An elf, a genius scientist who traveled from the world of One Piece.

Chapter 48 Only those who share a secret are considered family.

"What...what do you want?!"

The line "Joker" is very similar to the malicious villainous roles that Ewha plays in dramas.

This immediately put her on guard.

"You've already guessed my identity, haven't you? Honestly, I never thought I'd make the same mistake as Kaido..."

Su Sheng rubbed his temples and made a self-deprecating remark.

In his previous life, he had complained that if Kaido had just killed Momonosuke, that beast, at the Flame Banquet instead of tying him up and making him spout a bunch of nonsensical nonsense...

They wouldn't be wiped out by the entire Straw Hat crew using their invincibility cheat.

And the situation I faced two days ago was somewhat similar.

If I hadn't chosen to save Rika and this Deruby.

Instead, as Yishu said, throw it into the sea.

Then there wouldn't be so much trouble.

However, Su Sheng didn't regret it.

If he were in Kaido's shoes, he would definitely have killed Momonosuke.

At worst, they'd strip him naked and let some of the pirate crew's subordinates with their unique fantasies enjoy him.

As for Pear Blossom... even though Su Sheng didn't know much about her, he couldn't bring himself to do that to an 11-year-old girl.

Upon hearing Joker's words, Pear Blossom gently bit her lower lip.

She didn't know who "Kaido" was, but she understood what Joker meant.

"Do you...do you need more companions?"

After a brief silence, Pear Blossom asked in a slightly trembling voice.

She certainly knew what those words meant.

But there's nothing left in this world for her to miss.

Whether it's Aldus, one of the four kings of the league, or Aldus who killed his own parents, Deruby.

He still sees himself as a tool to expand the family, even at the cost of pushing himself into a desperate situation.

All of this disgusted Pear Blossom.

Since the light has abandoned me, I would rather throw myself into the darkness.

But Rinka is only an eleven-year-old child this year.

Giving up everything she had now and heading to an unknown world still instilled a sense of fear in her.

Su Sheng's eyes, hidden behind his mask, momentarily froze.

Good grief, I didn't even say a word and you've already surrendered?

"It seems the league didn't do a good job of preparing this girl psychologically."

Su Sheng muttered to himself.

However, this is indeed a great opportunity.

After thinking it over quickly, Su Sheng decided to take Li Hua away first.

If the alliance sends someone like Naruto, a master of persuasion, to convince Rika.

Then there's absolutely no chance.

Thinking of this, Su Sheng bent down and stretched out his right hand towards Li Hua.

Pear Blossom bit her lip hard, then held Deruby in her left arm and offered it to him with her right.

Wow!

The next second, Su Sheng's black trench coat unfolded and transformed into a hang glider.

This all-black outfit makes him look more like Batman than Phantom Thief Kid.

Oh wait, isn't Batman in Padia?

……

The main entrance of the villa.

Officer Jenny led her team of police officers to gather here.

"What's going on? Where's the Joker?!"

Faced with the captain's questioning, the police officer in charge of guarding the gate looked completely bewildered.

"Joker? Captain, what are you talking about? We haven't seen him."

Captain Officer Jenny was stunned when she heard this. "A teammate just told me that the Joker appeared at the main entrance!"

The guards responsible for watching the main gate were completely baffled. After exchanging bewildered glances, they asked in return:

"No, I didn't see it..."

"Captain, which team member told you this?"

Captain Officer Jenny's expression shifted from anxiety to confusion.

and many more!

Looking back, the officer had his hat pulled down so low that I couldn't see his face at all.

Moreover, when he heard him say the name "Joker," he rushed out impatiently.

His police badge number wasn't checked at all...

"Damn it! We've fallen for their diversionary tactic!"

Captain Officer Jenny, realizing the gravity of the situation, shouted, "Everyone, follow me back—"

"Captain! There!"

Before Captain Officer Jenny could finish saying the last word "go," one of her officers pointed to the upper right and shouted.

Everyone turned to look.

In the night sky, the wanted criminal who had turned this place upside down just two days ago now had black "wings" and flew over their heads.

He was also holding a young girl in his arms.

It is Rinka, who is currently under close protection by the alliance!

Captain Officer Jenny's face immediately turned extremely grim.

They fell for the trap.

"Damn it, don't even think about escaping, Bi—"

Captain Officer Jenny took out a Poké Ball and pressed the switch in the center to call out her other partner besides Growlithe.

However, Officer Jenny pressed the button several times, but the Poké Ball, which was in a shrunken state, did not react at all.

The Pidgeot inside also looked at its owner with an innocent expression.

"Damn it! That damn machine again!"

No matter how unwilling I am inside.

At this moment, the Azure Police could only watch helplessly as the other party took away the key person under the supervision of Chairman Damaranchi.

……

……

Two hours later, at the seaside cottage.

"So you really did bring her back..."

When Ichiki rushed back to meet up with her, he saw Rika cooking for Deruby, even though he had expected it.

But when I actually saw a new member in the family, I couldn't help but feel emotional.

"But is it alright? Asheng, you... you even took off your mask?"

Yishu noticed another problem.

That means Su Sheng has taken off his mask and revealed his true face. Isn't that a bit risky?

"To be honest, I don't really trust her. Although she can't compare to a wealthy family like the Yu Long family, her family is still a conglomerate. Is she really willing to give up her life of luxury and join us?"

Yishu, dressed as a washing machine, pinched his chin and kept looking at the pear blossoms.

"Why did I trust you when you first joined?"

Su Sheng countered with a question.

Yi Shu felt that Su Sheng could live off him for the rest of his life because of this, and said speechlessly with a pout:

"Is that what you call 'believing'? You clearly used that video to threaten me... huh?"

As he spoke, Yishu suddenly realized something.

He guessed a bit of what Su Sheng was thinking.

Su Sheng smiled and continued:

"Only those who share a secret are considered family."

"Not today, but tomorrow, Pear Blossom will be one of us."

As he spoke, Su Sheng's pupils shifted slightly, glancing at the pear blossom.

"But wouldn't tomorrow be too rushed? It wouldn't be a problem for you to rest here for a few days and adjust your mindset first."

Although she will be one of the Quartz League's four elite members in the future, she is currently just an 11-year-old girl.

So much had happened in just two days, Su Sheng didn't intend to push her too hard.

Moreover, even if Lihua regrets it, Su Sheng has a backup plan.

"It's okay."

Pear Blossom placed a nutritious meal in front of Dewpi, which contained a mixture of Blissey chunks, Slowpoke tail chunks, various berries, and Pokémon food.

Seeing the Derubi feasting, Rika reached out and stroked its back, her eyes resolute:

"As long as I'm with this child... I have nothing to fear."

(End of this chapter)