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Cake Castle – Rooftop
After exchanging pleasantries with Perospero and Katakuri, Wilhelm departed.
Under their watchful gazes, the snow-white vulture, Finley, spread its wings and took flight, carrying Wilhelm's striking silver-haired figure on its back as they soared toward the Forest of Temptation.
The wind rushed past, making Wilhelm's long silver hair and robe billow elegantly.
In the blink of an eye, Finley arrived at the Forest of Temptation on Cake Island.
There, nestled within the lush surroundings, stood a grand three-story villa.
A spacious and beautifully maintained garden spread out before it, filled with the songs of birds and the scent of blooming flowers—a scene of pure magnificence.
Finley circled before descending.
"Woof!"
As soon as Wilhelm dismounted, Finley transformed back into his snow mastiff form and barked toward the villa.
"Master Wilhelm..."
Soon after, a beautiful figure hurriedly emerged from the villa, her voice carrying excitement.
"Welcome back! Thank you for your hard work!"
She wore a classic black-and-white maid outfit, but even that couldn't hide her stunning curves.
Her long, soft green hair cascaded down to her waist, swaying as she ran toward him.
With every step, her movements were full of natural allure.
A gust of fragrant wind accompanied her as she rushed forward, ready to embrace Wilhelm.
However, already accustomed to her antics, Wilhelm simply reached out and gently stopped her in place.
Her name was Mies Olibe.
A pirate with a 50 million Berries bounty.
Wilhelm had rescued her three years ago, and since then, she had chosen to follow him of her own free will.
"Ahh~, Master Wilhelm just keeps getting more and more handsome!"
Her peach blossom-shaped eyes gazed at him with affection, her expression brimming with irresistible charm.
Mies Olibe's eyes burned with bold intensity, as if she wanted to devour the ridiculously handsome nobleman standing before her.
Once a somewhat well-known pirate in the first half of the Grand Line, she made no effort to hide her talents—she was not only strong but also had a beauty that even other women envied.
She was often called "the most beautiful pirate in the world" and was known for her relentless pursuit of Wilhelm's heart.
"I heard you caused quite a stir this time. You even looted the Celestial Dragons' treasury in Mariejois, right on top of the Red Line. That's unbelievable..."
Although her attempt to embrace him had failed, Mies Olibe was far from discouraged.
Seizing the moment, she clung to Wilhelm's right arm, resting her head against it. A bright, playful smile lit up her face.
"Tsk tsk, a one-billion-Belly bounty at just fifteen years old. That's insane!"
"Olibe..."
Wilhelm chuckled softly and stepped into the villa.
As he walked, he casually asked the maid trailing behind him, "You didn't slack off on your training while I was away, did you?"
Ever since he took Mies Olibe in as his maid, he had enforced a strict training regimen.
Even if she was meant to be a beautiful decoration, Wilhelm wouldn't tolerate her being completely useless.
"Of course not!" Mies Olibe pouted, giving him an indignant look.
She quickly retorted, "I might not be a natural monster like you, Master Wilhelm, but don't underestimate me..."
With a hint of pride, she added, "After all my effort, I can now use Tempest Kick proficiently, and I've even mastered Armament Haki!"
Mies Olibe had no intention of confessing her deeper fears to Wilhelm.
As young and terrifyingly strong as he was, she constantly felt a sense of unease—a fear that she might one day be left behind.
To prove her worth and secure her place at his side, she had trained relentlessly over the past three years, never allowing herself to slack off.
Even when Wilhelm wasn't around, she continued pushing herself.
"Oh? You've already mastered Armament Haki?"
Wilhelm raised an eyebrow in genuine surprise.
For three years, under his strict guidance, Mies Olibe had already learned Shave and Moonwalk. Through grueling training sessions with him, she had also developed her Haki.
Before he left for Dressrosa in search of the Healing Fruit, she was already skilled in Observation Haki, but her Armament Haki had been weak—barely usable and almost insignificant in battle.
It seemed that during his absence, she had truly put in the effort.
"Of course!" Olibe lifted her chin proudly, beaming with satisfaction.
Then, as if remembering something, she added happily, "It's all thanks to Lady Custard for helping me!"
"Sister Custard?"
Wilhelm's brows lifted slightly.
Charlotte Custard, the sixth daughter of the Charlotte Family, was the twin sister of Cracker.
Unlike Cracker, who constantly hid inside his biscuit armor out of fear of pain, Custard was different.
Although Wilhelm found Cracker's cowardice irritating, he didn't mind Custard as much.
In fact, out of all the Charlotte children, she was one of the few normal ones.
"Good job."
Wilhelm nodded in approval.
After a brief moment of thought, he casually tossed a blue-white Devil Fruit with cloud-like patterns to Mies Olibe.
"This is for you."
Originally, he had planned to give her a Paramecia-type Disguise Fruit and let her quietly remain a beautiful vase.
But seeing her progress, he changed his mind.
At the moment, Wilhelm had an abundance of Devil Fruits, and there was no point in letting them go to waste. If he didn't train his own people, the fruits would just be collecting dust.
"Oh?"
Catching the Devil Fruit midair, Mies Olibe's eyes widened in surprise and excitement. She looked at Wilhelm eagerly.
"What kind of ability is this?"
"Logia – Cloud-Cloud Fruit."
"Logia?!"
Mies Olibe's joy was immeasurable.
At 1.7 meters tall, she practically leapt into the air in excitement.
Overcome with happiness, she impulsively kissed Wilhelm on the cheek.
"Amazing! Thank you, Master Wilhelm!"
At that moment, outside the villa…
A tall figure approached.
It was a young woman in a pink jumpsuit, her short violet hair neatly framing her face.
She carried an air of confidence, her sharp, doll-like features exuding both beauty and strength.
Upon spotting Wilhelm and Mies Olibe in the yard, her expression filled with surprise.
"Eh? Wilhelm… you're back!"