Noro released his grip, and Dr. Clover landed awkwardly.
"Cough cough—"
Coughing lightly to cover his embarrassment, Dr. Clover assured, "Mr. Noro, rest assured, Olvia has no problem deciphering ancient text. She passed the exams. She's a genuine historian."
Noro pointed his thumb at Olvia, who was being restrained by Stussy. "Are you sure? She didn't even know about the Road Poneglyphs just now."
"That's because Dr. Clover hasn't allowed me to participate in the research on Poneglyphs yet," Olvia shouted, unconvinced.
This damned pirate had looked down on her from the start.
Dr. Clover took over the conversation, adding, "Studying Poneglyphs touches on the World Government's taboo. Olvia has only recently become a historian, and she's still young, so I haven't allowed her to study them yet."
"I see."
Noro gestured for Stussy to release Olvia, then pointed to the Poneglyph. "If you can translate this Poneglyph, I'll let you on the ship."
His vice-captain was very strict about hiring. Olvia had to pass the test to join.
Otherwise, if she was just a dabbler, he would have to make another trip.
Olvia rubbed her hands, which were a little sore from being held by Stussy, saying proudly, "Who said I wanted to join your pirate crew?"
An aloof white-haired Robin.
Noro chuckled. "If you can't, just say you can't. Faking scholarship isn't shameful."
"I'm faking scholarship?" Olvia laughed in anger.
Noro spread his hands. "It's obvious."
Olvia, who had only recently become a historian, couldn't stand Noro's provocation at all, walking angrily to the Poneglyph and studying it carefully.
Dr. Clover also couldn't resist the temptation of the Poneglyph, crowding in front of it as well.
Noro didn't disturb them. Stussy moved a recliner from the Door-Door space for Noro to lie down, then took out a tea set and started making tea.
As time passed, Dr. Clover and Olvia had browsed the entire Poneglyph.
Their faces changed drastically, unable to hide the shock in their hearts.
This Poneglyph recorded an incredible event.
Seeing their expressions, Noro knew that they should have finished reading, smiling. "Finished reading, right? Translate it then, Miss Olvia."
Olvia cast a pleading gaze at Dr. Clover. It concerned an Ancient Weapon. She didn't know if she should tell a pirate.
Dr. Clover hesitated for a moment, nodding heavily. "Say it, Olvia. History shouldn't be concealed. It should be known to the public, and besides…"
Pausing, Dr. Clover looked at the smiling Noro, saying with certainty, "Mr. Noro should know what this Poneglyph records."
Noro raised an eyebrow. "The doctor's ability to read people isn't bad."
To be precise, Noro hadn't intended to hide it either. A group of scholars with no power to restrain a chicken. There was no need.
Dr. Clover stroked his beard. "Just a few more years of experience."
Damn, he was giving him an inch and he wanted a mile.
Getting Dr. Clover's approval, Olvia recounted what the Poneglyph recorded. "It records an Ancient Weapon…"
After Olvia finished translating, Noro clapped his hands in satisfaction. "Not bad, not bad. From today on, Miss Olvia is our Beasts Pirates' historian."
Olvia crossed her arms, her face full of pride. "I don't think I ever agreed to be on your ship, did I?!"
An aloof white-haired Robin.
Noro curled his lips, teasing, "A woman who says one thing and means another. Your mouth says no, but your body is very honest. If you didn't want to be on my ship, why did you translate the Poneglyph?"
Olvia: "…"
Noro waved his hand. "Go say goodbye to your family."
"Hey, I said I didn't agree to be on the ship," Olvia tried to make her voice heard again.
Noro didn't care about her thoughts, stepping forward and carrying her over his shoulder, leaping out of the window, Stussy following closely behind.
It was good to be able to read ancient text. As for whether she could be loyal to him…
Heh, if Olvia could be obedient, that was fine. If she really had any ulterior motives, he would just inject some poison.
Look at how well-behaved Stussy was now.
As for letting Olvia say goodbye to her family, it was mainly to search near Olvia's house.
To see if the Hana Hana no Mi was on Ohara Island at this time.
Noro didn't know if Olvia's parents were still alive. He only knew that she had a younger brother. Robin was later entrusted to this younger brother for upbringing.
He raised her very poorly.
Noro asked, "Where do you live?"
Carried in this indecent posture by Noro, Olvia's cheeks were flushed red. "Over there… and… put me down first."
This guy was indeed a pirate. She had said she hadn't agreed, but he was directly snatching people.
Although she was actually willing to join in her heart.
She studied history, studied ancient text, in order to decipher the Void Century.
This was the dream she had been pursuing all her life.
Now that the opportunity was in front of her, how could she give it up?
Noro smiled shamelessly. "No need to trouble yourself. I'll take you there."
Olvia resisted in vain, being carried by Noro to her doorstep.
Noro put her down, then, following the places Robin often went in the anime, began searching for the Hana Hana no Mi.
Olvia straightened her hair and clothes, taking a deep breath to regain her composure, pushing open the door…
Robin's childhood was ostracized. She went back and forth to those few places. Noro quickly searched them all.
"My luck is pretty good. I actually found it," Noro said, smiling, holding a fruit that looked like a pink flower in his hand.
If Olvia ate it, she would really have no difference from Robin except for her hair color.
Noro put the Hana Hana no Mi into Stussy's Door-Door space, returning to Olvia's doorstep.
Olvia was waiting in front of her house with a bag on her back, also tying her white hair into a high ponytail.
She looked youthful and beautiful.
Tsk, tsk, tsk, it seemed like her relationship with her siblings was so-so. She had said goodbye so quickly.
Noro waved. "Let's go!"
"Mm," Olvia ran quickly to Noro.
She was about to set sail, and Olvia seemed excited. "Where's our ship?"
Noro: "No ship."
Olvia: "Huh?"
Olvia: "Then how did you come, and how are we going to set sail?"
Noro: "Just fly over."
Olvia: "Huh?"
Noro held Stussy and Olvia in his left and right arms, flying towards the clouds.
Noro: "By the way, Olvia, do you know a man named Nico?"
Olvia: "There is indeed a scholar named Nico in the Tree of Knowledge, but he's been researching in the basement. I haven't had any contact with him. What's wrong?"
Noro: "Nothing."
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