Chapter 330

Burgess slammed his fists together and grinned. "Do these people even look at who they're dealing with?"

"They actually think they can make prey of the Chris Pirates. They have no idea what they're up against! Wahahaha..."

Van Augur's gaze snapped to Vernon. "I'd advise you to lower that gun."

"Otherwise, I'll show you just how wrong a choice you made today."

Vernon, who had been aiming at Chris, slowly lowered his rifle and glanced at Van Augur.

"So you're a gunman too. No wonder you noticed."

He had raised his rifle carefully, keeping the movement hidden. Anyone who wasn't watching closely would never have spotted it.

Shield looked at Chris with contempt. "I thought you'd be someone important."

"Turns out you're just a kid!"

Before Chris could speak, Enel sneered. "Another fool with a death wish!"

Enel idly picked at his ear and gave Shield a disdainful glance.

"If you don't want to die, hand over all the treasure you've collected over the years."

"Consider it a chance to make up for your crimes."

"Don't make us come and take it ourselves!"

Enel gave a cold laugh, a clear threat in his voice.

At that, Shield burst out laughing and looked from one side to the other at his men.

Rabysier, Ferrier, and the others laughed along with him.

Mockery filled their faces.

Shield snorted. "Pirates will always be pirates. You really can't teach an old dog new tricks!"

"Even as a Shichibukai, you're still out here robbing people."

Costa rested a hand on his sword, his expression calm. "The Shield Guild has never feared any pirate."

"We'd even take on one of the Four Emperors. Why would we fear you?"

Then Costa pointed toward a Palace in the distance.

"See that Palace?"

"All the Shield Guild's treasure is