The third time was this [Erudite] advancement quest. (Continued)

The thought flashed through Kong's mind.

Just then, a CP0 member dressed in a white uniform and wearing a pale mask emerged from behind, passed through the surrounding Marine soldiers, and approached Kong from the rear.

"Kong! The esteemed Five Elders have ordered you to save Saint Mjosgard!"

The crude, overbearing order sent anger flaring in Kong's chest.

"'Bald Eagle'! Are you CP0 people confident you can rescue someone from White Ghost at such close range? Especially a pampered Celestial Dragon as fragile as glass?"

Kong spoke harshly.

"Don't forget, according to our current intelligence, that man's Observation Haki has even reached the level of [Future Sight]!"

The CP0 Deputy Chief whom Kong called Bald Eagle fell silent for a moment. "I'll assist you."

"Give it a rest! Against eyes that can see the future, your little luck-manipulating tricks won't accomplish anything!"

Looking impatient, Kong waved him off without hesitation.

"The question now is whether we should participate in the auction!"

Bald Eagle took a white anti-wiretap Den Den Mushi from his coat, then used another Den Den Mushi to call the Five Elders.

After speaking briefly with the Five Elders, Kong officially confirmed their course of action.

"White Ghost!

"The Marines—will participate in the auction!"

A few barely perceptible traces of excitement lurked in Kong's voice.

A public auction of a Celestial Dragon slave—he had never even dared imagine such a thing...

Having already foreseen this scene, Adrian was not surprised in the slightest. He looked toward the fat pirate, who was currently trying to retreat, and called out loudly.

"Hey, you from the Big Mom Pirates! Get the person who actually calls the shots!"

Cold sweat poured off the fat pirate, nearly soaking his brightly colored clothes. He forced out a smile. "Lord White Ghost, what would you