As Baccarat walked over, she naturally hooked her arm around Karl's and pointed toward a nearby slot machine.
"Want to try this? Roger's Great Treasure."
"Oh? Sounds interesting. Let's give it a shot."
Roger's Treasure Slot Machine
Walking closer, Karl saw that it was indeed themed around Gol D. Roger.
The highest reward?
Three treasure chests—the so-called Great Treasure—
Worth a massive 250 million Berries.
As Karl sat down, Baccarat casually removed her glove and rested her hand on his shoulder, whispering softly:
"Mr. Karl, would you like me to teach you how to play?"
Karl had already noticed her little move.
So I've been buffed… luck buff, huh.
"Haha, I'll try it myself."
He inserted five chips worth 1 million Berries each.
If he hit three treasure chests—
He'd win the jackpot.
Jackpot
Beep beep beep—
The machine spun rapidly.
Wine bottles… gold coins… treasure chests… bombs…
The first column stopped.
Bottle → Coin → Treasure Chest
Second column—
Flashing…
Stopped at Treasure Chest
The third column kept spinning—
Longer than expected.
Just as Karl thought the machine was broken—
A thunderous voice rang out:
"Congratulations! You've found my Great Treasure!!!"
The machine exploded with rewards.
One after another—
10 million Berry chips spilled out.
25 chips in total.
Around them, people stared with envy and shock.
Baccarat clapped with a bright smile.
"OMG! Mr. Karl, your luck is incredible! First try and you've already won this much!"
Karl grinned.
Even though he knew it was her doing—
It still felt great.
"Hahaha, looks like I'm lucky today."
Nelson & Crew
Nelson and the Marines rushed over, showering him with praise.
Karl waved them off.
"Alright, alright—take these and go have fun."
He stuffed all the chips into Nelson's arms and sent them away.
Then he turned back to Baccarat.
"Miss Baccarat, what else is fun here?"
She smiled.
"There's plenty. If you don't mind, I can guide you personally."
Karl extended his arm.
She hooked onto it naturally, leading him onward.
Luck Run
With Baccarat guiding him—
Karl won everywhere he went.
Slots, games, even turtle-cart racing—
He somehow got first place every time.
The power of the Luck-Luck Fruit was no joke.
VIP Lounge
Karl leaned back and said:
"Miss Baccarat… if I'm not mistaken, you're a Devil Fruit user."
"And your ability is related to luck, right?"
Baccarat covered her mouth in surprise.
He figured it out already?
"Ah… nothing escapes you, Mr. Karl."
"Yes, I ate the Luck-Luck Fruit."
"I can transfer or absorb luck through physical contact."
Karl smiled.
"Then I really have you to thank today."
"Otherwise, I'd have lost everything—even my pants."
She waved her hands quickly.
"Oh no! A smiling man is always lucky."
"I just didn't want you to feel bad from losing, so I helped a little."
Karl's Plan
Karl suddenly thought of something.
I still have 50 random draws saved…
With a walking "lucky charm" right here—
Why not test it?
"Miss Baccarat, your luck can be stored, right?"
"Yes. Why?"
"How much… good luck do you have left?"
She blinked.
"…A lot."
"Perfect. Could you give me a bit more?"
"Ah… sure."
She removed her glove and placed her hand on his shoulder again.
No visible change—
But in Baccarat's perception—
Karl's luck skyrocketed.
The kind where you'd find money just walking down the street.
50 Draws
Karl activated all 50 pulls.
[Rewards Obtained]
Rare Rewards:
Goro Goro no MiYami Yami no MiConqueror's Haki Skill: Observation KillerObservation Haki Skill: Future Sight8 Special Attribute Cards
Common Rewards:
Cola x10200 million Berries…New Ability Explained
Observation Killer (Conqueror's Haki):
A high-level Conqueror's Haki application that suppresses one's presence, preventing opponents from using Observation Haki to predict movements.
Karl's Reaction
Karl: !!!
What is this?!
Is this what being an "EU luck player" feels like?!
Both fruits—
Rumble-Rumble Fruit AND Dark-Dark Fruit?!
He looked at Baccarat with blazing eyes.
Having you is my blessing!
He almost wanted to hug and kiss her right there.
Baccarat's Confusion
Meanwhile—
Baccarat was confused.
Just moments ago, Karl's luck was overflowing—
But suddenly—
It vanished completely.
That only happened when she absorbed someone's luck.
But Karl hadn't done anything.
And yet—
Her stored luck was gone.
That's rare… very rare…
Aftermath
Karl quickly regained composure.
"Miss Baccarat, I'd like to rest alone for a while."
"I'll call you if I need anything."
She nodded.
"Of course, Mr. Karl."
Private Room
Once she left—
Karl immediately took out the two Devil Fruits.
Dark-Dark Fruit
Yami Yami no Mi
A dark purple fruit resembling a mutated pineapple.
"Heh… the fruit Marshall D. Teach chased his entire life…"
The question now was—
How to maximize its value?
Or rather—
What price would Teach pay for it?
Rumble-Rumble Fruit
Goro Goro no Mi
It looked like a white apple, with lightning patterns and faint electric arcs.
Even Karl felt tempted.
Its power was undeniable.
Speed comparable to Borsalino.
That alone made it top-tier.
No wonder Enel could stir chaos in the New World—
Even without Armament Haki.
Unfortunately—
He got cocky.
And underestimated Karl.
That led to his death.
Karl sighed slightly.
"I was even thinking of finding this fruit after it respawned…"
"And now it just delivers itself to my door."
…Guess this is just the daily life of an EU player.
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