As a person who has crawled in the quagmire, ten-year-old Douglas is even more scheming than the average adult because of the addition of two souls.

His refusal to save the girl was for the sake of his own survival and that of the organization, and in turn, that was the only reason for him to change his mind.

- In this undulating sea, having power is always an enviable thing.

Great power means power and money, and it means that you will live longer than the average person.

And for this group of orphans who can't even solve the basic food and clothing problem, the only chance that can change the living space overnight is the Devil Fruit.

Admittedly, this is not something that can be purchased from the surplus of selling fish, but even in the relatively calm of the four seas, there are some lucky people who accidentally pick up drifting objects at sea.

By taking this strange fruit, although they will be cursed by the sea for the rest of their lives, they can often gain abilities beyond the limits of the human body in exchange for it.

Douglas: "I suspect that the little girl you rescued is a Devil Fruit with some special talent, and if we can let her join our organization, many things will be much easier in the future." ”

Simon: "I see... But her injuries. ”

Douglas: "None of us are doctors, and this can only be done by providence and her own will to live." The young man slowed down his tone and continued: "It's not too early, you go back to the shelter first and tell everyone that this month's business has been negotiated, everyone hurry up and stock up, I'll sort out the accounts, and I'll go back in a while." ”

Simon: "Yes! Douglas, that... Can I stay here and take care of her today? The boy touched his head, "She's alone, in case she wakes up in the middle of the night..."

Douglas: "Okay, I'll stay here until dinner, and you'll be on a shift then." ”

Simon: "Good! ”

Although he was hungry, Simon was smiling very happily... Helping others is the essence of happiness, which doesn't work for Douglas, but it's a constant truth for this boy with an angelic heart.

After glimpsing Simon's departure through the hidden window, Douglas turned back to the second floor and calmly sat down next to the little girl's bed.

Douglas: "I know you're awake, but in order to conserve your strength and not to make Simon suspicious, please continue to pretend to be asleep." ”

Hearing the boy's words, the girl's closed eyelids twitched, and the small hands hanging at her sides subconsciously clenched.

Douglas: "Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to blame you, it's not too clever to survive in this world... Now I ask, you answer. What is your name? ”

The girl's whole body tensed, obviously in a state of extreme tension, her lips slightly opened and closed, but her weak body made it impossible for the boy to hear what she said.

So, Douglas pressed each other's wrists with each hand, and cautiously turned his ears closer to the girl's mouth.

- Even though her injuries are severe, Douglas still treats her as a capable person... He had to minimize the risk.

Girl: "Li... Leigh. ”

Douglas: "Full name. ”

Lily: "Ka... Lyle. Lily. ”

Douglas: "I see. ”

The boy nodded, and then continued to ask a few inconsequential questions to find out what Miss Lily was all about. He was calm and serious throughout the whole process, and he didn't feel like he was coping with an errand.

But in fact, while obtaining the girl's real name, he didn't take the follow-up information to heart at all.

Instead, in those pair of ice-blue pupils, a stream of information that ordinary people could not perceive poured into Douglas's mind through the visual center.

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Name: Carlyle Lilly

Age: 9 (years old)

Place of birth: West Sea, Shadi Port

Special ability: Paper Fruit

Biography: Born in 1490, he was abandoned in the port of Shadi and adopted by wanderers in the same year;

In 1494, the Haiyuan calendar was attacked by pirates and sold to the Pink String Bar at a low price

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In 1499, he accidentally ate the paper fruit used by the fishbone pirates to trade, and after falling into the sea, he was lucky enough to drift to Crescent Island (the main island), and was rescued by the "Young Army" street children's shelter

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Don't get me wrong, while Douglas has the ability to gain information by knowing his real name, this talent does not come from Devil Fruits.

If you really want to think about it, this can only be counted as some "side effects" after his soul was reincarnated and crossed into the world of pirates.

Although this ability is not as simple and crude as the Goldfinger of most of the Traverser's predecessors, Douglas is still grateful for it... In those most difficult years, this skill helped him so much.

Like right now, about Carlisle. Lily's back, he can get the most accurate first-hand information without any effort.

The boy sat up straight again before letting go of his hand.

Douglas: "Alright, I'll take your word for now, as long as you don't leave this safe house, I can keep you safe and what you need for your daily life, but accordingly, you have to pay for it." ”

Douglas didn't give Lily, who was still ill, more time to think, and then said: "From now on, you are a member of our organization, and all actions in the future must be based on the interests of the organization. ”

With that, the boy put his right hand on Lily's forehead.

Her forehead was a little hot, but it only accentuated the temperature of Douglas's palm... Unlike Simon, who took care of her carefully, even with her eyes closed, the girl knew very well that this was definitely a ruthless and stereotypical character who did what she said.

- A thin blade is hidden in the palm of his hand!

Douglas: "Most importantly, once I learn of any intention or action of betrayal on your part, then I will do whatever it takes to catch you, peel off your skin as a lampshade, gouge out your eyes and make a specimen, and then send someone to take care of your daily life until you drain your last drop of blood, and never let you die." ”

The boy's voice was calm the whole time... But this calm is actually creepy!

Through the blade, Douglas could feel Lily's young body trembling, and he finally took his palm back along with the blade.

Douglas: "But until that day comes, I'll treat you like family, just like Simon." So don't worry, I won't let you die alone in a hospital bed. ”

After saying the last sentence, the boy turned around and went down to the second floor, not saying much.

Of course, this intimidating behavior is not some kind of frivolous pastime... In fact, when the organizational management system is not very sound, he can only use this method of sweet dates and sticks to try to stabilize the mind of Lily, the key person in the future.

It's not that he doesn't want to believe in the good side of human nature, but for Lily, an orphan who has lived at the bottom of society since childhood was intertwined with betrayal and lies, Douglas is more inclined to deepen the weight of the so-called "life-saving grace" with bloody contrasts.

… Without the cruel truth he deliberately mentioned, who could guarantee that the little girl would always be grateful?

On the other hand, it is precisely under the backdrop of Douglas that Simon's kindness and kindness will be more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.