For him, for Broye, and for Custard, it would be extremely unfavorable.
Because if Mom decided to go all out against Lancelot, then he, Broye, and Custard would all be considered traitors.
Their fate would be self-evident.
Death!
Perospero and Smoothie exchanged another glance; they naturally understood this as well.
They still held Snack, Broye, and Custard in high regard. After all, they were all siblings...
Perospero thought for a moment and then said, "Mom, if it really is as Snack says, it would indeed be a good thing for us."
Smoothie immediately chimed in, "Mom, I think so too. That Lancelot's strength is so terrifying, and with his background in the Holy Land, his status and authority are likely to keep rising. Combined with the uniqueness of the Four Seas Exchange he established... perhaps it really is as he says."
"Moreover, trusting him once wouldn't cost us anything."
"Isn't it just protecting his merchant convoys within our territory? How big of a deal is that?"
"And what we gain is the ability to obtain all kinds of supplies we need from him."
Snack, hearing Perospero and Smoothie both speaking in support, cleverly suggested.
"Mama... we could have him send over a batch of goods first. According to the rules he set, it must be either Broye or Custard personally escorting the delivery back anyway."
"Whether it's true or false, we'll know after testing him once."
Upon hearing this, Big Mom slightly furrowed her brow.
However, compared to before, her expression had improved considerably, clearly showing she was somewhat tempted.
Yet, she still felt somewhat conflicted.
Finally, her gaze returned to Snack: "The scientist previously under Doflamingo's control has also fallen into his hands? Then what about the gigantification experiment we invested in earlier—has that also fallen into his grasp?"
She then added: "And the Artificial Devil Fruits as well."
As these words were spoken.
Snack felt a surge of delight in his heart, while simultaneously wanting to slap himself hard across the face.
He had actually forgotten this point...
Both the gigantification experiment and the Artificial Devil Fruits were matters Mama valued most.
So he immediately replied: "Mama, that is indeed the case."
"Mamamama...!"
Big Mom couldn't help but let out her signature laugh: "Good... we'll do as you suggest."
At this point, her gaze toward Snack sharpened again: "But, we must clarify the situation regarding the gigantification experiment and the Artificial Devil Fruits. And... if anything goes wrong with this matter..."
Though she didn't finish the sentence, the implication was crystal clear.
'Gulp...'
Snack couldn't help but swallow hard, but he still nodded firmly.
"Mama, rest assured... there will absolutely be no mishaps. Otherwise, I'll offer my head to you..."
Hearing Snack's words, Mama finally nodded with satisfaction.
Then she added: "Broye and Custard have betrayed the Charlotte Family and are to be treated as traitors. Issue bounties for them..."
"Yes!"
Perospero, Smoothie, and Snack exchanged glances, none of them having any objections to this.
After all, they all understood that these bounties were meant to give the Beasts Pirates an explanation.
Thus, while the bounties were genuine...
They were merely for appearances...
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The New World - The Moby Dick
Meanwhile, at the Whitebeard Pirates.
Edward Newgate, "Whitebeard," narrowed his eyes slightly.
Then he looked with some disbelief at Marco "the Phoenix".
"You're saying that Navy brat fought Kaido to a standstill?"
Marco nodded: "That's correct."
Nearby, Ace, Jozu, and Vista exchanged glances, their expressions turning grave.
Because recently, just hearing this Navy member's name had already become thunderously famous.
And it hadn't been long since the kid first made his appearance in the world!
Now he was already involved in the same incident as Kaido.
That was truly terrifying.
Especially for Ace—Lancelot had affected him deeply.
After all, he had previously been pursuing Blackbeard.
But before he could catch up to Blackbeard, he learned that Blackbeard had been killed by Lancelot.
In a way, Lancelot had helped him clean up his own house.
However, the emergence of such a figure in the Navy is not good news for any pirate.
And for some reason, there's a feeling that this guy... will pose a threat to him... to the entire Whitebeard Pirates.
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The New World - Red Force
Red-Haired Pirates.
Benn Beckman sat beside Shanks, looking at the newspaper in his hand.
His expression was grave, and he sighed with emotion.
"I never expected the Navy would produce such a person. I'm afraid the Navy's prestige will only grow stronger."
Shanks: "???"
He looked puzzled, then his gaze fell on the newspaper in Benn Beckman's hand.
"What, is there big news today?"
Beckman handed the newspaper over: "Indeed, it's big news—the kind that could shake the entire world."
Shanks took the newspaper and, with just one glance, his eyes widened in disbelief.
Finally, he exclaimed in amazement.
"This little guy is already this powerful?"
"???"
Beckman looked confused, as he sensed something in Shanks' tone.
He turned to Shanks and saw a nostalgic expression on his face.
His gaze immediately turned scrutinizing.
Eventually, he asked tentatively: "You know this kid?"
Shanks nodded: "You could say so... though we've never met..."
Although he had joined Gol D. Roger's crew at fifteen, having been born in the Holy Land, he could still maintain contact with it if he wished.
He could even receive some news from the Holy Land...
Back then, the scandal of Figarland Jessica having a child out of wedlock had caused quite a stir.
When he was still in the Holy Land, she was the only one who treated him kindly.
So, he paid close attention to her affairs.
Thus, he made an effort to find out more.
In the end, he learned that she had a child with an ordinary man.
That child was named Lancelot.
There are countless people named Lancelot in the world, so how could Shanks immediately recognize that the Lancelot in the newspaper was that child?
The reason is...
If you look closely, this child bears a seventy to eighty percent resemblance to Figarland Jessica.
And if you look even closer, he also shares some similarities with Shanks.
Especially the eyebrows and the eyes.
They're practically carved from the same mold.
Even their demeanor is quite similar.
Though Shanks is more rugged, while this kid is more refined.
If Shanks is a rough brute, then this kid is like an arrogant young noble.
Their temperaments are completely different.
So, even though they share some resemblance, no one would ever connect them...
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