Trafford Buyers Club

Chapter 3947 One for One
A night has already passed.

In Falgarro’s private collection exhibition hall.

A man wearing a black mask and with spiky hair, about 1.5 meters tall, was seen scattering a bag of silver-gray powder.

Fargard and his butler, Tomkins, were watching intently from the side.

The silver-gray powder quickly drifted to every corner of the private collection exhibition hall... A magical scene unfolded: under the influence of this silver-gray powder, a dark shadow appeared in everyone's sight.

The shadowy figure entered through the main gate of the exhibition hall and then wandered through every corner of the hall... Thus, Falgaro "saw" everything the thief did.

This is the special ability of the 1.5-meter-tall hedgehog-headed character, who is also a member of Falgar Law's team.

"Flying Squirrel, is it impossible to recreate the other's appearance?" Butler Tomkins asked thoughtfully.

"Hedgehog head..." Flying Squirrel shook his head. "The other party must be carrying some kind of special item that can conceal their presence... This is already the limit."

“There’s only a dark figure, and it’s not even clear whether it’s male or female.” Butler Tomkins shook his head. “These days, Rogge City is a mixed bag, and finding the thief is like looking for a needle in a haystack.”

"I'm sorry, Captain." Momonga bowed his head to Falgar Law.

"It's alright, I already have a clue." Falgaro said calmly, "The more careful and cautious the other party is, the more it shows that the other party is outstanding and also a repeat offender. This is an advantage, but also a weakness... There aren't many guys with this kind of method among the Void Pirates."

"Sir, have you figured out the thief's identity?" Momonga asked instinctively.

Falgaro shook his head. "I just have a few suspects in mind... Don't make this public for now, and don't send anyone out to inquire. Momonga, continue to use your ability to find as many clues as possible."

"Yes!"

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In the mansion where Captain Luo was staying, Xiang Feihu arrived as promised, alone and without any pomp or circumstance.

"Is this [Shenzhou Jinjiu]? Thank you so much, Xi Ruo!" [Xiang Feihu] patted Xi Ruo's shoulder heartily and said, "I really like it!"

"...Could you please not call me by that name?" Ah Xi Ruo felt her embarrassment suddenly explode... This tomboy!

"Hahaha! Calling each other's names is a sign of sincerity!" Li Huamei chuckled, then sat down—in a very imposing and domineering posture.

Little Baizhi brought over some tea.

After taking a sip, Li Huamei looked directly at Boss Luo and said, "Captain Luo, you inherited the Black Pearl from Jack Sparrow. I wonder if you obtained the Pirate King's certificate that he had?"

"【Pirate King】?" Ah Xiruo was taken aback at first, then subconsciously asked, "Isn't there already a 【Pirate King】Zhang Bolu? What the heck is a 【Pirate King】?"

"Xi Ruo, as a pirate, don't you know?" Li Huamei looked at Xi Ruo strangely, but still patiently explained, "My captain is indeed the nominal king of the Void Pirates, but this title only came into being after the Void Pirate Alliance was established. In fact, before the Void Pirate Alliance appeared, there was a tradition of nine Pirate Kings among the Void Pirates. The Pirate Kings would abide by the rules of the Pirate Code and would also be subject to the judgment of the Pirate Code."

Long Xiruo frowned and said, "Then how did the Pirate Alliance come about later...? Was Zhang Bolu also one of the nine [Pirate Kings]?"

“My captain is not one of the nine Pirate Kings.” Li Huamei shook her head. “The captain simply used his overwhelming strength to unite the rest of the Void Pirates besides the nine Pirate Kings… Our initial goal was simply to change the disorganized state of the Void Pirates, which led to the current state of Rogue City and the Canyon of Freedom and Wildness.”

"The nine Pirate Kings probably wouldn't be happy to see this situation, would they?" Ah Xi Ruo clicked her tongue twice.

“Yes, but a beating will do.” Li Huamei said cheerfully, “In the early days of the alliance, seven of the nine Pirate Kings were defeated, including Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl… Later, the Pirate Kings stopped insisting and voluntarily joined the pirate alliance, but retained certain autonomy while also being subject to some constraints from headquarters.”

“I see… No wonder you all keep saying that Zhang Bolu is the nominal ‘King of Pirates’.” Ah Xi Ruo nodded.

Li Huamei said, "Actually, the alliance has been established for a long time, and its influence has been expanding, while the influence of the nine [Pirate Kings] has been shrinking, but..."

Captain Luo smiled and said, "Hua Mei asked me if I had obtained Captain Jack's Pirate King certificate... I suppose it's related to this [just]."

"As expected of you, Captain [Lo]!" Li Huamei nodded. "One of the major events of this gathering is to vindicate my captain. This requires the [Pirate Code]! However, the [Pirate Code] only appears when all nine [Pirate Kings] are present! Captain [Lo], have you obtained the necessary documents?"

Captain Luo slowly raised his hand, and a ring suddenly appeared on his empty finger. "Is this the ring?"

“This is just a certificate issued by headquarters to the ‘Legendary Pirate’,” Li Huamei shook her head. “Jack Sparrow’s ‘Pirate King’ token should be a silver coin.”

"I'm sorry, I don't have any on me at the moment," Captain Luo said apologetically.

“Well…” Li Huamei thought for a moment and said, “I heard that Jack Sparrow was hanged by Captain [Lo] for committing a crime. Although he is no longer the captain of the [Black Pearl], he is extremely important to my captain in this matter. Captain [Lo], could you temporarily entrust Jack Sparrow to me?”

Captain Luo simply blinked and remained silent.

Ah Xi Ruo suddenly said, "If you want to get someone from him, you have to pay a price... This guy's principle is equal exchange!"

“I see.” Li Huamei showed no displeasure. “Captain [Lo], then name your price. Buying and selling crew members is not uncommon. Although I despise Jack Sparrow’s character, as one of the nine Pirate Kings, he certainly deserves a good price!”

Ah Xiruo opened her mouth immediately. She had seen people haggle before, but she had never seen anyone directly say they would pay a high price like this... Hua Mei, Hua Mei, you can't be too honest! You'll suffer for it!

Despite feeling anxious, Ah Xi Ruo held back and remained silent.

Although one of them is a friend I just met, we get along very well.

But the other party is her own man... there's no reason to ruin her own man's business.

Time passed a while as Captain Luo's fingers gently tapped the chair... Xiang Feihu also waited patiently without any intention of urging him on.

“How about this,” Captain [Lo] chuckled softly, “Hua Mei, if you want Jack Sparrow, let’s price him according to the standards for a [Legendary Pirate]. What do you think?”

"What do you mean?" Li Huamei frowned.

Captain Luo smiled and said, "An equal exchange, one Legendary Pirate in exchange for another Legendary Pirate, what do you say?"

“Is that so…” Li Huamei lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then nodded heavily. “Alright, let’s go with this price! Captain [Lo], thank you for your generosity! I will definitely find a [Legendary Pirate] that will satisfy you! In the meantime, please keep an eye on Jack Sparra. He is particularly cunning, so be careful he doesn’t run away!”

“No.” Captain [Lo] smiled and said, “Hua Mei, you can take Jack away now.”

"Now?" [Xiang Feihu] opened his mouth in astonishment. "But I can't provide you with any trade goods right now?"

“You just need to make it up to me later,” Captain [Lo] said casually. “My personal habit is to give first and then receive… Besides, I trust you won’t break your promise, right?”

"[Luo]! Your righteousness truly earns my respect!" Li Huamei immediately stood up, clenching her fist and pressing it against the chest of this B-rank expert. "I, [Xiang Feihu], swear that I will never betray your trust! I will definitely bring you a [Legendary Pirate] as soon as possible!"

……

Li Huamei didn't stay for lunch because she had to rush to the Black Pearl to pick up the cargo carried by Sailor Jack, so she left without hesitation.

Busy and energetic.

"Oh dear, what a pity I prepared so many ingredients. I even went out to buy them last night..."

The maid sighed somewhat awkwardly, her gaze seemingly sweeping over Ah Xi Ruo intentionally or unintentionally.

For a fleeting moment, Ah Xiruo felt goosebumps rise all over her body from head to toe... She simply rested her head on her hands, whistled, and looked up at the sky!
"There should be another chance." Boss Luo chuckled. "Perhaps we can use it if we take it to the orphanage."

“That’s true.” The maid nodded. “Bai Zhi, let’s go prepare lunch. Miss Long must be hungry. I didn’t see her eat breakfast this morning. It seems she went to bed late.”

...Without giving Ah Xiruo any chance to fight back, the maid left with little Bai Zhi.

"...Um!" When only she and Boss Luo were left in the living room, Ah Xi Ruo coughed lightly, "Why did you give that naive girl such a good deal this time?"

"A naive and innocent girl?" Boss Luo rested his chin on his hand, observing Ah Xiruo's expression with amusement.

Long Xiruo said irritably, "I've never seen a naive child who lets others fleece so easily. What else could you be but a complete idiot? And you didn't even take advantage of such a naive child... That's not like you at all! If Jack used his status as the 'Pirate King' to set the price, it should have been much more expensive, right?"

"Is Miss Long worried that I'll lose money?" Boss Luo asked softly.

"...Who, who's worried about you! You heartless capitalist!" Ah Xiruo rolled her eyes and said, "Tell me! Are you up to something?"

"I haven't been thinking of anything wicked," Boss Luo said with a slight smile. "However, I am eyeing this [Xiang Feihu]."

"!!!!!!"

Stare.

—Ugh! What a scumbag! What a player! He hasn't even finished what's in his bowl before eyeing what's in the pot!

Boss Luo suddenly asked, "Miss Long, if... I really had to take action against [Xiang Feihu], what would you do?"

Long Xiruo's pupils constricted instantly, and she remained silent for a long time, as if the air had frozen.

"I... [Binglun] seems to need to see me. I'll go check on her!"

……

After Ah Xi Ruo left as if fleeing, only Boss Luo remained in the living room—just then, a voice that shouldn't have been there rang out, yet it didn't seem out of place.

"Your Highness, are you teasing Miss Gamma?"

A beam of light appeared... [Ice Wheel]!
As someone with the same level of authority as Ah Xiruo at this stage... of course, he can also communicate with [Binglun] over such long distances.

Even without permission, it's still possible.

"You really care about her." Boss Luo looked at the blurry light and shadow before him.

"After all, Miss Gamma is the successor to take charge of the Ship of Theseus, so my concern is reasonable."

Boss Luo simply smiled calmly: "Really? I thought it was a kind of...family-like concern."

Although the light and shadow were hazy, [Ice Wheel] seemed to smile slightly.

"I was created by the Prince, I am his child... so Miss Gamma is naturally like family to me."

“In that case…” Boss Luo nodded and smiled, “You should go and communicate with Miss Long.”

"—Then, [Ice Wheel] takes her leave, Your Highness..."

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When Li Huamei arrived at the Black Pearl's docking point, a pirate ship far larger than the Black Pearl was already moored beside it.

Moreover, judging from the situation, the two sides are clearly in a standoff, with their crews on their respective decks, tense and hurling insults at each other.

Yes, the first thing they do upon meeting is argue, insult each other's families, and launch a wave of mockery... Even Void Pirates have a very down-to-earth way of picking fights.

"That's... the Queen Anne's Revenge?"

[Xiang Feihu] clearly recognized the origin of the ship confronting the [Black Pearl] at first glance!
The feud between Captain Jack Sparrow and Edward Blackbeard is no secret.

"Why did Falgar Law let Blackbeard dock here too? Isn't this ridiculous?!" Li Huamei frowned immediately and accelerated her jump.

A huge explosion rang out, and then Li Huamei stepped onto the deck of the Black Pearl. The enormous impact even caused the Black Pearl to tilt at an angle of nearly twenty degrees.

"stop!"

[Xiang Feihu] shouted loudly, and his voice... actually vibrated in the ears of both crew members in the form of visible sound waves!

"Ugh...it hurts so much!!"

My head is about to explode...

"Help……"

Moreover, the sound waves are continuous.

"【Flying Tiger】, this is my feud with Jack Sparrow! The Pirate Code grants every pirate the right to revenge! You...you've gone too far!"

Aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, a burly figure slowly emerged from the captain's cabin, his face covered in a messy black beard, his expression fierce... Blackbeard, Edward!
"Edward, set aside all personal grudges during this gathering! This is [Rogge] City, not a place where you can act recklessly!"

Undeterred, Li Huamei slowly floated out of the Black Pearl and onto the Queen Anne's Revenge, looking down at everyone.

"Yes! This is Rogue City!" Jack Sparrow, the sailor tied to the figurehead, suddenly shouted, "I, Jack Sparrow, absolutely support the Pirate King Chamberlain, and will follow his will! I will follow his rules! Long live Chamberlain! Long live Rogue City!! Long live freedom!"

"...It has nothing to do with freedom!" [Xiang Feihu] turned around and glared at him instantly.

"...Long live [Sho Fei Hu]?" Sailor Jack chuckled awkwardly.

Even the usually carefree and unpretentious [Xiang Feihu] couldn't help but feel an urge to rub his forehead at this moment, "Shut up!"

"Hahahaha!" Blackbeard sneered, "Shohiko, you saw it too! Jack Sparrow is a shameless bastard! Are you really going to stop me for such a scumbag?!"

“I told you, this is [Rogge] City.” Li Huamei waved her hand. “Edward, settle your [Queen Anne's Revenge] and don’t disrupt the order here… Please!”

They stared at each other...a standoff.

The crew members on the "Revenge" all revealed ferocious expressions, waiting for the captain's signal.

Then Blackbeard slowly raised his arm, and everyone's expressions tightened, their hearts pounding faster.

"Stop the ship."

Blackbeard said calmly... The crew members couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

“Jack Sparrow, I hope you stay this lucky.” Blackbeard sneered at Sailor Jack. “Remember, I’ll be watching you from behind, always, always.”

"Oh, thanks!"

……

The Queen Anne's Revenge is moving away.

Li Huamei couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief... She turned around and quickly landed in front of Sailor Jack. "Jack Sparrow, come with me."

"...So direct?" Sailor Jack's large, smoky eyes widened. "Don't we need to build some rapport? Even though fast-food culture is rampant, I'm a man of principle..."

"Captain Luo has sold you to me!"

"?!" Sailor Jack exclaimed incredulously, "No! I'm not his?!"

Li Huamei said matter-of-factly, "Are you stupid? You served on the Black Pearl, so naturally you are a person on the Black Pearl, and naturally you are the private property of the captain of the Black Pearl! You have been a void pirate for so long, and one of the nine Pirate Kings, don't you even understand this most basic principle?"

"Huh?" Sailor Jack was taken aback. "It really is?"

—What the hell?! Why would I sell a ship and then shamelessly stay on it myself?!

A wise man must have a loss if he is worried.

The simplest things are often the easiest to forget.