Chapter 43 – Sisters join forces to attract Arton

"What should we do, Sister?"

"We can't just sit around and do nothing, right?"

Charlotte Galette stood up from her seat, worriedly asking Smoothie.

"Yes, we should do something."

Custard, resting her hand on the long sword at her waist, eyes full of determination, spoke up.

"If Mom is defeated, it could affect all of us."

"We absolutely can't let such a future become reality."

Cinnamon added.

Although Pudding didn't say anything, her eyes were shining with an intensity that was hard to look directly at.

Clearly, her feelings were not as calm as she appeared on the surface.

"Of course!" 

Charlotte Smoothie nodded and continued:

"Since we know, we must do something."

"Knowing the future in advance means there's a possibility to change it."

"And to change this future, the key lies with Arton."

"As long as we can find him, not only do we have more opportunities to know the detailed circumstances of the future."

"Moreover, we can gain points more quickly through him to obtain powerful strength."

"I suppose, you also want to gain points, and even more so, the power of character templates like Yae Miko or Elizabeth."

Cinnamon, Galette, Pudding, and Custard naturally nodded heavily in agreement.

"Sister, you tell us, what do we need to do?"

Charlotte Cinnamon took a deep breath and seriously asked Smoothie.

"Obviously, we need to do everything possible to find him and bring him to Totto Land."

Smoothie smiled and said.

"Although Arton is still in the East Blue, and it's not convenient for us as officers to go there, it doesn't stop us from sending some people to investigate."

"I believe that as long as we put in enough effort, we naturally can find Arton."

"The question is what to do after that."

"Arton's diary copy isn't just owned by us."

"Other big pirates, or people from the Navy, the World Government, might also have it."

"To reliably attract Arton to Totto Land, I think we need to come together."

Hearing this, Galette tilted her head and asked:

"Come together? Sister, what exactly should we do?"

Smoothie smiled and explained:

"It's simple. Like me, you've all been illustrated in photos and doujinshis by Arton, right?"

"This indicates he's interested in all of us."

"If we appear before him at the same time, the chances of attracting him to Totto Land might be greater, right?"

Galette, Cinnamon, and Custard nodded in agreement.

Although they were each a bit annoyed by the photos and doujinshis Arton had made of them,

if they could use these doujinshis to gain powerful strength, they were willing to do so.

And if Arton is attracted to Totto Land, powerful strength might be within reach.

"Then, um, Sister Smoothie,"

"If Arton really comes to Totto Land,"

"Do we all have to marry him?"

At this point, Charlotte Pudding raised her hand, timidly asking.

Smoothie's mouth curved up, giving Pudding a meaningful look for a few seconds before saying:

"Once we bring Arton to Totto Land, it'll be up to each of us to use our skills."

"Whoever can attract Arton can naturally become his bride."

"But then again, do any of you have the idea of becoming Arton's bride?"

Galette, Cinnamon, and the others looked at each other and eventually all nodded.

"Although we've only had the diary for a few days, Arton has shown us a rapid and magical way to become stronger."

"If he could make me stronger in that way, marriage or anything else doesn't matter," said Charlotte Custard.

"I feel the same. Having greater power means I'll have a better chance of surviving," Galette agreed.

"If Arton takes a liking to me, I wouldn't mind," Cinnamon commented.

Charlotte Smoothie looked at the three, then turned to Pudding and asked:

"Pudding, what about you? Do you consider marrying Arton?"

Pudding shivered slightly, her right hand subconsciously touching her bangs.

There, behind her bangs, was her third eye, which made her feel inferior.

"I, I don't know,"

Pudding replied uncertainly, lips pursed.

The presence of her third eye led Pudding to automatically assume that Arton wouldn't like her. Therefore, she naturally hesitated to talk about marrying Arton.

Seeing Pudding's reaction, Smoothie naturally understood her thoughts.

After a slight hesitation, Smoothie still encouraged her:

"Since Arton has made your doujinshis, he obviously feels something for you."

"I think you can be a bit more confident in yourself, Pudding."

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