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Chapter 155- The Proposal
I didn't drop to one knee right away. Instead, I walked straight over to Lily first. She was still happily shoveling food into her mouth, cheeks puffed out like a chipmunk. She was completely oblivious to the tension in the room.
I reached into my inventory and pulled out a small, unassuming ring. It wasn't flashy like the others would be—this one was matte black with faint golden etchings that looked almost like bite marks. But its true value wasn't in appearance.
"Lily," I said softly, holding it out to her. "This isn't just any ring. It's a food storage ring I had specially made. The internal space is a perfect ten-by-ten-by-ten cubic meters. Anything edible you put inside gets frozen in time—temperature, freshness, flavor, everything stays exactly as it was the moment you stored it. No spoilage, no loss of taste. Ever."
Her chewing slowed. She stared at the ring, eyes widening.
"And the best part? It only accepts food meant for eating. Metal, wood, weapons, random junk—none of it goes in. Just food. I haven't tested the absolute limits yet—what counts as 'food' might be flexible—but for you? It's perfect. You can carry an endless feast wherever we go. Eat whenever, whatever, however much you want."
Lily's fork clattered to the plate. For the first time since I'd known her, she looked like she might actually cry over something that wasn't a perfectly cooked steak.
"With this… I can eat anytime I want? Forever?" Her voice trembled with awe.
I nodded. "Forever."
She snatched the ring from my hand, slid it onto her finger, and threw her arms around my neck so hard I nearly stumbled.
"This is the best gift anyone has ever given me! Yes! I'll marry you! I'll definitely marry you!"
Lily was easy to please when you spoke her language.
Grinning, I moved on to Nami. She had been watching me the whole time, arms crossed, trying to look annoyed—but her eyes were shining with barely contained expectation.
I sank to one knee in front of her, pulling out a breathtaking diamond ring. The stone caught every light in the room, throwing rainbows across the table. It looked obscenely expensive because it was.
"Nami," I said, voice low and sincere. "This ring isn't enchanted or special like Lily's—not yet. But I've already prepared something incredible for you: one of the most powerful Devil Fruits in existence. I'll give it to you soon. For now… will you marry me?"
I didn't even finish the question before her hands flew to her mouth. Tears welled up instantly. She hadn't even registered the promise of the Devil Fruit; the ring and the knee were enough.
"Yes," she choked out, laughing through tears. "Yes, you idiot! Of course yes!"
She yanked me up by the collar and kissed me hard enough that the whole table heard the smack.
Next was Kuina. I knelt again, presenting a sleek silver ring shaped like a miniature katana—blade, guard, hilt, all perfectly detailed. Nestled beside it in my palm was a thin, glowing enchantment talisman.
"Kuina, this talisman bonds with your sword when you apply it. You and your blade become one on a deeper level—your will, your technique, your growth, all amplified. It'll help you reach heights even your father never dreamed of."
Her usual tsundere mask cracked. She stared at the items, fingers trembling slightly as she took them.
"You… really thought about this?" she muttered, cheeks pink.
"I think about all of you. Every day."
She huffed, but the sound was soft. "Fine. I accept. Don't think this means I'm going easy on you or anything."
Her smile when she slipped the ring on was small, private, and brighter than any sword gleam.
Then Kaya. She had been watching me with those big, hopeful eyes the entire time. I didn't make her wait. I knelt, offering a warm wooden-textured ring that seemed to pulse faintly with green vitality.
"Kaya, this ring isn't just a symbol. It holds immense life-force. In time, you'll be able to channel it—heal wounds instantly, cure diseases, even extend lifespans. With this, you'll become one of the greatest doctors this world has ever seen."
Her hands shook as she took it. Tears spilled over before she could speak.
"You… you really believe in me that much?"
"More than anyone."
She surged forward, wrapped her arms around my neck, and kissed me—deep, emotional, trembling. When she pulled back, she pressed her forehead to mine.
"I love you," she whispered. "Yes. A thousand times yes."
Robin was next. I approached slowly. The ring I offered her was ancient-looking—dark gold with delicate flower-and-vine patterns curling around a single deep amethyst, echoing the Hana Hana no Mi.
"Robin," I said quietly, "will you be my fiancée? We haven't known each other as long as some, but I feel it—we belong together. You're irreplaceable to me. I promise to treasure you, protect you, and help you uncover every secret the Void Century holds."
Her expression flickered—joy, sorrow, fear, longing—all at once. She hesitated.
Before she could pull away, I closed the distance, cupped her face, and kissed her softly. Deeply. When I drew back, I slid the ring onto her finger.
"You're wearing it now. No running. And this afternoon… I'm taking you to read the ancient Poneglyph in Alabasta. The one Crocodile kept hidden. We'll start your dream together."
Her eyes widened. Then softened. She melted against me, returning the kiss with quiet intensity. When we parted, she smiled—small, genuine, and for a moment, history itself seemed less important than the man in front of her.
"...Yes," she breathed. "Yes, Alex."
Finally, I turned back to Vivi. She was already beaming from yesterday's proposal, but I still wanted to make it complete.
"Yesterday I gave you the ring, but I didn't have time for the gift." I produced the small, sealed case containing Crocodile's Suna Suna no Mi—the Logia I'd extracted after our battle. "This is his Sand-Sand Devil Fruit. It suits you perfectly. When you become Queen of Alabasta, ruling over endless dunes, this power will make you untouchable. You'll protect your kingdom—and yourself—better than anyone ever could."
Vivi accepted it without hesitation. She bit into the fruit, face scrunching instantly.
"Yack! It tastes even worse than I imagined!"
Her body shimmered. Grains of sand swirled around her fingers as she experimented, still clumsy but already grinning with excitement. She'd master it soon—I had no doubt.
Last, I approached Queen Titi. I couldn't formally propose—not with her status and our… unique relationship—but respect was due.
"Mother-in-law, I can't offer you a fiancée's title. But please accept this as a token of my regard."
I held out a stunning sapphire ring, deep blue like the sea off Alabasta's coast. She took it gracefully, sliding it on with a knowing smile.
I stepped close, wrapped her in a gentle hug, and whispered against her ear.
"Don't worry. Your real engagement present is coming later… when we're alone."
Her lips curved into that familiar lewd smile.
"I'll hold you to that, son-in-law. We'll enjoy ourselves thoroughly."
And just like that, it was done.
Six official fiancées—Lily, Nami, Kuina, Kaya, Robin, Vivi—and one very satisfied hidden lover in Queen Titi.
The girls clustered together, admiring their rings, but it wasn't the jewelry they were staring at. It was the promise. The bond. For the first time, everything felt official. We'd shared bodies before—raw, desperate, lustful—but now we shared futures. Lovers. Wives-to-be. The shift changed everything. Their smiles were radiant.
I had burned through more than 400,000 lust energy points from the system shop. Expensive, yes—but with 1.2 million still in reserve, I didn't care. Seeing them this happy was worth every point.
Breakfast continued in a warm laughter. The girls barely spoke to me directly, but every glance was loving, every smile soft and happy.
When the plates were finally cleared, Nami stood up, clapping her hands.
"Okay, everyone. Now that we're all officially Alex's fiancées, we need a private girls' talk. No boys allowed. We're heading to the queen's bedroom for some… very personal discussion."
The others nodded eagerly—even Titi looked amused—and they filed out together, leaving me alone in the dining hall.
I could have used Observation Haki to eavesdrop. Part of me was curious. But I respected their space. Whatever they were planning—or gossiping about—I would find out eventually.
Instead, I leaned back in my chair and muttered,
"System, show me the notifications from last night."
A familiar chime rang in my mind. I was really excited as I had completed many normal and hidden mission.
[Ding…!]