Chapter 230
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On the boundless sea, Law rowed a small boat alone, uncertain of his destination.
He had already opened the bag that Abel had given him.
Inside were some valuable items and a letter.
It seemed to have been written while on the island, just waiting for the right moment to be handed over to him.
The letter detailed the reasons why Doflamingo was so determined to obtain the Ope Ope no Mi, advising him to keep a low profile before he fully grew into his powers, lest he meet an ugly end.
"Don't worry about curing me of Amber Lead Syndrome. I've already taken a different path, merging various deadly poisons to alter my body. I'm not sure if the changes are for better or for worse, but I can feel that I am not likely to die anytime soon. At the very least, I'll live for another decade or so."
"So I guess this is what people mean when they say good-looking folks have good luck."
"Unfortunately, my path cannot be replicated. You have your own to follow."
"I will continue to stay with the Donquixote Family. The position left by Corazon is something I'm determined to claim!"
"Oh, and by the way, including this time, you now owe me three lives, so don't you dare die too easily."
"When we meet again, we will probably be enemies? I won't hold back then, haha."
"Finally, I actually left you one more gift that will bring you to tears, but you probably won't find it in the next ten years. If you do find it, consider yourself lucky."
"That's all I wanted to say. Take care, Law."
As Law read the letter left by Abel, tears silently streamed down his face.
However, he quickly wiped them away and solemnly stored the letter.
Following Corazon's last wish, he too must live a happy life and seek revenge against Doflamingo!
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North Blue, Karai Bari Island.
After exposing Corazon as a traitor, Doflamingo's mood was noticeably off.
Probably a consequence of having killed both his father and his own brother.
Yet, as a result, Doflamingo grew more caring towards the other members of his family.
His exact words were: "You are my true family. From now on, I will only trust you all."
Clearly, Corazon's decision had completed his transformation into the fearsome JOKER!
But Abel didn't seem at all disturbed. He ate well and slept well.
Apart from the half of a Senzu Bean that was gone, it didn't affect him much.
Because he knew that the lifestyle of the Donquixote Family wasn't meant for Law.
Even though Law had left, Abel felt only happiness for him.
And as for saving Corazon…
Consider it a reward for redeeming Law.
In this world, the good die and the bad deserve to die, but only a gentle soul should not meet such a cruel end.
Abel even thought that if one day he successfully seized power, he'd find a chance to toss Rocinante into Doflamingo's retirement estate, where he could enjoy watching the quarrels and fights between the brothers; it would be quite entertaining!
"I'm seriously too kind-hearted, already planning the boss's retirement life for him," Abel thought, almost moved to tears by his own thoughtfulness.
Then, Senor came looking for him, with a piece of news that shook his entire family.
"Luciannene is pregnant."
"What the hell? You must have lost your damn mind!" Abel exploded with curses, outraged. After so many warnings, how could they end up with such a mess?"
Have you lost your mind? Knowing that the family's focus is shifting from the North Blue to the Grand Line this year, what will you do? And what about your wife and child? Will you abandon them or come clean and take them with you?"
Senor, sprayed with saliva, dared not even wipe his face, but his tone was still cool as he replied, "That's why I came to you for a solution, didn't I?"
"No solution, I'm tired, let them all die, just end it all!"
Abel rolled his eyes; did he really think Abel was some kind of Doraemon with a solution to every problem?
"How many months?" Abel, having finished his tirade, was somewhat calmer but still annoyed.
"It's been over two months. Luciannene just told me recently, and then we went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said I'm going to be a father soon."
Senor's eyes shined as he spoke.
Abel had only seen Senor with that look once before, the day he proposed to Luciannene. It was clear that Senor really wanted this child, so the option of abortion was never on the table. They had to think of another solution.
"Realistically, for your situation, there aren't many other options." Abel said.
"Whether you come clean or not, Luciannene and the child in her belly must be taken with you."
"If she and the child stay in the North Blue, should any mishap occur, you won't be able to return in time, and you would regret it for the rest of your life."
Taking Abel's line of thought, Senor nodded earnestly. He had thought about waiting it out, but that indeed would have been too irresponsible.
"But Luciannene doesn't want to leave Rommel Island, and I don't have a good enough reason to convince her to join me on the Grand Line."
Abel could tell by his tone that Senor didn't want to reveal the truth; the only option was to continue hiding it.
"Make up an excuse. Say that the bank you work for is expanding to the Grand Line. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they've already chosen the candidates, so you must go."
"Then promise her that once you are in the new place, you'll open another flower shop for her. No, say that everything has already been purchased, even the house, and that you've invested all your savings into it."
"The more grave you make it sound, the better. Make it sound like if you don't go, you'll go bankrupt!"
"After that, persuade Luciannene from the perspective of taking care of her and the child, say all the nice things you need to."
"At this point, as long as she still loves you, she'll definitely agree."
"Lastly, it's the old trick: Pick an island on the Grand Line as your new home, and then make all the bluffs and lies you've told turn into 'reality,' and get everyone to play along with your act."
As Senor listened, his eyes grew brighter, and he excitedly patted Abel heavily on the shoulder!
"This plan is brilliant; I'm going to start preparing right now."
"Hold on! Have you thought about this? In the North Blue, the name of the Donquixote family is enough to protect everything, but on the Grand Line, the danger could increase manyfold."
"What if some reckless pirates attack the island one day, disrupting your life? Or what if it leads to the exposure of your lies?"
"What will you do then?"
Senor fell silent for a moment, then resolvedly said, "If that time comes, I'll tell Luciannene the entire truth and do everything I can to beg for her forgiveness."
That's decent; at least he's a man.
Abel, annoyed with him, quickly sent him away.
In just that little while, not even two packs of cigarettes would have been enough.