Caesar, hearing this answer, looked at Carlos approvingly and reached out to pat his small head.
He was quite surprised by the boy's response. After all, Carlos was only four years old, yet he had answered with remarkable composure.
Time passed slowly as they waited anxiously, counting every minute and every second.
Before long, a baby's cry pierced the tense atmosphere.
The three children immediately rushed toward the door, eager to see their new sibling. However, the mother had just given birth, and the newborn needed to be cleaned up before being presented.
They had no choice but to wait a little longer.
Ten minutes later, Regina emerged from the delivery room, pale and exhausted but smiling gently. In her arms, she cradled a small, swaddled infant.
"Mother!"
"Mother Regina!"
The moment the door opened, the three children surged forward.
To them, the wait had felt unbearably long.
However, when they were just half a meter away, they abruptly halted, instinctively afraid of disturbing or hurting their newborn sibling.
From that short distance, they gazed at the bundle in Regina's arms with a mix of excitement and nervous curiosity.
"Mom, is it a little brother or a sister?"
Alice floated up behind Regina, peeking over her shoulder at the baby. The infant's wide eyes met hers, unblinking.
Newborns often look alike, making it hard to distinguish gender at first glance. Alice frowned slightly, uncertain.
Her two brothers were just as eager to hear Regina's answer. It was as if the weight of this question pressed down on their tiny hearts.
"It's a little brother!"
Regina smiled softly, resting her cheek against Alice's small face, her eyes filled with warmth and joy.
"Great!"
"I have another little brother!"
The three children immediately erupted in joyful cheers.
Caesar, standing nearby, also smiled warmly, his eyes filled with tenderness as he looked at Regina.
She, of course, noticed his gaze. Their eyes met in silent understanding.
"Thank you, Regina," Caesar said sincerely.
"I've already decided on his name—let's call him Rex Caesar!"
Long before Regina had given birth, Caesar had chosen the name.
He didn't mind whether the child was a boy or a girl. To him, all his children were equally precious.
"Alright," Regina replied softly, her voice weak but full of warmth.
At the sound of his father speaking, the tiny baby suddenly turned his head toward Caesar, as if recognizing him.
It was almost as though he approved of his name.
The Growing Royal Family
Over the next few days, the three older children were overjoyed by the arrival of their new brother. They hovered around Rex constantly, watching over him with great enthusiasm.
Half a month later, another significant event occurred—Wei Na's time for delivery had come.
Unlike Regina and Lily, Wei Na was carrying twins, making the occasion an even greater surprise.
The three older children, who had learned that their mother was expecting again, gathered together excitedly, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new siblings.
Fortunately, the birth went smoothly.
To everyone's amazement, the twins were also fraternal twins.
With this, Caesar's family grew even larger. He was overjoyed, and so were his children.
He had already decided on names for the two newborns.
The firstborn was a baby girl—his eldest daughter from Wei Na—whom he named Venus Caesar.
Shortly after, her younger twin brother was born—Charles Caesar.
With the arrival of these new lives, joy filled not only the palace but the entire kingdom. The citizens, who deeply loved their royal family, rejoiced at the expansion of the bloodline.
To them, having their children and future generations grow up under the rule of such a beloved monarchy was a blessing.
A few days later, another birth took place—this time, Lily went into labor.
She gave birth to a baby girl, whom Caesar named Elise Caesar.
Each of these names carried Caesar's hopes and blessings for his children.
In just over half a year, four more babies had been born, bringing the royal family's total to seven.
Caesar now had seven children:
1. Carlos Caesar – The eldest prince.
2. Lucius Caesar – The second prince.
3. Alice Caesar – The eldest princess.
4. Rex Caesar – The third prince.
5. Venus Caesar – The second princess.
6. Charles Caesar – The fourth prince.
7. Elise Caesar – The third princess.
Caesar spent a great deal of time with his newborns, cherishing these precious early moments.
However, as the ruler of a kingdom, he couldn't afford to be immersed in family life for too long.
The Search for Power
Even as he handled daily affairs of state, another mission occupied his mind—he needed to find top-tier Devil Fruits for his children.
After all, with pure gold ensuring their long lifespans, even an ordinary warrior would eventually become a top powerhouse.
But without powerful Devil Fruits to match, their potential would be limited.
Although he already possessed a top-tier Gravity Fruit, it wasn't enough.
Three of his children still lacked Devil Fruit abilities, and finding suitable ones was proving difficult.
Currently, he had two Mythical Zoan Fruits in his possession:
1. The Snake-Snake Fruit, Model: Yamata no Orochi, obtained from Kurozumi Orochi in Wano.
2. The Qilin Fruit, secured through a recent test.
Despite their rarity, Caesar didn't consider them ideal.
When choosing Devil Fruits for his children, he prioritized ability over type.
For example, while Paramecia fruits were often overlooked in favor of Logia, some possessed power that rivaled the strongest abilities—like:
The Float-Float Fruit of Golden Lion.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit of Whitebeard.
The Soul-Soul Fruit of Big Mom.
On the other hand, even among Logia, not all fruits were equally powerful. Some, like the Swamp-Swamp Fruit or Smoke-Smoke Fruit, had significant limitations.
Similarly, while Zoan fruits boosted physical strength, not all of them were exceptional.
Caesar's goal was simple—his children deserved only the best.
The Burning Fruit
Of all the Devil Fruits he sought, the Flame-Flame Fruit stood out as a prime target.
Many underestimated this fruit, believing it was weaker than Magma-Magma due to Akainu's victory over Ace.
But Caesar knew better.
Ace had been a formidable fighter, and his loss against Blackbeard was due to the Dark-Dark Fruit's unique ability to nullify other Devil Fruits.
More importantly, Ace had gone toe-to-toe with Admiral Aokiji, and their abilities had clashed evenly—a testament to the fruit's power.
Even the Magma-Magma Fruit, wielded by Akainu, took ten days and nights to finally overpower Ice-Ice in a battle against Kuzan.
From that perspective, the Flame-Flame Fruit was undeniably top-tier.
If Caesar could secure it, he would personally train his child to master it, ensuring they reached their full potential.
The Hunt Begins
By now, however, top-tier Devil Fruits were increasingly difficult to find.
This dilemma led Caesar to a new consideration—hunting for powerful Devil Fruits rather than waiting to stumble upon them.
Across the Navy and pirate factions, many possessed extraordinary abilities.
But hunting down a fruit wasn't as simple as killing its user—it had to be done strategically, ensuring the fruit's power could be passed down properly.
Some, like Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, weren't ideal choices, as they required immense physical prowess.
Even among legendary Devil Fruits, some came with great side effects—rumors suggested the Tremor-Tremor Fruit placed a significant burden on its wielder's body.
Thus, Caesar's mission continued.
He would scour the world, using every resource at his disposal, to find the perfect Devil Fruits for his children.
Because one day, they would stand at the pinnacle of power.
And he would make sure of it.
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