"Merfolk appearing on land... this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Forget catching them at sea. Thanks for the information. Once we sell them, we'll give you ten percent as your reward."
A man with a feather on his head and the unmistakable look of a crooked merchant sat in the middle, his arms folded, smirking at the two people before him.
He was Pittman, the boss of Hound Pets, an infamous human-trafficking gang in the Sabaody Archipelago.
"Ah... Lord Pittman, considering how badly we were hurt getting this information, could you make it twenty percent...?"
The bounty hunter Luffy had knocked out with a single punch pleaded earnestly, but Pittman wagged a finger at him. Still wearing his wicked smirk, he said calmly,
"No. Ten percent at most. Heh heh..."
On island No. 74, the FFF Mercenary Guild was bustling with activity...
"Guildmaster Adam! Congratulations! Congratulations!"
A man with a cigar in his mouth and a black overcoat draped over his shoulders smiled and waved at Adam.
"Ah, thank you for coming today, Mr. Tim. I'll be sure to send plenty of business your way in the West Blue."
Dressed in a black formal suit, Adam smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to the man named Tim.
Hearing Adam's words, the man burst out laughing as though he had just received the best news of the day. Perhaps that had been his purpose in coming all along.
There were always people like that, attending the wedding for all sorts of reasons, whether to forge business ties or secure the fighting power of Adam's guild.
Adam was worn out from dealing with them, but he remained full of energy. After all, this was the most important day of his life. Lia was also busy greeting guests, and there was scarcely a