Interesting People

After saying goodbye to the cheerful uncle, Sirius looked puzzled.

"So Sirius, what is the Heavenly Gold?" Ulti, who was ignorant and uneducated, asked in surprise.

"The so-called Heavenly Gold is the treasure that the Affiliated Nation of the government have to offer to the Celestial Dragon every year! This is how the Navy protects them!" Page One explained.

"Isn't this just protection money?"

Ulti scoffed, "Those bastards in the government are really good at putting on airs; they even have to come up with a nice-sounding name to collect protection money."

Sirius rarely agreed with Ulti.

"Is this something to be happy about?" Kozuki Hiyori asked in surprise. "Judging from what this uncle is saying, the Heavenly Gold each year must be quite a large sum, right?"

"Of course it's something to be happy about."

Sirius laughed and said, "But that's none of our business. Let's go get something to eat, and then ask around for fun places to go nearby! We need to have a great time today!"

"Oh!!"

Yamato exclaimed cheerfully, "Let's go!"

The town wasn't very big; it was probably one of the many settlements on the island. Sirius asked someone for directions and quickly found the town's most famous restaurant.

As soon as they pushed open the restaurant door, the owner warmly greeted them and led Sirius and his companions to their seats. "Welcome! You guests are from other islands, right? Welcome to Demon Island."

Yamato was surprised, "Boss, how did you know we came from the open sea?"

The owner smiled broadly, "Usually at this time, everyone is happy, but they don't have much of a desire to spend money, so our store doesn't have much business."

"Oh oh."

Yamato nodded repeatedly.

Do you have any recommended dishes?

Sirius smiled and opened the menu.

"Certainly,"

The owner's eyes and brows were beaming with smiles. "I highly recommend our special red wine pheasant. The local pheasant meat is incredibly tender, a delicacy you absolutely can't find anywhere else on the high seas."

"Their signature fish soup is also very popular."

He rattled off several dishes in one breath, describing each one with great enthusiasm, making both Yamato and Ulti start swallowing hard.

Sirius nodded, then casually swiped his fingers across the menu, "This, this, and this..."

The boss smiled and nodded as he took notes, but the stiffness at the corners of his mouth betrayed his inner turmoil.

We didn't order anything!

Why did I waste all that breath? You're not going to eat it, so what?

Sirius casually ordered a few dishes, then closed the menu and tossed it aside. He glanced at the owner with interest, "Except for the ones I just ordered, bring one of everything else."

"..."

Surprises always come unexpectedly. The boss's pupils contracted, then his stiff face blossomed into a bright smile. "Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

He happily skipped off to the kitchen.

"Sirius, what a twisted sense of humor."

Kozuki Hiyori couldn't help but laugh.

Sirius leaned back in his chair, relaxed. "The greatest joy comes from finding something you've lost."

"Come on," Ulti said dismissively. "You just find it amusing, don't you?"

"How could that be?" Sirius vehemently denied it.

"Then what are you laughing at? You haven't stopped!"

Sirius was shocked. "Huh? When?"

"You're doing it again!"

"Hahaha, Sirius is so funny!" Yamato laughed heartily.

In the kitchen, just as the owner walked in, a waiter pulled him aside and whispered, "Boss, that man looks familiar!"

To his surprise, the boss just rolled his eyes at him. "Does that man look familiar? Doesn't that white-haired girl look familiar too?"

"Huh?"

The waiter was caught off guard by the boss.

"Didn't you hear what they called that boy, you idiot!"

The owner rummaged through the cupboard for a while, then tossed two wanted posters to the waiter.

The waiter took one look and instantly collapsed to the ground in terror, crying out, "Black--Black--Black-- Black Wolf-- "

"Stop darkening the sky! Be quiet!"

The boss scoffed impatiently, "Do you want them to hear you?"

"Boss, we need to notify the navy right away!" the waiter said urgently in a low voice, "It's too dangerous!"

"Report to the Navy? What nonsense are you spouting!"

The boss immediately roared, "Do you know how many dishes they ordered?"

"Huh?"

"The customer is king! Don't you understand that? Do you think the navy will pay for my meals? You know how strapped for cash everyone is after paying the Heavenly Gold. We finally got a big order, and you want to ruin it?"

"Boss, boss--"

Is something wrong with your brain?

What's outside is a monster with a bounty of ten billion!

"Go tell the chef to cook for me right now!! Make sure the guests are satisfied!"

"Yes, yes!"

Sirius had a smile on his lips; how amusing.

The food arrived quickly.

Several tables were piled high with food.

Then there was no need to hesitate any longer, so let's start feasting.

After a few bites, Sirius's eyes lit up. "It tastes really good!"

"Mmm!"

Yamato's mouth was stuffed full as he gnawed on a pheasant, his mouth dripping with oil. "It's delicious!"

"Thank you so much for your kind words, guests." The owner smiled modestly.

"In comparison, Hiyori's cooking skills need improvement," Sirius said earnestly. "One cannot be complacent; one must constantly learn and improve."

"If Sirius doesn't like it, he doesn't have to eat it," Hiyori a smile. "After all, you can fill your stomach by eating stones, can't you?"

"Hahaha, that's right!"

Yamato laughed heartily, "Sirius eats mostly stones."

Sirius as if he hadn't heard, turning to the innkeeper and asking, "Boss, could we have a copy of the menu? As you can see, the chefs on my ship are far from adequate."

"This,"

The shop owner looked troubled. "Sir, that's our shop's closely guarded secret—"

One million Beli.

Sirius held up one finger, implying that he didn't care about money he hadn't earned through hard work.

"I understand your concern for your partner, please wait a moment."

The boss nodded slightly, turned and left, his back straight and his steps steady; he was indeed an outstanding gentleman.

He quickly brought back a small notebook for Sirius, smiling as he handed it to Sirius, saying, "Please keep this safe, guest."

Sirius took it and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

What an interesting person!

"By the way, boss, are there any places worth visiting on this island?" Sirius asked.

"Of course."

The owner smiled and said, "At the center of this island, at the top of Mount Demon, there is a five-colored heavenly pool. Every year, many tourists come here because of its fame. It is known as the Eye of God by the people in the surrounding seas."

"I see."

Sirius nodded slightly, then turned to look at his companions, "So—"

"I want to go!"

Yamato smiled.

"Haha, let's eat first!"

The group devoured their meal in a flash, then immediately paid and left for the Eye of God the owner had mentioned.

After they left, the boss counted the thick stack of Beli with a broad smile.

The waiter remarked with some admiration, "It's hard to imagine that the young man was a notorious pirate with a bounty of one billion. He's incredibly gentle."

"Boss, you truly live up to your reputation!"

He genuinely gave his boss a thumbs up; he was truly skilled and daring!

Making money off such an important person is incredibly prestigious!

"What are you waiting for?"

The boss glanced at him sideways, "Aren't you going to notify the Navy right away?"

"Huh?"

"What? They're not customers anymore just because they've paid! As a law-abiding businessman, I have an obligation to report pirate activity to the Navy!"

"... Boss, you truly live up to your reputation."

Soon after, a phone call was made to a nearby Marine Base, and the entire base was in an uproar.

Then, when no one was paying attention, a phone call was made.

Not far from Demon Island, on a ship with Doflamingo- headed ramming horn.

"What? That Sirius has appeared on the Demon Island?"