Chapter 178: Beddyk's Happy Life
In a Weapon Shop in Sabaody Archipelago.
A tall, thin man wearing a leather jacket walked in.
"Ehihihihi, as expected of Sabaody Archipelago, it truly broadens one's Vision." The man who walked in first said to his Companion behind him with a smile.
"Lord Moria, we need to hurry and replenish our Supplies. After all, this place is too close to Marine Headquarters, it's really too dangerous." The man behind him said seriously.
"I say, Absalom, aren't you a little too nervous? Who am I!? I am Gekko Moria. I wonder, is there any difference between an Admiral's Shadow and other people's Shadows? Ehihihihi~" The one who came here was Moria, the Super Rookie who is currently in the limelight on the Grand Line this year.
The reason he came here was also because, according to Intelligence from the Grand Line, he had taken a fancy to the reasonably priced products and some Contraband in this Weapon Shop. After all, they were about to enter the New World. Other Things might be dispensable, but Firearms and Ammunition are absolutely essential. If they don't have Supplies, they can Plunder, but if they don't have sufficient Firearms and Ammunition, it will be very difficult to survive in the harsh Sea environment of the New World.
"Kid, call out your Boss for me and tell him there's a big Business deal to discuss!" Absalom stepped forward and said arrogantly to the Receptionist at the counter.
For these Pirates who are lawless on the Sea, asking them to respect others is harder than killing them. "Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll go find the Boss." The Receptionist glanced at Absalom and the ferocious Pirates behind him, but didn't seem angry. He just said calmly. After all, for him, the monthly salary and commission he received were enough for him to ignore these Things. Moreover, these Pirates might die in some unknown Sea Area or Island not long after entering the New World. There was no need to get angry with a dead man.
Moria didn't stop Absalom's actions. After all, he also knew that he wasn't the Materials for purchasing Supplies, so he entrusted these Supply procurement Missions for the Pirate Crew to the more slick Absalom.
"Explosive Bear Ralph, Gun God Woodrow, Jack the Ripper, Fear Spreader Marl..." Moria stood by the Wall not far from the counter, looking at the Wanted Posters nailed to the Wall with Daggers. Undoubtedly, these Wanted Posters, with Daggers piercing directly through their faces and nailed to the Wall, represented that the Masters of the Wanted Posters had been captured or were already Death.
"Ehihihihi, a show of force?" Moria said with a smile. It could be said that hanging these Wanted Posters, which represented those who had been dealt with, was not something ordinary Merchants would choose to do. Since the Merchant of this Weapon Shop hung these Wanted Posters here so openly, it meant that the fate of these People was more or less related to them.
"What kind of Things dares to ask for one million Beli for a single Bullet!? Even if your Bullet is made of Diamond, it wouldn't be this expensive, right?" Moria looked up at Absalom, who was spraying spittle while arguing with the Boss, and couldn't help but frown. Indeed, this price was really too outrageous. What kind of Bullet dares to be priced at one million Beli per Bullet?
Facing the spittle-spraying Absalom, Beddyk, who had evolved from a Slave Trader to an Arms Dealer, said with a smile. "This Guest, please take a closer look. This is a Sea Stone Bullet made of Sea Prism Stone after Complex polishing. You should know that for Ability Users, apart from Seawater, only Sea Prism Stone can greatly weaken their Ability. Tell me, if you encounter an Ability User during a Battle and give them one of these, wouldn't the battle situation be instantly reversed?"
After speaking, Beddyk picked up a Teacup of Hot Tea, took a sip, and looked at Absalom with a smile, waiting for his choice. He was no longer the small Boss of the Slave Hunting Team he used to be. Since latching onto Nicholas's coattails, his career had ushered in rapid development. It wasn't just because he sent the four Supernova of that year, which made his relationship with the Navy harmonious, but also because he had made a name for himself in Sabaody Archipelago.
After that, he even cooperated again with the Pirate Crew under Nicholas, responsible for Armaments trade. You should know that most Arms Dealers in Sabaody Archipelago can get ordinary Firearms and Ammunition, but Sea Stone Weapon that has been Processing is not something everyone can get. Through this unique Business, Beddyk can be said to be quite well-connected in both the underworld and the legitimate world of Sabaody Archipelago.
In addition, with the cooperation with those guys in the Lawless Zone, Beddyk can even be said to be able to walk sideways in Sabaody Archipelago, except for the Celestial Dragons. This is much more impressive than returning to his hometown to acquire property and be a Master.
"You say this is a Sea Stone Bullet?" Looking at the Bullet in the box, Absalom looked incredulous. Although they had heard of the great name of Sea Prism Stone on the Grand Line, they had never actually seen Bullets made of Sea Prism Stone. Moreover, they had heard that the shackles used by the Navy to capture Ability Users contained Sea Prism Stone.
But after all, it was just hearsay. If they had really seen it, they would probably be staying in Impel Down now. "Is it or not? You'll know if you try it. You're an Ability User, you can't be so bad that you can't even distinguish Sea Prism Stone, right?" Beddyk glanced sideways at Moria, who was the same, and then looked at Absalom and said.
"Hey, Kid, you're very cocky!" Hearing Beddyk's cocky Tone, Absalom suddenly became a little annoyed. Thinking about it, who would dare to talk to them like this all the way here?
However, although he was saying Harsh Words, his hand still obediently reached for the Sea Stone Bullet in the box. After all, if this Thing was really made of Sea Prism Stone, then once they entered the New World, it would undoubtedly become a Secret Weapon for them.
Soon after taking the Sea Stone Bullet in his hand, Absalom staggered. If he hadn't supported himself on the counter in time, he would have fallen to the ground. It could be said that Sea Prism Stone is an Ability User killer. Generally, Ability Users who do not pay attention to Physical Prowess, after touching Sea Prism Stone, it can be said that not only can they not use their Ability, but even their Stamina will be drained, and they will not be able to use any Strength in their whole Body.
"Ehihihihi, Absalom, isn't your reaction a bit too exaggerated?" In the center of the Shop, Moria looked at the embarrassed Absalom and stepped forward with a smile, then directly took the Sea Stone Bullet from Absalom's hand.
However, the moment the Sea Stone Bullet entered his hand, Moria felt that his Shadow-Shadow Fruit Ability within his Body was completely suppressed, and even his Body's Stamina was rapidly being drained, but his face remained expressionless. After putting the Sea Stone Bullet back into the box, the Fruit Power in his Body could be quickly felt, and at the same time, his Stamina was also rapidly recovering.
Moria looked coldly at Beddyk and said with a cold expression: "Give us a hundred Sea Stone Bullets. Also, do you have any other good Things here? Take them out together. Don't worry about us not being able to afford the price."
For Moria, one Bullet for one million, a hundred Bullets at most one hundred million Beli. This amount of Money might be an astronomical figure for some weak Pirate Crews, but for Moria, it was a small amount of Money. After all, not to mention the Wealth obtained from Plunder everywhere. Just the Treasure obtained from those Royal Tombs was a huge amount of Wealth.
As a grave robber in the Pirate World, Moria said that he really wasn't short of Money.
"Hey, we're buying so many Things, aren't you going to give us a discount?" Absalom looked at Beddyk, who was holding a Teacup, drinking Tea, and asking his subordinates to calculate the price, and said.
"Small Business, no discounts." Beddyk said with a smile.
"Don't think I don't know how big the profits of you Arms Dealers are."
After hearing this, Beddyk played the victim and said, "Where are the big profits? It's all hard-earned Money. How much labor costs and Shop rent do I have to spend in a month? And after deducting the profits for the Navy, World Government, and Great Pirate of the New World, I really only earn a little hard-earned Money."
"Does that have anything to do with me?" Absalom crossed his arms and said with a pout, "But I have to remind you…"
Speaking of which, Absalom leaned close to Beddyk, lowered his voice expressionlessly, and threatened, "Lord Moria, who is doing Business with you this time, won't be as polite as me."
"..." Hearing Absalom's words, Beddyk was stunned for a moment, then looked at Moria standing there, and then looked at the row of Den Den Mushi he had placed under the counter, and began to doubt his life.
Is this guy so brave? Isn't my Beddyk's notoriety not far-reaching enough? When he first opened the Shop, it wasn't like no one had any ulterior motives. After all, Sea Stone Weapon, Ability User Nemesis, the degree of popularity goes without saying. As a result, those guys who took action basically didn't end well. They were either sold to the Slave Market or sent to Impel Down to retire.
"Alright, Absalom, hurry up and pay the bill. We still need to hurry and get the Coating for the Ship!" Hearing Moria's urging, Absalom reluctantly paid the bill and chased after him.
"It seems this guy is going to enter the New World. This Intelligence should be able to exchange for some good Tea Leaves. Also, Miss Katie seems to be having a birthday soon. What Gift should I give this year? It's really troubling." Beddyk shook his head slightly, turned around, and walked into the Shop.
But this kind of life is really not bad.
(End of Chapter)