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After staying for two full days, Alex and his companions returned to their ship and left the land of giants, Elbaf.
"Phew! Finally left Elbaf, I was so uncomfortable all the time being around them!"
Spreading her arms and legs, Nami cheered as she lay down on the cloud Zeus, created by Hancock with her soul power, in a completely relaxed posture.
Hearing this, Robin showed a teasing smile and said, "Hmm? Didn't being around Maria and Shirahoshi given you enough psychological preparation?"
"That's different," Nami continued to lie on her back and muttered. "There's a big gap in size, personality, and gender—OK."
Not to mention the giants' enormous size of more than 20 meters, but their bold and enthusiastic banquet atmosphere and hospitality style made Nami feel uncomfortable.
Although her money-collecting habit hadn't changed from the original storyline, Nami, who had been raised and spoiled by Alex since childhood, had developed a more feminine personality under his care.
But complaints were just complaints. Looking at the new chart she had planned, this trip with Lord Alex could be considered satisfying.
Examining the detailed sea chart of Elbaf held high in her hand, Nami sat up and said to Robin, who was already reading in a sun chair, "Speaking of which, this trip was also an unexpected harvest. I didn't expect we'd find the fourth piece after searching for so long. The Road Poneglyph was indeed buried in Elbaf."
At the same time, Nami's eyes seemed to flash with Berries symbols as she added expectantly, "This means we can go to that place!"
Looking at the Red Road Poneglyph in the cabin, Yamato immediately turned to Alex with great interest. Although she didn't say it clearly, her starry eyes explained everything.
After all, Laugh Tale's ONE PIECE was the biggest factor that triggered the Great Pirate Era. Anyone in the New World would be interested, let alone Yamato, who was already keen on novel and adventurous things.
"Since I have acquired all the Road Poneglyphs, I will naturally go and see what this great secret treasure is that countless people are searching for," Alex said. Looking at Nami, who was leaning close like a kitten, he added with affection, "But I can tell you in advance that the great secret treasure has very little to do with wealth."
Feeling the slight tap on the top of her head, Nami shook her head and said coyly, "Lord Alex, you misunderstand me. I'm just interested in the secrets that might be hidden there. This is a mysterious island never recorded on any chart, and it's also the most important goal for me to complete the world's nautical charts."
"Of course I trust you, Nami."
Though Alex's words were reassuring, his meaningful smile suggested otherwise. Not understanding the joke in his expression, Nami blushed and retreated to her room, claiming she wanted to work on her maps.
In her heart, she secretly cursed her former companions and friends. It must have been that jealous group who envied her closeness to Lord Alex, slandering her in private. How else could he have an image of her being greedy for money, despite her obedient appearance in front of him?
"It seems only Lord Alex could transform the once fearless little tiger into such a tame kitten," Robin remarked after Nami left.
Hearing Robin's words, Alex laughed and said, "Don't let Nami hear you say that, or she'll ask me to teach you a lesson—and I won't refuse."
Robin turned to Yamato and said, "Then Yamato will help me, after all, I need to reserve strength to decipher the information on the Road Poneglyphs."
In the past, Yamato might have turned away from such teasing. After all, even the most mysterious adventure would never make her defy Alex. But now, having been educated from a blank slate to a skilled woman by Maria and others, she understood the meaning behind Robin's words. Pounding her chest righteously, she said, "It's okay, I'll definitely help Robin bear it."
Recalling Yamato during her innocent period and comparing it with the present, Alex thought for a moment but didn't finish his sentence. Although it was related to Maria's teachings, he had been the one to implement them, so he felt a sense of accomplishment.
Meanwhile, Maria seemed to be waiting for someone to help her bring down Shirahoshi, who remained the most pure and innocent among his retainers.
Feeling his thoughts had strayed under Robin's influence, Alex shook his head and dismissed these notions for later consideration.
Back to the topic, this trip to Elbaf had been rewarding in various ways.
Whether it was securing the military power of Elbaf, or obtaining the mysterious fourth Road Poneglyph, the most important achievement was the information about "Uranus," one of the Ancient Weapons.
Although the information about Uranus wasn't very detailed, there were finally some records in the history of the giant race. Certain words were enough for Alex to make educated guesses about the past. To learn more about Uranus, Laugh Tale was indeed worth the journey.
Moreover, the historical text of these four Road Poneglyphs was one of the fuses that could trigger a world war.
When Alex contemplated this, he thought of another figure who could attract the World Government's attention. He looked at Robin and asked, "Speaking of which, based on the situation with the Mera-Mera Fruit in the New World two days ago, what's happening in Doflamingo's territory?"
"There's been fighting, and it seems the Revolutionary Army is involved," Robin replied.
Alex didn't care much about Doflamingo, who had always been a loyal subordinate. After all, the man's value to him was mainly in properties such as Devil Fruits.
It would be better to let Luffy eliminate this "Joker" who currently maintained a vast network in the New World. This would make the World Government restless and simultaneously draw attention to the Nika fruit.
With this in mind, Alex ordered Robin, "Contact Morgans and give Straw Hat Luffy some good publicity. Make him famous."