Holy Land Mariejois.
The Five Elders convened once again.
Neilboro Saint said, “I have some good news and some bad news. Charlotte Linlin has been spotted on a ship heading to the Pleasure Street island and has been locked onto by CP0 intelligence agents…”
The spirits of the four other Elders lifted, only for Neilboro Saint’s voice to turn grave as he continued, “But Gaston Figo is with her.”
“……”
Silence fell once more.
Such ups and downs.
The four Elders didn’t even want to speak to Neilboro Saint anymore.
Their worst fear had materialized. Laio La Saint clenched his fist and said, “That bastard! I’ll immediately send Silverfoot Chacamos to coordinate with CP0 and bring Linlin back! Snatch her back!”
“Wait, something’s not right,” another Elder interjected. “With Gaston Figo’s strength, taking Linlin by force would be easy. He must know that the food festival at Pleasure Street is a trap to lure Linlin. So why is he taking her there?”
That made sense. The five paused, feeling a tinge of unease. Laio La Saint said, “Could that guy be deliberately luring something?”
Luring what? Luring us to take action?
What would be the point?
There’s always something strange about unusual circumstances.
A lion exerts full force even to catch a rabbit, let alone Figo, the fiercest beast in the world.
Seeing the other four remain silent, waiting for him to make a decision, Laio La Saint’s face turned pale. He slammed the table and said in a deep voice:
“Then we’ll stick to the original plan. We’ll try to use Gaston Figo to eliminate the Rocks Pirates. Find a way to draw Rocks to Pleasure Street! Then have Chacamos wait outside the island, ready to take Linlin or eliminate Rocks…
No, let’s send Teikotampus Saint as well!
All of them! Everyone! All of them!!!”
As he spoke, his voice suddenly took on a hint of a scream, his eyes showing a trace of madness!
“Laio La Saint?!”
The four were shocked. How did he go mad all of a sudden?
Teikotampus Saint was the current commander of the Holy Knights, the World Government’s top combat force! Sending him meant… planning to take down Figo again?
“Are you sure, Laio La Saint? One Gaston Figo, considered the world’s strongest, a Marine Admiral, a commander of the Holy Knights, plus the Rocks Pirates. How will you control the situation?!”
“I’m sure! Sure! Sure!!”
Laio La Saint glared at the other four viciously. “I even want to bring Raul along and kill him, even if it costs us our lives! I’ve had enough of him! Enough!”
And I’ve had enough of you four spectators!
He’s not much younger than Figo. At 70, Figo’s hair hasn’t even turned white. He had no confidence in outliving Figo. Does he have to spend his entire term in suffocating frustration?! Why? He is one of the highest authorities in the World Government, the Five Elders!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
At that moment, when the other four were silent, waiting for him to speak, he could no longer endure it!
Adult breakdowns often happen in an instant, and the Five Elders are no different!
…
[Prisoner: Miss Bakkin]
[Level: R6]
[Status: Escaped]
[Capture Participation: 100%]
[Crime Index: 12]
[Rewards: Theft +192]
Having been handcuffed by Figo in an instant without any resistance, Bakkin completely gave up the thought of resisting. She followed Figo and Linlin off the ship and onto the Pleasure Street island, resigned to her fate.
Night had fallen, but this island of pleasure was brightly lit, colorful lights shining, turning the night into day.
The distant streets were bustling. Even at the dock, people were coming and going.
Bare-shouldered, backless beauties were enticing customers to the taverns. Innocent-looking children were asking new arrivals if they needed guides. Strong Pleasure Street guards were observing the crowd, preventing pirate brawls and conflicts on the island.
Bakkin looked around warily. Every time she saw a famous pirate, she nervously shrank back. Besides pirates, she suspected everyone of being World Government agents, barely able to stand still.
You two can hear thoughts; you should know how dangerous this place is!
She looked at the “grandparent and grandchild,” but saw no sign of crisis awareness in them. They were chatting.
“Hungry, Linlin?”
“Yes, hungry.”
“Hold on for two minutes. I don’t usually carry money. I’ll get some first, then find you something to eat,” Figo said.
Get some money? Bakkin quickly said, “I spent my last money on the ship tickets. You’re not planning to rob, are you? This is Pleasure Street, ruled by the Queen of Pleasure Street, the dark world leader second only to the Four Emperors and Rocks! See those strong guards? They belong to the Queen of Pleasure Street. All fighting and robbery are forbidden here!”
Figo glanced at her, walked up to one of the strong guards she mentioned, and said, “I don’t have any money. Give me some.”
Bakkin: ???
The guard’s reaction was even stranger. Sweat appeared on his forehead, his body trembling. He frantically searched his pockets, took out all his Berry, and handed it to Figo.
“Thanks. Tell the Five Elders to reimburse you double.” Figo patted the guard’s shoulder, returned to Linlin, and said, “Let’s go, Linlin.”
“Okay!” Linlin grabbed Figo’s hand.
Bakkin stared blankly at the grandparent and grandchild walking away, then at the sweating guard.
Who the hell is this guy?!
…
“So this is the aura of the world’s strongest man, Gaston Figo?”
A tall, hot woman wiped non-existent sweat from her forehead in the shadows. “But Terry-senpai, if we let him run wild on Pleasure Street, the reputation of Pleasure Street will be ruined.”
“His aura? If he needed aura to casually ask a guard for money, he wouldn’t be the man who once made the World Government back down.” Beside her, an elderly man with white hair said, “Reputation ruined? Whether Pleasure Street will even exist after this is uncertain!”
“But this place is…” The woman hesitated, sighed, and said, “I understand. They’re heading to the food festival. Should we continue following them? If we’re discovered…”
“Discovered?” The old man said, “From the moment he set foot on the island, nothing on this island can be hidden from him. He knows exactly who our people are, and even our spying, but he doesn’t care.”
The woman was shocked. “Then we…”
“Don’t see him as an enemy. We’re not even qualified to be his enemy.” The old man smiled. “We just need to do our job and… leave it to fate.”
He looked at Figo and Linlin’s backs, thinking, ‘Linlin seems to like him. Following him might be better than staying in CP0…’
…
“Grandpa Figo, I think I sensed Grandpa Terry nearby. Grandpa Terry is like Grandpa Pesslo, very good to me…”
Figo gestured to Linlin, making a claw with both hands. “A little tiger?”
Linlin’s eyes lit up. “Yes! Grandpa Terry can turn into a little tiger, but he hasn’t let me ride him for three years. Grandpa Figo, do you know Grandpa Terry?”
“Yes, I’ve met him. Linlin, do you want to see Grandpa Terry?” Figo asked.
Linlin hesitated, shook her head. “No, Grandpa Terry will tell me to go back. I don’t want to go back. Except for Grandpa Pesslo and Grandpa Terry, everyone else is very strict with me.”
As she spoke, she sniffed, drooling. “I smell something delicious!”
“Then let’s go.”
Figo quickened his pace with her. On the way, he caught a flying flyer.
‘In ten days, a dessert feast.’
‘Unlimited free supply.’
‘A contest of eating capacity.’
Scanning it quickly, Figo smiled and handed it to Linlin.
Linlin soon cheered joyfully, “Desserts? Awesome!”
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