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Chapter 55

Chapter 55 - The Newcomer Who Couldn't Be Recognized for a Moment

Today, Adrian didn't do anything else. As the saying goes, a slow and steady approach is best. As long as they aren't discovered, they can take their time to deal with those human traffickers later.

Overall, it felt quite enjoyable to be an anonymous hero. Adrian was starting to understand a bit of the thrill Peter Parker felt wearing a mask as Spider-Man and the fun that Luffy experienced covering his face as Lucy....

Chapter 54

Chapter 54: Tom's Secret Pressure Cooker Bomb

Not everyone was saved; the labels on the display cabinets included not only the prices but also information such as names, ages, and occupations.

Ordinary people were released by Adrian and his group, while those who were former pirates were kept locked up.

In charge of unlocking were Adrian and Artoria, while Tom rummaged through the house, bringing out basins, towels, clothes, and money, placing them in t...

Chapter 53

Chapter 53: They Arrived

A white outer garment even bulkier than a spacesuit, possibly due to his bloated figure, a transparent bubble headgear resembling an upright fish tail, Adrian wasn't sure if these high and mighty Celestial Dragons had a different sense of aesthetics from regular people, but to Adrian, this guy was just extremely ugly.

Adrian and Artoria stood behind the crowd, silently observing the Celestial Dragon.

This Celestial Dragon was qu...

Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Tom Looks at the Camera

The next morning, the three of them were prepared and applied the invisible ink on their bodies.

It felt okay when applied on their arms and legs, but when applied on their faces and hair, it felt strange. Fortunately, this stuff was as smooth as shower gel, so wherever it was applied, it immediately turned invisible.

In Adrian's perspective, Tom and Artoria first touched the ink, and with their movements, they gradually disappeared, as if...

Chapter 51

Chapter 51: I'm a Marine, You Know

"For me, whether it's being a Rear Admiral or a Private, any position doesn't really matter. As long as I can protect justice, it's fine! But..."

Kadar finished the remaining half bottle of wine in one breath, and the liquid dribbled down his chin, wetting his beard and soaking into his collar. His voice became more poignant,

"Recently, the fish-man from the Sun Pirates that Fleet Admiral Borsalino captured is going to be released... That v...

Chapter 50

Chapter 50: The Drunken Rear Admiral

To ensure there was enough alcohol, Adrian specifically contacted Guragas to deliver a batch of drinks.

Today, the tavern's business was indeed booming, and it wasn't just his establishment. Bars and restaurants across the Sabaody Archipelago were experiencing a good day.

Many people who didn't know each other before were clinking glasses and laughing loudly, all due to the same news from the extra edition.

For them, the appearance ...

Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Special News

Tom got hit by a fish, smacked a few times by the tail of the fish he had just caught.

No one expected to witness a scene where a cat was hit by a fish in their lifetime. The 60-70 cm fish smacked him in the face, and it looked painful even to watch.

So, they grilled that fish, and Tom immediately became fired up.

The elderly folks found it amusing and took fish out of their own buckets to give to Tom...

Chapter 48

Chapter 48 - Bob and His Five Friends

Island 58, much like Island 59 where Adrian resides, is home to many shipbuilders and coating workers.

If 59GR's buildings and industries are closer to a town, then 58GR is more like the countryside. Not that it's particularly impoverished here, but there's even a farm.

Adrian no longer felt like commenting on what kind of operation it was to plant other plants on tree roots. In any case, looking at the o...

Chapter 47

Chapter 47 - The Main Character's inexperience became evident

Adrian, who had been waiting foolishly for quite a while, wasn't pleased. With the tavern's fortified defenses, he wasn't afraid of enemies, just of not knowing who the enemy was.

He had thought that once he captured the person who came for the meeting, he could interrogate them about their boss behind the scenes, and then take action accordingly. But now, the other party hadn't shown up at all? As an antagonist, could ...

Chapter 46

Chapter 46 - B·W

"Adrian," Artoria wasn't as happy as he had imagined.

"Hmm?"

Artoria asked, "If they don't have a bounty, are you really planning to sell them?"

Adrian thought for a moment, "Probably not. I'll just scare them. If I really sold them, I'd become a human trafficker."

While making money was one thing, there were certain things he couldn't touch. He wouldn't deal in human trafficking, even if th...

Chapter 45

Chapter 45 - Did You Mention the Million Berry Deposit Before?

The other side remained silent for a moment before responding, "Two hours from now, I will be at the east coast of 50GR for the exchange."

Peterman saw Adrian nod and replied, "No problem."

Click, the call ended.

Peterman said, "That's the voice from before. Look..."

"Very well, we have enough time. Let's take you to the Marine base." Adrian waved his hand, ...

Chapter 44

Chapter 44 - Not Trafficking Humans, Am I?

The strange battle situation left Artoria somewhat puzzled. She had intended to leave a few opponents for Adrian to gain real combat experience, but now they were attacking each other.

Adrian had just dealt with his opponent when he saw five people jumping up simultaneously. He shook his head helplessly at Artoria, indicating that they could skip the formalities and take care of them.

Artoria swiftly incapacita...

Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Knee Struck by Sword and Arrows

People in the human trafficking business usually had some combat abilities. At the very least, they wouldn't be easily taken down by beginners like Adrian. They skillfully raised their knives to block his attacks.

With each strike, Adrian noticed that the guy's strength didn't seem all that great. It felt mismatched with his size, and he even grinned arrogantly after blocking Adrian's attack. Why didn't he immediate...

Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Human Trafficking Gang

Today's first guest is someone who eats for free, but he didn't get beaten up.

Because he's Goodman Uncle's son, Bayer. It's his first time coming to play since the tavern opened.

Adrian poured him a glass of fruit juice and asked him to sit next to Tom, while he went to greet the other customers first.

When he came back, he saw that this kid had gotten a piece of cat food from Tom. While To...

Chapter 41

Chapter 41: So That Thing Is Called a Handheld Blower

"Up a bit, that's right, a bit more to the left, perfect, apply a bit more pressure... *sigh*"

In the bathroom, Adrian sat on a small stool while Tom, with his two little paws, held a towel and vigorously scrubbed Adrian's back.

After such a tiring day, Adrian decided to treat himself to a full package of bath and massage services from Tom. After all, who knew the art of Tom's techniques b...

Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Tom Trembles in Fear

"... She had disheveled hair, pale complexion, dressed all in white, and seemed to always carry a whistling wind with her. Her eyes held endless resentment..."

Adrian intentionally turned off the lights above the bar counter, lit a candle, and imitated the tone of a teacher from a certain TV show as he told Tom a ghost story.

"Kukuku... kukukuku..." Tom's upper and lower teeth were constantly clashing, and he ...

Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Come On, Fellow Tavern Owners!

After that, a little more time passed, and Adrian's life didn't undergo any significant changes.

Every day, he exercised, drew lottery tickets, managed the shop, and gained quite a collection of tables, chairs, and stools from Tom's home, as well as pots and pans from the Emiya family.

Nowadays, he could handle a sword quite skillfully, learning from real combat (getting beaten up) and making noticea...

Chapter 38

Chapter 38: How Kindly Someone Smiles to Your Face and How Ruthless They Are Behind Your Back

"Sorry, Uncle Bizzness, but Tom is not a commodity. He won't be sold no matter what." Adrian handed him a tissue to wipe his face and continued, "I'll compensate you for your clothes, but let's not bring up buying Tom again."

Uncle Bizzness wasn't upset. After all, no matter how smart Tom was, he was just a cat in the eyes of others. A piano-playing cat meant a busin...

Chapter 37

Chapter 37: How Much Is Tom Worth?

The next morning, Adrian still got his milk because Artoria had won it and gave it to him. However, seeing Tom looking sad, Adrian pushed the milk back to him. Tom resisted for a while but eventually accepted half of it.

After a morning workout, Adrian drew prizes from the lottery. This time he got a [Tom's Engagement Diamond x1] and [Tom's Heartbreak Wine x111]. Not wanting to hurt Tom's feelings, Adrian didn't pay much att...

Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Did Adrian Hart Float Away, or Can't I Lift the Knife Anymore?

Amidst laughter and cheers, today's business came to an end. As the guests left, they chattered about this and that, knowing that witnessing excitement today meant they'd have gossip or bragging material for tomorrow.

Whether Artoria was strong or not, or whether Tom was clever or not, were just topics of discussion for them. After all, they weren't freeloaders and wouldn't get beaten ...

Chapter 35

Chapter 35: The Weakest One in the Tavern

At the same time, a broom struck the leader's face, causing him to scream in pain as he fell to the ground. Then, the broom handle jabbed into the belly of the third person, causing him to arch like a shrimp and collapse on the ground.

Adrian was astonished to see that at some point, Tom had changed into jeans and a wide-brimmed hat. Tom walked step by step toward the fallen men, holding a rope in his left hand and a ...

Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Do You Know Who We Are?

"Is this the rumored cat-pianist Tom?"

Guragas, bald, with thick orange beard, and a large beer belly, bore a strong resemblance to the appearance imitated by the phone bug.

His distillery was located on Island 43, not far from the port of Island 44. He usually brewed some alcohol himself and also bought wine from overseas.

"It's him. I didn't expect even you to have heard of him," Adrian r...

Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Den Den Mushi

The idea of treating Tom like a celebrity like Brooke flashed through Adrian's mind, but it was better not to do that until they could afford meals. Besides, Tom might not even like that kind of attention.

The next two days were filled with training, lottery draws, and managing the shop.

Tom's reputation spread among the first two batches of customers. Some treated it as a curious tale, while others believed it immediately. The vastness of the sea m...

Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Is the Profit of the Tavern So Low?

Receiving encouragement from Artoria, Adrian's mood +1.

Actually, he wasn't too disheartened. When it came to innate talent, Charlotte Linlin, also known as Big Mom, was the true champion.

Having a body with strong regenerative abilities was already satisfying enough. The remaining tasks were just a matter of hard work.

As long as he worked hard, he could achieve his goals. Isn'...

Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Recovery Ability Seems Off

There is no lunch break; after finishing work, Adrian is about to start his training with Teacher Artoria.

As with yesterday, their sword training continues. Adrian's movements are very precise, but he has learned from the morning's combat experience that most of the time, except for the first strike, the enemy won't give you the chance to strike with a cool pose, shout out some cheesy name, and then comfortably attack.<...

Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Costume for the Kitty

"Are you kidding me?! A cat playing the piano?!"

When Goodman asked where the musician from earlier was, Tom calmly stepped down from the piano stool, adjusted his bowtie, and elegantly bowed like a gentleman.

The group of shipworkers was utterly shocked, their eyes bulging.

"No, Adrian, I know Tom is smart, but there should still be limits, right?" Goodman had some understanding of Tom, but ...

Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Musician

"Smack!" "Ouch!"

The bamboo sword hit Adrian's forehead, and Artoria reprimanded, "Pay attention to blocking!"

"Smack!" "Ah!"

Another strike: "Pay attention to dodging!"

"Smack!" "Hiss~"

"Try to find an opportunity to counterattack."

...

"Big sis, you're my real sister, and I can't even defend against your two moves. I'm attacking with my...

Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Merlin is not here, no special effects

As usual, Tom is responsible for cooking dinner in the evening. He plans to try all the dishes from the four volumes of "Complete Guide to X Sea Cuisine and Cooking Methods" and then note down the dishes that everyone likes.

Artoria sits upright, placing her sword horizontally on her lap, as if contemplating something.

The sword is named the Sword of Promised Victory, 115 centimeters long, wi...

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 - Sword Training Controversy

"Let's start by holding the sword properly. Keep your feet stable and grip the hilt like this..."

In the courtyard behind the tavern, Artoria was teaching Adrian and Tom swordsmanship step by step.

Yes, even Tom was learning. His sword skills had been far from proficient in the past; he mostly relied on his cat-like reflexes.

Adrian didn't want Tom to become lazy, eating and sleeping al...

Chapter 26

Chapter 26 - Adrian Decides to Give Him Face

There was no spectacular clash of conqueror's haki like in the anime, and Shanks' sword didn't turn black. The two of them engaged in a regular swordfight.

If the Wind King Barrier hadn't disappeared and Artoria's sword hadn't revealed its true form, Adrian might have thought that way about it.

By now, Tom had calmed down. His fur was ruffled by the wind. The red-haired man in front of them seemed ...