Multiverse Family System: Rise of the Charlotte Family

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"Phew~~~"

Having wrapped up the recent trade negotiations, Joey let out a deep breath.

With 20 strands of Divine Bone Essence secured, he was confident it was more than sufficient for the family's early-stage development. However, he had no intention of using it immediately.

Narrowing his eyes, Joey muttered to himself, "Thirty strands make up a complete Divine Bone Essence. With that, Mom's aptitude can be elevated to Platinum Level 9. Once she upgrades her Body Refinement Technique, she could reach Gold Level 9 in strength. At that point, Mom would become invincible, and every Devil Fruit in this world would belong to the Charlotte family."

His eyes flashed with determination.

For now, Joey continued engaging in more trades.

Although he only had eight Devil Fruits on hand, certain ones like the Lick-Lick Fruit and the Yamata-no-Orochi Fruit were out of the question for trade. These were essential for cultivating the family's strength.

He knew better than to sell the only weapons his family possessed while they were still vulnerable. Doing so would be inviting disaster.

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Half an hour later, Joey was wrapping up another deal.

Charlotte Patriarch: "Clan Leader S-Chef, you must realize that while a chef with the potential to become a God of Cooking is valuable, the importance of the embryonic form of a law cannot be overstated."

Clan Leader S-Chef: "Patriarch Charlotte, I'll consider your proposal seriously, but I'll need some time. I'll give you an answer in a month."

Meanwhile, a beautiful girl with golden hair stood deep in thought.

Though she had become the leader of the S-Chef family, Taking the name of the world, She was still shackled by her gentle nature.

"Erina-sama?"

"It's nothing. I need to consult with Grandfather about something," she said, standing up before leaving with her aide.

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"Humph!" Joey's lips curled into a smirk as he murmured, "It's already in the bag. There's no way she'll reject this trade. Anyone with half a brain knows the value of the embryonic form of a law. Of course, the potential to become a God of Cooking is significant too."

A God of Cooking, as the name implied, could create culinary wonders capable of driving even the strongest warriors to madness. However, having the potential was one thing; turning that potential into reality was another.

"Three major trades have essentially been locked in," Joey thought. "In total, I'll need 23 Devil Fruits. For now, I only have eight."

But he wasn't in a rush.

"The deadline for the last trade is a year away. Speaking of time, the new year is only two months away," Joey noted, reflecting on how quickly the year had passed.

In the span of a year, he had grown to the size of a seven-year-old child. At this rate, he estimated that by the time he was four or five, he'd resemble a boy of twelve or thirteen.

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Trade Summary:

Angel Clan Leader: 15 Devil Fruits for 20 strands of Divine Bone Essence (trade in one month).

Titan Clan Leader: 7 Devil Fruits for 10 strands of Divine Bone Essence (trade in one year).

S-Chef Clan Leader: 1 Devil Fruit for a dessert chef with the potential to become a God of Cooking (trade in one month).

After recording the details, Joey returned to his studies.

Though his strength didn't require rigorous training, Joey had never neglected his education, immersing himself in topics ranging from etiquette to advanced subjects.

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Half a month later, Joey and Perospero were engrossed in their studies.

For them, age was never a barrier. Compared to those born with monstrous strength, starting their education this young was considered ordinary.

"Master Joey!"

A maid entered, holding a baby in her arms while several large chests were carried in behind her.

"Hmm?" Joey raised an eyebrow at the scene.

[Charlotte Compote]

Identity: Eldest Daughter of the Charlotte Family

Strength: Iron Level 7

Potential: Silver Level 6

Description: As the eldest daughter, Compote boasts impressive potential, having inherited her mother's exceptional talents. She is worthy of being nurtured with full effort.

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"Oh!"

Joey's interest piqued as he studied the baby girl with her dark green hair.

Perospero stood up curiously. "So, this is my little sister?"

"What did Mom say?" Joey asked.

The maid respectfully replied, "Master Joey, Madam said that the Rocks family is currently attacking a nation and won't return this year. However, she has sent back ten Devil Fruits she managed to collect."

"Got it," Joey nodded. "Take Compote to rest. Perospero, organize the items Mom sent back."

"Understood, Big Brother!" Perospero said eagerly, heading off to handle the task.

Though still young, the family had started grooming Perospero for responsibilities. Handling simple tasks like inventory management was well within his capabilities.

Joey, deep in thought, mused, "Compote's talent is far superior to Perospero's, already reaching Silver Level 6 with Iron Level 7 strength at birth."

After some contemplation, he deduced the reason.

"The difference likely lies in the pure souls of their respective fathers. It makes sense now."

As for himself? Joey considered his situation unique and not comparable to theirs.

Later, Perospero returned with the report.

"Big Brother, Mom sent back ten Devil Fruits and three billion Berries. Among the Devil Fruits, the notable ones include the Paramecia Hot-Hot Fruit and the Paramecia Cream-Cream Fruit."

Joey nodded. "Mom must've used the remaining Berries to purchase these Devil Fruits or it would be 5 billion like always."

"The Rocks Pirates prioritize money over other resources, so this approach makes sense. We've secured two high-quality Devil Fruits—ensure they are well-protected. As for the others, store them safely in the treasure vault. Now, let's focus on preparing for the New Year."

"Got it, Big Brother!" Perospero replied enthusiastically.

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