After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

[Blessing: Physique +35, Spirit +8, Perception +21, Bloodline Factor Vajra - Beginner, Relationship Uncertain, Cannot be Blessed]

[Rewards: Devil Fruit power, Observation Haki experience, Shave experience, Paper Drawing experience]

The inability to enhance attributes is still due to the lack of a confirmed relationship.

With the increase in favorability, he has unlocked paper drawing and a special physique.

Paper drawing allows you to let down your guard, greatly increasing your evasive ability, relying entirely on your instincts.

Joel's dodging ability is exceptionally outstanding, and his body can move like a snake without bones, making him extremely addicted to the game. Paper painting deserves a lot of credit for this.

There's also a bloodline factor, King Kong?

This almost made Martin bite his tongue.

How could such a cute and cuddly girl possess the bloodline of King Kong?

Martin unconsciously pictured a gorilla thumping its chest atop a skyscraper, its pectoral muscles extremely well-developed.

Aside from his well-developed pectoral muscles and great strength, Keyo is nothing like a gorilla.

What exactly does this "bloodline factor Vajra" mean?

Martin recalled the concept of lineage factors.

In his youth, Judge, along with Vegapunk and Queen, was a member of the illegal research group "MADS." Judge's ability to work with the world-renowned scientist Vegapunk was primarily due to his invention of lineage factor technology. This technology, also known as "life blueprints," allows for the creation of humans with superpowers through gene editing.

Sanji is also a potential superhuman.

So, does that mean Joel is also a superhuman?

No wonder his physical attributes are frighteningly high and his endurance is exceptionally amazing.

Joel's identity became increasingly perplexing to him. Could this little girl be related to Judge's research on superhumans?

Martin was somewhat helpless, because since the blessing hadn't been applied to him, he had no way of checking the effects of the Bloodline Factor Vajra.

No matter how he guessed, he could tell that this Bloodline Factor Vajra was indeed extraordinary, and if he obtained it, his strength would definitely increase.

Next, let's look at the Zanpakuto, Shinsho.

[Godsword - Bankai 82/1000, requires the corresponding Devil Fruit power]

Don't be fooled by the fact that Shenqiang's Devil Fruit power isn't as great as Senbonzakura's; its growth rate is much faster. It'll probably surpass Senbonzakura's power in no time, all because of Yoel's special physique.

Most importantly, Joel's affection for Robin has reached the level of "love," the same level of affection Robin had when he married her.

Looking at the files in the Red Book again, even Joel's portrait began to glow slightly.

In other words, I can now formally propose, and there's a very high chance I'll succeed.

Martin figured he liked Joel quite a bit, and there wouldn't be any problem marrying her, so why not give her a formal proposal and give her a proper status?

If the marriage proposal is successful and the relationship is confirmed, then Joel's three-dimensional attributes will be added to him, along with the bloodline factor, allowing him to take off instantly.

What are we waiting for? Let's begin.

Martin picked up the sweat-covered Joel and carried him to a small room, a ruby ​​appearing in his hand at some point.

This ruby ​​was something he found in Alvida's treasure chest.

Joel really likes red, so a ruby ​​would be perfect for her and the best thing to propose to.

He turned on the light, took a deep breath, took out the crimson gem, knelt on one knee, and softly asked, "Yor, will you marry me?"

Joel's already rosy cheeks turned even redder, and even in the dim light of the night, one could see that her face was as red as an apple.

However, Joel fell silent, a glistening tear in his eye: "Martin, I... I can't, I dare not, I'm not worthy, I'm sorry..."

As he spoke, Joel casually threw on a nightgown, took small, quick steps, and ran downstairs, his little feet bare without even wearing shoes.

The marriage proposal failed!?

The level of affection has clearly reached the standard for a marriage proposal.

Is there something difficult for Joel to say?

Or is there some kind of constraint preventing her from agreeing to herself?

Or perhaps the timing of his proposal was unfortunate?

"Oh no, I'm only wearing pajamas, not even a suit, and I didn't bring any flowers, and there are no witnesses around... It's not elegant enough!"

Martin sighed softly.

For something as ceremonial as a marriage proposal, it's good to prepare more.

"It's not a problem with the environment or atmosphere."

A tranquil voice came from outside. Martin looked towards the door and saw Robin standing there, dressed in a black nightgown. Her long legs were straight and shapely in the light.

Robin analyzed, "Sister Joel didn't want to reject you, but she had an unresolved issue in her heart, which made it impossible for her to make a decision. So she felt unable to face your sincerity, and that's why she ran away."

"I suggest you go after her and ask her clearly, reassure her, and wait for her to change her mind so that she can completely let go of her worries."

"No need for flowers, no need for jewels, all I need is sincerity."

Seeing his wife Robin offering him this advice, Martin stepped forward and kissed her: "Thanks, honey!"

Robin rolled her eyes: "What are you thanking me for? Sister Joel is a good girl, don't let her down, hurry up and go!"

As she listened to her husband's footsteps fade into the distance, Robin sighed softly, "Having an energetic husband is a blessing, but it's also a bit of a burden. It would be good to find a good girlfriend to share the load. Keep it up, honey..."

"If you succeed, I will have more time to read books and study history."

After saying that, Robin looked down at herself under the light and said, "Sigh, it's swollen again... Next time, let Sister Joel go first!"

Chapter 63 Tremor-Tremor Fruit User

The night is cold and desolate.

"I was proposed to, but I rejected him. That's not a good idea."

Can someone like me find happiness?

On the dark street, Joel looked up at the waning moon in the sky, his past life flashing before his eyes.

She was trained as a killing machine from a young age, graduated from the assassin academy with top honors, and defeated all her peers. She was first-rate in combat, assassination, and stealth.

In her twenty-seven-year life, she spent twenty years in killing, until one day she got tired, found a way to take a long leave, left the organization, and ran away to get some fresh air.

She enjoys the feeling of freedom and longs for love between ordinary people, but she doesn't know how to love, how to like someone, or how to express herself.

Until they met Martin, their relationship was both simple and pleasant.

For her, it was like opening the door to a new world, and it allowed her to enjoy the greatest happiness as a woman.

But the better the other person treats her, the more psychological burden she feels.

She always had a question in her mind: could she, with her hands stained with blood, leave the organization and find a peaceful and happy life?

So when Martin proposed to her, she hesitated and became afraid, because...

Because she hadn't found the answer in her heart, that emptiness, that unease, that uncertainty made her feel panicked.

"God, please tell me, do I still have a chance to start over... God, please tell me, can I find happiness? God... can I get married?"

A bewildered Joel gazed at the waning moon in the sky and muttered to himself.

"Yol... let me tell you a story."

Martin's voice came from behind, making Joel afraid to turn around.

He came to Joel's side and stood beside him, looking up at the waning moon in the sky, his voice low and deep: "Before becoming a monk, Ananda, a disciple of the Buddha, saw a young girl on the road and fell deeply in love with her."

"When the Buddha asked him how much he loved the girl, Ananda replied that he was willing to become a stone bridge, enduring five hundred years of wind, five hundred years of sun, and five hundred years of rain, just so that the girl could walk across the bridge."

“I have waited for five hundred years. Now that this girl has passed by, the stone bridge does not want to just let her pass, but wants to embrace her.”

Joel was puzzled, feeling that he understood, yet also that he didn't.

Well, silly Joel has a hard time understanding himself.

Martin gave the bewildered Joel a hug, holding him close, and whispered, "Life is short. Do what you want to do, live in the present, and don't overthink things, because while you're thinking about it, the present has already become the past, and the future has already become the present."

"Let the past go with you! Can you really hold onto it? The so-called past, present, and future are actually just phenomena, and people get caught up in them."

"All phenomena are illusory; let us cherish what we have now."

Joel still didn't quite understand, yet it seemed like he had figured something out.

"Thank you, Martin."

Joel, whose face had been full of worry, smiled again.

"Yor, I learned a new move during this voyage, but I didn't have a chance to use it before. Would you like to try it out?"

Martin gave a wicked smile and, instead of mentioning marriage, simply made the suggestion.

"Okay, but we have to go inside first."

Joel took Martin's hand and quickly entered his house.

Sharpshooter, shoot her!

Without hesitation, Martin suddenly unleashed his newly developed move after entering the room.

The walls of the entire building began to shake violently, making a loud thumping sound.

[Review: Fantastic!]

[Gains: Significantly increased affinity - level up, significantly increased Observation Haki experience, significantly increased Shave experience, significantly increased Paper Drawing experience, significantly increased Bloodline Factor Vajra experience]

[Special: Thorn Fruit Power +5]

Reviews are out so quickly?

Technological research and development is indeed the key to human progress.

Let's do it again!

Sharpshooter, shoot her!

……

Nami, who had just fallen asleep, was woken up by the noise. She sat up abruptly in bed, startled, and looked around, asking, "What happened? Was it an earthquake?"