69novels Chapter 219 The Deal with the Red Earl
Chapter 219 The Deal with the Red Earl
Chapter 219 The Deal with the Red Earl
war----
This was the only thing Bazel could think of.
"I'll go down and take a look."
He jumped straight off the branch, and while he was still falling, Bazel suddenly used Moonwalk to accelerate towards a certain place in the forest.
"Loki, you take the bear to see other places. I'll go check on this unexpected traveler."
Loki extended his Observation Haki in the direction Bazel was flying.
"It's that guy—Big Bear. Let's go check other places; maybe we can find the direction the giants on this island retreated from."
"But is Bazel alright?" Xiong asked with concern.
"It's alright, it's alright. Big brother doesn't want to fight with that scoundrel, and besides, the two of them won't even start a fight."
Loki walked off in the opposite direction with a nonchalant air.
"It was the same last time; that bastard's Observation Haki has the most disgusting ability in the world!"
"Without exception!"
On the western part of Samwanai Island, near the island's only freshwater lake.
Wisps of smoke rose, and the aroma of meat, released from the high-temperature roasting of fat, wafted around.
A shirtless man sat by the campfire, intently roasting meat.
The grass rustled, but Barolorick Redfield didn't turn around.
"Oh, Bazel, it's been a long time!"
As Bazel emerged from the bushes, he saw the still-healing wound on the other man's back.
"You're injured, Barolorik. That's not a good sign for you."
"Want some barbecue? I rarely treat other people to meals, not even Newgate."
When Barolorik Redfield gave an irrelevant answer, Bazel did not reply. Instead, he walked quickly to the campfire and took the wooden plank the man offered.
He took a big bite of the meat skewer on top.
"So, Barolorik, why are you in the South China Sea?"
Barolorik glanced at the roast meat that had been devoured in a few bites, then moved the remaining, almost cooked meat closer to himself.
"You can only eat one skewer; the rest are mine."
"Relax, I came to the South China Sea following Roger's trail."
Barolorick picked up a skewer of grilled meat with his left hand and pulled a diamond-encrusted knife from his pocket with his right.
Cut off a slice of grilled meat as thin as a cicada's wing and put it in your mouth.
"Three months ago, Newgate and I got into a fight at the amusement park, and it ended in a draw."
"While recovering from his injuries, I overheard Roger and his men planning to secretly head to the South China Sea, but they were discovered as soon as they arrived."
"I heard about the island from his crew and thought it might be a good place to live in seclusion, so I came here."
"As for what happens here—"
After tossing the bones aside, Barolorik picked up a second skewer of meat and continued eating in the same way as before.
"I didn't do it. I don't have the time or inclination for that."
"However, the last World Government agent left here left a month before you arrived."
"They are busy with a scientific experiment called human gigantification."
Giant human figures!?
Bazel's pupils suddenly contracted.
He knows about this experimental project!
In the final days after MADS was dissolved, the World Government had taken this illegal scientific organization from Du Feld.
They were interested in the knowledge of modifying bloodline factors.
According to Quinn, the World Government has high hopes for the four of them.
Hopefully, there will be a breakthrough in bloodline factor technology, and ideally, an experiment could be conducted to enlarge the human body to gigantism, thereby granting humans the strength of giants!
but----
Because none of the four scientists would concede to the others, the research on this technology veered off to several other extremes.
Quinn did not elaborate on what the problem was, only saying that it did not meet the World Government's expectations.
"As expected, judging from your expression, you must have heard of this experiment, right?"
Barolorik, noticing something amiss on Bazel's face, looked away.
"The giant race here experienced a great war. Most of the male giants died in battle, while the rest of the race fled with their young children."
"If you're willing to tell me something you've been keeping well hidden, I can tell you where those giants went."
Bazel narrowed his eyes and retorted, "Can't your Observation Haki read memories?"
Baroric waved his hand, proudly raising his head: "I never use this ability on men I approve of, except in battle."
"One thing for one thing; you tell me something, and I can tell you something in return. It's a fair trade."
Hearing this, Bazel nodded slightly: "Speak, what do you want to know?"
Baroric's lips curled slightly upward as he put down the grilled meat and stared intently at Bazel.
"What's the purpose of those historical road sign inscriptions?"
Bazel raised an eyebrow: "Where did you learn about this?"
"Gol D. Roger! The Roger Pirates have found two Road Poneglyphs on Fish-Man Island and Zou!"
"I heard they've decided to attend the grand banquet in Buena Festa next year to seize the third Road Poneglyph!"
"But they don't have anyone who can read ancient scripts. I spoke with Roger, and he only said that this kind of stone has enormous power."
"You're different, Bazel, you must know their true purpose!"
Instead of giving an answer immediately, Bazel stared intently at Baloric.
"—Baroric, this is not fair. The answer I gave is one that could overturn the world."
Knowing that the man in front of him was negotiating, Barolok did not hesitate at all.
"State your conditions. I'm very curious about this right now. As long as it doesn't affect my life, I can agree to anything you ask."
Bazel held up two fingers.
"My first condition is to tell me where Roger is."
Barolorik immediately nodded in agreement.
"The second one————"
He stopped abruptly, his brow furrowed, his mind filled with conflict.
He was considering whether to set a trap to keep Barolorik in the Kingdom of Solvi as a security guard.
This has both advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that with Baroric, a security guard who keeps his promises, the kingdom's security level can be raised several notches.
The downside is that the other party is also a lucrative target, and there is an unstable risk of losing control.
There are always some fools who will smell the scent of easy prey and then take the opportunity to cause trouble for the Kingdom of Solvi.
Barrolick's power was clearly not as great as Roger's or Rocks's.
Once the world government and navy discover it, they will definitely send troops to encircle and suppress it immediately.
"At some point in the future, help me protect a place."
Suddenly.
Barzel made a decision: he intended to make Barolok owe him a promise first.
As for where it will be used then—
Let's deal with the matter at hand. If we really need to use him to protect Solvi in the future, we might need another entity to check and balance him.
Putting all the eggs together is not the best option.
"In the future, you will help me temporarily protect a certain kingdom from invasion by the World Government. It won't take too long, at most 1..."
Year."
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"Is your answer worth wasting a year of my life?" Barolok retorted.
"Absolutely worth it!"
Bazel rested his hands on his knees, leaning his upper body slightly forward.
"Believe me, Barolok, the answer to that question is definitely more than just your year of life!"
—
Barolorik did not answer, seemingly weighing his options in his mind.
He rarely makes commitments or deals.
But the man in front of me—
"—I promised you, I'll tell you the answer to that question."
"There are four pieces of the historical text of the road sign. Once you collect all four pieces of the historical text of the road sign and successfully translate the ancient text on them..."
Bazel picked up a twig and drew four circles in different directions on the grass.
Each circle extends a straight line toward the center.
"I heard they each point to one of four different islands."
"At the heart of these four islands lies a mysterious island, undiscovered for centuries, possessing the world's greatest treasure!"
"If I get this treasure, I can become the King of Pirates!!"
Barolorik stared in disbelief at the circles, lines, and crosses on the ground.
The King of Pirates!?
"Hmph hmph hmph ha ha ha ha ha————"
Suddenly, Barolok covered his face and burst into laughter.
"I see, I see! No wonder you were so troubled, Roger!"
"So this is what the King of Pirates is like!!"
The laughter stopped abruptly, and Barolok looked at Bazel.
"Bazel, aren't you afraid that if I find out this news, I'll surpass you and Roger?"
Bazel threw away the branch and spat out fiery spit, smashing the "map" to pieces.
"The fact that I dare to tell you means I have absolute confidence in reaching the top, whether it's you or Roger, bring it on."
"I'm definitely going to win!"
Looking at the spirited young man, Barolok's blood, which had almost cooled down, suddenly boiled again.
"Then let's give it a try! I, Barolorik, will participate in this competition!"
"As for Roger, he's on Baterila Island in the South China Sea. He's alone; his crew isn't there."
"This is my Den Den Mushi number. Contact me when you need to fulfill that promise."
After standing up and putting on his elaborate aristocratic attire, Barolok pointed to the windless belt.
"As for those South Sea giants you're looking for, they've gone into the Calm Belt, where there's an ancient island that looks like a small garden."
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"It may become a second habitat for giants."