Chapter 161 - Chapter 163 (1/2)

”Ginrummy, how are you feeling?”

”F-Fine, S-Sir, l...Lord,” Ginrummy felt tiny and helpless in front of his physical presence. On top of not knowing how to address him, she couldn't find the courage to look him in the eyes.

”Just call me Amell. No need for formalities.”

”Okay. W-Why am I here?” She glanced back at the double doors leading out of the office. She then took a second to inspect the office as a whole. And she had to admit that she had never seen a bigger or more impressive room than this.

”To listen to my offer. Are you willing?” Amell put no pressure through his voice. He gestured for her to sit down on one of the chairs in front of his desk.

”What offer could you possibly offer me? I am a nobody, better to just let me go,” she didn't have any confidence about her current chances of survival, but that didn't mean she wanted to die. If there was a chance to get out of here alive, she would do whatever it took to make that happen for herself.

”True, you are indeed a nobody as you are now. Sitting in front of me is a nobody, someone who broke down from just looking into my eyes and realizing how weak she is in comparison.” He leaned forward and simultaneously she unconsciously leaned back.

”How does that feel, Ginrummy? How does it feel to be a nobody? Someone who runs at the first sight of real danger?” His voice hit something deep inside of her, and her confidence and anger surfaced for a single sentence worth of time.

”I am not that person! I am just not stupid enough to fight a losing battle!” Ginrummy's little tantrum wasn't stopped by Amell. She herself caught on to who she just yelled at, and she fell down on the chair as she had stood up for that little speech.

”O-Oh god... I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you, Sir!” She bowed her head, her whole body shaking.

”No, do not apologize. That is what I was looking for. So, are you now ready to hear my offer?” Amell leaned back with a calm smile. The atmosphere in the room got unusually peaceful and it helped to calm her fast-beating heart.

”I suppose,” a quick answer while still having her head lowered, not daring to look at him.

Amell took out something from behind the desk and placed it on the desk. It was a strange-looking fruit and Amell stroked its surface. ”Have a look, do you know what this is?”

”A devil fruit?” Ginrummy would never claim to know more about the world than an emperor, but she found it quite strange if Amell assumed she didn't even know what this was. She had lived most of her life in the most dangerous sea in the world.

”Correct. But that's not really what I am asking. I am asking if you know what fruit this is.” Amell rotated the fruit using his hand, giving her a complete view of it.

”No, sir, I do not know.”

”Then let me give you a hint. A giant club, a body like a giant and suicidal tendencies.” Amell enjoyed watching as realisation appeared on her face. Her face twisted from confusion to utter shock.

”C-Captain... He is dead?”