69novels Chapter 5 What's wrong with giving you what I don't want?
Chapter 5 What's wrong with giving you what I don't want?
Charlottes loved choosing games when they were young, but to be more precise, we were gambling.
Charlotte Garrett
Sometimes, age can determine too many things.
For example, Galette always felt that Luffy was at a huge disadvantage because of his age.
Judging from his adventures, Luffy's youngest enemy should be CP9's Lucci, but even that was more than ten years older than Luffy. Most of Luffy's enemies are two, three, or even four generations older than him.
However, in the end, they all turned out to be safe and sound.
If it's not the protagonist's halo, then the Monkey family is truly a magical family, and those who bear this surname are destined for greatness.
So, barring such special circumstances, the peak of the One Piece world will have to wait until at least 30 years old, or even 40 or 50.
If Luffy were ten years older, why would he bother vying for the title of Pirate King? He could easily go for the Empty Throne.
Now, Galette faces the same problem as Luffy.
She is talented and has ideas, but she is too young.
The older brothers and sisters almost monopolize all the family's resources. If newcomers want to get a share, they can only wait or find a reliable older brother or sister to act as an assistant, thus increasing their chances of a future in the family.
This is what they call "betting" when their young children are playing.
It's the same principle as investing.
Stocks with a positive trend are not worth investing in. Generally speaking, only potential stocks are circulating in the market, but it's hard to say which one truly has potential.
Choosing Montorre was, in fact, a decision Roman made after careful consideration.
The most obvious reason is that he is one of the few single births and has no siblings from the same father. If he wants to choose a partner, a partner from the same father and mother is naturally the best choice and also the easier one to win over.
Since Montor did not have one, then his half-siblings were naturally no different.
Furthermore, Montor is a thoughtful person, and talking to intelligent people is never tiring.
Finally, the best thing is that Mondor didn't gain a foothold in the family.
This is because it means that the cooperation between the two parties can be mutually beneficial.
If all you want is to find shelter under a big tree, then Roman should just choose Perospero and Katakuri.
These two are truly devoted and caring older brothers.
Putting everything else aside, her characteristic of never harming her younger siblings is enough to take down a whole group of Charlotte family members.
Compared to the queen who just shirks her responsibilities, perhaps these two are their parents.
Although Perospero is cruel by nature, he is extremely kind to children and knows how to coax them. He also has the responsibility of an older brother.
Katakuri is even more willing to sacrifice his life for his brothers and sisters.
This deep affection is not entirely due to blood ties; more importantly, it stems from the fact that both individuals have devoted their hearts and souls to the Charlotte family.
These two individuals have cared for newborns to some extent.
That's right, these two people almost entirely shoulder the responsibilities of parents.
When Garette and Pova (sisters from the same father) were born, their two older brothers took care of them.
Even during her early childhood, her brothers would play with her.
Unfortunately, both of them are unshakeable leaders of the Charlotte family, and Garette herself can't offer them any help, so she can only rely on affection.
However, one-sided demands are far less stable than mutual benefit.
So once she made up her mind, Garrett went straight to the point.
Montor expressed his surprise. Although Charlotte also had ambitions to make a name for herself, she was still a minor and had no official position. Was it too hasty for Garrett to place her bets on her?
As an older brother, Montor still advised his sister to be cautious and thoughtful in her actions, as rashly betting her chips might result in losing everything.
“Brother, when did betting become an insurance game? It’s inherently an adventurous game. As a member of the Charlotte family, you shouldn’t look down on me and think I don’t even have this much courage. If you’re equally interested, the best answer would be to accept my proposal openly and honestly, wouldn’t it?”
“It seems I underestimated you, Garette. I acknowledge you now.”
Seeing that his younger sister had already made up her mind, Mondor couldn't help but feel a little admiration, as well as a hint of secret joy.
The family's undisputed idol is Katakuri, including Montord himself. However, it would be an honor if other younger siblings were willing to admire him.
"So what do you want to do, Garrett?"
Although it wasn't entirely without a plan, Montord wanted to hear Garrett's opinion.
“I’m still a long way from adulthood, so it’s impossible for me to get close to the power center of the family anytime soon. But it’s different for me, brother. You’ll be an adult soon. As long as you make contributions, with Mother’s kingdom constantly expanding, you’ll eventually have a territory. At that time, I think you’ll also have a formal position.”
"The credit you're referring to is...?"
“That’s right, it’s manatees. If you just point out their importance to the establishment of the early warning system, that would be a great achievement. As for the detailed plan afterward, that’s where we’ll refine it.”
"You're the one who found this, are you really willing to just give it to me like this?"
Montdor was puzzled by Garrett's "noble" behavior.
After all, the future of all members of the Charlotte family is to pursue one profession—piracy.
Pirates are a profession where anything is possible, and they don't adhere to any contractual obligations.
Even though they are siblings, they are essentially competitors. After all, neither of them is a member who has already established a position in the family. If they want to do good deeds, they can only do so after their position is secure.
Almost everything now has to be obtained through plunder.
Everyone knows that every Charlotte who rises to power now puts pressure on the Charlottes who come after her, because it means that there is one less chair in the family power structure.
That's right, that's what most people would think.
but……
What I'm giving you isn't what I truly want, so why not give it to you?
“That’s because I admire you, brother. Professor Peters has praised you many times, saying that you are truly intelligent. So why shouldn’t I help you? The stronger you are, the brighter my future will be,” Garrett said with a smile.
“I see.” Montord accepted Garrett’s explanation.
"Since you've put it that way, little sister, as your older brother, I certainly can't let you down. So, shall we start refining this plan now and hand it over to Mom?"
Mondor's eyes sparkled like stars.
"Just to my liking."
Mutual benefit and a stronger relationship.