"Buggy, didn't you run away?" Ye Chen asked. "What, you couldn't bear to escape alone, so you came back to fight beside me? I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You really are a loyal friend."
Ye Chen was obviously being sarcastic.
He had only just met Buggy, but he knew the man was no friend to trust. Buggy was craftier than a fox. Still, seeing him always put Ye Chen in a good mood.
"Fight beside you? That's right, Ye Chen! We're good friends. How could I leave you behind and save myself?"
As Momonga drew closer, Buggy's eyes darted about. He won't let me go anyway. I might as well use this fool. Friends with you, Ye Chen? Dream on.
Ye Chen knew exactly what Buggy was thinking, but he didn't call him out. The man was entertaining, and Momonga was a Vice Admiral from Marine Headquarters. He wouldn't be easy to deal with. Having one more ally couldn't hurt.
"Ye Chen. So here you are. You've been hard to find."
Momonga ignored Buggy. His gaze locked onto Ye Chen.
Though this was their first meeting, Ye Chen was easy to recognize.
His wanted poster had crossed Momonga's desk countless times. Besides, with his thick brows, bright eyes, and tall, striking figure, he was a handsome man.
"I'm honored. A Marine Vice Admiral has been thinking about me." Ye Chen raised an eyebrow in contempt. "I've wanted to meet you too, Momonga. Strawberry died not long ago. He appeared in my dream last night and said it was too quiet over there. He's terribly lonely. Why don't you go keep him company?"
"Bastard! What nonsense are you spouting? How dare you! Do you know who's standing in front of you?" Xide demanded, pointing at Ye Chen.
"Ye Chen, is