After telling Baccarat about his offer to deliver to her boss, she smiled and led his group with the car to a clothes shop. She then asked them to pick up fit clothes — on the house — while she deliver her offer to Tesoro. Josh only smiled back at her and winked.
"Well… Well. And here I thought something was off."
While Josh was wearing a new tuxedo, a white one, he heard a creepy voice. He turned to see Mikita having a wide smile.
"What?"
"8 Women and you still hit on that, Baccarat," Mikita said. Josh could see that the other girls were quite upset… upset that another girl means less time for them. And she is very hot, that's the part that annoyed them.
"You are so naive," Josh said. "Have you seen me picking a girl for no good reason?" Josh looked at them, before looking at Kalifa and Viola. They were involved in the crew for good reasons. Same for Stussy.
"Because she is very hot." Robin smiled and closed her eyes.
'Wait, can she read thoughts now… No, her Haki isn't in that level.'
"We have Hancock, and she is very hot enough." Josh let a sigh and then said. "You'll be happy if we get her."
Hancock, as if not hearing the second part of his words, put her hands on her face and blushed.
"Why is that?" Mikita put her hand on her hips.
"She can manipulate luck," Josh said. That's the reason. "And when dealing with the Devil, luck is second to the money."
"Oh… that. You should have said that in the first place." Mikita put her hand on his shoulder. "And here I thought you were bored with us."
Josh turned to her, wearing a white short dress, and examined her from head to toe. He hugged her and kissed her.
"Why would I be bored."
"Excuse me?" Viola lifted her hand. "What 'dealing with the Devil means.' I mean, isn't he the Devil here."
"Long story," Mikita explained. "You'll see later."
Josh turned to the girls. They surely knew how to pick up good dresses, revealing their charms.
"Wingman, stop affecting me." Josh turned his head.
"Master." From thin air, a transparent purple demon appeared. "I was only trying to help your mood."
"No need to make me what already I am (horny)… help me, with, you know."
"Don't worry; I'm your wingman tonight." He said. Wingman was made of demonic energy, pure lust.
Josh smirked. Wingman vanished and shrunk, entering Josh's coat.
If Josh allowed Wingman to unleash itself, this whole island will turn horny, or they will see wet illusions.
Yes. He was good for orgies.
Josh found the girl's gazes change once he mentioned he is horny.
"By the way." Josh looked at Viola. "Where is Baccarat."
Viola replied. "She is with a tall blond man, who seems the owner of this casino. They are negotiating. Hold on!"
"What."
"Josh. Some people, I'm reading their lips, they seem to belong to the World Government, and they are spying on the man and Baccarat."
Josh started thinking. He closed his eyes, the next second, he opened them.
"I get why they are here. Little devils." Josh laughed.
"Why are they here." Robin's mood seemed to change as her tone became cold.
"It's only a first guest. They may want to steal the Poneglyph and Tesoro's wealth. They want my prey."
-x-X-x-
Baccarat was in a private room with Tesoro. A 3 meters long muscular man with a square jaw, sharp eyes, and neck length hair that was pushed back.
He just heard of the news. First, the Gambler is here, someone who has 5 Billion Berries.
It made Tesero think if he should risk attacking him to get his bounty.
However, this was the first man ever to kill an Emperor, and that's two days ago. According to Baccarat, he seemed to be in his full health, meaning he's at full strength.
Moreover, it seems that the mountain-sized light golem belonged to him.
Tesoro sighed. Should he poison him?
However, would 5 Billion be worthy, when his wealth is 500 Billion Berries?
When Baccarat started telling him about why Josh is here, Tesoro couldn't hold himself.
"Repeat. He has Poneglyph for sell."
"Yes," Baccarat said as she smiled. "He also seems to be interested in something else." She meant herself.
"Does he want to sell or buy?"
"Neither," Baccarat smirked. she was talking about herself, though.
"Doesn't matter." Tesoro leaned backwards. "Also, did he get exposed by my golden splash."
Usually, he will try to use Baccarat powers to make pirates feel in debt.
"Are you going to risk it," Baccarat said. "Do you want to risk it? It may sound stupid."
Tesoro mixes gold with the splashes that occasionally appear around the city. Although it may seem to be a flashy show, in fact, it was used to put gold on the guests. Using his ability, Tesero can turn anyone here into a gold statue. He thought of using such a thing on Josh and his crew, even ending up using them as hostages.
"No. But I need to have a knife on his neck. Anyway…" Tesoro's heart was beating so fast. "I can't do a thing before collecting more info. For now, tell him that I'm happy with his offer. Also, make them happy, I don't want troubles here."
Tesoro had a sweat drop on the side of his head.
Even having the Celestial Dragon's presence didn't make him as worried as he is now.
Even if he could freeze Josh's body with gold, he has few Logia users in his crew. And that giant light demon swordsman… he didn't know if he can handle it if a battle broke out. Not with enough planning anyway.
"You want me to make them happy?" Baccarat put her hand on her hip and tilted her body to the side.
"Yeah. Have fun." Tesoro waved his hand. "I have enough money cows here, anyway. It may be a good idea to have him on my good side. Do whatever you have to keep his mood good." He stood up to his full height and left through the door. "And guide him to my office, for business."
Baccarat smirked. "This may get fun."
It had been a long time since she had seen Tesero act this weak. But who to blame him, someone so powerful is here.
-x-X-x-
"Achoo…" Josh sneezed when he and his group were outside, walking around and picking up food from the streets next to the casinos. Everything here was expensive, but Josh didn't mind.
"Bless you," Viola replied.
"Someone is talking about me in my back, isn't it." Josh held Viola from her arms and said. "I need to confirm this."
Viola smiled when his face was closer to hers. "Isn't everyone talking about him?"
"That's right." Josh gave her a perk on the face. Her face felt hotter, but its colour remained the same, and she smiled.
"Did I take too long?" Said a feminine voice.
A car stopped next to his group. Josh turned to look at Baccarat, who made eye contact with him.
He only smiled. "I almost forget about you."
"Guess you need a reminder."
"Let's get in." Josh titled his head to the girls, as he got to the front seat. "So, what did you boss say."
"You were thinking about him." Baccarat feigned disappointment. Sighing, she put her hand on his lap, as if she was supporting herself. "He said you and your group should be happy under my watch."
As she forced her tongue on the 'Happy' word, her hand caressed his lap up and down.
"I wonder, how it's going to work." Josh smiled and put his hand on her smooth long full thigh. It was full enough, smooth, and pleasant to touch; gently, he caressed his hand.
"Let's figure that out," Baccarat said, moving the car. The turtles started working as an engine, and they were moving.
"How about we have fun," Josh said.
"Right. Let's take the ladies back to play some fun games." Baccarat said. "We can land you enough chips to play with."
"Hmm… It's been a long time since I played a game." Mikita pushed her between the two. "The only thing I played with is my bounty's bones. I used to break them a lot." She said, not helping herself but patting Baccarat's hand out of Josh's thigh.
Mikita knew it was a plan for Josh to pick her up. But she couldn't just stand seeing a foreign woman touching him.
"You got this." Hancock patted Mikita on the back.
Luckily for Josh, the other girls were rational enough.
"Well, prepare to feel another kind of joy," Baccarat said as she stopped next to one building. She got out of the seat and reached the back of the car, taking a bag full of chips. She gave it to the girls and said. "So, have you ever gambled before… try it, it's fun."
There is nothing better to take someone's attention than making them play these games. Josh was led in, and many people were playing different types of games. There were cards, roulettes, blackjack, and many others.
"Hehe…" Robin started laughing like a demon.
When Josh turned to ask her what is going on, she said.
"You are going to ask me what's going on."
"Well, seems taking Katakuri's spiritual power allowed you to unlock the future vision."
"You know." Robin's lips curled up. "I can make a wealth here. No luck is needed."
"You are planning to take my title." Josh smiled, almost crying in pride.
"Of course not." Robin wrapped her hands around his neck and kissed him on the lips.
Josh waved his hands when she and the girls left to play the games, and Robin started playing with all in from the start, unlike the others. Soon, the rest of the girls started playing, forgetting how fast time is passing for them.
When Josh was about to sit, he found a smooth hand caressing his shoulder. Turning his head, he saw Baccarat next to him.
"How about we let your girls here… Tesero is interested in seeing you in his office." She smiled.
Josh raised his eyebrows. "And them?"
"Why don't you leave them, and we can have our way." Baccarat's hand reached his neck, playing smoothly with it. She just revealed her plan of distracting the girls, so that they continue flirting.
What a man's thief. That is what Josh's girls would say if they were paying attention.
"Sure." Josh reached his neck, putting his hand on hers. Taking the glove away, he put her hand next to his mouth and kissed it. Somehow, she didn't use her Devil Fruit ability to absorb his luck. It's not like he needed it anyway.
Baccarat smiled. Put her hand on his shoulder, and guided him out to the car, before driving to the main building in this city.