Still, it was understandable. This was probably what they called paying a fortune for a horse's bones to prove you valued good horses.
If the Navy refused to pay or reduced the payout because the amount was too large, the World Government's credibility would plummet. After that, probably no one would ever trust the value of a bounty poster again.
"Still, the Navy really did bleed money this time."
Ye Chuan made a rough calculation.
"The bounties for five Supernovas added up to a full 1.1 billion Beli! That's no small sum."
"Converted into the currency of my previous life... that would be... about fifty-five million, I suppose?"
"Enough to achieve true financial freedom anywhere in this world."
"1.1 billion Beli... we shouldn't have to worry about food or clothing for a while now."
Ye Chuan looked at the five enormous chests filled with banknotes on the deck and nodded in satisfaction.
"To celebrate officially achieving financial freedom..."
He turned to Robin and Perona behind him and swept out his hand.
"I've decided we're going out for a feast today!"
Perona immediately cheered.
Robin covered her mouth and chuckled as well, a trace of anticipation in her beautiful eyes.
To be safe and avoid unnecessary trouble, Ye Chuan and Robin both put on slight disguises.
Ye Chuan wore a black baseball cap and a pair of oversized sunglasses that concealed most of his face, while reining in much of his usual sharp presence.
Robin likewise put on an elegant women's sun hat and sunglasses. Her cool, breezy vacation dress made her look more like a wealthy young lady visiting the Sabaody Archipelago.
Walking together, the two looked every bit like a couple deeply in love, drawing repeated glances from passersby.
The three eventually found a rather upscale-looking open-air restaurant in