Chapter 463: The Treasure Appears
After hearing Morgans' words, everyone turned their attention to him.
At this moment, Morgans did not hold back.
"Behold the treasure of the beast's gift."
As his words ended, the calm sea suddenly churned.
The familiar sounds made several Magic Pattern Guilds at the forefront want to shout in frustration.
Damn it, was this not the sound of Sea Kings emerging from the water?
Was Morgans playing tricks on them?
Their eyes carefully observed the dark figures rising from the sea.
They realized they had wrongly blamed Morgans.
These were not Sea Kings or ordinary sea beasts—they were crocodiles!
Hundreds of massive crocodiles, each about thirty meters long, appeared before their eyes.
Though not as large as Sea Kings, their bloodthirsty, cold eyes and menacing aura made everyone sense something was amiss.
Not long after entering the third stage, a ship bearing an oasis logo sailed forward.
A man on board looked at the crocodiles emerging from the sea in the distance.
Noticing the banana-shaped mark on their heads, his expression grew serious.
He recognized these crocodiles.
They were ferocious beasts native to his country, known as banana crocodiles.
"Guhahaha, dear viewers, it is time for introductions again." Morgans said.
"You can see the crocodiles with banana-shaped heads appearing at the end of the third stage."
"These crocodiles were originally ferocious beasts from somewhere in the Grand Line, feeding on Sea Kings."
"Of course, the most important thing is that these are no longer ordinary banana crocodiles."
"They are banana crocodiles imbued with the power of a mythical beast."
"Though they do not meet the standards of a true mythical beast like the Yamata God Orochimaru, their strength should not be underestimated."
"If you underestimate them, you will suffer great losses."
After hearing Morgans' explanation, the Magic Pattern Guilds at the end of the third stage cursed inwardly.
Who wanted to hear his explanation?
The real question was: where was the treasure?
Where was the promised treasure?
Could it be that the treasures Morgans spoke of were these banana crocodiles?
If so, that birdman better not go out at night, or he might find himself ambushed and beaten.
"Oh, oh, oh… I believe all the contestants are eager to know the treasure's location. So, here it is!" Morgans exclaimed.
Accompanied by his own vocal effects, a splash of water erupted behind the banana crocodiles.
A colossal creature, tens of meters tall, appeared before everyone.
"That is…!" someone gasped.
A flash of golden light nearly blinded them.
They saw a sea creature with the upper body of a cat and the lower body of a fish.
An ordinary sea beast would not have drawn their attention.
But this creature emitted a faint golden glow.
Its raised right paw clutched a massive golden bell.
The bell radiated a dazzling golden light.
Seeing this on the broadcast, the contestants at the scene grew restless.
Morgans smiled with satisfaction and said, "I believe everyone has seen it. The treasure gifted by the beast is this—the mythical beast Lucky Cat."
"Lucky Cat?" several voices echoed in shock.
"Yes, many viewers may recall its connection to Linbi." Morgans said.
"A few months ago, the Yamata Sect sold gold called Lucky Gold."
"This gold has more magical properties than ordinary gold."
"Wearing it can relieve pain and even cure terminal illnesses. It is said to bring wealth as well."
"There have been examples of this in the past."
"That is why Lucky Gold is so valuable. Demand far exceeds supply, and its worth is astonishing."
"And the source of Lucky Gold is the Lucky Cat."
As Morgans finished speaking, everyone stared at the Lucky Cat with dazed, burning eyes.
Lucky Gold!
Many present wore it.
Others wanted to buy it but had no means.
The Yamata Sect sold only a limited amount each month.
Most could not even get a taste of it.
"Returning to the topic, the Lucky Cat can produce Lucky Gold worth over one billion Berries daily." Morgans said.
"That means, as long as you possess the Lucky Cat, you will have a steady stream of valuable Lucky Gold."
"Ten days, a hundred days, a year—imagine the profits."
"And according to available information, this Lucky Cat's lifespan is hundreds of years."
"As long as you gain the Lucky Cat's recognition, you can possess this immense wealth for centuries."
"So, what are you waiting for?"
"Go, break through the blockade of those banana crocodiles, and bring the Lucky Cat home!"
Morgans' voice dripped with temptation.
Most contestants were swayed.
Even viewers watching the live broadcast wished they could leap into the screen to claim the Lucky Cat.
One Billion Berries in wealth daily!
That was thirty billion a month, hundreds of billions a year.
And it could last for centuries—a true super treasure.
Such wealth made many envious.
Of course, though the Magic Pattern Guilds at the end of the third stage were tempted, they forced themselves to stay calm.
Some even drank a Holy Light Potion to suppress the overwhelming desire rising within them.
As magic pattern users, their emotions were less stable than ordinary people's.
If not controlled, they could mutate into monsters.
"Just wait and observe." one muttered.
At this moment, the Great Tornado Guild, having escaped the Sea Kings' entanglement, arrived at the scene.
However, Hokubu, the guild's president, did not rush forward.
The cold banana crocodiles stared at them with cruel eyes.
These beasts were far from simple.
Each emitted a powerful aura, comparable to an ordinary B-level magic pattern user.
The largest, fifty-meter-long crocodiles felt like elite B-level magic pattern users.
With such quantity and strength, Hokubu dared not advance.
In the Magic Pattern Association, magic pattern users were divided into five levels: S, A, B, C, and D.
These corresponded to the Hunter Association's gem level and below.
Each level had sub-ranks: ordinary, elite, and top elite, marked by three lines on the magic crest.
Currently, no S-level magic pattern users were registered in the association.
Hokubu's strength was only elite B-level.
Though formidable—stronger than an average Marine Vice Admiral—the opponents were all B-level.
Mizuki, the strongest under Hokubu, was only elite C-level.
The five groups of magic pattern users brought this time, totaling fifty official members, were all ordinary or elite C-level.
Only at C-level could the magic pattern be unlocked, greatly boosting strength.
This was comparable to a Marine Headquarters Colonel.
D-level members were mere underlings in the Great Tornado, not official members.
With their current strength, charging in would likely lead to disaster.
It was better to wait, observe, and let others take the first hit.
(End of Chapter)