"Everyone can see what's going on!"
"So, Captain, why don't you reconsider and change your mind?"
At that, Yasopp, Huckles, and the other officers burst out laughing.
Lucky Roux grinned and said, "The truth is always in the hands of a few!"
"Sometimes, the things none of you believe are exactly what happens."
"If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"
Lucky Roux tore off another huge chunk of meat and chewed happily.
He wasn't about to change his mind just because everyone around him thought differently.
Lucky Roux remained convinced that the Chris Pirates could take the Pudora Kingdom within twenty-four hours!
Shanks smiled calmly. "In that case, the bet is on!"
"We're betting on whether the Chris Pirates can take the Pudora Kingdom within twenty-four hours."
A bright smile spread across Shanks's face.
He was just as firm in his choice.
It wasn't because Dracule Mihawk and Bartholomew Kuma were there, either.
Shanks simply had almost blind faith in Chris's personal abilities.
Huckles casually put on his sunglasses and looked up. "Captain, what should we wager?"
"Since you and Lucky Roux are the ones backing the long shot, you should set the stakes!"
A peculiar smile appeared on Shanks's face.
He raised an eyebrow and said with a grin, "With the votes this lopsided, things have gotten interesting."
"Ordinary odds and stakes won't do this time."
After a few seconds' thought, Shanks grinned. "In that case, let's go big!"
Yasopp, Huckles, and the others immediately perked up.
They were suddenly eager to hear what Shanks had in mind.
After all, it had been a long time since a bet among their crew had been this interesting.
Shanks wore that peculiar smile as he said, "If I'm wrong this time..."
"If the Chris Pirates can't take the Pudora