"H-He collapsed?!!!!"
"What did that Marine do?!"
"The Marines attacked a World Noble's bodyguard?!"
The bar's patrons stared at Tsugikuni Yoriichi and the others in horror, crying out at the sight.
Attacking a World Noble's bodyguard would not have been surprising if the culprit had been some vicious pirate. But for a Marine to do such a thing was truly unheard of.
At the same time, some patrons realized that this might become a major incident. They hurried from their seats and fled the bar without a trace.
Once someone took the lead in running, the other patrons quickly came to their senses as well. Not wanting to invite trouble, they hurried out of the bar. Some had even begun planning to move their entire families away. Everyone realized that something huge was about to happen on the island.
Yet while everyone else was gripped by panic, Tsugikuni Yoriichi, one of those involved, remained utterly calm. After glancing at Billy Schmidt on the floor, he simply continued drinking his juice.
Seeing how far things had escalated, Bogard could not help scratching the back of his head.
After letting out a soft sigh, he took several large bills worth ten thousand Beli each from his pocket and placed them on the counter.
He then spoke to Wen Fu, the bartender whom Smoker had helped to his feet.
"I'm sorry, boss."
"My colleague can be rather reckless. He's caused you enormous trouble."
"You must take this money. Afterward, leave Seiga Island and make a living somewhere else."
"I'm afraid that once this guy wakes up, he'll take his anger out on all of you."
"Kid, the same goes for you. This money can't make up for the pain of leaving your home, but for your own safety, you should live somewhere else."