Because he was bringing S-Snake and S-Viola with him, Saint Lloyd could not use Kamui. Fortunately, it was not an issue. Dr. Vegapunk's research facility was already close to Mary Geoise, so traveling by air would take little additional time.
Moreover, both S-Snake and S-Viola possessed Lunarian physiques, allowing Saint Lloyd to fly at full speed without difficulty.
After Saint Lloyd departed with the two Seraphim, Dr. Vegapunk immediately began preparing the remaining third generation Pacifista and Seraphim for transport to Mary Geoise.
Once the vessel was ready, the twenty-seven remaining third generation Pacifista boarded in perfect formation. Dr. Vegapunk followed behind with the remaining five Seraphim.
As soon as the ship left the shoreline, S-Yacha suddenly stood up.
"This is too slow. I don't want to keep Saint Lloyd waiting."
Dr. Vegapunk blinked in surprise.
"Yacha, this ship has been specially upgraded. Its speed already surpasses that of an ordinary Navy warship."
S-Yacha merely shook his head.
He stepped forward, crouched slightly, and placed a hand against the deck.
An instant later, the enormous ship rose directly out of the sea.
Dr. Vegapunk's eyes widened.
He had never expected S-Yacha to wield the power of the Float-Float Fruit with such proficiency.
A familiar, arrogant grin spread across S-Yacha's face.
"Fufufufufu... Saint Lloyd, I'm on my way."
He casually waved a hand.
The floating vessel rotated in midair before surging forward at incredible speed, disappearing beyond the horizon within moments.
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Mary Geoise.
Saint Lloyd had already returned to the palace with S-Snake and S-Viola.
Both Hancock and Robin immediately noticed the miniature versions of themselves.
Hancock lightly covered her lips as she studied the little girl tightly holding Saint Lloyd's hand.
Robin looked toward S-Viola with visible curiosity.
"So these are the Seraphim created from my bloodline and Hancock's? As expected of Dr. Vegapunk."
The two Seraphim were also examining the women they had been cloned from.
A trace of hostility appeared within S-Snake's eyes.
Her personality perfectly embodied Hancock's pride.
After all, Hancock was a woman capable of wielding Conqueror's Haki. Although she appeared gentle around Saint Lloyd, her true nature remained that of the Pirate Empress.
If placed in the outside world, she would undoubtedly become the same Empress known throughout the seas.
S-Snake had inherited that same pride.
She understood she had been created from Hancock's lineage, but she refused to believe she was merely a copy.
Whether it was beauty or strength, she believed she was inferior to no one.
Hancock naturally sensed the hostility.
She smiled gently before crouching to meet the little girl's gaze.
"And what's your name?"
S-Snake looked directly into Hancock's eyes.
The only disadvantage she had at the moment was her height.
"My designation is S-Snake."
Hancock smiled warmly.
"Then I'll call you Little Snake. You look almost exactly like I did as a child. From now on, you can call me Big Sister."
S-Snake proudly lifted her chin.
"I'm obviously prettier than you. I won't call you Big Sister."
The moment she finished speaking, Saint Lloyd lightly tapped her forehead.
"Ow..."
She rubbed her head pitifully, looking up at him with watery eyes.
Saint Lloyd raised a finger.
"Hancock is your elder sister. Be polite to her. If you behave like that again, I'll have to spank you."
In front of Saint Lloyd, S-Snake was exceptionally obedient.
Although she still felt wronged, she nodded earnestly.
"Understood, Saint Lloyd."
She then turned back toward Hancock, bowed respectfully, and said,
"I'm sorry for being rude just now... Big Sister Hancock."
She deliberately emphasized the words "Big Sister," clearly expressing the last of her stubborn pride.
Seeing Saint Lloyd defend her made Hancock's heart overflow with warmth.
Her affectionate gaze lingered on him before she looked back at S-Snake and chuckled softly.
"It's alright, Little Snake. We'll be sisters from now on, so let's get along."
S-Snake gave a quiet nod before wrapping both arms around Saint Lloyd's leg.
"As long as Saint Lloyd doesn't dislike me..."
Saint Lloyd smiled faintly.
He bent down, lifted her into his arms, and gently brushed a finger across her cheek.
"Why would I dislike you? This is your home from now on. Hancock and everyone else are your family. Just as Hancock said, you should all live together peacefully."
"I understand. I'll listen to Saint Lloyd."
The small black wings on S-Snake's back fluttered happily as she nestled deeper into his embrace.
Saint Lloyd also found himself quite fond of the little Seraphim.
After a brief moment of thought, he spoke again.
"The designation S-Snake sounds too impersonal. I'll give you a proper name."
He smiled.
"From today onward, your name will be Figarland Snake."
S-Snake's eyes immediately sparkled.
"Figarland Snake... I love it! Thank you, Saint Lloyd!"
Her cheeks flushed a bright red.
Unable to contain her excitement, she leaned forward and planted a quick kiss on Saint Lloyd's cheek, leaving behind a tiny lipstick mark.
Compared to S-Snake, S-Viola's attitude toward Robin was much gentler.
After seeing Robin, she immediately walked over to greet her.
Both possessed gentle, intelligent personalities and shared many common interests, allowing them to begin chatting almost effortlessly.
Because of her lonely childhood, Robin had often dreamed of having a younger sister.
Although she rarely spoke about it, she had always admired the bond shared between Monet and her younger sister.
Now, seeing S-Viola, a child created from her own bloodline who closely resembled her younger self, Robin genuinely felt a deep sense of affection.
Without any prompting from Saint Lloyd, the two naturally began addressing each other as sisters.
However, when S-Viola learned that Saint Lloyd had personally given S-Snake a new name, she quietly turned toward him.
Her eyes were filled with hope.
Naturally, Saint Lloyd had no intention of showing favoritism.
He smiled at her.
"From today onward, your name will be Figarland Viola."
S-Viola's face immediately blossomed with happiness.
She bowed respectfully.
"Thank you very much, Saint Lloyd."
At that moment, Olvia entered the room.
The instant she noticed S-Viola standing beside Robin, surprise appeared across her face.
S-Viola was equally stunned.
Had Olvia been present when she first arrived, S-Viola might easily have mistaken her for the original.
With her white hair and graceful appearance, Olvia looked remarkably similar to an older version of herself.
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