While Lind and Hong Fugui were "discussing the Dao" at the Delicacies Pavilion, Shiki was sitting with Adolf in a tavern in the North Blue.
Unlike the wealthy Lind, however, the two clearly could not get their hands on anything as fine as Dao Enlightenment Tea. They could only maintain appearances by drinking some fine liquor from Oran Island.
"Adolf, what do you say? Why not ditch Darren and join me in overthrowing the World Government's rule and dragging those pigs down from their lofty perch into the abyss?"
Shiki looked with interest at the man with the little mustache beneath his nose and spoke with a smile.
Although he had long since received plenty of intelligence on Adolf from the Flying Pirates' intelligence agents, after chatting with him for a while, Shiki still could not help being surprised by the ideas and persuasive power in this unassuming man's words.
He's absolutely the ideal partner for me! Shiki thought to himself.
"Lord Shiki, aren't you underestimating me? I, Adolf, am no scoundrel who betrays his partners. Governor Darren has done me a great kindness, and the same goes for the North Blue."
"I get along very well with Governor Darren and my colleagues in the North Blue Parliament. The North Blue as it stands today is proof of our joint efforts."
"I will not betray Governor Darren. Someone like Darren does not deserve to be let down."
Faced with Shiki's enticement, Adolf shook his head and refused firmly, without hesitation. The fact that he did not curse Shiki outright already spoke to his good manners, though his wariness of Shiki's strength was also a factor.
Although Adolf had changed considerably because of the dream, a dream was ultimately just a dream, not actual transmigration. The original Adolf still held the