Chapter 20: The Crew Receives a Call
The Den Den Mushi was fortunate to have been protected by Charlotte Linlin's Soul-Soul Fruit powers; otherwise, it would have shattered from the sheer force of the impact.
Ignoring the injured Streusen, Linlin reread the instructions left by Mother Carmel. She wasn't even sure if the handwriting belonged to Carmel.
"A Den Den Mushi? And Mother Carmel is inside it? We shouldn't reveal our identities? Is this some kind of hide-and-seek game? A riddle? Sounds fun!"
Excited, Charlotte Linlin picked up the Den Den Mushi's screen. It was small, and she squinted to read the message, though none of it really interested her.
Suddenly, another private message popped up.
[Carmel: Linlin, how have you been? Take care of yourself, okay?]
The towering Charlotte Linlin immediately split off a piece of her soul, bringing a pen to life as a Homie, then began writing on the screen.
[43: Mother, are you okay? Where are you now? I miss you all so much!]
[Carmel: I'm on a secluded island, rebuilding the Lamb's House. You don't need to come looking for me yet; the sea currents here only cycle once every ten years. Promise me, take care of yourself until I return.]
[43: Mother, you're still as kind as ever. I'll wait for you and the others, no matter what!]
[Carmel: Never let anyone harm this Den Den Mushi. If anyone so much as suggests it, don't let them near it. Otherwise, we won't be able to talk again for another ten years!]