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More Than Three Hours Later…

The entire room was a mess, making it impossible not to wonder what had happened.

Bai Yu lay on the couch, suddenly feeling the urge for a cigarette. But as the heat of the moment faded, a headache took its place.

"Please move."

A pleasant yet cool voice rang out.

Bai Yu turned his head to see Stussy, now fully dressed, standing gracefully and composed.

Tear.

The sheet on the couch was torn, a faint trace of blood appearing. Stussy neatly folded it before once again looking at Bai Yu—graceful, calm, and completely unbothered.

She neither cried, nor protested, nor made a scene.

This woman is really something else…

Bai Yu coughed lightly.

"I don't like to force anyone… It's just… you didn't resist me."

The passion had been intense, but Bai Yu still respected beautiful women.

At that moment, Stussy neither chose to run nor to fight back—and things simply escalated from there.

"Why would I resist?"

Stussy asked calmly.

"From the moment you chose not to kill me, I belonged to you, didn't I?"

She then glanced at Bai Yu with a hint of surprise.

"You're quite the rare one. A fearsome pirate, yet after having a willing woman, you still feel unnecessary guilt and awkwardness?"

Bai Yu was speechless.

Just because I walk in the shadows doesn't mean my heart is completely black, alright?

He still had his own principles.

Something about this woman was different.

Bai Yu studied Stussy carefully.

"Aren't you being a little too calm?"

"Oh? Would you rather I act out dramatically?"

Stussy narrowed her eyes.

"If so, you might as well have just killed me."

"That's not what I meant," Bai Yu replied, still unable to fully grasp her mindset.

Stussy spoke, her tone composed.

"In a world ruled by the strong, no matter how beautiful a woman is, if she lacks power, she is nothing but an accessory.

"You didn't mistreat me. That alone is already a luxury. What more could I expect?"

Bai Yu immediately understood.

She had learned to lower her expectations in order to avoid disappointment.

All Stussy wanted was a peaceful existence, free from exploitation.

A highly capable woman—yet without ambition.

A Different Kind of Bond

"Since we're being honest with each other, listen closely."

Bai Yu noticed Stussy tense up slightly.

He whispered, "Relax. I treat my women far better than you might think."

Stussy remained silent.

Born and raised in the darkness, she couldn't bring herself to trust so easily.

If she had a choice, she would have preferred an ordinary life.

Bai Yu continued, "First of all, I won't let you be a double agent. It's too dangerous."

"The World Government binds you through power and fear."

"Then I'll bind you with something stronger—trust and benefits."

Stussy, ever rational, asked a simple question.

"What benefits could outweigh my fear of the World Government?"

"And what sincerity could make me truly willing to follow you?"

She smirked.

"You'd have better luck threatening my life instead."

This woman…

So pragmatic.

A cruel world had shaped her into a realist—void of emotional impulses, always calculating.

That was fine.

Bai Yu adjusted his clothes and asked, "You're quite sensitive about your age, aren't you?"

Stussy raised a delicate eyebrow.

"What about it?"

Bai Yu smirked.

"Have you ever heard of the Immortality Surgery?"

Stussy chuckled, tilting her head.

"My dear Demon King, don't tell me you're secretly an Op-Op Fruit user, willing to sacrifice your life to perform the operation for me?"

She smiled playfully.

"Because if that were the case… I might just fall in love with you."

Bai Yu shook his head.

**"No, I'm talking about something better—**the joy of eternal youth."

He walked up to her, lifting her chin.

"So tell me… do you want it?"

The Temptation of Eternal Youth

Stussy's breath quickened slightly, her gaze locked onto Bai Yu's.

"You… you have an ability like that?"

Bai Yu nodded, raising his hand slightly.

"Rather than explaining, why don't I show you?"

"Life Restoration!"

A faint golden glow enveloped Stussy.

She immediately felt it—her cells bursting with vitality, a fresh and youthful energy spreading from the inside out.

It was intoxicating.

But as soon as she regained control of her senses, she immediately called out, "Stop! I believe you! That's enough!"

Bai Yu withdrew his power, slightly puzzled.

Stussy let out an exasperated sigh.

"Were you about to restore me to my youth?"

She rolled her eyes.

"Do you even know how old I am?!"

Bai Yu: ???

I don't get it.

Why is she so obsessed with age?

Stussy changed the subject, her curiosity piqued.

"Your ability… no, never mind."

She didn't want to pry too much.

The current relationship between them felt… complicated.

Bai Yu didn't mind and simply stated, "For now, my power only restores youth temporarily."

"But within a few years, I'll be able to make it permanent."

"Of course, a vague promise like that won't put you at ease right now, so…"

"Have you heard of Pure Gold?"

Stussy's expression shifted instantly.

She looked at Bai Yu as if he were the most fascinating man in the world.

A New Beginning

Stussy leaned into Bai Yu's chest.

For the first time in decades, she felt… safe.

Perhaps Bai Yu was lying.

Perhaps he was telling the truth.

But at this moment, she didn't care.

Bai Yu gently stroked her hair, then took out a ring.

"Give me your hand."

Stussy froze.

This infamous Demon King—the man who had even dared to kill Celestial Dragons—was giving her a ring?

"Tick… tick…"

Tears rolled down Stussy's cheeks.

She had spent her entire life in deception, surrounded by cruelty.

But Bai Yu…

He was giving her a carousel.

A moment of pure, untainted happiness.

"Women in this world are so simple…"

Bai Yu thought, falling deeper in love with this world.

Five Days Later…

The sun shone brightly over Happy Street.

Bai Yu had been caught up in far too much pleasure.

Now, it was time to move forward.

Stussy, now fully committed, adjusted her coat as she spoke.

"You're leaving soon, aren't you?"

Bai Yu nodded.

"Then let's start transferring the assets. Once you claim a proper territory, I'll relocate everything to support you."

She then gave him a playful look.

"You do have a plan, don't you? Some way to teleport to me whenever needed?"

Bai Yu smirked.

Smart woman.

He really couldn't have picked a better ally.

The Call from Doflamingo

Just then, his Den Den Mushi rang.

Bai Yu picked up, hearing a familiar voice.

"Fuffuffuffu~ My friend, it's been half a month, and you still haven't arrived?"

Bai Yu sighed.

First, he was trapped by chaotic New World weather…

Then, he was trapped by a certain woman's embrace.

Either way, he was stuck.

He massaged his forehead.

"Brother Doffy, just wait a little longer… I'll be there soon."

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