Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

While Leone dealt with the matter, Locke pondered whether there was anything left.

Tick ​​tock!

Tick ​​tock!

Blood was still dripping from the Murasame sword in Akame's hand, while the lovely child stood there quietly, seemingly bewildered. She seemed unaware of what was to come. Indeed, that was Akame's personality.

She has a naturally naive personality, a trait she developed from being an assassin since childhood. She lacks initiative and is content to simply complete her master's tasks.

"Red Eyes, let's go check out the Phoenix Pirates' treasure vault."

"Okay, Your Highness."

Akame obediently followed Locke's steps, and the two entered the Phoenix Pirates' treasure vault.

creak!

creak!

Locke opened each treasure chest, then shook his head and said, "Is that all? No matter what, this is a top-tier pirate crew on the high seas, and all they get is 3 million Berries?"

“How shameful!”

Locke shook his head, completely disregarding it. After all, what storms hadn't the Rocks Pirates weathered? This little thing? He truly didn't consider it a threat!

at this point!

Locke genuinely didn't care at all.

but!

Actually, thinking about it, this isn't really strange. The Rocks Pirates are rich because their situation is quite special. Normally, no other pirate crew can compare to the Rocks Pirates, which makes them special.

Having 3 million Berries is actually quite astonishing.

Normally!

For pirates, basically, anything they get in Berries will be spent without hesitation. After all, pirates are a bunch of guys who risk their lives. What can you expect them to do?

Apparently!

Anyone who understands this principle will basically understand what it means and be clear about how the situation will unfold.

"Forget it!" Locke said casually, "Anyway, as long as there's money, I'll take it all. I just don't know if there are any Devil Fruits left?"

Locke muttered casually, "To be honest, we're not short of money at all. In the past year or so, Leone has been sending money like crazy, plus the 30 billion Berries from my family and the 80 billion Berries I got on the Red Line later."

honestly!

Although the past two years have been very expensive, I still have nearly 50 billion Pelés left.

Uh~~~

Worth to talk about!

Almost all the Berries that were spent were used by Esdeath to train her family's army. As the saying goes, "The poor study literature, the rich study martial arts!"

Locke felt that the strength of the army at home was absolutely justified, no matter how powerful it was. Good heavens! That cost billions of Berries! With such a huge expenditure of money, wasn't it only natural that they were powerful?

Even a fool should be incredibly strong!

"Um?!"

While pondering these matters, Locke suddenly found something else.

"Devil Fruit?!"

"The harvest was indeed quite good!"

"but!"

"What kind of Devil Fruit is this?"

Locke examined the Devil Fruit in his hand and began to ponder. Of course, he wasn't interested in Devil Fruits, neither Logia nor Mythical Zoan types! But, if he really obtained such a precious Devil Fruit...

You can trade them yourself! You can use them to buy and exchange for more valuable Devil Fruits, which is absolutely crucial.

"Hmm~"

Locke murmured, "A Devil Fruit that can be collected... no matter what, Valk is a top-tier pirate, so it must be a top-tier Devil Fruit, right?"

Apparently!

Locke was also pondering this question.

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Chapter 64: Success! A Decisive Strike Against the Rocks Pirates!

Wow~~~

Wow~~~

As the waves surged, Rock set sail, returning to the Rocks Pirates. As for that Devil Fruit? He didn't know what it was for the time being, so he put it away and studied it later. What if it was a high-grade one?

If it's a high-level Devil Fruit, I can exchange it for more low-level Devil Fruits.

actually!

There are only useless Devil Fruit users, not useless Devil Fruits.

Many people think this statement is nonsense, which is simply ridiculous.

Actually!

Locke is the most qualified to say that this statement is true. After all, the energy contained in each Devil Fruit is the same. Since they are all the same, it is obvious that the energy of the Devil Fruits must be exactly the same. Therefore, this is the core and foundation of Devil Fruits, and there is absolutely no doubt about it.

It is undeniable!

The power of top-tier Devil Fruits is indeed more astonishing, but unfortunately! Locke is completely uninterested in these things, or rather, he doesn't care about them at all. Whether it's a top-tier Devil Fruit or any other Devil Fruit, it's meaningless to him. All he needs to do is summon the Imperial Arms and extract the energy from the Devil Fruits.

all in all!

All I need is energy. Even if you put a top-tier Devil Fruit in front of me, it would be meaningless. My path is very clear and obvious. There is no need for me to take a different path and go through all that. It would be meaningless to me.

"Your Highness!" Leone came out of the cabin, grinning, and said, "That woman Esdeath has boarded the merchant ship and set sail. Moreover! The merchant ship is very fast. If nothing unexpected happens, it will arrive in Noxus in about ten days at most."

"Ok!"

Locke nodded in agreement. As for how to cross the Red Line?

Hehehe~~~

That's not a problem for Esdeath at all. With her abilities, she can cross the Red Line in an instant, so there's no need to be nervous.

"Esdeath returns to Noxus."

"Hmm~"

Locke shook his head and sighed, "It's still not enough! Our strength is completely insufficient. From now on, we need to increase our strength rapidly. Whether it's my strength, yours, or Akame's, you all need to work even harder. The road ahead will only become more and more difficult. Everything will become extremely dangerous from now on, if..."

"If we don't work hard enough, things will become even more dangerous later on!"

"Ok!"

Listening to Locke's words, Leone nodded solemnly. She was well aware that the future would be extremely dangerous, and that was why she had to work hard enough. If she didn't work hard enough, then everything would be meaningless.

As for Akame?

She ate her pastries silently, her face full of adorable blankness. As for Akame, as long as Locke arranged things properly, she would train hard. Akame, who had been trained as an assassin, had actually gradually lost her autonomy.

to be honest.

Akame needs someone's command. With someone's command, she is a highly efficient monster. Without a command, she will lose herself.

Locke was aware of the problem, but since he didn't intend to correct it, it wasn't really worthwhile; they could discuss it later.

"Next..." Locke gazed into the distance and said softly, "It's time to go back. Perfect! I can also see what's going on with those guys, and what will happen next."

Locke's lips curled into a sinister smile. Those guys had come with the intention of watching a show, but now that he was back alive, things might get interesting for them!

"Search~~~"

Locke licked his lips slightly, said nothing, and the pirate ship sped off into the distance.

Fifteen days later!

Locke arrived at breakneck speed, but on the way back? He didn't gather any supplies at all! He took his time, leisurely strolling along, and it took him a full fifteen days to return.

same!

"Your Highness," Esdeath's phantom appeared, smiling, "I have returned to Noxus. There are no problems in Noxus, and everything is under control."

"Ok!"

Locke smiled and nodded. As long as there were no problems, that was the best thing. Apart from that, everything else was unimportant.

“Esdeath,” Locke suddenly said, “what do you think these guys from the Rocks Pirates will be like?”

“They will probably be very shocked.” Esdeath said calmly, “However, Your Highness, the most likely thing is that the Navy’s bounty on you will continue to increase. A bounty of 6 million Berries is no longer suitable for you.”

"Indeed!"

"But..."

Locke shook his head, saying helplessly, "My strength has never reached the level corresponding to the bounty. I'm still not strong enough!"