Important people had their ways of living, and insignificant people had theirs. Everyone had their own place.
As a world giant in the eyes of the public, Buggy's way of living was to be incomparably tough when facing the weak and utterly submissive when facing the strong.
Roy had always viewed Buggy's survival instincts with appreciation.
In his view, knowingly walking toward a mountain where tigers lurked was pure stupidity.
But someone like Buggy, who knew there was a tiger on the mountain yet immediately retreated—
In Roy's eyes, he was the kind of cockroach who could adapt to any era.
Therefore, whenever Roy spoke with Buggy, he had always maintained an attitude of respect and equality.
"Buggy, the hundred Artificial Devil Fruits you wanted have already been prepared on my end.
Do you remember our previous agreement? Once you receive those hundred Artificial Devil Fruits, I hope you'll immediately take your men to the South Blue and act according to our arrangement."
"What? Is that true? Lord Roy, the hundred Artificial Devil Fruits are already ready?"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Buggy's headquarters was located within an enormous circus tent.
He had originally been sitting on the sofa, but upon hearing that Roy had prepared the hundred Artificial Devil Fruits—
Buggy instantly sprang up. The huge movement caused by his body splitting apart kicked the teapot and cups off the coffee table, scattering them across the floor.
"That's right. The hundred Artificial Devil Fruits have already been prepared on my end.
This batch of goods will probably arrive at your headquarters next week."
Roy's firm words made Buggy's face twist with excitement.
"L-Lord Roy, thank you so much! Don't worry! I'll definitely honor our previous agreement on time. I'll immediately mobilize my subordinates and head