“Your offer is still not enough.”
Caressing the Dragoon in her hands, Ryuno expressed her true thoughts, “If I put this in the space market, those gunslingers will bid each other up, driving the price higher and higher.”
Fang Bo couldn’t even be considered a true gunslinger; he had ranged attack capabilities.
Reincarnators specialized in shooting possessed numerous related skills that increased damage accuracy and inflicted negative statuses.
In their hands, the Dragoon’s potential would be even more terrifying.
“Sigh.” Fang Bo sighed internally, realizing he’d need to offer additional story points.
He had to admit that the woman was talented in negotiation, making even him feel his offer was undervalued.
Seeing the groundwork was laid, Ryuno shifted her tone and directly refused Fang Bo’s terms: “I don’t need more story points. Just promise me one thing.”
Her demeanor was like that of a seductive boss tempting a new employee, making Fang Bo immediately wary.
Fortunately, Ryuno had no such intentions. She wanted his help to complete the mission for her shikigami, the Ubume.
Out of resentment, a specific monster kept a group of humans in its lair, most infants.
They were well-fed and cared for, but once the male infants grew up, they faced the cruelest fates.
The Ubume, who particularly loved children, decided to save these infants’ futures.
If Fang Bo could help fulfill its wish, the Ubume would transform into Ryuno’s follower, no longer just a summoned creature but a space-recognized reincarnator, enjoying the same benefits.
Of course, followers could never betray their contracts and had to face one trial after another; these were the costs they had to bear.
To break the shackles of destiny, one had to carve a thorny path with their own hands.
“I want to help Ubume be reborn and free her from her predetermined fate,” Ryuno stated thoughtfully.
Her previous actions showed she differed from most reincarnators, not treating story characters as mere NPCs.
Wanting to save a good companion who fought alongside her was natural. The critical issue was that Ryuno couldn’t break through the monster’s lair alone.
Using her resources, she could only bring one person along, and while Jason might have been better, he was the most suitable candidate for now.
If he agreed to this condition, they could complete the transaction immediately if he agreed. Of course, verbal promises were insufficient; they needed a binding contract.
“Alright.” After a brief hesitation, Fang Bo promised, “When this world ends, I’ll help you complete the destiny mission.”
As soon as he spoke, a system prompt appeared.
【Reincarnator 14005 has sent you a contract.】
After carefully reading the contract, Fang Bo signed his name.
Handing over his trade items, he finally received the silver flintlock. As he gently stroked the barrel, his mind contemplated another matter.
Listening to Ryuno’s task description, Fang Bo deduced the identity of the child-eating monster. Accompanying her on the mission, could he potentially capture that shikigami?
After all, the mission was to rescue the infants, not necessarily to kill the monster. This opened up possibilities.
Name: Fang Bo
ID: 14552
Rank: Private Second Class
Merit: 2
Story Points: 1605
Attribute Points: 0
Story Worlds: 1
Title: Pirate Core Member
Health: 51/110 (+40)
Status: Injured
Strength: 7 (+1)
Constitution: 7
Agility: 6 (+1)
Spirit: 22 (+5)
Perception: 14 (+4)
Equipment: Modified Maneuver Gear IV, Dragoon, Unreturning Hometown, Exquisite Ring, Damaged Police Goggles
After glancing at his current stats, Fang Bo kept this idea to himself.
She was wholeheartedly focused on completing the destiny mission; disrupting that with his agenda would be inconsiderate.
Watching the pirates hauling gold, Fang Bo felt exhausted. He retreated to the Black Cat ship and fell into a deep sleep.
He slept until noon the next day, jolted awake by a sudden notification.
【Reincarnator 14552 and 14005 triggered a consecutive hidden mission: The Pursuit by Baroque Works!】
Springing out of bed, Fang Bo took a moment to process what had happened.
“Looks like this is the pursuit she mentioned.”
【Consecutive Hidden Mission: The Pursuit by Baroque Works】
【Mission Summary: You killed an important member of Baroque Works. The mastermind is furious and has ordered your elimination, no matter the cost.】
【First Mission: Evade the organization’s pursuit.】
【Special Note: You can complete this mission over multiple story world entries.】
In other words, if they couldn’t complete it in this story, they could continue in future One Piece worlds.
Consecutive hidden missions meant this pursuit was just the beginning. The end goal might be eradicating Baroque Works, possibly facing a Warlord of the Sea.
As he exited the cabin, Fang Bo noticed the delighted expression of the onmyoji.
“Great, it’s a consecutive hidden mission.” She looked like she had won the lottery.
Confused, Fang Bo asked for an explanation. Ryuno, knowing he was new, clarified, “Hidden missions are rare and usually tied to significant story characters.”
“Oh.”
“Consecutive hidden missions are even rarer, with stricter triggers and more substantial rewards.”
“I see.”
Seeing his calm reaction, Ryuno felt frustrated. His lack of enthusiasm was annoying.
“This guy must be single in real life,” the onmyoji thought irritably but continued to work on merging the pirate crews.
Combining the two crews integrated everyone into the Black Cat Pirates.
The threat from Baroque Works made it easier to convince the captain. Alvida knew she couldn’t face them alone.
After Fang Bo tallied the treasures, he received a prompt about the crew merger.
Besides the base crew, the Black Cats gained three officer-level elites and a powerful onmyoji.
“Still not enough.” Fang Bo knew the enemy’s strength. A fleet of fifty pirate ships was no joke.
To defeat them, they needed more manpower. The next step was to recruit more pirates.
“I’ll leave this to you,” Fang Bo delegated to Ryuno as the vice-captain.
He had other matters to attend to. Recruiting pirates was Ryuno’s task.
Spending the entire seven billion Berries openly would attract greedy pirates.
Before launching the campaign, they had to keep their target secret to prevent scaring off recruits.
Once battle commenced, retreat was not an option. Pirates would fight desperately when cornered.
“Contact the shipyard and ensure we get enough pirate ships in a short time.”
Once he completed his task, they would attack Krieg’s pirate fleet.
“Got it.” Ryuno didn’t ask further. Everyone had secrets, and they were merely collaborators.
Fang Bo had his own goals, and Ryuno had her tasks, including raising her bounty.
They agreed on a rendezvous time and place; then Fang Bo used his vice-captain’s “Mandatory Suggestion” to designate their next target.
Zan Gao and the others were puzzled but trusted Fang Bo’s judgment.
Without Jason’s guidance, the Black Cat Pirates wouldn’t be as formidable.
Even after Captain Kuro’s departure, their strength grew by merging with Alvida’s crew.
With the next expansion, they might genuinely dominate the East Blue.
Baratie, a sea restaurant in the Sambas Sea of the East Blue, was renowned for its delicious cuisine.
Many, including significant navy figures, visited to enjoy the chef’s cooking.
Owner Zeff, a former pirate, decided to open Baratie after surviving 85 days on a deserted island with an apprentice chef.
Despite losing much of his strength post-rescue, Zeff’s culinary skills flourished, making Baratie the most famous restaurant in East Blue.
Two men savored their meal in a corner of the dining hall, blending in with other guests except for their revealing tattoos.
Like Fang Bo, they were reincarnators from the space.
Clinking his glass, Vincenzo’s gaze was playful. “Boss, it seems our plan is working.”
“Maybe.” Yamada set down his drink, eyeing the busy chefs. “Just because I held back doesn’t mean they will.”
His gaze locked onto a blond young man.
“After we eat, let’s have a chat. I hope those guys didn’t give us false intel.”
Suddenly, the two reincarnators paused, turning towards the entrance.
The doors flew open with a bang, and the cloaked Jason strode in.
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