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Thirty billion Beli was no small sum. Even Marine Headquarters coveted a prize that rich!
The Marines' funding came from various back channels and the budget allocated by the World Government. Routine maintenance, casualties, logistical supplies—everything cost money, and lots of it. So despite their impressive appearance, the Marines had always been strapped for cash.
But their opponent was Bill Beard, a notorious pirate with a bounty of 230 million!
He also commanded a band of battle-hardened mercenaries. Forget the weak branches in the Four Blues—even a force sent from Headquarters might not fare well against them.
Taking the gold from under his nose would be no easy feat.
But giving up was just as unappealing. Even if they had to send a Headquarters Vice Admiral, they meant to secure that money.
And so Zephyr proposed this plan.
Loa and the others taking part in this field mission would go to the island and eliminate Bill Beard. In Zephyr's eyes, Loa had long since reached Vice Admiral level.
Once Loa unleashed his full strength, few Headquarters Vice Admirals could get the better of him. Defeating Bill Beard would be difficult, but it was within reach.
The plan suited Loa perfectly. Only by fighting opponents stronger than himself in life-or-death battles could he raise his energy value quickly.
Once the team was