One Piece: Getting Stronger by Writing a Diary

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'Is this man really letting me wander around the cabin at will?'

'Not wary of me at all?'

'Or is he actually waiting for me to steal the treasure.'

'And then "punish" me?'

Carina stood at the entrance of the cabin, watching Arton's back from a distance, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

Carina had seen the diary entries recorded by Arton.

If she originally had the idea of taking away the treasure from Arton, now, that idea has significantly diminished.

After all, Arton has recognized her identity.

In front of him, she is no longer just an ordinary singer kidnapped by pirates.

'Knowing the future, huh? This man previously said I could take away the Golden Emperor's ship.'

'That means, I definitely won't fall here.'

'Come on, Carina, you can surely rely on your own wit to get through this crisis.'

Carina encouraged herself inwardly, then carrying a fruit platter prepared in the kitchen, she walked towards Arton.

"Captain Arton, would you like some fruit?"

Carina said with a smile, her expression as calm as ever, showing none of her previous panic.

"Having some fruit wouldn't be bad."

"Thanks, Carina."

Arton nodded slightly and reached out to pick up a grape from the platter.

"Let me do that, Captain Arton."

Carina, with a smile on her face, personally picked up a grape from the platter and brought it to Arton's mouth.

Seeing this, Arton did not hesitate and swallowed the grape Carina offered with a smile.

Arton knew Carina was acting, and Carina knew Arton was aware of the world's historical trajectory.

However, neither of them intended to break this balance.

So, they started chatting back and forth.

Of course, Carina's intention was not merely to chat with Arton.

She wanted to see if the magically appearing diary was actively given to her by Arton.

But after a series of hints, even taking out her own diary in front of Arton,

Carina gradually found her answer.

'My diary must have a significant connection to Arton.'

'But he didn't actively hand it over to me.'

'So, was it indeed automatically given to me by that magical system?'

'But why would the system do that?'

'It couldn't possibly be because of those photos and doujinshi Arton created, could it?'

Carina continued to feed Arton grapes while pondering these thoughts in her mind.

However, she couldn't ask him these questions directly.

She could only suppress her curiosity.

'Anyway, it seems Arton doesn't know I can see what he records in the diary.'

'Maybe I can use this to find a chance to escape, or even take the treasure with me.'

'But, should I really just leave?'

'This man has the system, he knows the future.'

'Being by his side, maybe I could benefit significantly as well.'

Thinking this, Carina's mind was filled with doubt.

While Carina was deep in thought, Arton wasn't idle either.

He scrutinized Carina, comparing her to the Yae Miko template in his mind.

'To normally use the Yae Miko template, the user needs to have at least three of the following attributes: "Female," "Pink," "Wisdom," "Fox," "Shrine maiden," "Charm," "Thunder."'

'Carina, naturally, possesses the "Female" attribute.'

'In terms of intelligence, she also quite fits the "Wisdom" attribute.'

'In the original story, Nami always called Carina "Cunning Fox."'

'So, Carina could be considered to have the "Fox" attribute, right?'

'So, Carina can use the Eightfold Goddess template, right, system?'

[Ding! Scanning character — Carina.]

[Carina meets the attributes of "Female," "Fox," "Wisdom," and can use the "Yae Miko Template (Basic Version)."]

[If Carina is willing to become a partner of the host, you can apply the "Yae Miko Template (Basic Version)" on her.]

'Not bad.'

Seeing the information on the panel, Arton's smile deepened.

"Captain Arton, are you thinking of something pleasant?"

Carina, seeing Arton's expression and confirming there were no new entries in the diary, asked him.

"Heh, indeed, I've thought of some nice things."

"Speaking of which, Carina, you said earlier you'd be willing to become my partner, right?"

Arton, pulling Carina to sit cross-legged on the deck with him, asked with a light laugh.

"Of course, I'm willing."

Carina nodded vigorously.

However, remembering that Arton knew her identity, she quickly added:

"Captain Arton, I've had some not-so-beautiful pasts."

"You might think my joining is too casual."

"But after being rescued by you, I no longer want to live the life I had before."

"So, I truly want to become your partner."

After speaking, Carina put down the fruit plate, extended her hands, and held Arton's left hand in her palms.

At this moment, Carina's eyes were so clear and beautiful.

[Although continuing to record today won't earn any more points, some things can still be noted in the maritime diary.]

[Photo: Sincere Carina?]

[Carina said she had a not-so-pleasant past, is she talking about her days of deceiving others?]

[She also said she's tired of her past life and wants to sincerely join me because I saved her.]

[So, she's been moved by me?]

'Successful!'

'As long as Arton believes I'm sincere.'

'He won't blame me for not revealing my true identity before.'

'Maybe, he'll lower his guard against me.'

'Giving me a chance to leave with the treasure.'

Carina was pleased upon seeing the new text in the diary.

However, when she thought about leaving, a flicker of hesitation crossed her eyes.

Meanwhile, Nami, seeing Arton's message from afar, couldn't help but whisper "Cunning Fox" to herself about Carina.

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