“Wano Country… isn’t that Kaido’s territory?”
After listening to Eric’s description, Judge’s heart, which was burning with excitement, suddenly turned cold.
Wano Country is located in the New World, it's not affiliated with the World Government, and it's currently ruled by “Hundred Beasts” Kaido, one of the Pirate Emperors.
In that case, getting the Pluton warship would be like snatching food from a tiger’s mouth.
As for whether this information is true…
Judge couldn't help but have some doubts, could this guy be deliberately trying to trick him into marriage?
As if seeing through his thoughts, Eric smiled and said:
“What? Giving up?”
Judge's expression changed, “Son-in-law, what plans do you have?”
“Firstly, I haven’t married your daughter yet, as for how to get Pluton, we’ll talk about that after our two families become in-laws.” Eric shook his head and didn’t say anything.
Judge pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons.
Leaving aside the Ancient Weapon, Eric himself is of great value.
While it's unclear how strong he is, judging from the news, he's also a powerful individual.
Moreover, the black dragon earlier was his son, probably a Zoan-type Ancient species, or perhaps a rarer Mythical Zoan ability user.
There's no reason to disagree, this is a strong alliance.
“Hahaha, it's getting late, son-in-law, why don’t you stay at the castle for the night, I’ll tell Reiju about the marriage.”
“Then I’ll wait for good news.”
Eric smiled, thinking: You're eyeing my interest, I'm aiming for your principal.
Choosing to propose tonight, besides wanting to marry Vinsmoke Reiju, the princess, there’s another important reason.
Germa’s technology!
Of course, this isn’t urgent, let's get Reiju married first.
…
“Father, are you really going to make me marry him?”
King’s Castle, study.
Facing her daughter's question, Judge didn't have the smile he had when facing Eric, his expression was cold.
It's not that he completely lacked father-daughter affection, it’s just that he was preoccupied with restoring the kingdom, so this aspect of his emotions was rather muted.
“This is a golden opportunity for our Vinsmoke family! Reiju, I need your strength!”
Reiju was speechless for a moment, she didn't know what exactly her father had discussed with that man that could persuade him.
“I understand… I’ll marry him. I want to meet that person.”
“He’s in the guest room on the third floor, have the servant take you there.”
Reiju turned and left without any expression.
As she left the room, she couldn’t help but sigh. She was unable to resist her father's orders.
Before she was born, her father had performed a bloodline factor modification surgery on her while she was still in her mother’s womb.
After she was born, she gained superhuman abilities, coupled with Germa’s battle suits, she was hailed as the “Pink Venom” on the battlefield, possessing impressive combat abilities.
But the price was… unable to disobey her father’s orders, and the loss of human emotions.
Fortunately, she was the eldest daughter, at that time, her father was performing bloodline modification for the first time, the technology wasn’t as mature as it is now.
She was a failure, she retained her emotions!
“For father, this failed product of mine, to be able to marry off as a princess through marriage… is a good thing, I suppose.”
Reiju calmed down, she couldn’t help but feel curious.
What kind of cooperation and trade did the Proudmoore family propose?
“Soon, I’ll be leaving Germa Kingdom?”
As she walked towards Eric’s room, Reiju's mood actually relaxed, “Being able to leave this oppressive place, maybe it's not bad…”
In any case, let’s meet my future husband first.
…
Third floor of the castle, luxurious guest room.
“Father, if you marry a second wife, what should I call her?”
Shinfū sat in the room eating delicacies, he asked while his mouth was full.
Mom? Second Mom? Aunt?
But, that woman doesn’t look much older than him, will calling her aunt get me beaten?
Eric laughed: “Call her whatever you want.”
“Does my mother know about this?” Shinfū, being small but shrewd, rolled his eyes, “Father, how many wives are you going to marry in the end?”
Eric twitched his lips, this little brat is so disrespectful, it’s because he's too kind to him!
“Go deliver food to your mom and your brothers and sisters.”
He waved his hand impatiently, the shadows under his feet instantly sent Shinfū into the shadow realm, along with a lot of delicious food.
Let's tell Robin about the second wife thing tomorrow.
Knock knock.
Knocking sounds came from outside the door.
Eric's Observation Haki had already detected the aura outside the door.
“Come in.”
Reiju pushed open the door and closed it again with her back.
She held a bottle of red wine and two glasses, and sat down opposite the sofa.
“Let's get reacquainted, I am Vinsmoke Reiju, the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke family, and the princess of Germa Kingdom. Mr. Eric, would you like a drink?”
“Good evening, Miss Reiju, are you here to drink with me?”
Eric looked at the girl with interest.
Tall, with sharp features, long, white, slender legs.
She was wearing a pink dress, her legs were closed together after sitting down, her posture was elegant.
“I'm here to meet my future husband and get to know him better, is that not allowed?” Reiju smiled slightly.
“I'm afraid you might poison the wine, you're known as the ‘Pink Venom’, it’s easy for you to poison someone to death.”
“My father agreed to the marriage, how would I dare do such a thing?”
Reiju’s eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness, she poured herself a glass of wine and took a sip, “Mr. Eric, I just have a few questions for you. Don't worry, after I marry you, I’ll be a good, obedient little wife.”
Eric looked at Reiju's head, there were also two numbers above her head.
0 and 11.
The 0 in front represents purity, a girl who’s never been touched.
What does the 11 at the back mean?
Robin was 0 and 27 at the beginning, after marrying him, it became 1 and 27...
The number at the back didn’t change, Eric was quite curious.
“I have a question I want to ask you as well.”
“Then you ask first.”
“Speaking of the number 11, what do you think of?”
Hearing that, Reiju looked puzzled, what kind of question is this?
She pondered for a while and shook her head.
“Nothing special.”
“Alright, your turn.”
Eric didn't force her, he just asked casually.
“This should be our first meeting, right? Why do you want to marry me? Is it just for the alliance with our Vinsmoke family?”
She paused, then her lips curled up into a charming smile: “Also, what did you talk about with my father?”
For this kind of question, Eric thought for a moment and didn't hide it, he'll know sooner or later anyway.
“It's a long story, let me tell you slowly…”
Let me make something up for you.
Love at first sight is obviously not a reliable reason, let's change it up.
So, the lights in the room lasted until dawn, and Reiju’s laughter could be heard from time to time.
After they drank until they were drunk, Eric called for the maid and sent Reiju back to her room.
He didn’t keep Reiju, after all, she’ll be his wife in a few days, he can sleep openly, there's no need to sleep with a drunk beauty.
…
…
Three days later.
Eric and Vinsmoke Reiju held their wedding in Germa Kingdom.
Compared to the last wedding, this one was much grander.
Not only will it be held at Germa Kingdom, her family's home, they’ll have another ceremony back in the West Blue.
After all, it’s a princess’s wedding, and a marriage between two families.
There's nothing much to say about the wedding process.
Soon, the ceremony was over, enter the bridal chamber!