One Piece: Legendary Family

Chapter 3: Isn't This a Test for the Veterans' Group?

Ivan was in his office, working on his tasks. As the second-in-command of the Hiberfield family, he naturally had his own workspace, a room that Charlotte had specifically assigned to him.

This time, the victory against the pirates had been a great success. They had not only obtained 30 million berries in liquid funds, but also the pirate ship now docked in the port, a very valuable fixed asset.

For the impoverished Hiberfield family, this was the first large sum of money they had received in many years. It was a considerable and very valuable fortune, especially since the ship was crucial for any organization.

It's important to know that building a pirate ship wasn't cheap; otherwise, they wouldn't survive in the ever-changing climate of the New World. Given the current situation of the Hiberfield family, there weren't enough funds to build a ship. If they tried to force it, aside from problems with the carpenters, the family's budget would go into deficit, and everyone would have to eat dirt.

That pirate ship solved the problem of long voyages in the future. Of course, Ivan had removed all the pirate emblems from the ship. Now it could be used for commercial transport, fishing, or patrolling without worries.

One of the most important elements for a pirate group was its flag. It was a symbol. So Ivan carefully kept the flag of the Rabid pirate group to possibly display it in the future.

He planned to open a museum to exhibit the flags of defeated pirate groups and leave detailed records. He wanted everyone to witness the great and glorious development of the Hiberfield family.

"Ha, ha! I'm a genius, a perfect plan!"

This wonderful and perfect idea made him very happy.

"With Charlotte's strength, it would be great if she went out hunting pirates."

Just thinking about it excited Ivan. One day, the entire ocean would know the legend of the Hiberfield family.

"Bang!"

The office door was thrown open, and a sturdy two-meter-tall man entered like a bear. With a "crack," the wooden door completely broke.

Ivan, who was lost in his wonderful thoughts, looked at the scene with frustration.

"Idiot, Beta! Is it that hard to knock?"

The clumsy Beta scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and replied in a deep voice, "Brother Ivan, I'll do it more gently next time."

Ivan waved his hand, exhausted. He had no way to deal with this clumsy big guy. Beta had been found by Charlotte on the seashore. He had been captured by a slave ship, attacked by pirates, and survived thanks to a wooden plank. If it weren't for Charlotte's compassion, they would never have accepted him.

Although Beta looked like a strong man, he was only sixteen years old, a year younger than Charlotte.

"What's up, Beta?"

As soon as Beta mentioned the matter, his face turned serious.

"Brother Ivan, there's a slave."

Beta stepped aside, revealing a young woman named Lina. Ivan was surprised.

Lina quickly stepped forward.

"Mr. Ivan, I want to join the Hiberfield family."

Ivan nodded slightly. He was delighted to see new members joining the family, as it meant the family was improving under Charlotte's leadership.

However, as the second-in-command, he had to ask some questions to organize everything properly.

"What did you do before? What can you do?"

Lina replied, "Mr. Ivan, I was previously a servant for royalty. I can dance, sing, and attend to the lords without any issues."

After speaking, she looked at Ivan anxiously.

"A servant?"

Ivan murmured to himself, and a brilliant idea came to his mind. Many nobles had their own servants to show their status.

The Hiberfield family didn't have any servants, not even Charlotte had someone to take care of him. This couldn't be possible for Ivan.

Ivan examined Lina, saw that she was beautiful, and made a decision. He knew Charlotte hated slavery.

He remembered how they had been oppressed by their former leader, living like slaves. It was thanks to Charlotte that they could now live with dignity, treating each other as family.

Since then, Ivan had been captivated by Charlotte's charisma and followed him with devotion.

"If we can't have a group of servants, we'll form a group of assistants. Although the nature is different, the purpose is the same."

Ivan thought, and then said to Lina, "Lina, the Hiberfield family is going to form a group of servants. You'll be the first leader of this group and take care of Charlotte."

"Yes, Mr. Ivan."

Lina showed no resistance. She had been a servant before, and she didn't mind doing the same work, especially for someone as handsome and kind as Charlotte.

"Ha, ha, welcome, Lina, to the Hiberfield family."

Ivan laughed cheerfully. ...

"Achoo!"

"Who's speaking ill of me?"

Charlotte murmured, with a worried expression. But then he thought he didn't know many people, so it was probably just his imagination.

Thinking this, he felt better. This was the life he had always wanted: with work, stability, and friends to eat and drink with.

After a long training session, Charlotte felt hungry and noticed it was almost lunchtime.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Charlotte said, knowing it was the young man responsible for bringing his lunch, always punctual.

However, when he saw the person bringing the lunch, he was surprised.

"Who are you…?"

"Mr. Charlotte, I'm Lina, and I'm going to take care of you from now on."

Lina smiled sweetly, lighting up the place with her beauty.

Charlotte thought that, indeed, the women in this pirate world were incredibly beautiful.

Lina skillfully placed the food and stayed by his side like a servant. Charlotte was perplexed and asked curiously, "Lina, what are you doing?"

Lina smiled softly, "Sir, Mr. Ivan has ordered me to take care of you."

"..."

Charlotte was stunned. Ivan had really done this without consulting him.

"I don't need care. Now that you're part of the Hiberfield family, you're one of us. You don't need to be treated like a slave."

Lina felt moved. In such a difficult time, finding someone like this was like a miracle.

"Mr. Charlotte, I'm already part of the servant group, and Mr. Ivan appointed me leader. It's my responsibility to take care of you."

"What? A group of assistants?"

Charlotte was dumbfounded. Ivan had really taken the initiative. (To me, Ivan is a genius)

Although he felt tempted, he knew he couldn't afford to relax without enough strength. He didn't feel secure yet.

He thought that, instead of dismantling the servant group, he could have them learn other skills and become valuable members of the family.

"Well… Lina, from now on, you and your group must continue learning and improving. I expect a lot from you."

Lina, hearing this, felt a great responsibility and a renewed determination. She had never felt such importance before.

"Yes, Mr. Charlotte, I'll do my best."

Lina was filled with enthusiasm, surprising Charlotte.

Why was everyone so exaggerated?

(End of the chapter)