5 was reported to Doflamingo by Diamante, Doflamingo was indeed a bit angry.
He was both annoyed that Baby5 had thrown herself at Wang Shi and blamed Diamante and the others for not looking after Baby5.
He was even more displeased that Wang Shi had completely taken Baby5, whom Doflamingo had raised like a ‘daughter’.
Baby5 did have a personality flaw and sometimes even dared to attack Doflamingo, but in Doflamingo’s eyes, Baby5 was still a valuable ‘family member’.
She absolutely could not be given away for free just like that.
At the very least, he had to recoup the investment of all these years.
“Contact Baby5 and give her a mission: have her infiltrate Wang Shi’s side and secretly send intelligence about Wang Shi back to the Donquixote Family.”
“Also, negotiate with Wang Shi. As long as he defeats Germa 66, we will agree to his and Baby5’s matter.”
Doflamingo calmly arranged Baby5’s mess.
“Understood. As long as Wang Shi defeats Judge, he is indeed worth our investment.”
“Don’t worry, Doffy, I will definitely be able to give the mission to Baby5 and also get a generous betrothal gift from Wang Shi.”
Hearing that Doflamingo wasn't furious, Diamante immediately said good things and made assurances.
After Diamante finished talking with Doflamingo and hung up the Den Den Mushi, he beat Buffalo again.
This unexpected mess had caused him so much trouble.
Diamante, carrying Doflamingo’s instructions, immediately left the embassy hotel and entered the Goa Palace to negotiate Baby5’s betrothal gift and conditions.
All of this would be contingent on Wang Shi defeating Judge.
If Wang Shi couldn't defeat Judge, they would directly end the employment mission and also take Baby5 away.
Inside the palace.
Wang Shi listened to Diamante’s negotiation terms and smiled, agreeing to their conditions.
Wang Shi also directly agreed to Diamante’s exorbitant demand of 500 million Berries for the betrothal gift.
It was just money; he could rob or earn it.
Logically, with Baby5’s strength, she couldn’t possibly compare to a great pirate with a 500 million Berries bounty; she was simply not worth a 500 million Berries betrothal gift.
One should know that Doflamingo’s suspended bounty was only 340 million Berries.
But Wang Shi felt she was worth the price; just the ability of the Arms-Arms Fruit alone was worth that much.
Diamante was increasingly satisfied with Wang Shi’s generosity and straightforwardness, feeling that he had negotiated a very good price for the Donquixote Family and also retained this major client.
He had to go back and claim credit from Doffy.
His work efficiency was simply amazing!
Diamante felt he had profited, and Wang Shi also felt he had profited.
Everyone was happy, a win-win!
Baby5 burst into tears of emotion when she heard that the Donquixote Family had agreed to her and Wang Shi’s ‘marriage’.
Young Master Doffy finally wouldn't kill her fiancé.
She had found a fiancé who needed her; she had found her happiness.
Diamante had originally wanted to speak with Baby5 privately to arrange the spy mission.
However, Baby5 kept clinging to Wang Shi, completely ignoring him and failing to see his hints.
This infuriated Diamante, who cursed Baby5 in his heart as a useless traitor who valued ‘a man over her family’.
He could only find another opportunity to arrange the surveillance mission.
Anyway, once the Goa Empire and the Germa 66 army went to war, he would be able to give Baby5 her orders.
If Wang Shi couldn't defeat the Vinsmoke family, Diamante would still forcibly take this foolish woman away.
As Diamante and his group left the Goa Palace, Wang Shi embraced Baby5 and showed a faint smile. It felt great to have money, power, and strength.
Empress Sally, that little rookie, finally had someone to share her burden of war.
That night, Wang Shi consummated his marriage with Baby5 without any hesitation.
This made Nojiko a little envious. She was already over 18, so why didn't King Wang Shi fancy her?
Was it because her skin was dark?
Should she try some whitening nutritional meals and ask Kaya to get her some whitening potions?
As for Wang Shi taking a new Imperial Concubine, Nami buried herself in navigation knowledge, trying hard not to think about Wang Shi.
She swore that she would become prettier and more talented than Baby5 in the future.
Kaya also studied medical knowledge all night, keeping herself busy, though there was a hint of resentment on her small face.
As for Empress Sally, that little rookie, she had already been thoroughly satisfied by Wang Shi and needed several days to recover.
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