Olvia looked at Galan as he washed dishes, asking "You lied to him too?" Galan paused for a moment before continuing as he ignored her. She smiled slightly and walked over, taking the plate from his hands, helping him dry it, saying softly "Everything you do for Robin… I don't even know what to say."
Galan replied slowly, "Then don't say anything." She looked at him tenderly, "But I have to say something… You treat her better than your own daughter. I…" she pursed her lips and continued after a moment of pause, "Most of the time, when I fool around with you… I really mean what I say. Everything you've done for us, I can never repay you…"
Galan frowned slightly as he said firmly, "I never asked you to." Olvia nodded and held his hand, "I know. But I want to. So, can you do me a favor?" Galan was silent as she looked at his face, "Can you let me be selfish and make you have a reason to live after you finish?"
Galan froze and the plate shattered in the sink, slipping from his hands. She looked at him firmly, saying "I know what you want to do… But I don't want you to die. I want to take care of you for the rest of my life, I want to sit on the beach and watch the sunset in your arms, I want to hold you when I sleep…" she teared up, "How can I repay you if you die…"
Galan clenched his fists and stayed silent for a whole minute before finally saying "Okay." Olvia hugged him and stayed silent, he held the back of her head after a moment of hesitation, his eyes as calm as a pool of still water, the same as his heart…
Olvia smiled slightly, "Thank you." Galan hummed softly in response…
A few days later
Lilica brought Galan the More More fruit and he locked it in a box, nodding "Good work." Lilica saluted, saying "Boss! I would like to be rewarded with a kiss!" Galan furrowed his brows and replied flatly "No." Lilica sighed and retorted "Then a baby is fine!"
Galan couldn't understand this woman, how was a baby less than a kiss? He threw her out of his office, telling her to reconnect with Bolin and Nikolai before heading to Wano where Ryuga would be meeting them.
Lilica sulked out of the office and Olvia laughed, making Galan's veins throb in annoyance.
Why were all these little guys so unreliable!?
The next night
Galan received a call from Ryuga, telling him that he found all the fruits, but also that he was following the Straw Hats to Zou. Galan told him that he could send the fruits he didn't want to Dragon along with the Snow fruit.
Ryuga didn't care, he had already eaten the String fruit and was currently flying in the air above the Straw Hats, stepping on strings. He said "No problem, boss! But some of these fruits are pretty good, I think! There's even one that blows people up." Galan's eyes twitched and he replied "Okay."
Ryuga's face froze and he laughed awkwardly "Okay… Alright, anyway, talk to you later, Boss! Haha…" before hanging up and muttering "This guy… As expected of the Boss… Stone faced in front of all things!" he sighed and continued following the kids.
Galan didn't get a rest and the 5 Elders called him, "What is the meaning of this? An Admiral bowing to a King?!" Galan immediately exploded "Sir! I don't know what this damn bastard fuck was thinking! I've already severely punished him! He will not be allowed to return to Marineford until he kills that damned Straw Hat kid. I was thinking of demoting and replacing him. He's a shame to the Marine force!"
The 5 Elders nodded and discussed quickly before saying "This punishment is alright for now, Galan. The demoting is unnecessary at the moment, however if it continues to be a problem, then replacing him is a good option. If a single Admiral cannot catch a pirate crew, what's the purpose of such a rank!"
Galan nodded with a furious face, "You're absolutely correct, sir! This will not happen again! I will make it very clear to Fujitora about his treasonous actions! You will be satisfied, I promise." The Elders nodded and replied "Very good, Galan. You haven't let us down before. However, this is a delicate situation. While punishment is required, it must be off the record."
Galan was 'stunned' and asked in confusion, "But, sir… What should I do then?" The Elders thought about it before devising a plan, "Communicate with Fujitora, order him to kill the Straw Hats with extreme haste. Should he not be able to do such a thing within 3 months, you will replace him for negligence and suspicion of sedition."
Galan nodded firmly "I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Sir! I will carry out this task immediately!" The Elders nodded, smiling, "Good boy. Oh, and the Levely is coming up, perhaps you would like to join us?" as they looked back at IM, who nodded.
Galan smiled happily, saying with excitement, "Of course, sir! I would love nothing more! Thank you for this opportunity! Thank you so much! It's an honor!" The Elders looked at IM, who was frustrated.
Could it be that they were overthinking it?
IM was filled with confusion and fear, if they were correct, then this man was too scary! He could swap faces at the drop of a hat and play any role! IM didn't like Galan at any rate, something about him made their skin crawl!
The Elders smiled and thought IM was thinking too much, how could Galan be a snake? Undercover for more than 30 years? Please! Nobody has such willpower, otherwise they would be the Strongest person in the World!
They said happily, "You've earned it, Galan. We'll be seeing you then. That is all." before hanging up.
Galan looked at the snail and his expressionless face resurfaced, snorting lightly.