Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Really Struck It Rich.
Ryuen escorted Bart to Loguetown, while Nami hopped back into the alternate space.
After all, Nami was physically weak, so staying in the alternate space made it easier for Ryuen to move around outside.
Walking in front, Bart was constantly thinking about how to escape Ryuen's control.
He had worked so hard for so many years, and now he had to give all his savings to a kid who was once his prey. It was hard to accept!
He had been in Loguetown for a long time and had some connections. There was even someone in the Marine base who protected him.
If he could just find a way to notify them...
"If you move again, I'll turn you into a roast chicken." Ryuen's playful voice carried a hint of menace.
Instantly, cold sweat broke out on Bart's back!
"Spare me! Don't kill me!" Bart cried out, falling to his knees.
Ryuen slowly walked up to him and swiftly kicked him, sending Bart flying!
"Bang!"
"Ah!"
"Ugh~"
Bart, who was kicked, flew out like a cannonball for more than ten meters.
When he hit the ground, he felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
"Don't... don't kill me. I won't dare anymore!" Bart struggled to beg for mercy.
Now he felt pain all over his body, as if he was falling apart. His ribs were probably broken.
"Hmph!"
"Get up and lead the way!"
If it weren't for the idea of robbing the rich to help the poor, Ryuen would have acted already.
Now he had to rob him first and then deal with him!
"Yes, yes!"
"Don't kill me, I'll lead the way right now!"
Bart endured the pain and staggered up, continuing to lead Ryuen to his place in Loguetown.
In the alternate space, Nami watched everything happening outside with a smile. She thought Ryuen looked so cool when he was angry!
About half an hour later, Bart led Ryuen to his hideout, a two-story building.
To own a small building in a bustling place like Loguetown, Bart's business must be very profitable!
"All... all the treasures are here. Take them, kid, please don't kill me!" Bart, after being kicked by Ryuen on the mountain, didn't dare to have any other thoughts.
After all, he had been a slave trader for so long, he wasn't a fool.
Now he just hoped this scary little devil would take the treasures and leave quickly so he could save his life.
At this moment, the air door beside them suddenly opened, and Nami excitedly ran out from the alternate space.
"We're rich! So many treasures!" Nami's eyes, now shaped like berries, were fixed on the pile of treasures in front of her.
"Nami, quickly move all the treasures inside. They're all ours now!" Ryuen urged.
Although Bart had been subdued, it was better to be safe than sorry. He didn't want to be caught off guard, so he had led them to the mountain earlier.
Bart watched helplessly as his years of savings were taken away bit by bit by these two little thieves, his heart bleeding.
After being a bad guy for so long, he finally understood what it felt like to be robbed.
After moving all the treasures into the alternate space, Ryuen breathed a sigh of relief.
"Bart... what should I do with you now?" Ryuen looked at Bart with a sly smile.
Seeing Ryuen's eyes, Bart was almost scared out of his wits. Just as he was about to speak, he felt a huge force on his neck and slowly lost consciousness.
"Ryuen, what should we do with this guy?" Little Nami didn't want to be avenged after taking so many treasures.
"Let's take him into the alternate space and deal with him on the mountain." Ryuen thought for a moment and said.
"Good idea!" Nami's eyes lit up. Ryuen then carried Bart into Nami's alternate space.
On the mountain, after making sure no one was around, Ryuen threw Bart out and then used a flame to finish him off.
After doing all this, Ryuen felt thrilled. So this is what it feels like to rob the rich and give to the poor.
"Ryuen, come in and see. How many berries do you think these treasures can be exchanged for?" Nami didn't care if Bart had turned to ashes; she was only concerned about the treasures in the alternate space.
Bart's treasures were plenty, and there was a pile of berries. Nami was counting the berries.
"I don't know, but we need to pack them up first and then exchange them for berries in Loguetown." Ryuen said and joined in counting the berries.
"Ryuen, we're rich! There are over five million berries!" Nami couldn't believe it.
Five million berries, especially seeing so many berries in front of her, was an astronomical number for her.
"And there's still treasure that hasn't been exchanged for berries. No wonder so many people want to be slave traders!" Ryuen said angrily.
"Yes! Let's go back quickly!" Little Nami said eagerly.
Among the treasures were gold and various jewels, which were useless to her. Real berries made her happier!
The two of them then used the space door and returned to Loguetown in the blink of an eye.
Now, Ryuen and Nami walked with more energy, with a lot of berries in their hands!
"Nami, how about we don't exchange the gold for now and just exchange some jewels? We don't really need that much Berries right now," Ryuen suggested to Nami.
They didn't have any immediate need for so many Berries, so it was better to keep the gold as it would hold its value better.
"Well... okay, I'll listen to you!" Little Nami thought for a moment and agreed.
Besides, gold was very valuable, and she thought it was fine to just exchange the jewels.
The two of them walked into the World Bank in Loguetown. After some bargaining by Nami, they finally exchanged the jewels for Berries.
And they didn't lose anything in the process. Even though Nami was young, no one could cheat her when it came to Berries!
A total of over eight million Berries! They really made a fortune!
At that moment, Ryuen felt that Nami was the best partner for adventures!
They went to a secluded corner and put the Berries into the other space, finally breathing a sigh of relief.
"Hehehe~ Ryuen, remember, you can only take half of the Berries inside.
And you have to keep your Berries with me, or I'm afraid you'll spend them recklessly!!" Little Nami said with a mischievous smile.
"Yes, yes... half is half. But when I need to use them, you have to give them to me," Ryuen replied helplessly.
This little money-grubber was definitely eyeing his share.
But Ryuen didn't mind sharing. He often bought a lot of things, and there was something he needed to buy in Loguetown.
"Don't worry, I won't. Let's go, we need to see that legendary place!" Nami said, patting Ryuen's shoulder like a big sister.
Then the two of them headed towards the execution platform.
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