Leslie's smiling expression looked utterly sleazy in Roland's eyes.
Only now did Roland finally understand why Elizabeth had immediately shown a hint of contempt after he chose the island.
It turned out Elizabeth had long known that Leslie wanted Roland to participate in smuggling trade with the Beastkin Empire.
But Elizabeth's contempt did not affect Roland in the slightest at this moment.
According to what Leslie had just said, smuggling with the Beastkin Empire during Plunder Month carried virtually no risk. Roland was more than willing to take on such a deal.
As for the hatred between humans and beastkin, what did it have to do with Roland? He even wished for the Beastkin Empire to grow stronger and destroy the Fortress of Radiance outright, venting some of his anger for him.
Roland's attitude immediately changed, and he replied warmly, "Dear Leslie, you truly are my real friend."
"Then how exactly can I join your smuggling trade?"
"Haha, Roland, I still prefer the way you rejected me before," Leslie teased.
"Leslie, I apologize for my previous attitude," Roland replied solemnly, though a flattering look appeared on his face again the next moment.
"Leslie, you know I've only just opened up my territory and barely have any assets. How about you give me half the goods from those dozen or so merchant ships first? Once I finish trading with the Beastkin Empire, I'll repay you with interest."
"???"
Roland's suggestion made Leslie roll his eyes.
Borrowing a chicken to lay eggs—could he be any more shameless?
The moment Leslie heard that, he pushed Roland away, looking as if they were complete strangers.
"Alright, Leslie, I was just joking with you." Seeing that Leslie truly had no intention of sharing with him, Roland sighed helplessly.
"That's more like it. Roland, stop eyeing