Momojiro firmly believed one thing: every investment yielded a return—whether that return was positive or negative.
Clearly, his investment in [Golden] Sha Ke had yielded a positive return this time.
Who was that Captain [Luo]? Someone even the [King of Pirates], Zhang Bolu, regarded with extreme wariness.
Although Momojiro still did not know Captain [Luo]'s true identity, he was close to Zhang Bolu, so he knew very well how Zhang Bolu had treated Captain [Luo] lately.
He must be someone important!
Nothing involving an important person was trivial, especially something discussed secretly with [Xiang Feihu], something [Golden] Sha Ke was taking risks to raise funds to participate in.
Momojiro felt this might be another chance to rake in money!
"—You're talking about smuggling?!" Momojiro's eyes suddenly widened.
Old pal Sha Ke did not show any distaste this time. He reached straight over and covered Momojiro's mouth. Although it was a little uncomfortable, Momojiro instantly gave him a look of understanding.
Only then did Sha Ke release him. "This is highly confidential. Be careful—walls have ears!"
Momojiro nodded. "Rest assured, Lord Sha Ke. To be honest, this place is very secure."
"Mm, I figured as much. Otherwise, you wouldn't have arranged to meet me here." Sha Ke nodded. Now that things seemed to be out in the open, he spoke with the air of someone expounding on grand affairs. "You know how Princess [Anle] gave Li Wei—er, our Captain [Luo] a planet not long ago, right?"
Momojiro nodded affirmatively. This was no secret; in fact, it had sparked quite a stretch of discussion among [Malindo]'s nobles, with plenty of jealousy and sour grapes.
Sha Ke took the initiative to pour Momojiro a cup of tea. "This time, it's a private collaboration between Lord Francis of the [Void Bank] and Captain [Luo].