Chapter 126 God avoids! (There is no reason, but I have to add more!)
Hearing Gawain's non-deterrent threat, everyone around rolled their eyes in unison.
Gion pursed her lips and chuckled, and she said happily.
"Yes, it's terrible, sir, that's half of the annuity.
If three billion beri are deducted a year, we will only be able to buy two and a half Marcos less~"
Speaking of which, Gion took a glass of sake and offered it to Gawain.
Gawain smiled and took a sip of wine, put down the glass, turned to Franky and Espagu, and asked.
"By the way, the cost of building the Black Bird is about 720 billion. Is this the cost price?"
"Of course, my lord!"
Espagu was immediately shocked.
"I will never mess with the budget on our ship, and I am not the kind of short-sighted person. Don't worry, sir, I have already handed over the accounts to Miss Khalifa!"
"Haha, don't be nervous, that's not what I meant."
Gawain waved his hand to Espagu.
"What I mean is, build a ship similar to the Black Bird, but without the special technology included in our ship.
It means that apart from being large enough and luxuriously decorated, the ship does not need wings, jets, or other budget-increasing things.
Then what do you think the cost of a giant cruise ship that is normally provided to my tribe should be around?"
"I see!"
Espagu nodded.
"While making the Black Bird, I had already considered this issue, so I made a mental note.
If we put aside ordinary large ships that are used for combat and special acceleration and have no amphibious capabilities, the cost price is only about 220 billion. Even if it is equipped with luxurious decoration, the budget will not exceed 280 billion beli."
Having said this, Espagu pointed to the wings of the Black Bird.
“These wings really cost a lot of money, whether it’s the materials used to make the wings, the machinery that ensures regular movement of the wings, or the Adam resin that keeps the wings from excessive wear.
These wings alone are already more expensive than the ship itself!"
Espagu glared at Franky fiercely.
"This is also the reason why the first shipbuilding budget was only 300 billion beli. The idea of the wings came from Frankie's whim!"
"But this sudden thought allowed the black bird to break through the restrictions of the sea, and that's enough."
Gawain interrupted Espagu's complaint, and then he thought for a moment.
"The cost is 300 billion. Then after Roswad attends the banquet, I will declare that I spent 1 trillion to buy the ship.
After all, the basic price of a large ship is too high, and even the Tianlong people cannot easily afford it. The profit of a ship is about 700 billion, leaving aside the working hours and labor costs, which is already a pretty good profit.
But after all, my judgment is not as good as your real businessman, Espagu, do you think this price is appropriate?"
"I..., I only want 880 billion..."
Faced with Gawain's suggestion, Espagu shook his head in shame.
It doesn't matter that your status, ambition and determination are not as good as those of an adult. You have to specialize in your profession, and your personality is a natural leader.
But now, in my job as a businessman, I am not as greedy as the adults!
In silence, Espagu secretly made up his mind that when the casino opened, he would have to be more sinister!
As for Gawain, after hearing Espagu's answer, he smiled and raised his glass.
"Since Espagu thinks there is no problem, then the number has been decided. After Roswad attends the banquet, everyone must not let it slip.
That's it for tonight. It's time for me to rest. I have to get up to train tomorrow morning.
Everyone, cheers!”
…
Just as the Blackbird was sailing out of the windless zone at an unhurried pace, the Chambord Islands.
A ship with extremely slow speed and extremely erratic trajectory slowly collided with other ships docked at the pier.
What was hit was a pirate ship. In the middle of the night, a group of pirates were eating hot pot and singing songs there when they were suddenly hit by someone else.
So a group of drunken pirates immediately followed their captain, rushed to the deck and rammed their little broken boat, yelling hatefully.
"Damn it, who actually hit our ship? Our captain is the blue-haired Joe with a bounty of 64 million... Gulu, Gulu, Gulu...?!!"
Before the pirates could finish speaking, a circular wave suddenly erupted around their ship.
The pirate felt his body sink, and then he sank into the sea with their ship!
About two minutes later, the ship broke through the water and refloated to the surface, but the waterlogged ship could not operate normally at all.
Soon, the ship rolled over, and the pirates on board crowded into the side of the ship floating above the sea.
While trying their best to stand still, the panicked sailors looked at the ship that had just hit them in confusion.
I saw the sailors shouting in terror.
"Then...all the people on that ship are dead!"
"They're all dead!!!"
The embarrassed blue-haired Joyce widened his eyes.
"No wonder even I couldn't react. This must be a ghost ship!!!"
In this way, when the news of ghost ships spread in Shampoo Island one after another, an uncle wearing a blue-purple samurai uniform, with breast-shaped scars covering both eyes, and wearing a simple staff knife at his waist came to the lawless area of Shampoo Island.
A kabuki theater.
Facing the fierce welcoming guests, the uncle smiled slightly, then took out a wrinkled newspaper from his arms and delivered it to the welcoming guests.
"I happened to be in the casino on Mumbala Island and heard the news that Shambala was preparing to host the World Gambling Competition.
Well, it's really difficult. As a blind person, I really can't see the words in the newspaper.
But out of my love for gambling, I caused trouble for many well-meaning people.
Through their information, I finally came here.
Excuse me, is this competition over? If not, where should I register?"
"Ha, it's another idiot from outside. This is the lawless zone of Shampoo Island. Even the Celestial Dragons will not pass through here!
Sign up, I’ll let you sign up!”
While laughing, the blind uncle slapped him with a welcome slap in his ear!
At this moment, the surrounding wind sounded like a pause, and the blind uncle suddenly drew his sword, and then turned his wrist.
"snort!"
With a slight snort, the blind uncle sheathed his sword gracefully, but the false greeter in front of him, who was actually a cunning villain, didn't even have half a piece of cloth left on his body!
Just like that, half an hour later, on Tree Island No. 55, at the door of the Carrera Club's branch on Shampoo Island.
As expected, the cunning villain turned into a real welcome guest, and he sent the blind uncle into the registration gate with great respect.
It was already midnight at this time, and the lady in charge of reception at the registration point was very tired.
But Carrera Company gave too much, so the young lady rubbed her eyes and showed a gentle smile to the blind uncle.
But in the next moment, when the young lady saw clearly the blind uncle’s eyes that were damaged by scars, the young lady suddenly stopped!
If it were a normal time, the well-trained young lady might not show off her flaws as easily as now.
But the middle of the night and exhaustion prevented her from concentrating.
Feeling the change in the young lady, the blind uncle frowned slightly, and then he said softly.
"Just kidding, I have surprised my fellow gamblers more than once because of my blind eyes.
But I hope you can understand that gambling comes from the beauty in probability, and this beauty cannot be given up easily even by people who cannot see things!"
After he finished speaking, the blind uncle bowed lightly to the receptionist.
"If you understand what I mean, then please put aside your surprise and help me complete the registration form."
"Okay, okay!"
The young lady said quickly, then she took a deep breath and patted her cheek gently, pretending that everything was because she was sleepy.
Then she took out the registration form as naturally as possible and whispered to the blind uncle.
"Uncle, it's inconvenient for you, so I'll fill it out for you.
What is your name, please?"
"I just smiled and caused trouble!"
Smile and nod solemnly.
At the same time, the young lady's hand holding the pen tightened slightly.
"Uncle Yixiao, what kind of envy are you good at?"
"Of course the dice, I like the sound of them hitting the dice cup."
He smiled and nodded.
In the reception room, the young lady's pen rustled and Yixiao waited silently. Half a minute later, the young lady said softly to Yixiao.
"Okay, uncle, I have already filled out your registration form. We have no special requirements for the identity of the players, so we only need your name and gaming preferences.
Here is your player number plate. You are very lucky and have drawn the exact number 30,000. Please take it."
"Thank you." Yixiao nodded and took the number plate.
Seeing this, the receptionist continued to talk to Yixiao.
"Uncle Yixiao, the Dushu Competition will officially start in five days. The locations will be No. 55, No. 56 and No. 57 Tree Island in Xiangbo Land.
Finally, I wish you good luck in gambling!"
Accompanied by the young lady's blessings, she smiled and bowed gently, and then slowly left the reception room.
About half a minute after Yixiao left, the young lady knocked on the wall behind her.
Hearing the sound, a small window opened on the wall, and the young lady handed over Yixiao's registration form.
Not long after, two figures hiding in the darkness emerged from the Carrera branch. They followed Yixiao in the direction he left.
But they went out for half an hour and couldn't see a trace of a smile.
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Three days later, at the gate of Mariejoia.
Accompanied by the sound of the moving sidewalk moving slowly, Shalulia said excitedly while checking her makeup in a small mirror.
“I didn’t expect Brother Gao Wen to actually invite me to have lunch!
This is a proposal, woo hoo, it must be a proposal, I know he must like the woolly rabbit fruit I gave him, it is my treasure, the cutest fruit in the whole sea!"
On the side, after hearing his daughter's excited words, Roswald, who was sitting on the tall slave, sank in dissatisfaction.
"Shalulia, stay dignified, Gawain is the one who beat and injured your brother!
This time, as a group, we must overwhelm Patriarch Gawain in terms of momentum, and you must never embarrass me!"
After finishing his words, Roswaard looked at the Mariejoia gate with disdain.
"Humph, the self-propelled sidewalk has never been built beyond the Mary Joa Gate. It's really troublesome!
Slave, move!"
Following Rozwald's words, the guard following him immediately swung his whip and hit the slave's mount hard.
After being whipped, the slave under Roswald showed a look of humiliation and crawled out of the gate dejectedly.
And as he crawled, the Impel Down logo branded on his shoulder was clearly visible!
…
At the same time, near the Chambord Islands, Gawain's ship gradually slowed down.
Standing at the bow of the ship, Hancock gently put Gawain's coat on and said at the same time.
"The people in Xiangbodi are looking at our ship. I believe that from today on, your name will be famous in the sea together with Xuanniao."
"Whether a name can be spread depends not on the civilians who are watching, but on the albatross hidden inside."
Gawain took a gentle breath of sea breeze, then waved behind him, and Franky in the operation center immediately pressed the button.
Soon after, the small jet boat used for short-distance landing fell from the black bird's belly into the sea.
Along with this movement, the wings of the Black Bird are also spreading, and at the same time, the wings bring a shadow to the Black Bird.
Canglang!!!
The sound of drawing a sword sounded instantly, Gion jumped suddenly, and then she flew to the highest mast of the Black Bird!
On the deck below, Rayleigh frowned slightly.
He sat up from the rocking chair first, stretched out, and then Rayleigh smiled at Gawain.
"Little Gawain, it's hard for you to get this money. In just a few days, a very troublesome guy broke into our ship."
After the words fell, the other people lying in the rest area had already opened their eyes, and they looked at the location of Gion in astonishment!
On the highest mast of the Black Bird, Gion stood on the left side of the mast with his sword in hand, frowning and looking at the uncle in samurai robes in front of him.
When she saw the uncle's closed eyes and scars clearly, Gion was slightly startled.
"Blind, Scar, you just smile!"
"That's right!"
Facing Gion's question, he stood up with a smile and nodded at the same time.
"I'm very sorry. It's really rude for me to come here uninvited.
But I hope you can bear with me. After all, not everyone can suppress their curiosity.
I'm really curious about why I, who has always been low-key, become the target you are looking for.
Either you give me an explanation, or you and the people on this ship will not see me a second time."
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head with a smile and waited with an expressionless expression.
At the same time, everyone on the deck, except for Rayleigh, all looked up at the sky in disbelief.
Hancock was seen clenching his fists and roaring.
"What a shame. Aiju was actually touched on the ship by someone else, and Aiju was discovered later than that rabbit!"
Listening to Hancock's words, Rayleigh in the distance laughed and raised his glass.
"Haha, little Hancock, and the rest of you, please pay attention in the future.
In battle, the Haki of the Observation Color is indeed not as effective as the Haki of the Armed Color, because unless you can master the special advanced skills of the Observation Color, such as skills such as foreseeing the future.
Otherwise, the avoidance effect provided by the sight color is indeed not as strong as that of the armed color.
You are all reckless people. Fighting is always straightforward. If you compete with each other in terms of weapon color, the intensity is already enough.
But in terms of seeing, hearing, and seeing, you can only be considered proficient, but you are still far from being proficient!
The guy who touched our ship may have already exceeded the standard for his ability to see and hear. If he was outside the range of your ability to see and hear, he would be able to see your every move.
Then follow your respective loopholes and we will naturally lurk around you!"
Having said this, Rayleigh shook his head, then stood up with his sword in hand.
"I am also old. Hey, if I were fifteen years younger, I would never have found out after he touched the mast.
From today onwards, it seems that I am going to have to exercise a little bit. As for you, I have to say something.
When your strength gradually approaches the top, what determines your strength is never the direction you are best at, but the shortcomings you are least good at!
From now on, you should stay away from beach volleyball and practice hard with me and Gawain.
As for now…”
Lei Li moved his feet and jumped into the air, rushing towards the mast. Lei Li shouted heroically.
"Now let me see who it is, who has almost suppressed my knowledge and lust!"
Teng!
Rayleigh stepped onto the mast fiercely, pointed his sword and grinned.
"Young man, stop being so formal. After we were disbanded, have all the pirates now turned into a woman like you?
If we were in that era, it would only be considered true etiquette to say hello with a knife in your hand!!!"
I saw Rayleigh stepping forward, his right hand raised from bottom to top and smiled fiercely.
At the same time, Rayleigh shouted loudly.
"Let me borrow my old friend's sword skills to make the strongest sound of my return to the sea, and commemorate his passing!
