Pirates: Usurping a Kingdom Is Surprisingly Easy

When Emperor Kael walked out of the Heyxiu Panda specialty store holding Baby 5's hand, Buffalo felt utterly bewildered. How did he lose Baby 5 just by going for a stroll? How was he going to explain this to Diamante at the embassy hotel? If Young Master Doffy knew he hadn't taken good care of Baby 5, would the Young Master slice him into strips of meat?

"You're Buffalo, right? Baby 5 and I fell in love at first sight. Go report this to Diamante and Doflamingo. I hope they genuinely bless Baby 5 and me. Don't worry, the betrothal gift from this Emperor to your country will not be small." Kael held Baby 5's hand, smiled, and turned to speak to Buffalo, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

Baby 5 nestled happily and intimately into Kael's embrace, not even sparing a glance for Buffalo, the large fatty she had grown up with. She truly lived up to her reputation as the 'sick maid' who would attempt suicide at Old Sai's words and unconditionally follow Sai to the Flower Country. She was the 'needed' maid who forgot her 'family' once she had a husband.

Such a girl with a personality flaw was indeed a bit heartless. But if the target was Kael... Hmm, Kael didn't say anything. He liked it.

Buffalo watched as Kael left with Baby 5, then immediately scrambled and stumbled back to the embassy hotel, his face filled with terror as he reported everything to Diamante, Machvise, and Lao G. "What? Kael and Baby 5 fell in love at first sight and he wants to take Baby 5 as an Imperial Concubine?" "Baby 5 already agreed?"

"You idiot, Buffalo! You knew Baby 5 can't refuse people, yet you didn't stop her!" The three shouted in shock, Lao G even kicked Buffalo away, his face incredibly angry.

"This is tricky now. Kael doesn't know about Baby 5's personality flaw of not being able to refuse. He truly believes Baby 5 genuinely accepted his proposal." "If we forcibly take Baby 5 away, Kael will probably turn against us. This Emperor is not to be trifled with." "Hmph, it's all Buffalo's fault for not looking after Baby 5 and causing such a huge mess."

The three discussed heatedly, each feeling incredibly annoyed. The Goa Empire was their big client, and Kael's strength was also formidable. If they didn't handle this well, not only would they lose a wealthy client, but they might not even be able to leave the Goa Imperial Capital.

"Let's report the news to Young Master Doffy first." Lao G spoke with a grave expression. They had received a new piece of information that morning: Kael had confirmed the awakening of Conqueror's Haki. This was a true king.

This news had already been confirmed to Marineford by Captain Smoker of Loguetown and Marine Hero Iron Fist Garp. Doflamingo had learned this news through Marine internal intelligence. Furthermore, Diamante and the others had inquired about information in the East Blue and the Goa Empire, and indeed found out about the 'crowd fainting' news spread about Kael in Loguetown and Foosha Village.

An Emperor with the 'qualifications of a king' and powerful banishment abilities. How could such a person be simple?

As news of Baby 5 was reported to Doflamingo by Diamante, Doflamingo was indeed a bit angry. He was both annoyed that Baby 5 had thrown herself at Kael and blamed Diamante and the others for not looking after Baby 5. He was even more displeased that Kael had completely taken Baby 5, whom Doflamingo had raised like a 'daughter'.

Baby 5 did have a personality flaw and sometimes even dared to attack Doflamingo, but in Doflamingo's eyes, Baby 5 was still a valuable 'family member'. She absolutely could not be given away for free just like that. At the very least, he had to recoup the investment of all these years.

"Contact Baby 5 and give her a mission: have her infiltrate Kael's side and secretly send intelligence about Kael back to the Donquixote Family." "Also, negotiate with Kael. As long as he defeats Germa Judge, we will agree to his and Baby 5's matter." Doflamingo calmly arranged Baby 5's mess.

"Understood. As long as Kael defeats Judge, he is indeed worth our investment." "Don't worry, Doffy, I will definitely be able to give the mission to Baby 5 and also get a generous betrothal gift from Kael." Hearing that Doflamingo wasn't furious, Diamante immediately said good things and made assurances.

After Diamante finished talking with Doflamingo and hung up the Den Den Mushi, he beat Buffalo again. This unexpected mess had caused him so much trouble. Diamante, carrying Doflamingo's instructions, immediately left the embassy hotel and entered the Goa Palace to negotiate Baby 5's betrothal gift and conditions.

All of this would be contingent on Kael defeating Judge. If Kael couldn't defeat Judge, they would directly end the employment mission and also take Baby 5 away. Inside the palace, Kael listened to Diamante's negotiation terms and smiled, agreeing to their conditions.

Kael also directly agreed to Diamante's exorbitant demand of 500 million Berries for the betrothal gift. It was just money; he could rob or earn it. Logically, with Baby 5's strength, she couldn't possibly compare to a great pirate with a 500 million Berries bounty; she was simply not worth a 500 million Berries betrothal gift. One should know that Doflamingo's suspended bounty was only 340 million Berries.

But Kael felt she was worth the price; just the ability of the Buki Buki no Mi alone was worth that much. Diamante was increasingly satisfied with Kael's generosity and straightforwardness, feeling that he had negotiated a very good price for the Donquixote Family and also retained this major client. He had to go back and claim credit from Doffy. His work efficiency was simply amazing!

Diamante felt he had profited, and Kael also felt he had profited. Everyone was happy, a win-win! Baby 5 burst into tears of emotion when she heard that the Donquixote Family had agreed to her and Kael's 'marriage'. Young Master Doffy finally wouldn't kill her fiancé. She had found a fiancé who needed her; she had found her happiness.

Diamante had originally wanted to speak with Baby 5 privately to arrange the spy mission. However, Baby 5 kept clinging to Kael, completely ignoring him and failing to see his hints. This infuriated Diamante, who cursed Baby 5 in his heart as a useless traitor who valued 'a man over her family'. He could only find another opportunity to arrange the surveillance mission.

Anyway, once the Goa Empire and the Germa 66 army went to war, he would be able to give Baby 5 her orders. If Kael couldn't defeat the Vinsmoke family, Diamante would still forcibly take this foolish woman away.

As Diamante and his group left the Goa Palace, Kael embraced Baby 5 and showed a faint smile. It felt great to have money, power, and strength. Empress Sarie, that little rookie, finally had someone to share her burden of war. That night, Kael consummated his marriage with Baby 5 without any hesitation.

This made Nojiko a little envious. She was already over 18, so why didn't Emperor Kael fancy her? Was it because her skin was dark? Should she try some whitening nutritional meals and ask Kaya to get her some whitening potions?

As for Kael taking a new Imperial Concubine, Nami buried herself in navigation knowledge, trying hard not to think about Kael. She swore that she would become prettier and more talented than Baby 5 in the future. Kaya also studied medical knowledge all night, keeping herself busy, though there was a hint of resentment on her small face.

As for Empress Sarie, that little rookie, she had already been thoroughly satisfied by Kael and needed several days to recover.