I Have Been Sleeping Among Pirates For A Hundred Years

After a two-day voyage, the Marine warship slowly sailed into a port on the Yag Islands.

"This journey ends here, then, thank you for the hospitality."

Joel came to the shore, nodded slightly towards the Commodore on the warship, and then continued to move forward without any pause.

baby-5 followed closely behind.

Watching the two figures leave, Smoker frowned and took a long breath of smoke.

"It's finally over, should we head back, Smoker Commodore?"

Tashigi also breathed a sigh of relief, seeing this oppressive legendary pirate every day, she felt that her mental endurance had grown a lot.

"Return?"

Smoker glanced at the simple-minded Ensign under his command from the corner of his eye, "It's not that simple. They just left our ship. It doesn't mean that our actions have stopped."

"Hey... isn't the operation over yet?" Tashigi was stunned.

"Continue to monitor his movements. Before we can figure out his purpose of coming to this island, we need to stay here..."

Smoker's eyes sharpened, "Do you understand?"

Tashigi came back to his senses and straightened his back quickly: "Yes, Smoker Commodore!"

…

The kingdom located on the Yag Islands has developed prosperously since its establishment a hundred years ago, and the towns are now quite prosperous and lively.

The streets are busy with traffic and the flow is constant.

“There are so many clothing stores here!! This pleated skirt looks great, and that black shirt is also good!!”

Baby-5 looked at the various clothing stores on the street with a surprised look on his face. He wished he could put his eyes into the transparent glass of the display window and carefully look at the well-made and meticulous women's clothing.

"The textile industry has been a livelihood here for a long time, and it is not surprising that a clothing industry that is more in line with the aesthetics of the superstructure has emerged."

Joel looked at the shops with people coming and going and nodded sincerely, "However, the development here is really good."

What was once a desolate little village can now become the capital of a country, which really makes people feel that times have changed.

Baby-5, who was focused on the clothes, didn't listen to what Joel was saying. He just moved his steps little by little, reluctantly moving his eyes from one piece of clothing to another.

Although there are many clothing stores in Dressrosa, after all, in a country with military factories as the mainstay of its economy, the clothing industry is not developed, and it is completely different from the dazzling array of clothes here.

No lady can resist the temptation of a pretty little dress, and this maid in her early twenties is no exception.

"1, 2, 3... 6 zeros!"

And when she glanced from the clothes to the hanging sign, and after counting in a low voice, her eyes suddenly widened and she exclaimed,

"Three, three million Baileys! A piece of clothing actually costs three million Baileys. Even though it looks good, it's too expensive!!"

Although she is a cadre of the Donquixote Family, no one's family's money comes from strong winds. Even if Doflamingo is engaged in the arms business, the monthly pocket money allocated to her is only about one million beli.

The price of such a piece of clothing that doesn't cost much... is enough to cover her three months' pocket money!

As someone who was fairly familiar with the Donquixote Family's industry balance sheet, she simply couldn't imagine it...

There is actually a business that is more profitable than arms! !

The gorgeous and fashionable ladies lingering in the shops all looked at the maid who seemed to have come from the countryside, covered their mouths and laughed softly.

And soon, their eyes were attracted by Joel next to the maid, and their hearts were so moved that they couldn't help but smile charmingly, and winked at this elegant and noble man - but all of them were ignored by Joel. .

Seemingly being attracted by Baby-5's shout, a man with a star symbol printed on the corner of his eye came over and said politely: "Madam, it seems you don't understand the true value of these clothes."

"Hey, what's the value..."

Baby-5 was startled by being accosted by a stranger and couldn't help but stop.

“The value of clothes does not just depend on the material itself.

An excellent fashion designer will use pen and ink to outline a unique design draft only when inspiration strikes.

Then correct and change the colors until you are satisfied. This is the value needed to squeeze out inspiration. "

The man looked at the half-understanding look on baby-5's face and continued,

“When the finished product he designed gradually became popular and formed a unique and competitive brand, it gained brand value;

After such brands have far-reaching and lasting influence, they have cultural value.

In other words, these added values ​​are the reason why these clothes are expensive. "

"Oh~~"

baby-5 responded with understanding, but his eyes were still confused... Is this really the case?

Joel looked at the man lightly: "So, you are a clothing salesman?"

"Not really."

The man looked at Joel, took two steps back, took out a small and exquisite crown from his pocket, put it on his head meticulously, and said seriously, "I am the prince of this country, Louis Star."

After that, he bowed respectfully to Joel, "Welcome to my country as a guest, Lord Joel!"

Joel said: "Do you recognize me?"

"Yes, I have read that newspaper. Although the profile in the newspaper is not very similar to your front face, when I saw you just now, the inspiration in my mind was ignited, so I have no idea. I know without doubt that the man in front of me must be you!"

Star pressed his index finger hard on his temple and continued,

"Because I am a person with the ability to eat the fruit of inspiration, or inspiration person for short, and many of the clothes here are designed by me myself under the overwhelming inspiration!"

"No wonder... these clothes are said to be so different. After all, they are still salesmen, right?!"

baby-5 couldn't help but complain.

Starchao baby-5 responded: "No, most of the users of these exhibits are nobles and wealthy businessmen. We have signed trade agreements with the royal families of dozens of countries. There is no need to sell products to non-users who do not have the corresponding economics." You sell based on your ability.”

"Humph, there is, what's so great..."

Baby-5 crossed his arms across his chest in annoyance and curled his lips, "Do you think I would like these barely adequate clothes? After all, I am also a cadre from a big family! I don't care about it at all!!"

Star glanced at Joel, then bowed slightly to Baby-5 beside him and said:

"Of course, as Master Joel's personal maid, if you have a style you like, I assure you that you can choose the clothes here until you are satisfied, without spending a pele."

"Eh...really?"

The annoyance on baby-5's face suddenly turned into surprise, "Are you lying to me? There will be no good consequences for lying to me!"

"certainly."

"Great!!"

Baby-5 glanced at Joel, who showed no objection, and immediately ran into a nearby store happily, pointed at the clothes to the clerk, and then pointed at Star on the street through the glass.

"Since you are the royal family of this country, you should know the purpose of my coming, right?"

Joel looked casually at the maid who was trying on clothes in the clothing store.

"You came here for the 'Blood Crown', right? It has been here for so many years. It's time for it to be returned to its original owner."

Star smiled, "Of course, if you are willing to condescend, you might as well go to the palace and stay for a few days to enjoy the local customs.

After all, it's all thanks to you that this island's former villages have become a nation. "