Gyro Castle

Robin could tell the store owner’s respectful demeanor wasn’t just because of the Bloodshade Fruit it likely signified some sort of high–status symbol.

“Give us however much you think it’s worth,” Robin said as he pulled out another Bloodshade Fruit and handed it over.

The store owner stared at the Bloodshade Fruit, a look of terror flashing across his eyes.

He then returned to the counter, retrieved two one–million Netheris banknotes, and placed them in front of Robin and Daphne.

“Master,” he said anxiously, “will this suffice? If not, I can offer more!”

Before Robin could respond, Daphne stepped in calmly. “Add another million.”

Robin chuckled inwardly. Ruthless, as always.

She’d earned her nickname as the Sakurania Nordmare’s Underground Queen for a reason.

Daphne had always loathed the greed of stores and pawnshops. When you’re rich, they’d kiss your feet.

But the moment you owe them money, they’d throw you under the bus–and make sure you never got back up. When dealing with people like that you never show mercy when it’s time to bleed them.

People like that only respect power, never virtue.

The store owner hesitated for just a moment before nodding. “Yes, right away!”

“Make it into a mix of 100–thousand bills and half in 200–thousand bills.” she added smoothly.

He respectfully handed over the well–organized three million in notes. “Please, join us in the back for

some tea.”

“We have more pressing matters today,” Robin replied casually. Together with Daphne, he turned to leave.

All the staff, flanking the store owner, lined up respectfully and stayed long after the two exited the building.

One of the younger clerks looked confused. “Sir, the highest price we’ve seen at auction for one Bloodshade Fruit is 200,000. And we just paid three million for two! Isn’t that a massive loss?”

The owner chuckled. “You don’t get it,

“Those Bloodshade Fruits are fake. They’re grown by peddlers hired by some of the lower–tier cultists from the Black Faith Order.

“But these two–what they brought in were the real deal. The Bloodshade Fruits from the Dark Woods. Genuine, peerless treasures.

your life by 30 years. And it can

families in Gyro Castle, we could easily fetch five million a

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The clerks all gasped.

had no idea the Dark Woods

it, the owner continued, “Those two must be Peak Warrior from the Netheris

the Dark Woods

one in ten years comes

if they do return with a beast or fruit, they’re

of the Black

never expected to meet such powerful

when the middle–aged man and his young son from earlier caught

man called out, hurrying

face him. “Can we help

this man

Caius Virelli, Lord of Gyro Castle. This is my son, Alaric Virelli. We greet

Why did everyone here keep calling

way this Caius acted–it was clear that such a title held real weight

from the Dark Woods?”

nodded. “That’s right.

Crownward Syndicate usually came to hunt in the Dark Woods for a month or two.

there have been fewer and fewer coming at

meaningfully at Robin. Anyone who walks out of the Dark Woods with a Bloodshade

be an

this casual conversation, Robin started piecing together the structure of

the Netheris,

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Pyro Castle

#Finished

true power

High Pontiff

them were high

major subsidiaader, preachers, and finally,

syndicate only has Pontiffs stationed in specific

relied on

Black Faith Order–an offshoot of the Dark Syndicate and

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