Ten days later...
It was another morning like any other, but today felt a little different. When Robin woke up and looked at the empty pillow beside her, she felt a bit uneasy.
She couldn't recall how many nights she had fallen asleep with Gnar's company or how many mornings she had woken up in his arms. Now, he was in another woman's bed.
Logically, their relationship was purely transactional, but Robin felt a strange sense of loss these past days.
"Why?" she wondered aloud. Noticing her odd mood, she gave a self-deprecating smile and shook her head. Regaining her composure, she got up, washed, and walked out of the cabin.
On the deck, she glanced back at the large Baroque Works ship trailing behind Gnar's small fishing boat. For the past few days, Gnar had been on that ship, constantly with the woman named Zala, just like he had been with Robin when they first met. Day and night, Gnar's tireless nature had consumed Zala's time.
Gnar's small fishing boat had only one room. Robin had asked him countless times why he didn't upgrade to a bigger boat, but he always refused, saying he had a sentimental attachment to it.
Robin wasn't about to share a bed with another woman, so she had been left alone these past days. However, this also had its benefits. Without Gnar's disturbances, Robin enjoyed some rare peace and could sort through her thoughts and plans.
The weather was nice, calm, and the sun's warm rays shone on the deck. Robin lay on a sun lounger, happily reading a book about Alabasta. But her good mood quickly disappeared when Gnar brought Miss Zala back to their ship. Seeing Zala walk awkwardly, Robin's mood inexplicably improved again.
Noticing Robin's odd look, Zala felt a sense of shame, as if Robin was scrutinizing her. Though Zala didn't mind using her body to survive, Gnar's endless energy was exhausting. If she hadn't been a trained agent with good physical fitness, she might not have been able to endure it.
Thinking that Nico Robin had once been in her shoes, Zala felt a bit more balanced. But Robin wasn't generous. With a mysterious smile, she addressed Gnar.
"It seems you've been very happy these days, Captain Gnar!"
Gnar laughed, genuinely happy. While he enjoyed every night with Robin, Zala's novelty delighted him.
"Robin-chan, you will always come first in my heart!"
After all, Robin was Gnar's first woman in this world. Men always remember their first fondly!
Robin didn't acknowledge his sentiment. Instead, she handed a small pill box to the embarrassed Miss Zala.
Miss Zala was stunned and didn't understand until Robin spoke words that made her panic.
"Miss Zala, you don't want to get pregnant, do you?"
"Pregnant! Pregnant!!!"
Zala panicked. She had committed herself to Gnar for survival, but pregnancy was a different matter. She didn't want a baby; she was still a girl and not ready to be a mother.
Moreover, was it too late? It had been ten days, and Gnar hadn't taken any precautions even once!
Thinking of this, Zala looked pale and held her stomach. Robin's smirk confirmed that this was intentional.
Unfortunately, Robin didn't give Zala a chance to retort. She turned her head and looked at a distant island spewing lava.
"We've arrived! The legendary Prehistoric Island: Little Garden!!!"
The term "Prehistoric Island" refers to islands in the Grand Line with little contact between them, leading each to develop its own civilization. Some islands hadn't changed for thousands of years, earning the title "Prehistoric Island."
Little Garden retained the appearance of the dinosaur era, complete with dinosaurs and other large beasts. Creatures here were enormous, making the island look like a giant's garden, hence the name.
As Gnar's small fishing boat, towing the Baroque Works ship, entered the inland river bisecting Little Garden, the wild scene came into view. The dense forest, towering trees, and howling beasts felt like entering hell. But the sight didn't frighten the three onboard.
Robin was fascinated by this island stuck in the dinosaur era. Standing at the bow, she observed the island while recalling their purpose for coming here.
"So, what's the plan, Captain Gnar? Should we seek out the giants, or do you have another method?"
"Giant... giants..." Zala, worried about pregnancy, was surprised to hear Gnar and Robin came to find giants.
"Is the legend true? Are there really giants here?"
"Yes!" Gnar's eyes scanned the surroundings.
"As for finding the giants, we'll start by luring them out with strong liquor. If that doesn't work, we'll search for them. It shouldn't be hard; they're huge."
Gnar then looked playfully at Robin. "Robin-chan, I might need your help with these stubborn guys!"
Robin rolled her eyes but continued observing the island, silently agreeing. Their interests aligned, so Gnar got busy. He jumped onto the Baroque Works ship, activated his Devil Fruit power, and countless blood-colored bats flew into the cabin, bringing barrels of spirits to the deck. Opening the barrels, the aroma of wine spread.
Robin doubted his primitive method. "Can this really attract the giants?"
Gnar shrugged. He didn't like giants or stubborn people like Luffy but had no choice.
Zala, restrained, also expressed doubt. "This island is huge! Even a giant can't smell this wine from afar!"
But as soon as she spoke, the ground vibrated rhythmically, and the river trembled. Something enormous seemed to be approaching from the forest.
"No way!" Zala was nervous, never having seen a giant before. She asked the question on her mind.
"These giants don't eat humans, right?"
"Hahaha..."
Zala's silly question amused Gnar and even Robin.
Zala soon understood their laughter. As trees fell, two huge figures emerged from the forest.
"Hmm, I haven't smelled such delicious wine in a long time..."
"Kababa, can you let me have a taste, just one..."
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