This is the photo of Sister Carmel that BIGMOM treasures the most.
On regular days, she often personally wipes it with a handkerchief, making the nun's smile clearer, which in turn makes her mood better. She doesn't allow a speck of dust to settle on it.
But at this moment.
BIGMOM, whose sanity is gradually blurring, doesn't care at all anymore.
"I need, I need, I need..."
Her pace back and forth is getting faster, her eyes are bloodshot, her mouth twitching uncontrollably, as she falls into a state of madness.
"That little brat who can make people rejuvenate..."
BIGMOM shouted, her voice filled with a morbid craving, "I want her! Perospero! Do you understand, as long as I get her, I can become young and beautiful again..."
To be honest, she doesn't understand why she's like this.
At the last tea party.
She tried to keep Bonney, but it didn't work. At most, she felt a slight regret when parting, but mostly she felt laid-back and relieved.
Youthful splendor.
That kind of thing has been gone for many years, she was used to it!
Back then, on the Rocks Ship, even in the face of the stunning Empress Shakky, she never felt envious, confident in her own strength and charm.
And it's the same now!
So what if she's aged, what can it change? She is still the Sea Emperor that reigns over the New World, the "BIGMOM" Charlotte Lingling who strikes fear into countless hearts!
But...
But...
Why, ever since the tea party ended half a month ago, when Bonney's ability completely lapsed, why has the appearance of her younger self clung to her mind like a nightmare day and night.
Especially whenever she looks into the mirror...
Seeing that face full of wrinkles, growing older day by day, the craving for the rejuvenation ability intensifies, almost driving her mad.
Why!
"Is it you, Sister?"
It was as if she realized something, she suddenly turned around, grabbing the photo of Sister Carmel beside the mirror with her giant hand, staring intently at the benevolent smile in the picture with her bloodshot eyes.
"Mwahahaha! I understand, it's because even you can't bear to watch anymore, you pity me, love me, you don't want Lingling to look older than you, right?"
BIGMOM suddenly began to chuckle softly, her voice becoming gentle, yet carrying an eerie distortion.
"It should be correct, correct, Sister you never left, always accompanying Lingling... for so many years, Lingling misses you, misses you so much, but why don't you talk to Lingling..."
"So I need to become young, even younger, to become almost like Bonney, so that Sister could recognize Lingling! Just like in the House of Lambs, pat Lingling's head and say with a gentle smile..."
Her voice gradually became inaudible, and she fell into a strange trance.
Below, her children exchanged glances, no one dared to step forward and interrupt.
"Mama..."
Eldest son Perospero was drenched in cold sweat, a strong sense of unease rising in his heart as well.
He had never seen Mama so out of control, not even during the worst attacks of her eating disorder.
The previous guesses were completely wrong.
Why Mama wanted to reclaim Bonney.
It wasn't just for the desire to regain youthful splendor, deeper within her psyche!
There was a deeper obsession buried for fifty or sixty years—to completely revert to her childhood self?!!
The more Perospero thought about it, the more terrified he became.
If her eating disorder acted up, a large amount of food could be urgently summoned to soothe and calm her.
But if Bonney isn't brought back, how would they resolve this kind of insatiable madness from Mama?
It would destroy the entire Ten Thousand Nations!
"Report!"
At this moment, the castle door was suddenly pushed open, and a child from the Charlotte family rushed in hurriedly, kneeling on one knee and announcing loudly:
"Report, Mama! Miss Bevony has returned with the target! She asked me to inquire if you would like to see her now."
Upon hearing this sentence.
Perospero and the others present finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mwahahaha! Finally back!" BIGMOM also lifted her head abruptly, "Where is she? Bring her to see me now!"
Buzz!
As soon as she finished speaking, the walls of the castle hall suddenly glowed green.
An archaic looking door suddenly appeared on the wall out of nowhere.
"No need for anyone to lead, Lingling, whenever I want to enter, I can step into this Cake Castle."
The blonde young girl Bevony stepped out slowly from the door with a smile, "However, it would be too rude not to say hello first, for a Sea Emperor like you, one must maintain utmost respect."
Her right hand was holding a pink-haired little girl shackled with Seastone Handcuffs, it was Bonney.
"Let me go! Let me go! You bad woman!"
Bonney struggled desperately, but under the restriction of Seastone, she had no strength at all. Her little face was covered with tear stains, clearly having cried and fussed all along the way.
"Mwahahaha! Very sensible, little Bevony, as for Bonney... such a coincidence, we meet again!"
BIGMOM couldn't contain her eagerness, her massive body almost lunging forward, squatting in front of Bonney, her wrinkled face nearly touching the latter's.
"Now, finally... finally I can see Sister again..."
She trembled as she reached out a thick hand, trying to touch Bonney's face, but the latter bit her finger fiercely.