Ron nodded with a smile, "Try responding to it in your heart."
Vivi took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and silently chanted in her mind: "Confirm binding."
"Mysterious ability binding successful!"
"Current Faith Value: 0"
"Territory Status: In Rebellion (Faith Value acquisition efficiency reduced by 50%)"
"Newbie Gift Pack Issued: Basic Healing Aura (Can slightly heal surrounding injured people)"
Vivi suddenly opened her eyes, feeling a mysterious power flowing within her body. She raised her hand, and a faint green aura appeared in her palm.
"I... I really have a special ability!" Vivi's voice trembled with excitement. She repeatedly looked at her palm. "This aura... I can use it to treat my injured citizens!"
Under the moonlight, a brilliant smile bloomed on Vivi's face, and the light of hope reignited in her sapphire-like eyes. She suddenly turned and gave Ron a big hug.
"Ron, I don't know how to thank you..." Her voice was muffled against Ron's shoulder. "I will definitely use this ability to save my country!"
Ron gently patted her back. "This is the Princess Vivi I know." He paused. "But remember, the ability is just a tool. What can truly save Alabasta is your love and responsibility for your citizens."
Vivi nodded vigorously. The moonlight cast a silver outline on her. At this moment, she was no longer the bewildered and helpless fallen princess, but a true ruler ready to bear the fate of her country.
On the distant sea horizon, the first ray of dawn had quietly appeared. A new day was about to begin, and Vivi's brand new life was also unfolding at this moment.
...
The next morning,
When everyone learned that Vivi had also obtained a special ability, the entire Going Merry was in an uproar.
"What?! Vivi has a special ability too?!" Usopp's mouth widened exaggeratedly, and the wrench in his hand clanged onto the deck.
Nami clapped her hands in surprise. "That's great! Now we'll have even more confidence in dealing with Crocodile!"
However, when Vivi displayed her "Faith Enhancement Ability," everyone showed puzzled expressions.
Luffy tilted his head, his rubbery face full of question marks. "Faith... value? What's that? Can it be eaten?"
"Idiot!" Nami delivered a hand chop to Luffy's head. "All you think about is eating!"
Vivi chuckled and explained, "Simply put, it means gaining the trust and love of the citizens. The deeper the citizens' faith in me, the more Faith Value I can acquire."
Her eyes sparkled with excitement. "And there are all sorts of good things that can be exchanged with Faith Value in the ability's store!"
She brought up the ability interface, switching it to a view that others could see. Everyone immediately gathered around, seeing a dazzling array of goods displayed on the virtual screen:
"Desert Irrigation System: 10000 Faith Value"
"Royal Guard Special Training Manual: 5000 Faith Value"
"Fully Automatic Medical Cabin: 20000 Faith Value"
"Armament Haki Introductory Tutorial: 8000 Faith Value"
"...."
"Wow!" Chopper's small hoof pointed at the medical equipment. "These instruments on display are even more advanced than those in Drum Kingdom!"
Sanji blew a smoke ring, deep in thought. "It seems this ability can not only make you stronger but also directly enhance the strength of the entire country."
Zoro, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. "I understand."
He folded his arms, his eyes gleaming sharply. "This is a virtuous cycle. You gain Faith Value by helping your citizens, then use that Faith Value to exchange for more items that help your citizens, thereby gaining even more Faith Value."
"Exactly!" Vivi nodded excitedly. "And as the territory expands and the number of people increases, the speed of Faith Value acquisition will become faster and faster!"
Usopp stroked his chin, then a light bulb suddenly went off. "Isn't this like the management games we played as kids? Princess Vivi is the player, and the country is the city to be managed!"
"More accurately," Ron added with a smile, "Vivi will become the 'Goddess' of this country. The citizens' faith is her source of power."
Luffy suddenly burst into laughter, patting Chopper's back vigorously. "That's so interesting! So Vivi will be 'Goddess Vivi' from now on! But on our ship, you'll always be our comrade Vivi!"
Vivi's eyes reddened slightly. She nodded forcefully. "Mm! I will definitely use this power to save my country, but..." She looked at everyone, a little sad. "But I can't continue adventuring with you all..."
"Adventure isn't just about sailing out to sea." Ron said with a smile, "As long as you have a dream, anything you do, anytime, anywhere, is an adventurous journey."
"Mmm mmm~~ I'll work hard!" Vivi nodded resolutely.
Just then,
Chopper suddenly burst into tears with a "wah," his furry little face scrunched up. "Then... then will Vivi not be able to sail with us anymore?"
His blue nose sniffled, and large tears rolled down his cheeks.
This sentence was like a stone thrown into a calm lake; the cheerful atmosphere on the deck instantly solidified.
Everyone exchanged glances, had they just realized it?
As the princess of a country, Vivi would eventually have to return to her kingdom.
Nami was the first to recover. She squatted down, gently wiped away Chopper's tears, and said softly, "Chopper, Vivi has responsibilities she must bear."
"But... but..." Chopper sobbed, his small hooves clutching Vivi's skirt tightly, as if afraid she would disappear the next second.
Zoro leaned against the mast, softening his voice for once. "Idiot Chopper, it's not like we'll never see her again."
Sanji blew out a smoke ring, uncharacteristically not arguing with Zoro. "That's right, as long as Vivi is doing well, we should be happy for her."
He looked at Vivi, a gentle smile in his eyes. "No matter when, you are our important friend."
Luffy suddenly burst into laughter, patting Chopper's back hard. "Don't cry! We promised to see each other again!"
His straw hat glittered in the sunlight. "When Vivi has governed her country well, maybe she'll want to go on an adventure at sea again!"
Ron looked at his emotional companions and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. "You guys, why are you so sentimental?"
He walked to Vivi's side and looked into her eyes. "This is just a temporary separation. After Vivi resolves Alabasta's issues, if she wants to become stronger, she'll need to expand her territory, and then she'll still need our help."
Then Ron looked at Vivi, "Vivi, if you want to become stronger, expand your territory, and collect more Faith Value, many countries on this vast sea are in worse situations than Alabasta. They are all waiting for you to save them."
"Mmm mmm~ Ron, I will definitely become stronger and continuously expand my territory!"
"We'll help too!" Chopper suddenly jumped up, his tears not yet dry as he excitedly waved his small hooves. "When that time comes, I'll use my newly developed medicine to help Vivi's army!"
Usopp also perked up, puffing out his chest. "That's right! My 'Ultra-Long Range Sniping' will definitely come in handy!"
Vivi looked at her companions, who were thinking of her, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She took a deep breath and gave a brilliant smile. "Thank you all... I promise, once Alabasta is stable, I will definitely come find you!"
The sunlight spilled onto the deck, stretching everyone's shadows long.
In this warm glow, the sadness of parting was diluted, replaced by anticipation for the future.
The sea breeze gently rustled, and the Going Merry's sails softly flapped, bearing witness to this promise.
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