"Monet and Sugar? Nice names."
After evaluating the names of the two sisters, Kahn, who was floating in the air, suddenly stretched out his palms to Monet and Sugar below and asked, "You have great potential. Do you want to come with me?"
"Uh-huh..."
Seeing that Kahn really extended a helping hand to them, Monet immediately looked happy. She nodded without any hesitation and said excitedly, "We are willing. Please take us out of here."
"Very good."
Kahn nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at the fainted crowd around him and asked knowingly, "Do you have any family members here? Is there anyone else who needs me to take you away?"
"...No more, only us two sisters," Monet hesitated, then shook her head and said.
Although the people around her are from the same country, she doesn't know what will happen to them after they are transported to the victorious country. But having the big man in front of them take away the two sisters were already lucky, and she dared not make any other demands.
"Wait, don't struggle or be afraid. I will use my fruit power to take you away."
Kahn had no intention of helping these refugees further. After reminding Monet and Sugar, he used his telekinetic power to form a mask covering the two women and lifted them up to fly to the Grandine.
"...Go wash your body first."
After taking the two girls back to the boat, Kahn led them to the entrance of the bathroom in the cabin and said, "I will put the clothes here at the entrance. After you take a bath and change your clothes, you can look for me on the deck."
Before Monet could reply, Kahn went to the cloakroom, took two sets of maid outfits, and placed them at the door.
In the cloakroom of the Grandine, there were maid outfits of various sizes. The small-sized maid outfits were all left by Mary. After putting the clothes down, Kahn returned to the deck to continue fishing.
"That...that..."
Not long after, a timid voice reached Kahn's ears. Looking sideways, his eyes suddenly brightened.
The two dirty girls from before had disappeared. In their place were one big and one small, beautiful and cute maids dressed in black and white maid outfits.
Just like the three Boya sisters back then, Monet and Sugar, who were captured due to the collapse of their country, looked timid. This was the reaction most weak people had when facing the strong for the first time.
A word from Kahn would determine their future status. If Kahn was unhappy, he could take out collars and put them around their necks at any time, turning them into slaves without human rights. If he was in a good mood, he could treat them as younger sisters, changing their status from refugees to "big shots" all of a sudden.
So, what Kahn said next was the trial of fate for Monet and Sugar.
"Reintroduce yourselves."
Born with Observation Haki, Kahn sensed the anxiety of the two girls. He turned to face them, raised his elegant legs, and said, "My name is Cross Kahn. I am 21 years old and from West Blue. How about you?"
"My name is Monet. I am seventeen years old, and I am from North Blue."
Monet hastily followed Kahn's introduction method, then introduced Sugar to Kahn: "This is my sister, her name is Sugar, and she is nine years old."
"As a price for saving you, from now on, you will be my personal maids. Are you willing?" Kahn asked symbolically.
"...willing, we will!"
Hearing the words "personal maid," Monet was slightly taken aback, then felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. After secretly looking at Kahn, she glanced at the flag hanging on the mast and nodded excitedly. It was clear from Monet's reaction that she had recognized Kahn.
When Monet first heard Cross Kahn's name, she didn't react because Kahn had kept a low profile for three years. But after hearing about becoming personal maids, Monet realized they were very lucky.
Cross Kahn, a native of West Blue, is the current head of the "Cross Family," with a bounty of 1.555 billion berries. He is one of the great pirates of the New World. The "Cross Family" is more famous than the "Donquixote Family" of North Blue and the "Vinsmoke Family" of Germa 66.
Not only because of the family's strength but also because of the group of personal maids, including Cross Kahn and his group of personal maids, the most famous being the "Pirate Empress," one of the most powerful women in the world. The maid profession has gained more fame due to this group over the years.
The most beautiful woman in the world and one of the most powerful women in the world, the "Pirate Empress," is a member of this maid team. There's also the "vampire" Boa Sandersonia, with a bounty of one billion berries, and the "Son of the Devil" Nico Robin, all part of this maid group.
Additionally, there are still a few unknown maids in this maid group, but the whole world believes they are definitely not as simple as ordinary maids. The personal maid team is the cadre team of the "Cross Family." The world-renowned Pirate Empress, Vampire, and Devil's Son are all top cadres. The unknown maids are all cadres, even hidden top cadres.
Now, those who were supposed to be transported to the Victory Kingdom, whether sold as slaves or became the playthings of kingdom soldiers, nobles, or rich merchants, or were lucky enough to return to ordinary people, unexpectedly met a great pirate of the New World and were fortunate to become his personal maids, that is, the cadre of the "Cross Family." How lucky is that?
"Very well, then you will be responsible for my daily life."
Seeing Monet's inner thoughts in his eyes again, Kahn nodded with satisfaction and said, "From now on, you will call me Master, and when I return to the New World, I will ask your senior Robin to teach you about maid etiquette."
"Yes, Master."
Monet bowed her head respectfully.
Seeing that Monet was so sensible, Kahn was more determined to cultivate her ideas. He immediately turned his eyes to Sugar. Due to the great psychological shadow brought about by the war, she was now just like Mary back then. She didn't even have the courage to look directly at him. Kahn asked, "Are you called Sugar?"
"...Yes, it is."
Sugar, who was asked, was slightly startled, subconsciously raising her head to look at Kahn, who was smiling gently. Then, she immediately lowered her head, responding as delicately as a mosquito.
"Don't be afraid. You will be the closest people to me in the future, and I will not hurt you."
Kahn stood up and came in front of Sugar, bent down, and hugged her, comforting her with a smile.
No matter which world you are in, beauty is justice. Under Kahn's handsome and gentle smile, Sugar seemed to feel Kahn's kindness, and her delicate body, which was trembling uncontrollably, gradually returned to normal. The fear of strangers in her heart dissipated quickly. Looking up at Kahn's face secretly and meeting those smiling red eyes, Sugar quickly lowered her head, lying in Kahn's arms and timidly responding.
"Come, go fishing with Master."
Kahn was amused by Sugar's reaction. He held Sugar and sat back on the chair, then picked up a fishing rod and cast it towards the sea in front of him.
Next, Kahn picked up the fruit next to him and began to cultivate feelings with Sugar.
Monet, who witnessed this scene, quickly dissipated her awe of Kahn. Instead, she felt a sense of security and warmth, finding a place to live.
I believe it won't take long before Monet's sense of security and warmth turns into a sense of belonging to the "Cross Family" and loyalty to the Master in front of her, thanks to Cross Kahn's nurturing methods.
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