Mr. Pique

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[Acquired one Basic Wish Order]

[Order Description: Magus Kana wants to drink her fill, but her purse is empty.]

[Order Content: Large quantities of fine wine]

[Order Base Reward: Magic Card: Fool's Restraint, 150 Trading Points]

[Order Remaining Time: 59 minutes 59 seconds]

"Magus Kana? Isn't that that woman?"

Abel had a vague impression but wasn't entirely sure.

None of that mattered, though. What mattered was that he needed to find a large quantity of fine wine right now.

This order would undoubtedly require effort in both [quality] and [quantity] to earn a good review.

But knowing that and doing it were two different things.

Because right now, he couldn't even scrape together a hundred Berries.

So his only option was to steal!

Compared to a short-lived good man, he'd rather be a scourge that lived a thousand years!

He immediately started racking his brain for places with lots of alcohol.

The first thing that came to mind were the local taverns—they'd definitely meet his needs.

The problem was, taverns were packed with people, making it hard to make a move.

"A bit troublesome."

Just as Abel was pondering how to complete the order, fierce gunfire and explosions erupted ahead, followed by panicked crowds fleeing in his direction.

"Pirates! Pirates are fighting!"

"Run!"

Abel's eyes flickered. "That direction... the harbor?"

His instincts told him something big was happening over there.

After a moment's hesitation, he decided to check it out.

Because the busiest taverns were mostly near the harbor, convenient for sailors to stop by and drink.

Maybe he could take advantage of the chaos, make his move, and snatch some easy gains.

So he veered away from the main flow of people and circled around from the side.

Half an hour ago, the Giant Bear Pirates and the Hundred Swords Pirates had suddenly attacked the Donquixote Family's smuggling ships docked at the harbor.

Many crew members were caught off guard—they never imagined anyone would actually dare to strike them here. By the time they reacted, heavy casualties had already piled up, and they were being pushed back step by step.

"Hahahaha, I told you all along, what bullshit Donquixote Family? Just a bunch of losers banded together, utterly pathetic!"

Black Bear Miles swung two massive hammers as he charged into the crowd, with no one around able to withstand even a single blow from him. His laughter was especially arrogant and grating.

Silver Light Sword Lawrence didn't think this was the Donquixote Family's true strength, but since things were going so smoothly, he didn't want to pour cold water on the mood. He could only stay alert on the quiet.

After all, no Donquixote Family officers had shown up yet—only small fry and cannon fodder had been killed so far.

"These bastards are coming straight for us. Has Mr. Pique still not returned?"

"The signal's been sent. Hold on a little longer—Mr. Pique will be back soon."

"Daring to attack a Donquixote Family ship directly? These scumbags are dead for sure!"

"Haul out all the remaining weapons! Let's fight them to the death!"

"But... some of that hasn't been delivered yet—"

"Who cares about transactions at a time like this! Don't worry, Mr. Pique will understand once he knows."

Though the Giant Bear Pirates and the Hundred Swords Pirates had greater numbers and held the upper hand early on, the Donquixote Family crew had far superior equipment!

They fired guns and cannons like money was no object, momentarily halting the enemy's charge.

Seeing this, Black Bear Miles let out a deafening roar. "Follow me!"

Then he transformed into a giant black bear, relying on his massive size, thick hide, and astonishing defense to bull-rush straight in.

The others, seeing their captain so ferocious, naturally had their morale skyrocket and charged in behind him.

Facing Black Bear Miles's reckless rampage, the Donquixote Family crew's barely stabilized formation was instantly shattered.

Just as total defeat seemed imminent, a figure leaped out from the ground itself and stood squarely in front of Black Bear Miles, blocking his path.

The man wore a black suit and a pair of sunglasses, with a single slightly curled lock of hair hanging rebelliously over his right forehead. His face was handsome and sharp, and a lit cigarette dangled from his lips. Even facing a charging giant bear, his expression didn't change in the slightest.

"Great, Mr. Pique is back!"

"Be careful, Mr. Pique!"

Amid the shouts of several crew members, the man lunged forward abruptly, forcibly intercepting Black Bear Miles with his own strength!

"Impossible?!"

"Captain Miles's Black Bear Charge can even collapse city walls—and that man actually stopped it head-on?"

This scene undoubtedly struck the crew behind Miles with immense shock and disbelief!

Even Miles himself showed an incredulous look in his eyes.

He couldn't understand how this 'little guy' in front of him could unleash such terrifying power.

"To attack the Family's ship while I was resting—such despicable behavior is truly shameful."

"What shame or no shame, you bastard—die!"

Somewhat enraged and humiliated, Miles suddenly raised his palm high and slammed it down.

He was going to crush this bastard into a pulp!

But 'Mr. Pique' still wore that same indifferent, cold expression.

With a thunderous crash!

Miles's palms struck the ground heavily, the force causing the earth to crack in a spiderweb pattern around him.

Yet 'Mr. Pique' had already vanished.

"Where is he?"

"I'm behind you."

At some point, 'Mr. Pique' had already stood behind Miles.

Then, he wrapped his arms around Miles's massive body from behind.

Back Bridge Slam!

With a deafening boom!

Miles's enormous frame was lifted and then slammed viciously into the ground.

Because the back of his head hit first, the terrifying impact plunged Miles's vision into darkness, nearly knocking him unconscious.

His vaunted defense seemed to have been of little use.

"Silver Light Falling Blade!"

At that moment, Silver Light Sword Lawrence could no longer hold back and struck.

He didn't want Miles, that excellent meat shield, to be taken out just like that.

Since he had decided to move against the Donquixote Family, there was no turning back.

The brilliant sword light, like a silver lightning bolt, descended precisely from the air toward the enemy's position.

Lawrence had chosen his timing perfectly!

It was exactly when the opponent had just released an attack and had no room to dodge.

"Got him!"

Just as Lawrence's blade was about to pierce through the enemy's head—

Suddenly, 'Mr. Pique' sank directly into the ground before his eyes, vanishing without a trace!