Chapter 68
Regarding the widespread news and rumors about Roger circulating across the seas,
Victor didn't care at all right now—these reactions were all expected anyway.
His sole focus was finding the giant lantern fish that had swallowed the Pure Gold.
He had no idea how long he searched, but through relentless persistence, Victor finally located the giant lantern fish.
Only then did he realize—it had taken him a full six months.
Without a second thought, Victor unceremoniously electrocuted the lantern fish into unconsciousness.
"It really took quite a lot of effort. This big guy was seriously hard to find."
Victor looked at the lantern fish in front of him and couldn't help sighing.
Then he pried open the lantern fish's mouth and used his Mantra (heart net) to confirm the location of the Pure Gold.
Not only that—he also found Olga and her father, Dr. Asai.
So with a flash of lightning, Victor instantly retrieved the Pure Gold from inside the lantern fish.
Next, he located Dr. Asai.
"Who are you?"
Dr. Asai was startled when Victor suddenly appeared.
"Hello, Dr. Asai. You can call me Victor."
Victor said softly.
"What do you want with me?"
Dr. Asai looked at Victor warily.
"Your daughter's illness can now be treated outside."
"My purpose is the technique you used to create Pure Gold. Are you willing to trade with me?"
"I'll find someone to cure your daughter's illness. In exchange, hand over the alchemical technique—how about it?"
Victor stated the deal directly—he had no time to try and persuade Dr. Asai emotionally.
"Really?"
Dr. Asai knew the man in front of him had bad intentions, but he was still extremely concerned about his daughter.
"I have no reason to lie to you. Once you know my influence outside, you won't doubt me."
Victor said calmly.
"Fine—but you have to cure my daughter first. Otherwise I won't give it to you."
Dr. Asai said decisively.
"Deal."
Victor hadn't expected Dr. Asai to agree so readily—he was somewhat surprised.
After Dr. Asai accepted Victor's terms, Victor immediately took him to find his daughter Olga.
However, Olga had already lived for over a hundred years on the small island inside the lantern fish.
She had been unimaginably lonely.
For a moment, Olga was unwilling to forgive her father.
But Victor didn't care about that—he forcibly took both of them away.
Victor planned to find Crocus first and have him treat this hundred-year-old little girl.
With Victor's speed, he quickly located Crocus, who was currently in the Drum Kingdom.
Over these past six months, Crocus had obediently gotten married.
And to a beautiful woman—looking at her swollen belly, she was clearly pregnant.
"Hey, Crocus—I didn't expect you to actually get married."
"Congratulations, congratulations. Hurry and bring out the wedding candy."
Victor appeared directly in front of Crocus.
But this sudden appearance gave Crocus a huge scare.
"Phew—Captain, can you not appear so suddenly? You almost scared me to death."
Crocus exhaled heavily and said irritably.
"Less talk—hand over the wedding candy."
Victor didn't care—he just wanted the candy.
"Hey, Captain—you really have the nerve to ask for wedding candy when you came empty-handed."
Crocus wasn't going to spoil Victor—he pointed at Victor's empty hands.
"Of course not—I brought gifts, didn't I?"
With that, Victor took out the Cerberus Devil Fruit.
As for the Pure Gold—he'd bring it out later.
Not only that—he still wanted to run some experiments.
"Hm? Devil Fruit? What kind of ability does it have?"
Crocus looked at the Devil Fruit in front of him and asked curiously.
"This is the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Cerberus—a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit I snatched during the God Valley war."
"I figured you and Heracles didn't like Devil Fruits much, so I didn't take it out before."
"But recently I gave Heracles the Azure Dragon Fruit, and you didn't get one."
"So now I'm making it up to you. I suggest you eat it."
Victor handed the Devil Fruit to Crocus.
"Hmm—if even the Captain says it's good, there's definitely no mistake. But giving it to me—wouldn't that be a bit of a waste?"
Crocus took the Devil Fruit and said.
"For our crew members, there's no such thing as 'wasting' any Devil Fruit they eat."
Victor looked straight into Crocus's eyes and said calmly but firmly.
"Alright—I'll eat it."
With that, Crocus swallowed the Devil Fruit in one gulp.
Immediately after, he felt changes in his body—a surge of powerful strength.
At the same time, his physique began to grow stronger—this made him very happy inside.
"Hmm—this feeling of being filled with power is amazing. No wonder so many people want to eat Devil Fruits."
Crocus didn't transform right away—after all, his wife was still there.
"I still have gifts for you two, but that's for later. First, introduce your wife."
Victor glanced at the woman beside him and said.
"Oh—my mistake. My wife's name is Melina."
After introducing Melina, Crocus turned to her.
"Melina—this is my captain, Victor."
"Hello, Melina. Here's a Den Den Mushi—if you ever have trouble, you can contact me."
Victor smiled and handed a Den Den Mushi to Melina.
"Hello, Captain Victor. Thank you, Captain."
Melina glanced at Crocus—only after he nodded did she accept the Den Den Mushi.
"Thank you, Captain."
Crocus knew very well what this Den Den Mushi meant—he had to be grateful to Victor.
With Victor's current strength, there were very few problems he couldn't solve.
"Hey—every one of my crew members gets a Den Den Mushi—even their families."
"Once you become my partner, I'll help you as much as I can."
Victor said matter-of-factly.
"I understand—being your partner is my honor."
Crocus said emotionally.
"Alright—let's go inside first."
"Oh—almost forgot. This is Dr. Asai, and this little girl is his daughter Olga."
Victor immediately introduced the two people behind him to Crocus.
"Hello—cold outside. Let's talk inside."
Crocus said with a smile.
"Hello, Crocus." ×2
For the first time in so many years, the two met so many people—they felt a bit nervous and uneasy.
"Alright—anything you want to say, let's talk inside."
Victor finished speaking and led the way in.
So the group entered Crocus's home.
"Here's the situation—Olga has South Sea Emperor Fever. I brought her here for you to treat."
Victor directly explained why he had come to find Crocus.
"So that's it—no problem, small matter."
Crocus agreed readily—it really was nothing to him.
Afterward, he began examining and diagnosing Olga.
Dr. Asai watched Crocus nervously.
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