With a dull bang, Jack was seeing stars, yet he still gritted his teeth and clung tightly to Moke, refusing to let go. The two plunged into another fierce struggle.
At that moment, the Marines and pirates watching from the sidelines were utterly captivated by the tense, thrilling scene before them. Some shouted themselves hoarse in encouragement, wishing they could jump in and settle things personally. Others darted sly looks around, waiting for a chance to fish in troubled waters and grab some profit. The atmosphere was blazing hot, as though the entire island might be set aflame.
Just then, the auction hall's ceiling was blasted open by a tremendous force, and a figure fell like a meteor. It was Gild Tesoro...
"Boom..."
With a muffled crash, the hammer in his hand came down hard on the auction platform, ringing out sharply. Then he shouted, "The auction officially begins!"
Before his words had even faded, Jack, seated in the front row, abruptly rose to his feet and swept his fiery gaze over the room. A cold smirk hung on his lips, as though he was utterly confident about what would happen next. Then he shouted, "I bid 550 million Beli!" The number exploded through the hall like thunder, leaving everyone's ears buzzing.
After naming his price, Jack did not sit back down. He remained standing, casting an icy gaze around the room. The killing intent in his eyes was completely undisguised, making people shudder.
Those who had been eager to join the bidding instantly wilted like eggplants struck by frost. None of them dared open their mouths again.
The auctioneer frowned at the sight. Why is Jack acting so strangely today?
Under normal circumstances, even if someone outbid you, as long as they had not broken any rules, you could