Multiverse Family System: Rise of the Charlotte Family

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"Painting Scroll: Wild Dog Feast!"

Perospero's hand moved swiftly as he painted.

"Woof!"

"Woof!"

One by one, massive wild dogs came to life from his artwork. Each stood about two meters tall, with a body length of nearly four meters. Upon counting, there were dozens of them.

Thud!

A colossal drumstick dropped to the ground.

"Kill them!" Perospero's voice was cold and merciless. "Leave no one alive!"

"Woof!!!"

The pack of wild dogs charged forward at terrifying speed, heading straight for the group of children.

"Help! Please, someone help!"

"What is this?!"

"What are they going to do to us?!"

Their screams of pain and terror filled the air as the children were torn apart like prey. In mere moments, the scene turned eerily silent, leaving only the lingering stench of blood in the air.

Gulp...

The onlookers swallowed hard, trembling in fear at the sight.

Joey smiled in satisfaction. "Well done, Perospero. Remember this: no one insults the Charlotte family and gets away with it. Understood?"

"Yes!" Both Perospero and Compote nodded firmly.

Though they were still children, the gruesome scene before them elicited no reaction. To them, such events were insignificant—bloodline inheritance truly was an extraordinary thing.

At that moment, several men in black suits approached. The leader bowed respectfully. "Young Master!"

Joey responded with a calm smile. "Wipe out the families of these brats. Burn everything to ash and leave no trace behind."

"Understood!"

The black-suited men departed, and Joey turned to address the surrounding crowd. "Everyone, I apologize for the fright. To make up for this, all taxes for the year will be waived."

"Whoa!"

"Thank you, Young Master!"

"Thank you so much!"

The crowd erupted into cheers. Although the taxes weren't exorbitant, having them waived was a pleasant surprise.

Joey turned to the children. "Let's continue our walk. After that, it's time to head home."

"Yes, Big Brother!"

"Okay!"

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Perospero and Compote followed Joey happily. However, among the crowd, a few observant individuals shivered.

"Everyone on this island is at the mercy of the Charlotte family."

"They've seized complete control."

"What a terrifying child—he's only four years old, isn't he?"

The astute ones grasped the implications of what they'd witnessed, but ultimately, it didn't matter. The island was already firmly under the Charlotte family's rule.

The combination of carrot and stick—the display of power followed by a gesture of kindness—was executed flawlessly by Joey.

Though he didn't train physically, his studies in politics, economics, and etiquette had never faltered. He had hired the best teachers from around the world at great expense.

After a day of leisure, Joey returned home with Perospero and Compote. As soon as they stepped inside, a familiar figure embraced him tightly.

"Joey! Joey! Mommy's back! Did you miss me?" Linlin exclaimed joyfully.

Struggling to lift his head from between her mountainous embrace, Joey managed to reply, "Mom! Let me go! You've been gone for two years again. What were you doing this time?"

"Heeheehee!" Linlin giggled. "Last year, we attacked a major nation. This year, things were quieter, so I came back!"

Faced with his mother's playful grin, Joey couldn't help but relent. What else could he do but forgive her?

"Perospero! Compote!"

"Mommy!"

"Mommy!"

The two children rushed to Linlin, their faces lighting up with joy. Their affection and respect for her were unmistakable.

Joey watched them with a warm smile. Harmony within the family was essential for its growth and strength.

Just then, three maids approached, each carrying a child. One of them was asleep while standing.

"Hehe..." Joey chuckled at the sight of the unusual child.

[Charlotte Katakuri]

Title: Third Son of the Charlotte Family

Strength: Black Iron Level 9

Potential: Silver Level 9

Summary: A monster of the Charlotte family, Katakuri's talent is extraordinary. With minimal resources, he can grow into one of the family's greatest pillars.

Joey's gaze shifted to the other two children.

[Charlotte Daifuku]

Title: Fourth Son of the Charlotte Family

Strength: Black Iron Level 5

Potential: Silver Level 5

Summary: A genius of the Charlotte family. With proper nurturing, he will become a formidable force in the family.

[Charlotte Oven]

Title: Fifth Son of the Charlotte Family

Strength: Black Iron Level 5

Potential: Silver Level 5

Summary: Another prodigy of the family, Oven is destined to shine with the right guidance.

Although Daifuku and Oven weren't as gifted as Katakuri, their potential still surpassed that of Perospero, though they lagged slightly behind Compote. This was expected, given their shared lineage as Katakuri's younger triplet brothers.

"Clap!"

"Clap!"

Joey freed himself from Linlin's grip and studied his three younger brothers.

Suddenly, Katakuri's eyes snapped open, glowing with a crimson light. It was clear that, even as an infant, he already possessed Observation Haki—a natural prodigy.

"Hehe..." Joey glanced at Katakuri, Daifuku, and Oven, then turned to Perospero and Compote. Finally, he exchanged a knowing look with Linlin.

They both smiled.

The family was growing stronger.

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