After Dak exited the room, he saw Robin sitting there.
Then he though, that the welcome gift he had given to Bon Clay was a purple-talented Pokémon Egg, which later hatched into a Smoochum.
Smoochum is a rare Pokémon, and its value would definitely exceed one billion Belly if sold, not just the value of the egg. It was indeed a generous gift.
Thus, the gift for Robin should also be of similar value to avoid favoritism. However, there are no Pokémon Eggs left in stock at the store now.
After all, Dak is already overwhelmed with taking care of these children, and he plans to restock only when the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines are ready to purchase Pokémon Eggs in large quantities.
The gift for Robin, then, seems to have been an easy choice.
"Robin."
"Manager, I've contacted the newspaper. I've informed them that Mr. Mihawk is our guest, and 'Big News' Morgans has invited us for a meeting," Robin reported as Dak approached. "Is that okay?"
"It's fine. Mihawk won't mind, neither will Newgate, and Sengoku might not want it publicized. You did well," Dak nodded in approval.
Although Robin took the initiative to speak about Mihawk, what she said was accurate. Without revealing something shocking, Morgans wouldn't have come. Dak naturally hopes for Morgans to come in person so that he pays more attention and is willing to invest more resources in promoting Pokémon.
"You're too kind," Robin said nonchalantly, then returned her attention to the Pokédex.
However, before she could look for long, a hand extended in front of her, holding a feather with yellow and purple stripes.
Robin paused, then remembered what Dak had mentioned to Kuzan previously.
She quickly flipped through the Pokédex, looking for a specific Pokémon.
"There's no need to look further. Cresselia is a legendary Pokémon, not listed in the Pokédex," Dak knew what Robin was searching for.
Legendary Pokémon are those that the people of the Pokémon world have not fully researched and thus are not included in the Pokédex. Dak's knowledge about legendary Pokémon is not very clear either.
"Manager."
Robin looked up at the young man standing before her. His emerald green hair flowed down his back, and his white shirt was extremely form-fitting. His handsome face wore a gentle smile, not at all like someone who could emit Conqueror's Haki.
(Ps: Previously, I only mentioned that the protagonist is handsome without detailed description. After some consideration, I've decided to give a standard for Dak's appearance, resembling N from Pokémon.)
"This is for you," Dak handed the [Lunar Feather] to Robin, "This is your welcome gift for joining the Mystery Hatchery House. Bon Clay received one when he joined too. Don't think too much of it."
"Thank you, Manager," Robin carefully accepted the feather, her heartbeat slightly quickening.
This wasn't because she was moved by Dak, but because she knew the feather's purpose and value, and was excited about the possibility of meeting someone she longed to see.
"Hold it tonight as you sleep, and you'll meet her," Dak said, patting Robin's shoulder.
"Okay," Robin nodded firmly, her eyes moistening as she looked at the feather.
It felt like it had been a long time since someone had treated her so gently.
[Brubrubrubru]
Just then, the sound of a Den Den Mushi rang out. Robin quickly pulled out the snail phone from her pocket and answered.
The caller seemed to say just one sentence before hanging up.
"Morgans."
Robin immediately switched back to her professional demeanor, informing Dak of the caller's identity, "Now, at Water 7 in the first half of the Grand Line."
"Alright, I'll go," Dak nodded, stretching.
"Manager, do you need me to come with you?"
"No need. With Darkrai and Sceptile with me, even if the whole World Government comes after me, I can still escape," Dak casually shook his head.
Below the rank of Marine Admiral, no one can withstand his Conqueror's Haki, not to mention he has max-level Darkrai and Sceptile by his side. He's not worried at all.
Although Morgans is one of the kings of the underworld, his own strength is weak.
"Please be careful. Water 7 has been experiencing frequent storms lately. The Sea God 'Aqua Laguna' might be coming. Finish the talk and return to the shop as soon as possible," Robin advised, not forcefully, but she wouldn't stop Dak from making his own choices.
No matter how outrageous those choices might be, she would accompany him because they are partners.
"Don't worry. Oh, Robin," Dak said, about to leave with Sceptile.
"Manager?"
"From now on, call me Dak."
...
Water 7.
This island is famous worldwide because it gathers the highest and most shipwrights.
The "Pluton," was constructed here 800 years ago.
The shipwright of Pirate King Gol D. Roger, a fish-man named Tom, is currently on this island.
His apprentices, who will be famous in the future as Franky and Iceburg, are working hard on the Sea Train, though Franky is still known as Cutty Flam at this time.
The outskirts of Water 7.
Due to the imminent arrival of the Sea God, almost everyone has fled to the inner city, leaving the outer city deserted.
In an underground bar.
Morgans rested his chin on one hand and tapped the wooden table with the other, making a thumping sound.
If not for "Hawk Eyes" Dracule Mihawk's high reputation in recent years, he wouldn't have bothered coming.
Pokémon? He had never heard of them.
To claim they possess natural abilities akin to those of Devil Fruit users is absurd.
If the other party dares to deceive him and waste his time, Morgans is determined to make them feel the wrath of the underworld king.
Creak.
The old door opened, and a handsome man with emerald green hair walked in.
Morgans felt this man was the most handsome he had ever seen, wondering if he could sell him to Stussy for her Pleasure District.
But what was that green creature following him? A Devil Fruit animal or a human who ate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit?
Those eyes were terrifying.
When Morgans caught Sceptile's gaze, his feathers stood on end, and he shivered.
The last person who could intimidate him with just a look had been imprisoned, a man named Douglas Bullet.
(End of Chapter)