"Hmm... so you guys are pure pirates?" Hearing Robin's words, Vermillion said as he looked at the pirates indifferently.
"H-hello, sir. We-we have no intention of antagonizing you." Seeing Vermillion and Robin's closeness, Big Axe hurriedly said.
"Please don't believe that woman, sir. She is [Devil Child], Nico Robin. She is someone who often betrays and deceives her team."
"A month ago she betrayed us, which is why we were almost caught by the Marine. That's why we're chasing her."
Hearing her former boss say that, Nico Robin immediately became tense. She was afraid that Vermillion would no longer be willing to help her.
Robin wanted to reply but didn't know how to answer because what they said was true. If Vermillion wanted to investigate this, then he would soon find out.
Over the years, she has indeed betrayed and deceived many of his 'colleagues,' even though she did not consider them as colleagues in the first place.
"I see..." Seeing Robin's nervousness, Vermillion stroked his chin. He continued, "I know she's been treacherous and deceitful, but what? I don't care."
"But you guys, you must be stopped immediately." Vermillion said as he looked at the pirates.
Reaching out his hand, a mysterious light suddenly enveloped each pirate.
"Huh?!!"
"I-I can't... move..."
"What... has... happened?!"
Using Psychokinesis, Vermillion rendered all the pirates immobile as if a pause button had been pressed.
After tying up all the pirates, Vermillion ignored them and walked towards the place where the Devil Fruit was kept.
Seeing Vermillion walking towards Big Axe Pirate's cabin, Robin hurried to follow him.
"Are... Are you really okay with me?" Robin asked in a nervous tone.
"What they say is the truth; I have indeed betrayed and deceived many people over the years.
"Really?" Vermillion paused and turned to Robin with a smile. "If that's the case, then you've worked hard all this time."
"?!" Hearing Vermillion's praise, her eyes and nose felt a little stinging for some reason. The pain she had suffered and endured all this time suddenly began to melt away, as if the man knew what had happened to her.
Seeing Robin close her mouth while staring at him in disbelief, Vermillion simply smiled, took Robin's hand, and led her to the Devil Fruit place.
For the first time, Robin did not mind having her hand touched. She let Vermillion lead her into the cabin.
In Big Axe's room, Vermillion saw a tightly locked treasure chest.
"Alohomora." For some reason, Vermillion suddenly wanted to say this one spell. Chuckling, Vermillion grasped the key and crushed it with his bare hands.
'Alohomora?' In his heart, Robin felt confused. What exactly was Alohomora? But this feeling of confusion was quickly replaced with a sense of shock! Inside the treasure chest, there was Devil Fruit!
"Devil Fruit?! I never thought Big Axe would have Devil Fruit." Robin said.
"Yes, but this Devil Fruit is only animal-type Devil Fruit. Although the user determines how strong the Devil Fruit can grow, but most Devil Fruit of this type are quite weak." Vermillion said as he tossed the Devil Fruit a few times as if it were not a valuable object.
"You know this type of Devil Fruit?"
"Yes." Vermillion nodded. "Come, Robin, once we've taken all their treasure, we can leave."
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"I never thought that these weak Pirates had six hundred million Belly's in their storage." Looking at all the treasures floating in the air, Vermillion felt a little surprised.
"After all, they've looted several cities before." Robin said as she looked at the treasures floating in the air with a curious gaze. Inwardly, she thought that this ability was Vermillion's Devil Fruit ability.
Bowing her head, Robin continued, "Umm... because of their barbaric deeds, I felt that I could no longer follow them, and decided to betray."
"But I have no regrets, thanks to my decision, I was able to meet you." Robin smiled.
"Okay, since we got everything we wanted, let's head back."
"Want me to show you around?" Vermillion turned to Robin.
"I feel honored." Robin smiled sexily.
Smiling, Vermillion flew towards Golden Hind while hugging Robin tightly.
"Uh?!" Robin, who was suddenly hugged in this intimate style, blushed. After all, this was her first time.
"What's wrong? Does Nico Robin feel embarrassed being hugged princess-style?" Vermillion teased.
"No, just a little surprised." Wrapping her arms around Vermillion's neck, Robin shook her head as she looked down shyly.
"I will introduce you to my colleagues. I hope you get along well with them."
"As for those pirates, I will hand them over to someone trustworthy."
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