"First, recruit a group of suitable female doctors, especially midwives."
"Then, purchase the supplies needed for a newborn."
"Finally, nutritional supplents."
Ike laid out his plan.
"Right!"
"Right!"
Newgate nodded repeatedly. Despite being two years older than Ike, he looked like an excited child as he said, "Ike! I'll go prepare everything right away—wait…"
"What's wrong?"
Ike looked at his big brother curiously.
"Oh, right!" Newgate stopped, turned his head, and asked, "Ike, Selina is pregnant now, so it's definitely not suitable to keep making babies! Do you want to take a few more concubines?"
"…"
Ike's mouth twitched slightly as he complained, "Big brother, are you treating like a breeding machine?"
"Tch!"
"Wasn't that what you said?"
"I earn money and support the family."
"You marry and take concubines."
"You said it yourself. It's settled."
With that, Newgate didn't even wait for Ike's response before walking off directly.
Ike raised an eyebrow, opened his mouth, but didn't even know what to say.
Soon—
Night fell.
Selina gently caressed her abdon. Though there was no visible change yet, she radiated a soft maternal glow as she said gently, "Husband, you… should find a few more sisters."
"…"
Ike was taken aback. He had just lain down when he heard her say sothing like that.
No matter how he thought about it—
He hadn't expected Selina to say such a thing.
Selina continued softly, "I am already pregnant and cannot continue to serve you. I know that you and elder brother wish to revitalize the Edward Family, so…"
At that, she shook her head gently. "I do not mind. And… my father also has many wives and concubines."
Only then did Ike co to a realization.
Right—
He was no longer in his previous world.
This was a world akin to the dieval era, where the status of the strong was absolute.
As for multiple wives and concubines?
Heh…
If you had the strength, having thirty-six wives and seventy-two concubines was nothing unusual.
Looking at Selina's gentle, virtuous appearance, Ike understood her aning and smiled faintly, shaking his head.
The matter was settled just like that.
After all—
People always had to consider their own interests.
The next day.
Newgate was busy purchasing supplies and recruiting doctors at full speed.
"You're saying we should find suitable won for Ike?" Newgate raised an eyebrow as he looked at Selina, who had co to find him.
Selina nodded slightly and said gently, "Elder brother, my husband needs to revitalize the Edward Family. He will need more concubines."
"Gurararara~~~"
"Good!"
Newgate burst into hearty laughter. "I understand. You're quite impressive!"
He looked at Selina with newfound respect.
Although he understood her intentions—
A smart woman like this was always more admirable.
"Still…" Newgate muttered as he watched her carefully leave, one hand resting on her stomach. "Where should I find more concubines for Ike?"
"Whitebeard!"
"Huh?"
"I think… you should also find so maids for Madam Selina."
"Right!"
Newgate imdiately nodded. "You're right. By the way—where do you think we should find concubines for Ike?"
"Concubines?" The subordinate scratched his head, thinking for a mont before suddenly saying, "Whitebeard, how about we check the black market? Maybe we'll find sothing suitable there."
"The black market, huh…"
Newgate rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "That could work. I'll discuss it with Ike. You go recruit a batch of suitable female doctors and maids, got it?"
"No problem!"
"Understood, Whitebeard!"
The subordinate hurried off to get busy.
How should it be put…
Newgate's mindset had changed significantly.
In the past, he treated every pirate he recruited as family.
But now, things were different.
After finding Ike, his perspective shifted once.
After Selina beca pregnant—his true family now being ford—his mindset changed even more.
Newgate was carefree, but he wasn't stupid.
Now that he had a real family, he naturally beca more guarded toward these pirates.
Moreover—
In the original tiline, Newgate had used nearly all the wealth he obtained to support Sphinx Island.
But now, things were different.
Not only did he stop supporting Sphinx, but aside from distributing shares to his crew, he kept the rest of the money.
With the efficiency of piracy, their accumulation of wealth was incredibly fast.
"Big brother?"
Ike looked at Newgate, who had co directly to him, and asked curiously, "What's up?"
"Gurararara~~~"
Newgate laughed loudly. "Ike, I'm planning to find you so more concubines."
"More concubines?" Ike was montarily stunned, then said casually, "I don't mind, but the quality can't be too low. Otherwise, it'll affect the talent and aptitude of the next generation."
"No problem!"
Newgate waved it off casually. "Let's go check the black market first. If we find sothing suitable, we'll buy it. If not, we'll leave it for now. Worst case, we just grab another princess—it's no big deal!"
"The black market?"
Ike paused slightly.
To be honest, he wasn't very familiar with it.
Although he knew the black market existed, he had never been there before.
After all—
He had only been away from Sphinx Island for about a month and a half.
Not knowing was perfectly normal.
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