One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 105 Humorous and Cynical Chapter

Ruby crown.

Silk diamond dress.

An old bronze vase.

A tattered treasure map.

The scepter of power.

120 boxes of gunpowder.

5000 shells.

……

"Your ability is really convenient. Thanks to you, Robin, you even know exactly what's going to be exhibited at the black market this time." Roman smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the contents of the paper in his hand.

To be fair, this boss is really capable, managing to smuggle so many non-saleable items. Could it be that someone robbed the treasury of some kingdom? At least the crown and scepter, which represent power, are not something that ordinary rich people can possess.

"But what exactly are your plans, Roman? I hope you don't do anything too dangerous." Even though she knew Roman was extraordinary, Robin couldn't help but worry.

"Don't worry, although we can't take everything, there are things you like. We can still pick out a few things. Bucky has a lot of influence now, even though he appears as Iron Man."

Robin shook his head: "What you've given me is enough. I don't need that much. Compared to this, if things don't go well, I might get shot to pieces by those gangsters' guns and then thrown into the sea to feed the fish."

“…You’re so funny, Robin.” Roman laughed awkwardly.

Because of Iron Man, pirates entering the black market now keep a low profile, afraid of revealing their pirate identities, thus maintaining Quentin's order.

Moreover, the gang leader's announcement of his collaboration with Iron Man calmed down other previously restless gangs, who feared becoming the next target and all came to the black market auction as promised.

When the kingdom's army learned of this, they began to request assistance from the naval branch. However, the navy did not have enough troops to deal with the pirates, let alone the gangsters, which were not even within their jurisdiction.

Bounty hunters are all too common to be mixed up in non-pirate criminal organizations. The base chief knew Iron Man's strength and just wanted to keep the peace, so he kept refusing the kingdom's demands.

This was in line with Roman's expectations.

The leader of Blackheart aims to eliminate other disobedient gangs, and therefore needs Iron Man's help.

Becky's goal is to kill the mob boss and devour the remaining Blackheart forces, which is why she allies with Iron Man.

Of course, they don't completely trust Iron Man; they only trust the leash that can keep the hound in check.

Iron Man's goal is nothing more than money, so just give him a sufficient amount, and then he'll have a chance to leave.

As for killing them?

They weren't pirates, but nobody was willing to give him a bounty.

As for killing them and getting all the property?

It's absolutely not worth it.

After all, there's only one Iron Man.

Maximizing the acquisition of an organization's assets is a troublesome matter, involving other factors as well.

If their gang is destroyed, the kingdom's army will immediately want their money, which will cause trouble.

If Iron Man were a rational person who valued his interests enough, he would know what the best option would be for him.

That's right, most people would think that way.

But Roman felt that perhaps he could be a little more flexible in his thinking and stir things up even more.

……

The long white tablecloth was adorned with exquisite embroidery, and soft scented towels and stemmed glasses complemented each other. The sweet aroma of champagne filled the air, mingling with the scent of perfume. Precious blue roses and golden tulips decorated the long table with a retro and romantic ambiance. A golden bell gently jingled, and a beautiful waitress would inquire about service. With a little flattery, one could easily earn a substantial tip from these wealthy guests.

However, even their fine clothes could not conceal the bloodlust emanating from them.

Even if they dress up respectably, their inherent violence cannot be completely concealed; their vicious nature will be revealed as soon as they open their mouths.

The seemingly beautiful and delicate waitresses are actually highly skilled security personnel; their seemingly neat and well-fitting clothes may conceal several weapons capable of killing people.

After all, this is an auction for pirates and gangsters.

It would seem like a disservice to the eerie and terrifying atmosphere here if not a few people died.

After Iron Man brutally purged the pirates who came here, those who still dared to come here to buy weapons were all ambitious people.

Iron Man is indeed dangerous to them, but so what? He's just one person. He might kill a lot of people and capture a lot of people, but he can't capture everyone. As long as they are careful enough and have a bit of luck, can't they really escape?

Besides, I won't be staying here for long. The sea is so vast, and we'll be separated by vast distances afterward.

After the Black Heart boss said he had reached a short-term cooperation agreement with Iron Man, they felt even more at ease. After all, a bad knife will first betray its master. Since that gang leader had already taken the biggest risk, they naturally wouldn't lack the courage either. Otherwise, what would be the point of being pirates? They might as well go home and take care of their children.

That's probably what pirates would think.

As Galette, she spent over a decade in the den of pirates, and she knew that most pirates were restless, reckless, and didn't consider the consequences.

It's rare to find someone like Kro who would willingly go into hiding for three years to achieve the best possible outcome.

Becky might be one, but that's in the future. Right now, he's too young and too hasty, choosing the riskiest but easiest path to success.

"How is it, Robin? Has the auction started yet?" In a small room, Roman was asking Robin about the progress of the auction.

In a glittering corner, a pair of dark green eyes quietly appeared, taking in everything that happened in the hall before relaying it to Roman.

To fit the seemingly absurd yet luxurious scene, the two of them changed their clothes.

Robin wore a light green tulip skirt with green butterfly-patterned flat shoes, while Roman went for a mysterious style, with a huge mask covering his face, wearing a purple hooded robe and high heels that were over ten centimeters high, looking just like a mysterious fortune teller among the vendors.

However, this look made her appear much more mature, closer to a 16 or 17-year-old girl.

It just seemed a little odd at the banquet.

Roman didn't care about that; what she needed to ensure was that no one could recognize her, otherwise it would affect her future plans.

"Then I'll head out."