New World, Dressrosa Kingdom, Slums.
As far as the eye could see, construction was in full swing. Dilapidated houses were being demolished and rebuilt, while workers bustled back and forth carrying building materials.
After Umbrella Corporation reached an agreement with King Riku, he handed over a port and the Slums to Umbrella Corporation for development...
Inside a simple shed, Gild Tesoro stood before a table, pointing at the architectural blueprints spread across it as he discussed plans for the industrial park with five contractors opposite him. Stella, dressed in an office lady uniform, stood beside him, observing and learning.
A crimson thread sliced through the air amid ripples of distorted space. Sephiroth, clad in black leather and wearing a half-mask that concealed the upper half of his face, stepped out through the spatial folding gate.
"Boss!" ×2
Gild Tesoro and Stella slightly bowed and nodded in greeting.
"How is construction on the industrial park progressing?"
Sephiroth sheathed his blade, stood before the table, and glanced at the blueprints.
Hearing that, Gild Tesoro quickly reported on the current progress:
"All the Slums residents have agreed to relocation terms, and we've arranged temporary housing for them...
Since Whitebeard urgently needs us to supply a large batch of arms, the company's other orders have been completed at a lower rate recently. Our revenue has been affected as well, leaving our cash flow somewhat tight...
But once we establish the industrial park here, I'm sure everything will improve..."
"Not enough money?"
Sephiroth lightly stroked his chin and smiled.
"Don't worry!
Tomorrow is Saturday. Come pull off a big score with me. We'll get rich overnight!"
"A big score?"
Gild Tesoro and Stella exchanged confused looks.
"You two should first make arrangements for the next ten days or so. Tomorrow, I'll take you on a