Patch and the others were unconcerned, each one laughing recklessly. No one could keep a secret in front of their captain.
Of course, Ironclad Ford had misunderstood what was meant and sneered, "You damned Marine, you dare defy Lord Roy's wishes? You're simply courting death. But it doesn't matter, because Lord Ford also knows the Marines' secret. Your stubborn silence is completely meaningless, hahaha."
"Ironclad Ford, was it? Then tell us this secret," Roy said with inward amusement. This fellow named Ford really had some nerve—he had started plotting against him right away. He truly didn't know his place. Did he really think his shady thoughts could evade the perception of Roy's Observation Haki and Dream-Dream Fruit?
"Hehe, Lord Roy, I'll reveal a little first. It concerns the secret of Sea Stone. Naturally, I wouldn't dare hide the rest, but I do have one very humble condition that I hope you'll agree to."
Roy rubbed his smooth chin and considered it briefly. So it's Sea Stone? That would make sense. Still, something feels off. Forget it. I can just examine that Marine's memories later.
"Oh? What condition? Let's hear it."
"To be honest, I have admired Lord Roy for a long time and hope to have the honor of joining the Phantom Sword Grand Fleet. I don't ask to be Vice Captain or anything. I only hope that Lord Roy can grant me a position as a Senior Executive." Ford said shamelessly, still entertaining his fantasy of reaching the pinnacle of piracy.
"Heh... Hahaha." Roy first chuckled twice, then his laughter grew louder and louder, even drowning out the roar of the sea. "Are you threatening me? Trash like you wants to board my ship? You really don't know your place."
Under Ford's panicked gaze, Roy raised his right hand,