In the end, under Luo Ze's threats and with death looming over him, Bege obediently handed Luo Ze two hundred million beli.
As for the Haki training methods, although Bege was interested in them as well, he truly had no spare beli left to pay Luo Ze. So he did not bring it up. He knew that Luo Ze would not give him anything for free. Even if he asked, it would be for nothing.
With the deal complete, Luo Ze let Bege leave. Bege did not need Luo Ze's help; he summoned several subordinates from his castle to carry him out.
That night, Luo Ze and Ellie worked late, copying out two Haki training manuals, one each. He copied every word and sentence into another booklet without the slightest deviation. Since the other party had paid Luo Ze enough, he would naturally do the job properly. That was his principle.
Early the next morning, Luo Ze took Ellie around Loguetown and bought a great deal of ingredients. Capone Bege's Castle-Castle Fruit had plenty of capacity, so Luo Ze simply tossed all the ingredients inside.
After lunch, Hawkins and the other two came to Luo Ze's residence and waited.
"Here are the Haki training methods. I've marked some of the important parts for you. Train hard, and you'll be able to grasp the basics in about half a year. As for how strong your Haki will ultimately become, that depends on you."
Luo Ze and Ellie packed up their belongings and soon went downstairs. Seeing the three waiting below, Luo Ze tossed one booklet each to Hawkins and Drake.
Drake received the booklet as though it were a priceless treasure and eagerly opened it. Sure enough, Luo Ze had clearly marked many key points.
"Thank you." Drake spoke to Luo