Gran Tesoro, the world's largest entertainment city, is recognized by everyone, whether commoners or nobles, as the world's number one casino and tourist destination.
The people of the world may not know the names of the Golden Emperor and the Dragon Knight, but they definitely know the name of the world's largest entertainment city, Gran Tesoro.
It was for this reason that Karl did not change the name Gran Tesoro when he reopened the city of gold.
Because this name, after so many years of management by Gildo Tesoro, had become deeply rooted in people's hearts and had become a brand name.
But besides Gran Tesoro, there were several other resort destinations in the New World that were second only to the world's largest entertainment city.
One of them was the Dressrosa Kingdom.
The Dressrosa Kingdom was also one of the most well-known islands in the New World.
A tropical island with a resort-like atmosphere, an island also known as the "Country of Love, Passion, and Toys," it was also a member nation of the World Government, the country of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Doflamingo, and the headquarters of the Donquixote Family, one of the giants of the underworld.
Because Doflamingo was the largest arms dealer in the underworld, this place was even called the "Country of Arms."
With all these titles, the Dressrosa Kingdom was not only very famous but also one of the most prosperous islands in the New World.
When the world's largest entertainment city appeared near the Dressrosa Kingdom, the people on the island and on the ships all let out cheers.
Some rich people who were tired of playing in the Dressrosa Kingdom boarded Gran Tesoro one after another.
Those who were tired of playing in Gran Tesoro or had lost everything got off the ship with either happy or dejected expressions.
Next, Gran Tesoro would stay near the Dressrosa Kingdom for a few days.
During their stay, Karl took Carina and Robin and, for the first time, set foot in the Dressrosa Kingdom. Under the guidance of Diamante, they went to the King's Plateau where Doflamingo was.
"Fuffuffuffu... Welcome to my country, my friend."
In front of the villa on the King's Plateau, Doflamingo led his family members and was waiting for Karl's group at the door.
After Karl got closer, Doflamingo immediately went forward with a warm expression, bent his three-meter-tall body, and gave Karl a big hug.
"Long time no see, Doffy."
Karl also returned Doflamingo's hug and said with a smile.
"Fuffuffuffu... I saw the commotion you caused in Paradise. As expected of you!"
Doflamingo patted Karl's shoulder and teased with a wicked smile, "I didn't expect you to go to Paradise and bring back the legendary Mermaid Princess. Your luck with beautiful women is truly enviable."
"You're not so bad yourself..."
Karl slapped Doflamingo's hand away, pointed to his eyes, and teased, "When I first landed on the island, I saw a large number of beauties in swimsuits on your territory."
"Your life is the one that's truly enviable."
"Fuffuffuffu... The ones here are all just common powder and rouge. How can they compare to the beauties by the Dragon Knight's side?"
"Alright, alright... you two, it's not like it's your first time meeting. Can you stop praising each other?"
Watching the two praise each other, the members of the Donquixote Family didn't dare to interrupt.
Only Carina covered her forehead slightly and complained with a helpless expression.
"Fuffuffuffu... Carina is right. Let's go in and talk."
Doflamingo was not angry at all.
As one of the kings of the underworld, the Donquixote Family's intelligence network was in no way inferior to the Pleasure District's.
Doflamingo, as early as Sea Circle Calendar 1517, like Shakky, had investigated Karl's and Carina's birthplace, as well as their various experiences in the East Blue.
Doflamingo was very clear.
Including Shirahoshi, who had just joined not long ago, there were ten people and one dragon in Karl's crew, or nine women and one dragon.
Among them, the person with the best relationship with Karl, and the highest status, was Karl's childhood sweetheart, Carina, who was usually responsible for negotiating with Diamante in terms of cooperation.
This woman, and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, were Karl's most important and inseparable other half.
When Karl came of age and could marry and take concubines.
This woman, Carina, would definitely be the first wife, and the other women could only compete for the position of concubine.
Therefore, Doflamingo had to show Carina a respect second only to Karl's.
In the living room of the villa, Doflamingo and Karl sat opposite each other.
As for the members of the Donquixote Family and Carina, and Robin, they were in the villa's courtyard, discussing their cooperation.
As Karl's left and right brains, the two women, Carina and Robin, had always been Gran Tesoro's two major deputy heads to the outside world.
After forming an alliance with the Donquixote Family, they were also responsible for negotiating with Diamante.
As for Trebol, he was too disgusting. Not only could Carina not stand him, but even Doflamingo was too embarrassed to send him out, letting him protect Sugar all the time.
In the living room, Doflamingo took out a silver box and placed it in front of Karl.
After opening it, inside were ten tops and pants of different colors and styles.
The size of each piece of clothing was very small, clearly children's clothes, but the style was surprisingly fashionable and mature.
"...Fuffuffuffu... These ten outfits are new equipment that my science team specially created for you."
Doflamingo held a small top between his two fingers and said to Karl with a smile, "According to your requirements, it's the size of a one-meter child, but it can be stretched to the size of a twenty-meter giant."
"But twenty meters is not its limit. Considering that your trait might grow, I had them increase the limit to about 50 meters."
"I was originally going to make you a set of armor, but as a Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, you probably don't need my help."
"The only pity is that I can't create a cloak that can grow and shrink."
"...I'm satisfied with this, Doffy."
Also picking up a piece of clothing that looked like a large rag, Karl looked at Doflamingo and smiled.
His favorable impression of Doflamingo in his heart had once again soared.
Karl had originally only asked Doflamingo to make a set of a top and pants.
Unexpectedly, the other party was so thoughtful, not only making ten sets, but each set was of a different style and color.
Not only could they be used as a shirt under the knight's armor, but they could also be used as casual wear for daily life.
Such a considerate man, even if he was an evil person, Karl would still protect him.
My good friend (tool man), no one can harm him!
Including you, Monkey D. Luffy
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