Chapter 73
Upon hearing that a banquet was to be held,
the pirates who had been somewhat shaken instantly cheered.
The tense atmosphere vanished in an instant.
Vilin looked at this group of true pirates.
He didn't quite know how to describe them.
Seeing Vilin looking a bit dazed,
Rocks walked over directly.
He grabbed Vilin's hand and led him toward the high platform.
All the division captains of the Rocks Pirates had gathered on the high platform in the center of the square.
At this time,
Gloriosa, with her white wavy curly hair, walked up to Vilin.
Vilin looked at Gloriosa's stunning face and enchanting figure.
Thinking of her small, sixty-year-old appearance in the future,
Vilin didn't know how to describe it.
He could only curse inwardly: too ridiculous.
Fortunately, Vilin's wife Rouge had the Smooth-Smooth Fruit.
If the fruit could awaken, it could be applied to others.
This could help all of Vilin's women maintain their most beautiful appearance.
Vilin was even considering having Rouge open a beauty salon.
That would definitely earn the Aitrias family a massive amount of Berries.
It could also make the family even wealthier.
"Vilin, hello!"
"I'm Gloriosa."
"Sixth division captain of the Rocks Pirates."
"Very pleased to meet you!"
Vilin looked at the delicate jade hand she extended and the faint smile on her lips.
He also extended his hand and shook hers.
Then politely released her somewhat soft and cool little hand.
"Hello! I've heard about you from Shakky too."
Vilin gave an awkward smile.
He couldn't exactly say you're the little bitch Shakky mentioned, right?
If he did, he felt she would immediately go fight Shakky to the death.
"Gurararara!"
"I'm Edward Newgate."
"Very happy to become crewmates with such an interesting guy like you."
Newgate saw Vilin and Gloriosa finish their introduction.
He directly wrapped an arm around Vilin's shoulders and laughed heartily at the sky.
"Haha! It's my honor to become crewmates with you monsters!"
Vilin naturally had to show some respect for others' goodwill.
After all, complimenting someone cost nothing and could easily gain their favor.
After hearing Vilin's words,
the originally gloomy Shiki also showed a relatively friendly smile.
The slightly awkward atmosphere between the two instantly eased.
Wang Zhi and Silver Axe also nodded toward Vilin to show friendliness.
John gave Vilin a friendly smile.
"Hehe, I've got lots of good stuff here!"
"Want to trade your treasure for some?"
Hearing "good stuff," Vilin's eyes lit up.
He didn't think the things John had collected after years in the Rocks Pirates would be simple.
Vilin became interested in John's words.
"If you really have something good,"
"I don't mind trading with you."
Hearing Vilin's response, John also showed a happy smile.
"I'll invite you over sometime. I'm sure you'll be satisfied."
John raised his beer toward Vilin in a friendly toast,
then started chatting with Silver Axe beside him.
Rocks saw Vilin was so easy to talk to and also showed a happy smile.
The executives of the Rocks Pirates gathered casually and started drinking,
waiting for the underlings to prepare the banquet.
At that moment,
the Aitrias Pirates crew arrived here led by Rouge.
Shakky directly jumped onto the high platform.
First she nodded toward Rocks to show respect.
Then she came to Vilin.
"Here, I brought all your people."
Vilin introduced to all the present Rocks Pirates executives:
"Heh, sorry for the spectacle."
"These crew members are all my family."
Everyone present naturally understood Vilin's meaning.
If anyone dared bully them, Vilin would definitely go berserk.
"Hahahahaha! Vilin kid, you really have great luck with women!"
Rocks saw Vilin's crew and his eyes lit up.
But he quickly withdrew his gaze.
Because he could sense these people were no vases.
Even in the Rocks Pirates, they would count as minor elites.
They were already no weaker than the Amazon Lily Pirates.
"Pass the order: no one is to disturb Vilin's crew members, or they bear the consequences."
As Rocks' words fell,
some pirates turned their gazes toward the Aitrias Pirates crew.
Instantly,
their eyes became extremely hot.
But when they saw Vilin's gaze full of killing intent,
the flames in everyone's eyes immediately extinguished.
Some pirates hid their thoughts.
Vilin naturally knew some people's intentions.
He gave a cold smile.
Let you become stepping stones for my crew members!
Vilin quickly stopped paying attention to these pirates.
He had Evelyn arrange for the Aitrias crew to prepare for the banquet.
"Drink! Bottoms up!"
"Hehe, Vilin kid, your alcohol tolerance isn't great, huh!"
As the banquet began,
the entire Beehive Island fell into complete revelry.
This atmosphere made all the pirates gather together, happily drinking large amounts of alcohol and eating large amounts of meat.
On the high platform,
Vilin and his group also drank to their heart's content.
Barrels of wine were consumed as if they were free.
Soon everyone here began to heat up.
Wisps of white vapor rose from their bodies.
The Rocks Pirates executives saw this scene and felt a bit embarrassed.
Most people here had mastered Life Return.
Once in a drunken state, their bodies automatically expelled the alcohol.
"Hahahahaha! Keep going!"
Shakky wasn't shy and directly sat in Vilin's lap.
She kept pouring wine for Vilin.
Her pretty face was full of gentleness.
When looking at Vilin, her eyes seemed to drip with water.
Gloriosa nearby saw this and her eyes were full of surprise.
She knew Shakky's personality very well.
Gloriosa was also secretly sizing up Vilin's heroic and extraordinary face.
Unconsciously, a blush rose on her pretty face.
The banquet continued until the next morning before it ended.
After arranging all his crew members,
Vilin slipped into Rouge's room.
Soon, news that Vilin had joined the Rocks Pirates and fought their executives to a draw spread across the entire sea.
Upon receiving this news, all the forces waiting to see Vilin suffer showed disappointed expressions.
Steel Island, Iron Wall Pirates' base.
On top of the towering steel tower.
At this moment,
Ghost Muscle Blite looked at the photo of Vilin's towering figure with an extremely ugly expression.
His eyes were full of complex emotions.
Previously,
the Iron Wall Pirates had also discussed whether to recruit Vilin.
But he had directly rejected it.
Blite believed Vilin's strength upon just entering the New World wasn't enough to become his executive.
Now it seemed the opponent's strength was quite good.
Especially his Devil Fruit ability.
Give him a few more years of development.
The opponent would definitely become another Navy Admiral-level powerhouse in the future.
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