Chapter 55 - Muse and Jormungandr

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More than 3 years have passed since Lepus and the others lived on Buttham Island.

And it's been over a year since the Marine Base incident on Loggins Island.

Muret, who a month after the incident found out that she was pregnant, finally gave birth 6 months ago.

Muret gave birth to a baby girl who Lepus later named Rex Muse.

Muse has pink hair like her mother but a bit darker. While her face is also quite similar to her mother's, but her eyes are similar to her father's.

Not only Lepus and Muret were happy with this birth. Brisa, Kuina, and Amber are also happy with the birth of Muse. Because for them, whoever gives birth to a child from Lepus, then that child is their child too and they love them.

The Boggarts also congratulated Muse on the birth and gave some gifts. Gillian also often came to Lepus' house during Muret's pregnancy and after giving birth to provide advice and assistance regarding pregnancy and babysitting.

In addition, Lepus also finally 'pluck' Brisa and Kuina.

There have been some changes since the two of them were plucked and because of Muse's birth.

The way Brisa now calls Lepus is no longer 'Onii-sama', but 'Danna-sama'.

Meanwhile, Kuina, now looks more feminine by growing her hair long and tied with a ribbon.

Over the past year or so, Lepus and the others have trained Max and Sera to be able to use the basic two Haki.

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One day at evening, an employee from the Boggart Ship Company came to the house of Lepus and others.

Lepus and the others wondered why the employee had come.

The employee then told Lepus.

"Mr. Rex, your order has arrived. They are waiting for you at the office. Please!"

"Oh!? My Adam's Wood has arrived? Good!"

Lepus and the employee then headed to the Boggart Ship Company office.

Arriving there, Lepus meets Alain, Loris, and also a middle-aged man who turns out to be a representative of the black market company that provides Lepus with Adam's Wood.

After seeing and confirming that the goods sent were as ordered, Lepus felt relieved.

Lepus also handed over 200 million Beri and the Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Buffalo devil fruit to the middle-aged man for payment as promised.

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The next day, Lepus returned to the Boggart Ship Company to discuss the shipbuilding plan.

Lepus discussed with Alain, Loris, and also Boris.

Alain as supervisor and advisor.

Loris as recorder and blueprint planner of the ship.

Boris will be the head foreman of shipbuilding at the shipyard later.

Lepus then started to talk.

"I want a fluyt model ship that is big enough, strong, and fast. With the main frame from Adam's Wood. It is about 50 meters long. The width and height can be adjusted."

"Fluyt?"

The three Boggarts were a bit puzzled by Lepus' choice.

Because fluyt is actually more of a cargo ship type and not a battleship.

Lepus also explained the reason.

"Right. I want a fluyt type ship because this type is famous for its efficiency. It has a lot of space and capacity, but doesn't take a lot of crew to control."

"Hmm.... Fluyt's capacity is good and efficient indeed, but it's a bit lacking for naval battles. Are you sure you want to choose fluyt?"

Alain somewhat questioned Lepus' choice.

That's because for pirates who often fought at sea, galleon-type ships were actually more common than fluyt-type ships.

But Lepus remained firm with his decision.

"No problem. I have considered it carefully. I prefer the comfort and spaciousness of living space than combat. I have considered the matter for combat and figured out how to do it."

"Hmm.... It's good if you've considered it carefully."

Lepus nodded and continued speaking.

"Furthermore, for the interior I want there to be a large main room for me. In addition, also make several other private rooms. Also a comfortable room for children. Then there must be a kitchen, bar counter, and dining room in one place that is quite spacious. showers and toilets are the same. In addition, there must also be a medical room, library, lounge room, of course also the captain's office, cargo room, and other rooms to adjust."

Loris nodded and took note of Lepus' request.

"I will leave the planning and blueprint for the ship to you experts. However, I want my ship's figurehead to be in the shape of a snake's head like in this picture. And also please make sails and pirate flags like in this picture."

Lepus showed and handed him a drawing of the ship's figurehead and jolly roger designs he had made.

"And I also want my ship to be painted black. The sails are also black. While the inside of the ship is all white. Basically, black exterior, white interior. Maybe could also add decorative gold accents."

Lepus then had enough.

"That's all my main request."

Lepus finished discussing the request for his ship.

"Noted. I wrote it all down."

Loris nodded in understanding.

After a while, it was Loris' turn to talk about costs with Lepus.

"The estimated total cost is 150 million Beri. The down payment is 50 million Beri. That all includes the blueprint design, other materials for the ship, workers' wages, furnitures, etc. If there is more or less, it will be taken care of when the ship completed. Estimated completion is more than a year.... No problem?"

Lepus nodded in agreement.

"No problem.... Nice to work with you guys."

Lepus stretched out one hand.

Loris smiled and then stretched out her hand for a handshake.

Alain and Boris then also shook hands with Lepus.

Then, Loris remembered something and asked Lepus.

"Oh. We almost forgot.... What is the name of this ship to be built?"

Lepus smiled a little and answered briefly.

".... Jormungandr."

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