"Thank you so much, Hancock! Don't hurry back just yet. Stay and join us for a banquet!"
"Consider it our way of thanking you!"
Gray's words left Hancock unable to refuse. Since she'd wanted to stay anyway, she nodded at once. "There's really no need to thank me, but since you're the one inviting me, I can hardly refuse!"
"Ha ha ha! Partners, let's throw a banquet for our new friend and to show our gratitude!"
"Oh!!!"
And so, Gray and the others stayed there. Each day, they either trained or spent time with Hancock, who came to visit and grow closer to them.
That day, the Den Den Mushi Gray had set aside suddenly rang, stopping him just as he was about to head out for training.
Buru, buru!
Click!
"Hello!"
As soon as Gray answered, Doflamingo's signature laugh rang out.
"Fufufufu... congratulations, Gray!"
"I haven't had a chance to call and congratulate you on getting your revenge!"
"Thanks! But knowing you, I doubt you called just to say congratulations." Though Gray phrased it as a question, his tone was certain.
"Fufufufu, of course!" After his habitual laugh, Doflamingo finally got to the point. "The medicine you sent over is especially effective!"
"It's gotten a great response in the market. We should talk properly about the pricing and future sales."
"Pricing..." That was a blind spot for Gray. "What do you think would be a good price?"
"Fufufufu... you've come to the right person!"
"As for the price, considering its effects are so good..."
"We should follow the principle that rare things are valuable! There's nothing wrong with setting the price a little higher!"
"After all... this is medicine that can save lives in an emergency."
Doflamingo's meaning was clear, and it was what Gray wanted, too.
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