NOVEL NEXT Chapter 168: Acting
After Gawain left the bar, he asked around for information about the two, and the answers he got were almost the same as what the female bartender said.
This also means that the news that Rob Lucci and Kalifa betrayed the CP organization is very likely true.
But inexplicably, Gawain always felt that something was wrong.
After all, in the original timeline, even after Spandam's backstab, Rob Lucci and his crew still returned to the CP organization, and Lucci was even promoted to the chief of CP0.
He was not a person who coveted treasure, and it was even more impossible for him to do such a thing for a treasure map.
Either he was backstabbed again, or there was something fishy going on, a trap set up… But who was worthy of him going to such lengths?
After some thought, Gawain still couldn't find the answer, so he returned to the ship with Kuro.
Until this moment, Kuro still had that mischievous smile on his face. He immediately put his arm around Van Augur, who stayed behind and talked about what had just happened.
After a few minutes, the laughter on the boat turned into two, then three… four…
In less than half an hour, bursts of laughter were heard on the Raven.
Some people even secretly wondered whether they should give some general knowledge to the newcomers about the story that Gawain and the princess had to tell.
But when they noticed Gawain's eyes that looked as if he wanted to eat someone, they simply swallowed these inappropriate thoughts.
At the other end, Gin led several of the crew to search the harbor and finally found the target.
A black market for selling arms.
Sanji and Nami were responsible for food, freshwater, and nautical chart compasses, while the task of purchasing arms naturally fell on Gin.
When he was under Krieg's command, he was the second in command and was well aware of matters such as arms trading and ammunition replenishment.
Although weapons such as artillery are of little significance to Gawain and others today, they can often serve as a warning and expulsion.
Therefore, although it is not taken seriously, it is still necessary.
Behind the Red Rose Harbor.
Gin followed a fat man and slowly walked into a hidden warehouse.
Squeak!
The door of the warehouse opened, and a dull smell emanated.
All that was left were cold weapons that had been put away for who knows how long and were covered in rust. They were difficult to use, let alone chop people or even cut vegetables.
There was no gun, artillery, or ammunition to be found.
Gin took a quick look and asked in confusion: "What does this mean?"
The fat man then turned his head and looked at Gin.
The flattering smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his eyes became extremely cold.
His name is Fuo, and he is the largest arms dealer in Red Rose Harbor. Of course, if the situation is right, he doesn't mind playing the role of a pirate, and the person named Gin in front of him, who looked like a sick man, was a qualified fat sheep in his eyes.
"Sir, we can provide the arms, ammunition, and even excellent cold weapons commonly used on the Grand Line, and they are all rare and fine products."
"It's just the price… It's a little more expensive than other places."
Whoosh!
Dozens of armed guards immediately surrounded Gin and his group.
The guards raised their flintlock rifles high and pointed them at the heads of Gin and his men. It was obvious that they would shoot immediately if Gin made any unusual movement.
The threat is palpable.
Gin looked around; how could he not know that these people were plotting to rob them?
However, these people posed no threat to him at all. On the contrary, there was an aura in the warehouse that made him feel threatened.
Gin shrugged his nose and frowned slightly: "Are the people in there yours, too?!"
Fuo was slightly stunned, shook his head, and said: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"This warehouse has been sealed off seven days ago. How could there be someone there?"
As he spoke, Fuo's expression turned cold.
He was too lazy to continue pretending and turned to look at Gin with a very ferocious smile on his face.
It was obvious that he had regarded the sickly Gin in front of him as his meal.
"Hand over the money, and I'll leave you all—"
Fuo was unable to utter a single word when he was halfway through his speech because a pure white bone spur extended from Gin's fingertips and pierced his throat directly.
The guards around them just reacted at this moment, but they had already lost sight of Gin.
The next moment.
They felt a chill on their necks, and when they touched them, they found that it was warm.
One after another, they fell to the ground, holding their necks while twitching a few times, and then slowly died.
"Ahh…"
Fuo gasped for breath, but he could only feel his life slipping away. A cold feeling came over him.
He knew he was going to die.
It was not until this moment that he realized what kind of existence he had provoked and finally understood why Gin had such a calm expression on his face from beginning to end.
It was as if he had just run over the weeds on the side of the road.
Just because his threats were meaningless to him.
After a few seconds, Fuo took his last breath.
Gin shook off the blood on his body, then his eyes fell on the side of the warehouse, and he said coldly: "Come out on your own, or I'll burn this place down!"
His character is different from Kuro's; there aren't so many twists and turns.
As long as it is Gawain's order, he must complete it even at the risk of his life. If there is a threat in front of him, he must use force to eliminate it.
After a few seconds, seeing that the people inside were motionless, Gin picked up the flintlock from the ground and aimed it at the gunpowder inside.
His finger had just been on the trigger when a weak voice was heard from the warehouse.
"Wait!"
Then, a beautiful blonde woman walked out of the warehouse.
The woman's clothes were stained with blood, her steps were unsteady, and her face was pale. It was obvious that she had been hungry for a long time.
It was Kalifa who had been hiding here for a long time.
Looking at Gin in front of her, a faint cold light flashed in Kalifa's eyes, but her voice softened, even with a hint of tears: "You are pirates, right? If you can, please save me and my companions, even if it costs me everything!"
As she spoke, Kalifa pursed her lips tightly, knelt on her knees, and pressed her head directly into the ground.
"Kalifa!"
"I don't need you to do this!"
Gin was slightly stunned and raised his hand to ask the subordinates behind him to put down their guns.
At this moment, a weak but cold and hard voice like stone came from behind.
"Are you also a dog of the World Government?!"
Rob Lucci barely stood up, his body covered with wounds that were still bleeding, but he did not show any sign of weakness.
Instead, he stood in front of Kalifa with a cold face as if he was willing to die for his companions.
"Lucci…"
Kalifa called out softly, turned around to exchange a glance with Rob Lucci, then turned to look at Gin.
They had been disguising themselves for a long time, for they had calculated that the White Knight Pirate would come to Red Rose Harbor.
Their original plan was to sneak onto Gawain's ship directly and then work together to stage a drama in which they sacrificed themself for their companion.
Coupled with the tragic experience that was arranged, as well as Lucci's own combat power and talent, they are very confident that they can be recognized by Gawain and take the opportunity to infiltrate the White Knight Pirate.