Chapter 25: The Five Elders Invite (Ch 25)

West Sea, 104th Naval Branch.

A remote meeting room.

at this time,

On the long table in the middle of the room, two wooden boxes had been opened. I walked closer and took a look.

One box contains top-quality cigars, and the other box contains premium red wine. You can smell the aroma even before it is opened.

And there are six more boxes like this under the table!

Upon seeing this scene, Spandine instantly changed his rebellious attitude, becoming a real master of face-changing.

He slowly walked to the long table, picked up a cigar with golden perm patterns, closed his eyes slightly, put it to the tip of his nose and gently sniffed the aroma of tobacco, showing an expression of enjoyment.

“Ninety-nine percent, a rare item…”

Then he looked at Allen and asked in a pretended reserved manner:

“Colonel Allen… this is.”

Alan complained in his heart.

Shit!!

Damn it! You’re a whore and you want to be a saint?!

He showed a casual smile on his face and said:

“Master Spandine has been through a long journey, so please don’t refuse this little gift.”

Spandine seemed to have heard the answer he wanted, and he no longer concealed the smile on his face. He put it down and said:

“These things are rare even in the Grand Line…”

Nonsense! As a place famous for trade, how can Xihai make so much money without a few decent goods?

What a coincidence! Xihai is most famous for cigars and red wine.

But from what you mean, “uncommon” means you want something “more common”?

Pah! Pah!

At this time, Alan clapped his hands.

The door of the conference room was pushed open, and West led several soldiers to carry in several large wooden boxes.

When Spandine saw them carrying the wooden box with great effort, he didn’t understand what the naval captain in front of him wanted to do.

Spandine: ヾ(o´∀｀o)ﾉI’m really familiar with this…

As the head of CP9 under the World Government, he makes a lot of money every time he goes on a mission.

It is worth it that I have spent my whole life pursuing fame and fortune because of someone. This is the benefit of power, where you are the most respected guest.

Alan clapped his hands again, and the soldiers opened the wooden box.

In an instant, dazzling light illuminated the room, and a wide variety of gold, silver and jewelry came into view. The entire meeting hall was instantly filled with the smell of corrupt money.

“This…” Although Spandine had received many bribes, he had to say that Allen gave too much.

“Lord Spandine, please accept some of the 104th Marine Branch’s “local specialties”…”

Alan knew very well that people like Spandine had an almost crazy obsession with power. After gaining power, wasn’t the next step wealth?

In the past, members of the inspection team kept their mouths shut like this.

Although Alan couldn’t deal with people like Gion who were honest in heart, he was really familiar with people like Spandine.

He is a navy man who is greedy, lustful, corrupt, and pursues fame and fortune. It has to be said that his hobbies are really similar, but the only difference is that Alan has a bottom line.

Spandine signaled to his men in suits behind him, and they skillfully took control of the treasure.

Apparently, this isn’t the first time this has happened.

“I didn’t expect that Colonel Allen would be so “sincere”…” The more Spandine looked at Allen, the more he liked him, as if he saw his own shadow in this matter.

“Colonel Allen, I have to say that you have broadened your horizons. Your future is limitless!”

Spandine’s attitude towards Allen now is like that of two good friends who have common interests and have not seen each other for many years.

“Your Excellency is joking…” Alan continued to cater to Spandine.

If you like acting, then I will act with you again. I will definitely kill you if I have the chance!

The two chatted and laughed for a while, and even opened a bottle of red wine to liven up the atmosphere.

A quarter of an hour later,

Spandine’s eyes began to become serious.

“Brother Alan, now that you have passed my test, I will officially carry out the mission next!”

His eyes directly signaled irrelevant people to leave…

Then, Spandine took out a Den Den Mushi from his arms and placed it on the table.

His eyes were fixed on the Den Den Mushi that was ringing “Bulu Bulu”.

Soon, the Den Den Mushi was connected.

“Brue!!”

Spandine stood there respectfully, his eyes full of fanaticism.

“……Sir, I have completed the task you assigned me!!”

A voice with the authority of a superior came from the Den Den Mushi:

“Oh…? That little guy, do you think he is trustworthy?”

Spandine’s tone became more respectful:

“Based on my observation, he is the same type of person as me and should be trustworthy!!”

……

Alan stood beside them with a serious look in his eyes, although he couldn’t hear what Spandine was talking about with the person in the Den Den Mushi.

But the person who can make CP9’s top commander Spandine so fanatically respectful…

Or it could be a Celestial Dragon!

Or…the Five Elder Stars!

The Celestial Dragons were ruled out directly. Why would they look for a naval colonel other than for fun?

But why would the Five Elders come to me?

Little did Alan know that it was his way of doing things that made the Five Elders have feelings towards him.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have desires. The more you want, the more you value power, and you will become a tool of power like Spandine.

The Five Elders always look for people who are keen on power.

What a pity, Alan did this just to enjoy life better and live better!

How can you enjoy life without money and power? That’s why he is greedy! That’s why he climbs up step by step!

As for lust, well… isn’t that just enjoying life?

After a long time.

Spandine came to Allen and whispered:

“Colonel Allen, there is a gentleman who wants to talk to you. If you seize the opportunity, it will be the easiest to rise to a high position.”

Alan smiled, walked straight towards the Den Den Mushi, and looked back at Spandine.

Does this guy really think I’m one of the same kind?

“Brue!!”

A slightly doubtful voice came from the Den Den Mushi:

“Are you Bernadotte Allen?”

Although Allen had already guessed who was on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, he pretended to know nothing and asked in confusion:

“Yes! May I ask who you are?”

A very majestic voice came from the Den Den Mushi, as if it was from a high position:

“They all call me Topman Vochuli Saint!”

Is that really the case?!

The Five Elders of the World Government!

Alan’s silence for a while did not cause dissatisfaction in Topman Vochuli Saint. Instead, he seemed very happy. Anyone would be shocked when someone who stands at the pinnacle of world power suddenly comes to talk to you!

At this time, the hearty and majestic voice said with a hint of smile:

“Don’t be shocked, little one! I’m here to ask about your attitude towards the World Government!”

shock?!

I’m not shocked!

I was just wondering why you, old Biden, came to me?

I thought my plan was exposed!

Allen also went with the flow and chose to start the show, pretending to be shocked:

“You are the “God of Justice” Topman Vochuli Saint-sama!?”

It seemed to Topman Vochuli that this young navy had great respect for him.

“Yes, it is me! Then you…”

Before Topman Vochuli Saint finished speaking, Allen began to show off his acting skills.

“It’s really you. My admiration for you is like the surging river, endless, and like the flooding Yellow River, unstoppable!”

Spandine next to him was shocked by the exaggerated acting.

Spandine: Why do you feel the urge to imitate others?

Uh…I think I overacted?

There was a moment of silence, and a few black lines seemed to appear on Den Den Mushi’s forehead…

“…..Ahem, so what is your attitude, Alan?”

Alan immediately said seriously:

“I will resolutely carry out the orders of the World Government!!”

“Very good! There will be a chance for you to show your loyalty later…”

Will there be a chance later?

O’Hara, let me go?

“Spandine!” The majestic voice of Topman Vouchuri sounded in the Den Den Mushi.

Spandine hurried over and said:

“Respected Saint Topman Vochuli!”

Topman Vouchuri-sei’s calm voice came from the Den Den Mushi:

“Leave this Den Den Mushi to Alan, you continue with your mission!”

“yes!!”

“Bru!” Den Den Mushi’s eyes slowly closed.

The call ends.