One Piece: My Descendants All Become Monsters

January 1st, Year 1474 of the Sea Circle Calendar.

New Year!

That was right!

In this world of great voyages, the concept of New Year also existed.

January 1st every year was New Year.

Every January 1st, Ike would prepare an extremely large family banquet. In his view, at the very least, the family had to gather together for one day each year. This was a very important day for the family.

Newgate could spend an entire year away in the Rocks Pirates, but every January 1st, he absolutely had to return.

This was the day of the Edward Family's family gathering!!!

This year!

There were even more people attending the family gathering.

Ike himself had thirty sons and thirteen daughters, as well as a full twenty-one wives and concubines led by Selina.

This year, not only had his big brother returned, but Redfield, as a subordinate family member—in other words, a retainer—was also qualified to participate in the banquet.

Sasaki and Hattori were extremely envious. Of course, the two of them also wanted to participate in the banquet. It was not for anything else. This was recognition of status!

However!

Although the Baloric family could be considered nearly penniless, they could not ignore the fact that Redfield himself was an Admiral-level powerhouse, a top-level powerhouse of the sea.

"The Edward Family…" Redfield looked at the lively banquet before him, while he sat down in a slightly remote position. Holding a glass of red wine, his eyes were filled with calm as he whispered softly, "They…"

"Brother!"

Alice, dressed in a luxurious gown, walked over step by step. Her young, childlike face carried a smile as she said, "Brother, thank you!"

"Alice…" Redfield looked at his younger sister, whose face carried a happy smile, and was stunned. Then he murmured, "Thank me?"

"Yes!" Alice said softly, "Brother! If not for you, I would not have come to Husband's home, nor would I have truly felt familial affection here. I no longer need to bear the heavy responsibility of reviving the family. For me, as long as I can peacefully enjoy familial warmth, that is enough. Moreover…"

Alice gently stroked her belly and said tenderly, "I am already pregnant."

"Alice…"

Listening to his younger sister's words, Redfield could not help falling silent.

It could not be denied!

Redfield knew that his younger sister had been in great pain. Or rather, every member of the Baloric family had been in great pain. Their entire family, every person of every generation, had spent every day strengthening their own conviction.

Revive the family.

Revive the family.

For every member of the Baloric family, this had already become an obsession.

"Hehehe~~~"

Looking at his younger sister, who was smiling from the bottom of her heart, Redfield also chuckled lightly and said, "Alice, the process is no longer important. This is a good thing. For you, it is a good thing. Actually! For me, how is it not also a good thing…"

"Hehehe~~~"

Redfield laughed at himself and said, "I am an ambitious person. I am proud, and I am also arrogant. But! Facing the current state of the family, I truly had no way to do anything. I was truly filled with despair. Now, I have brought the Baloric family to become a subordinate family of the Edward Family and have become the Patriarch's retainer. On the contrary…"

To be honest!

Redfield's heart had instead relaxed a great deal.

Saying it out loud might make people laugh.

This was the Scarlet Count who resounded across the sea, an officer of the Rocks Pirates whom everyone sighed over.

All that could be said was this!

What exactly lay in every person's heart was something no one could know. This was something no one could say anything about, because this was simply the truth. This was a person's heart!

"Hehehe~~~"

"Brother!"

Alice smiled gently. "I know! People always become very tired. Right! Over these past few days, Husband has been choosing the next path for the Baloric family. It seems that there is already a result."

"What?!"

Redfield revealed a stunned expression. He had originally thought that although Ike had said thirty years, the Baloric family following the Edward Family might take fifty years, one hundred years, or perhaps it would already be good if they had a chance to stand upon the sea again in the future.

In the end!

Ike actually already had some ideas?

It was simply unbelievable!

It was worth mentioning!

Alice and Suiji had naturally already married Ike as well. Moreover, during the time that had passed, both women had already become pregnant.

While the Baloric siblings were talking, the banquet was also extremely lively.

"Sister~~~"

"Sister!"

Everyone was chatting noisily.

As the saying went.

One woman was equal to eight hundred ducks.

As for now?

All that could be said was this!

Hard to say!

Hard to say!

"Sister!" Sally walked to Selina's side, held Selina's arm, and said softly, "Sister! It really feels like every year passes so quickly!"

"Hehehe~~~"

Selina looked at Sally beside her and said gently, "What's wrong, little sister? Do you feel something is bad?"

"Mm~~~"

Sally said very seriously, "I feel very happy. To be precise! It is not just me. All the younger sisters feel very happy. We were only princesses of fallen kingdoms. After being sent to the black market, what we should have faced was endless despair. Even if we were purchased, we would have only been treated as playthings."

"And now?" Sally asked in return, then continued, "I feel that I am still alive."

"Yes!"

Sharon walked over from the side and also nodded. "Sister, just like Sister Sally said, I also feel that I am still alive. I have felt familial affection again. We do not have your ability, Sister. Actually! Since childhood, we were raised as canaries."

Sally and Sharon both silently shook their heads.

That was right!

Since they were young, they had only been raised as canaries. On the surface, they seemed gentle, elegant, and sensible. In reality, that was because they had been raised as tools for marriage alliances.

When their countries fell, they were sent to the black market. Every one of them had felt despair, because they knew nothing. They had thought that their future lives would be filled with pain.

And now?

They still had the lives they once had, a husband who loved them, their own children, and sisters. They were already extremely happy.

"Hehehe~~~"

Listening to her younger sisters' words, Selina said gently, "Sally, Sharon, if you both want to, you can go and learn. Learn so that you can help Husband. Husband will not mind."

"No need!"

The two sisters looked at each other, then refused without hesitation. Sally said seriously, "Sister, we are not suited for all of that. For us, simply living as canaries like this is already the best life."

"Yes!"

"That's right~~~"

"Sister!"

"You have to work hard!"

"Hehehe~~~"

Sally, Sharon, Mureen, Lorelei, Wynn, Donna, Cindy, Betty, Emma, Claire, and Carla, who had all come over to join the fun, each had smiles on their faces. The reason was very simple. They were all princesses of kingdoms, and they all shared the same identity.

What was even more similar!

Each of them understood themselves very well. They only needed to obediently be their husband's canaries, enjoy their husband's protection and love. Wasn't that kind of feeling good?

Why did they have to do something else? That was not suitable for them. They could just be a group of unambitious canaries.

"You all!" Selina smiled and shook her head. She said gently, "Alright! Alright! If you like it, then Husband and I will naturally support you."

To be honest!

As time passed, Selina had grown. What had changed even more was her personality. She no longer guarded against anyone. Instead, she gently accepted everyone. This also made Selina's personality truly become like that of a big sister.

"Sister!"

"Sisters?"

"What are you all talking about?"

"Hm?!"

Snake Princess, Sif, Gonlu, and Kiyoyuki curiously walked over. As members of the snake-man race, Giant Tribe, dragon-man race, and Mink Tribe, the four women were all alien races.

However!

Although they were alien races, in this home, everyone was truly sisters. No one would discriminate against them or do anything bad. Such a thing would absolutely never happen!

The women chatted and laughed.

Their voices rose and fell in a lively chorus.

Ike sat at the side, looking at Remi beside him, who was gulping down alcohol, and said helplessly, "Remi, don't drink so much!"

"Wu wu wu~~~"

"Husband!"

Remi looked at Ike pitifully. Ike also said helplessly, "Fine! Fine! Today is New Year, so you can drink. But after today, it won't be allowed anymore, alright?"

"Okay!"

Remi happily hugged the wine bottle and ran off. Ike chuckled and shook his head at this, saying nothing more. Looking at his big brother, he casually said, "Big brother, after the New Year, you're planning to leave, right?"

"Gurararara~~~"

Newgate laughed carelessly and nodded. "That's right! I plan to leave. When the time comes, if I can make it back when my nephews and nieces are born, I'll come back. If I can't, we'll see then."

Ike also nodded. Of course he knew about his big brother's obsession.

"Husband!"

Kurozumi Yuka and Kozuki Toki walked over.

Looking at the two women, Ike also said gently, "Yuka, Toki, what's wrong?"

Kurozumi Yuka said softly, "Husband, Suiji drank too much. Toki and I will take Sister Suiji back to rest first."

"Hm?!"

Ike was stunned. Looking at Suiji, who was being supported by a young maid and had already begun acting drunk, he also nodded and said, "Go. Rest properly."

"Alright!"

The two women also nodded slightly, then brought Suiji away. At the banquet, the other concubines saw that Suiji had drunk too much, and many of them also went to see what was going on. Remi in particular had the strong appearance of wanting to sneak over and drink with Suiji.

Ike helplessly had someone catch Remi and bring her back. Remi then ran off to the side and secretly continued drinking.

Ike did not bother managing her further.

"This really is nice!"

"Yes!"

Listening to Ike's sigh, Newgate said excitedly, "Each and every child in the family is growing up strong. I feel as though I can already see the future Edward Family that will shake the entire world!"

"Yes!"

"Patriarch!"

"Whitebeard!"

Redfield walked over, nodded to Ike, and addressed Newgate very casually. They were all pirates, so this kind of casualness was natural.

"Red Bat." Newgate said carelessly and proudly, "How are my nieces and nephews? Aren't they all outstanding?"

"Mm!"

This was originally Newgate showing off, but Redfield sat down at the side and said seriously, "They are indeed extremely outstanding. Patriarch, that child, that child, and that child…"

"Edward Artoria. That is my eldest daughter."

"Edward Acnologia. That is my twelfth son."

"Edward Jashin-chan. That is my eighth daughter."

"What is it?"

Ike introduced them to Redfield one by one, while Redfield praised, "They are very outstanding! Among these children, there are many other outstanding children as well. But if we speak of the most outstanding, it would be these three children."

"Oh?!" Newgate looked at Redfield strangely and asked, "Red Bat, how did you see that?"

"Blood energy!"

Redfield instead said very calmly, "I ate the Vampire Fruit, so I can see a person's blood energy very clearly. There is no need to say more about the blood energy of the strong. As for children, through their blood energy, one can judge the strength of a child's talent. After all! The most direct thing talent brings is the difference in blood energy."

Where was talent reflected?!

Very simple!

It was pure physical quality. Some people training for one day was equivalent to ordinary people training for one thousand days. How could you compare? There was simply no comparison!

This was the pure difference in aptitude.

"That is indeed the case." Ike nodded in agreement, then said, "Red Bat, perfect timing. There is something I originally planned to discuss with you after the banquet ended. Since you are here, let's talk about it."

"Patriarch…"

Redfield nodded.

"Hehehe~~~"

"Red Bat, don't be nervous!" Ike chuckled. "This is unlike you. You are the famous Red Count of the sea!"

"…"

Redfield merely smiled lightly and shook his head, saying nothing.

Ike did not mind either. He did not continue teasing him and said, "Red Bat, during this period, based on all the information you provided, I looked into the Baloric family. So! Aside from Bat Island, your ancestral island, you have nothing left?"

"Uh~~~"

Redfield was rather embarrassed, but that was indeed the truth. Almost all the family's industries had been lost. After all! Over all these years, he was the only one with outstanding aptitude who had become a top-level combatant of the sea.

So!

To the World Government, if you were nothing anymore, why would they care about you? Why would they still give you status? Stop joking! The fact that they had not taken back the title of World Noble from you was already good enough.

"That is understandable." Ike nodded. If a family failed to produce a pillar for several consecutive generations, that was the most despairing thing. Then he continued, "The matter of Bat Island can be set aside. For the Baloric family, the most important thing is obtaining another identity."

"Identity?"

"Correct!" Ike looked at the puzzled Redfield and said very seriously, "This is the core. A true identity. What is your identity now? World Noble? No! You are merely pirates. What you need is to obtain another identity, and that is the identity of a king. That is the truly important core."

"King…"

Redfield thought for a moment, then shook his head. "Patriarch, developing a country is…"

"Of course." Ike said calmly, "All preparations must be made in advance. After the Rocks Pirates disband, all the Berries you have saved will be invested into national development after you become royalty."

"Raise the nation's strength. Raise the nation's status."

"Through this method."

"The status of the Baloric family within the World Government can continuously rise. As the nation's status rises, naturally, you will be able to regain the identity of World Noble."

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