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With his mission complete, Jack left Alubarna and entered Pocket Space in a discreet location to give the content to Olvia. As he stepped into the isolated island where his family lived, his daughters Aria and Robin came to greet him, their eyes lighting up at the sight of their father.

"Daddy!" Aria exclaimed, running towards him with open arms. Jack's calm expression softened, and he scooped her up in a warm embrace, calling her "Princess" affectionately.

Robin, still learning to speak, excitedly copied her sister's words and toddled over to Jack. "Dada!" she squealed, and Jack couldn't help but smile as he picked her up, holding both daughters close.

Aria, ever the brave one, didn't ask for reassurance about his well-being. Instead, she looked into his eyes, the raging storm within them now a calm, serene blue, and grinned. "Did you find what you were looking for, Daddy?" she asked.

Jack nodded, his voice gentle but still retaining the underlying strength that drew others to him. "Yes, Princess. I found the information we needed."

Aria's eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement. "Can you tell me about it?" she asked, eager to learn from her father's adventures.

Jack glanced over at Robin, who was still clutching onto him, her wide eyes taking in everything around her. "Let's sit down first, and then I'll tell you everything."

They settled on a comfortable spot under the shade of a tree, Jack holding Robin in his lap while Aria leaned against his side. Jack began to recount the tale of his journey to Alubarna, the battle with the creature, and his encounters with Prince Cobra and King Sarpedon.

As he spoke, Jack's calm demeanor and steady presence captivated his daughters. His voice was measured and steady, never faltering, as he shared his experiences. He didn't embellish the tale with flowery words, but the raw emotion and intensity of his adventures were evident in his storytelling.

When he mentioned the Poneglyph, Aria's eyes grew wide with fascination. "So, it's true? There really are ancient writings that hold the secrets of the world?" she asked, her voice filled with wonder.

Jack nodded, his eyes reflecting the depth of his knowledge and the importance of the Poneglyphs. "Yes, Princess. The Poneglyphs contain valuable information about our world's history. And now, thanks to our efforts, we have another piece of that puzzle."

Done indulging his daughters, Jack returned to the mansion and handed the copied content of the Poneglyph to Olvia. She carefully unfolded the parchment, her eyes scanning the ancient letters as she began to read. The others gathered around her, watching in awe and anticipation as she deciphered the mysterious text. Only Olvia, with her vast knowledge of ancient languages, could understand the cryptic writing.

Aria sat at Jack's side, her eyes wide with fascination as she observed her father and Olvia. Amelia, Aria's mother, sat on Jack's other side, her hand gently resting on his arm. The rest of the family—Robin, Liana, Luna, Sophie, Isabella, and Titi—watched in rapt silence, waiting for Olvia to reveal the secrets of the Poneglyph.

As time passed, Olvia's brow furrowed, her eyes narrowing as she struggled to make sense of the text. The room grew tense, each person holding their breath, waiting for her to unlock the ancient knowledge. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Olvia sighed in defeat, her shoulders slumping as she looked up at the expectant faces around her.

"I'm sorry, everyone," she began, her voice heavy with disappointment. "This Poneglyph doesn't hold any historical information. It's about an ancient weapon."

Aria's face fell, her earlier excitement quickly dissipating. She looked up at her father, seeking reassurance. "Does that mean our search was for nothing, Daddy?"

Jack smiled softly, his calm blue eyes meeting his daughter's gaze. "No, Princess. It's still valuable information, even if it's not what we expected."

Amelia squeezed his arm, her eyes filled with concern. "But what does this mean, Jack? What kind of weapon are we dealing with here?"

Jack's eyes flickered, a hint of a storm brewing within them. "I'm not sure, Amelia. But it's something we need to be cautious about. Ancient weapons can be incredibly powerful and dangerous."

Liana, Jack's mother, frowned as she considered the implications. "We should be careful with this knowledge, Jack. There are those who would do anything to get their hands on such a weapon."

Jack nodded, his voice firm and resolute. "I know, Mother. We'll protect this information and ensure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands."

The next day, after bidding goodbye to Cobra and wishing him good luck, Jack left Alubarna and walked towards the river, where he planned to pull out the Bead Rider from the Pocket Space to ride to the sea and head towards his next destination. Prince Cobra was a good man. Despite Jack stealing Titi from him just before they were engaged, Cobra respected Titi's decision and wished them both well.

He liked Titi, but he respected her dreams and didn't make a fuss about it, even though he was the supreme leader of the country. Jack respected that, so he left a promise that if Arabasta was ever in trouble, he would do his best to come to their aid, no matter how far away he was. Although this promise might not be worth much now, in a year or two, when he conquered the Grand Line and put an end to the Age of Pirates, it would be worth more than gold.

Arriving at the river, Jack pulled out the Bead Rider and summoned Aria and Robin, along with Titi, to sit with him. Titi was local, so she deserved to see her home island before they left, and his daughters always had a seat on his lap.

Aria, his five-year-old daughter, looked up at her father with excitement. "Daddy, will we be back here someday?"

Jack's calm blue eyes met her gaze, and he gently ruffled her hair. "Maybe, Princess. But for now, we have to keep moving forward."

Robin, the two-year-old surrogate daughter, giggled and clapped her hands, repeating Jack's words. "Forward, forward!"

Titi looked back at her homeland, a bittersweet smile on her face. "Thank you, Jack, for giving me this chance to say goodbye."

He looked at Titi, his face expressionless, but his eyes betrayed a hint of tenderness. "No need to thank me. It's the least I could do."

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