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Noir thought for a long time but couldn't recall any misfortune he had encountered after meeting Robin.
He figured he must be a favorite of fate after all!
Not seeing any talent related to ancient texts, Noir didn't press the matter.
Maybe that skill wasn't as useful, but since Robin was already on the ship, it didn't matter.
However, Noir was very tempted by the "Ohara Scholar" talent.
Even though it was only of purple quality, it granted top-tier learning and memory capacity for any linguistic subject.
That was his dream in his previous life!
If he had that talent back then, he wouldn't have struggled to memorize even a few poems!
Moreover, in battle, intelligence would increase with the situation—an excellent ability.
After all, while Noir was handsome, charming, and dashing, his intelligence was...
A bit lacking.
Previously, the system upgrade gave him three replication cards, and Robin later provided another one.
After using two for imitating and the Suna Suna no Mi, he had two left.
If he used them on Robin, there would only be one left...
Noir gritted his teeth and decided to go for it.
After all, they could get another replication card when they met Chopper on Drum Island.
Noir quietly approached Robin from behind and placed the replication card on her back.
Robin turned her head to look at him, and Noir awkwardly smiled, "There was a mosquito..."
Looking at the snowy scene outside the window, Robin wondered, how could there be mosquitoes in this cold weather?
Successfully replicating the Ohara Scholar talent, Noir's mind felt incredibly clear.
Countless texts from his previous life appeared vividly in his mind like a movie.
Photographic memory and the ability to recall past knowledge—this brainpower was impressive.
Noir nodded in satisfaction. With the system's recent upgrade to ten talent slots, all were now filled.
His golden talent was Sovereign's Charisma.
Red talents included Climate Super Sensory, Mera Mera no Mi, and Suna Suna no Mi.
Purple talents were Otherworld Visitor, Dominator's Swordsmanship, and Ohara Scholar.
Blue talents were Kuma Kuma no Mi and Imitation Fruit.
There was also an annoyingly inferior whiteboard talent, Focused Singularly.
In addition to these, Noir had his own training in Fishman Karate, Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu, and Amaterasu.
Although talent quality didn't necessarily reflect a person's combat power, it did indicate the benefits and special effects in specific areas.
For example, the purple quality Dominator's Swordsmanship came from Yonko Shanks.
But who would dare say Shanks' swordsmanship was weak?
However, the talent Focused Singularly, derived from Genzo...
That one had to go!
If the system hadn't upgraded, and he didn't have universal replication cards, who would bother with Genzo?
He would have copied Shanks' entire set of talents right away.
Noir sorted through all his belongings, including some miscellaneous items.
Aside from premium cigars, the color-changing sunglasses were also great for showing off.
As Noir was counting his treasures, Robin suddenly spoke, "I can see the island."
Noir leaned against the window and saw a large island covered in snow with towering peaks resembling chimneys, making for a spectacular sight.
"Land ho!"
Noir donned a large cotton coat and was the first to rush out.
Robin, however, was a bit embarrassed.
When she fled, she only had an archaeological toolkit bag on her back.
Her clothes had also been damaged in battle.
As a result, since boarding the ship, she had been wearing Noir's clothes.
Anyone would understand the fit of men's clothes on Robin...
The loose and ill-fitting clothes often left her shoulders exposed, revealing her enticing collarbones, and her lively chest seemed trapped.
Noir was tempted several times to lend a helping hand.
But before he could act, Robin's gaze would deter him.
He was afraid this woman might crush him.
Robin tightened the clothes around her and draped a thick coat over herself before following Noir outside.
After the ship docked, Noir supported Robin as they walked into the island.
Although the toxin was not lethal under the inhibitor's effect, it had made Robin very weak.
They hadn't walked far when they encountered a large group of people.
These people, armed with guns, immediately surrounded them upon seeing intruders.
"By royal decree! Entering the Drum Kingdom requires a 500,000 Beli entry fee!"
The leading soldier aimed his gun at the two and shouted loudly.
However, neither of them paid him any mind, their pace unwavering.
"You dare..." The enraged soldier's leader tried to shout, but before he could finish, a surge of energy swept over them.
The soldiers collapsed under the influence of Noir's Conqueror's Haki.
"So much nonsense," Noir scoffed.
Robin looked at the fallen soldiers in confusion and asked, "Why does a medical kingdom like Drum Kingdom have such a ridiculous entry fee?"
Noir, knowing the reason, said disdainfully, "They have a moronic king."
Robin nodded without further questioning, and the two walked unimpeded to a village.
On the way, a shifty-eyed fellow spotted them and hurriedly reported to the king.
In the village, Noir started asking about doctors.
As expected, the foolish king had implemented a law to capture all doctors, leaving no civilian doctors in the entire country.
Given the timeline, Dr. Hiriluk was probably already dead.
A villager leading them sighed and said, "There is one doctor left, Dr. Kureha."
"She has a peculiar personality, so we call her the Witch. She opposes the king's policies and has not been captured. Sometimes, she secretly treats people."
"If you're looking for a doctor, she's the last one left. But I don't know when she will show up."
Noir nodded. Dr. Kureha was like a mother to Chopper, so they needed to find her first to meet Chopper.
But Noir wasn't planning to wait here idly.
King Wapol had kept the top 20 doctors exclusively for himself. Taking them would solve the problem.
"King, it's those two!"
Speak of the devil; as Noir was thinking about them, a commotion erupted at the entrance.
Noir stepped out of the villager's house and looked expressionlessly at the newcomers.
The leading figure, with a big head, an iron jaw, and foolish features, was clearly Drum Kingdom's King Wapol.
Wapol, picking his nose, disdainfully stared at Noir and asked, "Who gave you the guts to break the law and not pay?"
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