"Earth Fruit?" Although Lucifer had already guessed, hearing Mage say it made his heart beat sharply twice.
After all, this was a Logia-type Devil Fruit that had never appeared before.
Just by the name, it was clear—it was the highest tier among similar Logia fruits.
It was like how the Flame Flame Fruit was the superior form of the Mera Mera Fruit, and the Ice Ice Fruit was above the Hie Hie Fruit.
Such naturally-named Logia types were definitely the highest in this series.
The Earth Fruit was definitely the highest class among the Swamp Fruit or Sand Fruit types.
Because earth, as the name implies, contained all elemental components related to soil.
However, the specific abilities of the Earth Fruit could only be known by consuming it.
"Yes, the Earth Fruit. Its existence has always been the secret of the Chris family.
You could say this thing has been stored in our family basement for hundreds of years..." Mage said with a sigh.
"I see..."
Lucifer nodded.
If it had been stored for hundreds of years, it was normal that he hadn't seen or heard of it.
After all, this wasn't a manga, but the real world...
"Its emergence will surely bring a different change to the world.
What exactly? You must experience it yourself!"
Mage said as he handed the fruit to Lucifer.
"Father..."
Seeing the fruit, Lucifer's pupils instinctively shrank as he spoke.
"Eat it... I want to see what kind of power the strongest Logia-type the Chris family has preserved for hundreds of years actually holds!"
Mage's face showed relief and the pride of a father seeing his son grow.
Various expressions gathered on Mage's face, making him look decades younger.
"Alright..."
Lucifer solemnly accepted the earth-yellow fruit from Mage.
Then he carefully examined the fruit.
Though he had seen it before, to resist the urge to seize it, he only glanced briefly before leaving the basement.
This time, with the fruit truly his, he had the chance to observe it closely.
The fruit wasn't very large and was covered with the characteristic spiraled pattern of Devil Fruits in a soil-yellow color.
Its durian-like exterior was adorned with rock-like spikes, representing its nature as a Logia-type.
"Eat it!"
Mage looked at his son with full satisfaction.
"Alright..."
Without hesitation, Lucifer bit off almost half of the earth-yellow fruit...
Then, "Ugh~~"
Lucifer gagged...
The taste was extreme...
More intense than stinky tofu, stinky salted fish, stinky natto, or even stinky feces!
After gagging twice, Lucifer looked at the fruit with a strained face.
He gritted his teeth and swallowed the remaining more-than-half in one go...
Having discussed before online whether to eat a whole Devil Fruit, the conclusion was always better to eat it all...
So now it was his turn, and he had to follow his own conclusion: no matter how bad it tasted, he would finish it all.
After swallowing the entire Devil Fruit, Lucifer's eyes immediately widened.
His sensitive soul sensed a strange power spreading through his limbs and bones, even seeping into his soul to transform it.
But because his soul was so strong, the power only nourished it instead of causing any changes.
Lucifer frowned instinctively upon sensing this.
He didn't know if this was good or bad.
If the fruit's power had been weakened, it would be a loss.
Fortunately, aside from this energy in his soul, the power inside his body had also transformed accordingly.
Lucifer now understood how the "Earth Fruit" worked!
Two words—Transform Greatly!
It truly transformed greatly...
This was the strongest Devil Fruit Lucifer had ever seen, heard of, or imagined.
Compared to this Earth Fruit, the supposedly strongest Logia-type Dark Dark Fruit was insignificant.
"How is it, boy? Tell me about the Earth Fruit's great power," Mage asked anxiously as he watched Lucifer eat the whole fruit with a distressed expression.
"...Very good, very strong!"
Lucifer nodded.
"The Earth Fruit truly lives up to its reputation as the strongest fruit!"
"That's good, that's good..."
Mage smiled with relief.
"However, the specific abilities still need development.
So far, I've already mastered several powers!"
Lucifer said feeling the changes and feedback within his body.
"Oh? Several? Tell me!"
Mage asked with interest.
"Yes, first—the Earth Fruit allows control and creation of all soil elements. That's the first.
Second, I can transform into the elemental essence of soil—the Logia elemental transformation.
Third, it grants tremendous vitality.
Our family's weak constitution has been completed... or rather, its weaknesses have been compensated!"
Lucifer was amazed even by his own words describing these abilities!
"Really... that's amazing! Hahahaha!!!"
Hearing this, Mage finally heard what he wanted most and burst into a huge, hearty laugh.
Lucifer looked at Mage in shock.
In his memory, Mage had never laughed like this before...
It seemed there were still many things Mage hadn't told him...
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