The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 191 Loguetown, Exchanging Bounty
March 7th, who wasn't particularly interested in newspapers, seems like a completely different person these past few days.

Whenever the newsbird passes by, it eagerly buys a newspaper, quickly flips through it, and then gives it to others with a disappointed look.

"Sister March, what's wrong? Is there some news you're hoping for that didn't appear in the newspaper?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.

"This shouldn't be happening," March 7 muttered, somewhat doubting his own existence.

"What shouldn't be?" Su Xiaoli leaned forward in front of March 7.

“We were wanted for no reason before, but this time I made ample preparations and we haven’t been wanted at all.” March 7 looked puzzled and even found it hard to accept.

Then all my preparations were for nothing?
"Is the navy really that slow?" Su Xiaoli asked.

"The navy is quite efficient. Look at this new bounty. They issued a bounty today for the bad things we did the day before yesterday. It's very likely that the navy didn't actually put a bounty on us," Meng Huaifeng guessed.

At the same time, he took out a bounty poster and showed everyone the date on it.

“No, didn’t they say that attacking the Navy is a serious crime? That rat was the deputy head of that base. We rid the people of a menace and took care of him. Isn’t that enough for the Navy’s bounty?” March 7 said.

“You said it yourself, it was to rid the people of a scourge. Now that the rat is dead, his bad deeds have probably been exposed. There are still some reasonable and righteous people in the navy who can distinguish right from wrong. So it’s possible that we weren’t put on a bounty,” Meng Huaifeng said.

"How about we pull off another heist?" Xing suggested, offering a terrible idea.

"What are you doing? Isn't it good that you're not wanted?" March Seven gave Xing an elbow strike, then pouted and said, "I just feel more and more that the previous wanted notices were too hasty."

“There will be other opportunities in the future,” Meng Huaifeng shrugged.

March 7th remained silent. As she gained a deeper understanding of the world, she also felt that they would eventually be wanted by the authorities.

It is said that the East China Sea is still the most peaceful sea area; it's unimaginable what it's like in other places.

As they get closer to the Grand Line, the train crew gradually begins to encounter pirate ships.

After confirming that they were not adventurers who were forcibly labeled as pirates by the World Government, the train crew did not hold back.

There are still several bounty-bearing pirates tied up in the aft cabin at the stern of the ship, waiting to be exchanged for their bounties when they arrive in Loguetown.

Being a bounty hunter is also a way to experience the unique features of this world.

Loguetown, located at the intersection of the East Blue and the Grand Line, is also known as the town of beginning and end because the Pirate King was born and executed here.

It is also a necessary stop on the way to the Grand Line.

The Justice Ship sailed into the dock, with Red Hair and Dawn staying on board to guard the ship.

"I'll go collect the bounty," Dan Heng said, and went to the aft cabin to tie the four pirates together and pull them off the ship.

On March 7th, he looked around the dock and pointed to a few ships, saying uncertainly, "Why do I feel like those ships look like pirate ships?"

Looking at it, Meng Huaifeng saw that it did indeed have a strong pirate style, but there was no pirate flag flying.

"It should be a pirate ship," Meng Huaifeng said.

"Huh? Isn't there a naval base here? Pirates have come to our doorstep, and the navy isn't doing anything about it?" March Seven asked in surprise.

Such a crucial location naturally houses a naval base, which is also the strongest naval base in the East China Sea.

Nevertheless, it is the island closest to the Grand Line.

Before venturing into the unknown Grand Line, the pirates had to replenish their supplies here to ensure they had enough for the ship.

As long as there is no trouble, the navy generally turns a blind eye, only occasionally making a show of arresting someone.

After all, if they were too aggressive and didn't let any of them go, it would only force the pirates in the East Blue to unite and besiege the naval base.

The navy is powerful, but its strength is too dispersed.

No matter how strong the naval base in Loguetown is, it cannot simultaneously deal with pirates from the entire East Blue.

The main problem is the incompetence of the World Government, which has led to an excessive number of pirates that the Navy simply cannot control.

Of course, there are also pirates who consider themselves powerful and cause trouble in Loguetown without any restraint.

In response, the naval base will naturally take strong action to improve its performance and, incidentally, deter other pirates.

Meng Huaifeng casually explained to the seventh day of the third month.

Rogge Town was probably the most prosperous town the train crew had seen in the East China Sea.

With a naval base in place, pirates dared not cause trouble and even spent the Berries they stole from other places on this base.

There were quite a few weapon shops in the town. Meng Huaifeng casually went into a few shops and looked around, but he didn't see Xue Zou or Gui Che.

Meng Huaifeng didn't care about this. Let alone the Liang Kuai Dao, even the Supreme Great Kuai Dao would be no match for the Phantom Spear and the Glazed Sword.

He simply wanted to take a look casually.

The group soon arrived at the execution platform in the central square of Rogge Town.

As an event that has had a huge impact on the entire pirate world, the train crew naturally wouldn't miss it since they were there.

Take photos and check in on March 7th.

Meng Huaifeng read the surrounding information, extracted the footage from that year, and then played it back on his phone.

Most people know about the execution of Gol D. Roger, but it's mostly hearsay, and there might even be some embellishments. It's not as real as seeing the actual events.

"Want my treasure? You can have it all if you want it, go find it! I've left everything in the world there! Hahaha~" Roger left his last words on the screen.

"He could be considered a hero, causing complete chaos in the sea and igniting the flames of resistance," Himeko said with a complex expression.

"Why use this method when there are so many other options?" March 7th asked.

“Silly girl, we have to consider the limitations of the times. They don’t have our broad knowledge. Everything they do is a process of exploration, feeling their way across the river.”

“We can say they made mistakes, but we can’t deny their attempts and efforts,” Himeko said softly. “What could that great treasure be? Should we go look for it too?” Hoshi’s curiosity was piqued.

"I'm quite curious too," Yan said. Heaven knows how torturous it was for her to refrain from using the Eye of Insight, which she had grown accustomed to its convenience.

If finding the Great Treasure is likened to a mission, then destiny is likened to a star.

Finding the Great Treasure will reward you with 200 Star Qiong, and you will receive an additional 800 Star Qiong throughout the quest, for a total of 1000 Star Qiong.

If you use the Eye of Insight or the Heavenly Question Technique to get the answer directly, you will only receive the final reward of 200 Star Qiong, and you may not be able to get the 800 Star Qiong during the mission.

It's like Luffy getting the Log Pose from Laugh Tale, but then destroying a principle.

The final result is important, but the process is more important.

The way Meng Huaifeng used it just now is equivalent to a task with a reward of 200 Star Jade, which also uncovers some hidden information and hidden tasks.

Not only will it not have any negative impact, but you may also receive additional Starry Sky rewards.

So you should still use it when necessary, but you should use it in moderation.

Of course, you can use it without restraint, but you'll know when you're done using it, so don't spoil it for others.

Knowing the answer will inevitably affect enthusiasm and willpower when it comes to exploring further.

Destiny requires harmony between body and mind; the stronger one's will, the faster and farther one will go.

By then, everyone else will have advanced by a hundred or two hundred, while you'll have only advanced by a few dozen...

“Then let’s consider it one of the goals we came to this world,” Himeko said.

……

Danheng led the pirates around, asking around, until they arrived at the naval base's bounty redemption office.

"One bag contains ten million Berries, one contains six million Berries, and two contain one million Berries, totaling eighteen million Berries." The Marine handed a bag of Berries to Danheng.

Dan Heng glanced at it and frowned instantly.

They were all 10,000-dollar bills, a stack of 100, and there were only 12 stacks in the bag. You could tell at a glance, there was no need to count them.

“That’s not right, is it? There are only twelve million Berries in the bag,” Danheng said.

"Nothing's wrong, that's all," the marine said lazily.

"Didn't you just say eighteen million Berries?"

"Six million was given to Colonel Kara as a tribute, and twelve million was left, that's right." The marine explained that in reality, only five million was given as a tribute, and the remaining one million was split equally among the people at the exchange office.

So it was about taking kickbacks. Dan Heng understood.

"The bounty is 18 million. Give me the rest," Dan Heng said calmly.

"Hey, I haven't seen a greenhorn like you in a long time. Is this your first time being a bounty hunter? Let me tell you, this is the rule of this business, it's the same everywhere." Marine chuckled.

“What if I insist?” Dan Heng asked.

"No, that's all. Take it or leave it," the Marine said impatiently.

"If that's the only way, I'll have to take it myself." Dan Heng took out the Cloud-Striking Spear.

Most bounty hunters would probably accept it.

But Dan Hengke is different.

He wouldn't provoke trouble, but he also wouldn't accept unfair treatment from others.

"What, you want to make a move? I'm warning you, if you dare to lay a hand on me, you can forget about ever exchanging your bounty with the Navy again, you might even end up with a bounty on your own head. Think it over carefully, do you want to take twelve million and get out of here, or get nothing and become a pirate?" the marine threatened.

The other marines also gathered around with cold smiles on their faces.

Dan Heng shook his head helplessly, and the Cloud-Striking Spear turned into afterimages, sending the group flying.

The group suffered serious injuries, but did not die; Dan Heng showed them mercy.

"Eighteen million, I'll only take what I'm entitled to." Dan Heng went behind the counter, took out six stacks of Berries, said to the marine from before, and then strode away.

"Damn hothead, he actually dared to make a move! Does he even want to stay on the high seas anymore?!" the marine cursed angrily, baring his teeth.

"What are you waiting for? Quickly notify the colonel that someone has attacked the Navy and is trying to steal the bounty! Damn it, once we catch that bastard, I'm going to beat him to a pulp!"

"We absolutely cannot let him get away!"

Offices inside a naval base.

"Lieutenant General Momousagi, may I ask what brings you here?" Colonel Kara asked respectfully to a tall woman wearing a cloak of justice.

“Loguetown is a necessary stop on the Grand Line. I’m here to find three people. Have your subordinates keep a close eye on them and notify me immediately if they are found.” Momousagi Gion took out three photos and placed them on her desk.

Kara glanced at the three photos, and the smiling masks made her lips twitch slightly.

Fortunately, it was just a photo, so he wasn't forced to laugh.

Momousagi looked completely understanding; she had also been speechless when she first saw that photo.

"Who are they? They don't seem to be pirates?" Kara asked. Although they were wearing masks, their other features didn't seem to match the pirates he knew from the East Blue at all.

"All we know is that they call themselves the Sea Patrol Rangers, Galaxy Batmen, Phantom Gunmen, and Glass Swordmen; nothing else." Momousagi didn't mention that they had killed a branch lieutenant colonel.

“It’ll be hard to find them if we don’t know what they look like, but their weapons are quite distinctive. I plan to start by identifying them through their weapons,” Kara said.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you." Momousagi nodded in satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)