The one who had noticed this fruit was not Oran, but Tesoro.
Although his life experiences had changed, Tesoro still placed great importance on money. Only by earning enough money could he obtain the life he wanted.
Only wealth and strength could ensure that his life would not be ruined. That was Tesoro's new logic.
After Oran displayed his abilities, he granted Tesoro considerable authority. Tesoro could now mobilize large sums of money without filing an application to invest in businesses he favored.
If he had not been given that authority, Tesoro might not have been able to put his abilities to use even if he had them.
Piltover was a nation with formidable military power, but it was also a massive commercial empire.
Prosthetic bodies, weapons, medicine, special alloys, technological products, technical support, even security services and leisure entertainment.
Countless channels brought in money from all over the world. Tesoro was only responsible for part of them, yet he had still felt the power of this national machine.
He was currently aboard a cruise ship, where the Soul King's first fan support event was being held. Well, Tesoro had helped plan it.
Judging from the results, Redfield was very satisfied with the event. Brook was currently holding an autograph session over there.
Redfield, meanwhile, was admiring the results of the event with Tesoro while discussing the auction.
Devil Fruits did not equal money and power, but they were inseparably connected to both.
"What Devil Fruit?"
"The Gold Gold Fruit."
"The Gold Gold Fruit?"
"Yes. It is a Paramecia Devil Fruit. It cannot create gold from nothing, but it can control gold. Personally, I think this fruit suits me very well."
Gold's value on the seas remained stable. Even the discovery of massive amounts of gold in some hidden places