Of the money he had gotten from Shandora, the City of Gold on Sky Island, and Baroque Works, over a hundred million Beli remained. A mere ten million was just a drop in the bucket.
Most importantly, Dark King Rayleigh's workmanship was absolutely reliable.
Ye Chuan certainly did not want his ship to sink by accident halfway to the New World because of substandard coating work.
"However..."
Rayleigh took another sip of his drink and said somewhat helplessly:
"I don't know what's gotten into everyone lately, but a whole bunch of energetic youngsters suddenly showed up on the island, all clamoring to go to the New World."
"So, if you want a coating, my schedule is already full. I'm afraid you'll have to wait... about a week."
Hearing this, Ye Chuan understood.
A whole bunch of youngsters? Looks like the Supernovas who shone in the original story have pretty much all gathered here at the Sabaody Archipelago.
"A week is fine."
Ye Chuan nodded.
That would give him just enough time to take a good look around this interesting island.
After arranging with Rayleigh to collect the ship a week later, he turned and left the legendary bar with Robin and Perona.
Only after the three disappeared through the doorway did Shakky speak slowly, a hint of emotion in her voice:
"Rayleigh, that young man just now... he's frightening."
"That feeling reminded me of you back in the day. He might even be... more unfathomable."
Rayleigh fell silent for a moment before letting out a long sigh and draining his glass:
"Yes... he's probably the strongest young man on this island right now."
"No... perhaps we can even leave out 'young.'"
"Looks like this sea, after being calm for so long, is about to get... interesting again."
Shakky lit a