Time always passed quickly during a conversation.
By now, the sun had set, leaving only scattered afterglow to keep the night from falling completely into darkness.
Several stars already glittered in the dark blue sky. The weather seemed good today, and they should be able to see a sky full of stars.
Dawn lay on a deck chair aboard the warship. The vessel had been anchored on this stretch of sea for half a day.
Annie's ship was likewise anchored on these waters.
As for Annie, even after using his advantage to pressure her bit by bit until she revealed everything, Dawn still did not fully believe her words.
Even if everything she said was logical and well-supported, Dawn's experiences from his previous life ensured that he was not someone who trusted others easily.
After all, in his previous life, crimes like robbery and theft had gradually decreased due to the convenience of online payments. On the other hand, scams had multiplied through the internet and phone calls. Being wary of others was basic common sense.
Of course, one must never harbor the desire to harm others.
Still, Dawn had no objection to this "experience package" that could sweep up most of East Blue's pirates in one go.
Dawn also remained neutral toward Annie's surrender. If things truly were as she claimed, sparing her life was not impossible. But the price would definitely be working for Dawn.
People like Annie were like grass—cut down one batch, and another would grow after a while. Rather than that, it was better to eliminate those who could not be controlled and keep those who could.
Moreover, Dawn highly valued the resources Annie possessed as an intelligence broker. It seemed she was responsible for exchanging East Blue intelligence with brokers from other regions, helping