Luo's appearance on Leviathan Island was truly unexpected.
It was indeed unexpected.
For now, Maud's focus was still far from Doflamingo's level.
Whatever plans he had, he would have to wait until the new ship was built.
Only after securing mobility would he have the freedom to act recklessly.
After leaving the tavern, Maud took out the thirty thousand Beli he had set aside and handed it to Betty as payment for his guiding services.
Betty accepted the money excitedly.
Half a day's work had earned him enough living expenses for around ten days, which left him rather thrilled.
Moreover, according to Maud's intentions, he could continue working as their guide tomorrow.
"Big Brother Maud, where should I go to find you tomorrow?"
"Where's the biggest and most expensive hotel in the city?"
Maud asked him in return.
Without hesitation, Betty said, "Purple Orchid Hotel on North Street."
"Then we'll go there."
"Got it!"
After agreeing on a meeting place, Betty said goodbye to Maud and the others.
Once Betty had left, Jaya looked at Maud.
"What is it?"
Noticing Jaya's gaze, Maud asked in confusion.
Jaya said, "We're out of money, aren't we?"
"Yeah."
Maud nodded.
Jaya hesitated. "Then... we're still staying at a hotel?"
"Of course we are."
As Maud spoke, the corner of his eye caught two men walking past not far away.
The two men seemed to have sensed something and quickened their pace.
"Sister Ya, in a place this chaotic, there's never a shortage of people willing to deliver money right to our doorstep."
"Heh heh, makes sense."
Lafitte chimed in, his gaze turning toward a certain spot.
Half an hour later.
In an alley somewhere on East Street, dozens of corpses lay sprawled across the ground.
Maud sat on the back of one of