Do You Think You Can Buy Me Off with Money? This Is an Insult to Me!
Just as Ortolan was looking at the weekly magazine in his hand, his Den Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.
Ortolan took out Den Den Mushi, glanced at it, then raised an eyebrow, Den Den Mushi, and asked with a smile, "Dover? Has Umit contacted you?"
That's right, this Den Den Mushi is calling from Doflamingo's side.
Upon hearing the inquiry, Doflamingo chuckled and replied, "Fuck, that guy is indeed coming to Dressrosa, but he's still on his way. I'll explain the Sea Train matter to him, so don't worry."
"With you here, of course I feel at ease," Ortolan replied first, then asked, "Is there any news you want to tell me?"
"Yes," Doflamingo confirmed, then added, "Regarding the slave-catching team you asked me to investigate last time..."
Honestly, Ortolan had almost forgotten about it. Hearing this, he immediately remembered and sat up to ask, "How is it? Have you found any news about the three sisters?"
"I found out. These three sisters were captured from Amazon Lily by Itoirois's slave-hunting team. You probably haven't heard of Itoirois; he's a nobody, but he's a lackey of the Celestial Dragons. His slave-hunting team regularly supplies slaves to Mary Geoise. According to my investigation, these three sisters have now been sent to Mary Geoise..." Doflamingo explained.
"Mary Geoise?" Ortolan sighed softly, "Indeed."
While Ortolan was sighing, Doflamingo continued, "I also pulled some strings and searched around Mary Geoise, but... something a little difficult came up."
"What is it?" Ortolan asked again.
"In the second week after these three sisters were sent to Mary Geoise, they were caught up in a game held by the Celestial Dragons at the God's Abode. By a twist of fate, all three sisters were forced to consume Devil Fruit and become Devil Fruit users..." Doflamingo said with some helplessness.
"Oh? So fast?" Ortolan raised an eyebrow.
However, this was also a bit of a mishap for him. He had been wondering if this would affect Hancock's meeting with Mero Mero no Mi, but he never expected that the three sisters would become Devil Fruit users as soon as they were sent to Mary Geoise.
Instead of dwelling on the matter too much, Ortolan asked again, "Do you have any way to get these three sisters out of Mary Geoise?"
"It's a little difficult..." Doflamingo hesitated for a moment, then explained, "According to my investigation, these three sisters are vaudeville slaves of the Figarland family. The Figarland family has historically had a rather tense relationship with our Donquixote family..."
"If I remember correctly, your Donquixote Family doesn't have very good relationships with anyone, does it?" Ortolan teased.
The Donquixote Family might also have some kind of genetic disease in their bloodline... that is, everyone is mentally unstable.
This family is known for producing oddballs. Doflamingo and Rosinante, one extremely evil and the other extremely good, are iconic examples. In addition, his father's impulsive decision to lead the whole family to their doom is another bizarre act.
Doflamingo also has a cousin named Mjosgard. After meeting Queen Otohime on Fish-Man Island, he became a troublemaker within the Celestial Dragons, constantly thinking about things like equality for all and the liberation of slaves.
These are just the eccentric representatives of the Donquixote Family in this era. Going back further, the Donquixote Family has basically managed to add some spice to Mary Geoise in every era.
It was also because their family was too restless that their relationship with the other Celestial Dragons families on Mary Geoise was extremely complicated and unstable.
Doflamingo chuckled awkwardly after hearing Ortolan's teasing, but still emphasized, "There might be some minor conflicts with the other families, but they're insignificant. However, our relationship with Figarland is indeed quite terrible..."
Upon hearing this, Ortolan paused for a moment. In the original story, Mjosgard was the one who caused trouble during the later World Conference, colluding with Princess Vivi and others, and even attacking his own 'compatriots'.
This incident wouldn't have been a major problem for Celestial Dragons, but because it occurred during the World Government Summit, the impact was somewhat negative. However, even so, it shouldn't have cost a Celestial Dragons his life.
Unfortunately, the matter was ultimately handed over to the Holy Knights for judgment, and the current leader of the Holy Knights was none other than Figarland Saint Figarland. When this guy saw that the troublemaker was a member of the Donquixote Family, he executed Mjosgard without saying a word.
Now, considering all of this, Doflamingo said the relationship was extremely bad, and I guess it really was.
"I understand. Try your best to get them out for me. If that doesn't work, I'll consider other methods to arrange things for them..." After thinking for a while, Ortolan gave his reply.
Doflamingo responded, "Understood, but don't have too high expectations of me. The more I make a move, the more it might threaten the safety of those three sisters..."
That's true. If Doflamingo hadn't shown his face, Hancock and Figarland might have just been nothing more than vaudeville slaves, insignificant. But if Doflamingo's underhanded tactics had been noticed, Figarland's family might have simply banished the Hancock sisters...
After hanging up with Doflamingo via Den Den Den Mushi, Ortolan shook his head slightly in exasperation, then dialed the Den Den Den Mushi again and sent a signal.
A moment later, the Den Den Mushi, and a lazy yet elegant voice came through. "Brother Bane? Any progress?"
"Two billion Belly, don't forget," Ortolan reminded him first.
Shakky's tone turned serious as he asked, "It seems there's been some definite progress?"
"Hmm..." Ortolan responded, then continued, "The three Boa Hancock sisters are currently on Mary Geoise, imprisoned in the God's Abode, belonging to the Figarland clan. They are their juggling slaves. It's somewhat regrettable that the three sisters have all been forced to become Devil Fruit ..."
After listening to these words, Shakky remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "At least the person is still alive, which means there is still hope..."
"I've told you the exact location and situation. The rest is up to you. I'll send 200 million Belly as soon as possible," Ortolan replied casually.
Seemingly realizing that Ortolan was about to abandon the project, Shakky quickly said, "Wait, Brother Bane, Mary Geoise isn't a place just anyone can go. You've managed to find out what's going on there, so why don't you lend a hand and help us get them out?"
"That's Mary Geoise, the Holy Land and core of our World Government's politics, culture, and economy. You want me to cause trouble for you there? Have you forgotten who I am? I'm Marines!" Ortolan refused righteously.
"I'll add more money!" Shakky Qi said without hesitation, "As long as the person can come back, I'll add another two hundred million!"
"You have that much money?" Ortolan asked with some skepticism.
Shakky is definitely a rich woman. After all, she only works in personal intelligence, not in a large intelligence organization. Two hundred million is probably already quite a lot. Can she add another two hundred million?
"I don't have any, but Amazon Lily can still manage to put together the money. Besides, as you know, those three sisters are the Imperial heir of Amazon Lily. Hancock is very likely to become the emperor of Amazon Lily in the future..." Shakky hinted.
Ortolan certainly understood her meaning. In fact, he also considered this aspect when he offered his help. Hancock herself was very valuable. Putting aside her looks and the halo of being the world's most beautiful woman, her personal strength was also quite formidable.
Amazon Lily is known for its fierce and powerful people, and its inhabitants are all Haki masters. If we could recruit them, it would be like gaining control of a highly effective elite Amazon Lily force.
While Ortolan was silently pondering these things, Shakky thought he wanted to raise the price again, so he couldn't help but say, "Three hundred million, I'll add three hundred million, and then our Amazon Alliance will put together five hundred million Belly for you!"
"Are you trying to bribe me with money? That's an insult to me!"
Ortolan wanted to yell at her, but she had really given him too much.
"Ahem... It's not about money, it's just that I'm a kind-hearted person. Well, I'll help them to the end... Here's what we'll do: you guys wait for me on Sabaody Archipelago. The Hancock sisters should be safe for now. Once I've finished what I'm doing, we can meet and talk face-to-face." Ortolan cleared his throat slightly awkwardly before giving a definite answer.