King Snake General of Pirates

The security force responsible for recording looked at the direction Hal left, thought for a while, and snorted coldly: "So what if it's the navy, can he still take care of our security force's affairs?"

The others were delighted when they heard what he said. His words seemed like a shot of reassurance, but the other person's next words made them fall back into the ice cave again.

"It is not ruled out that this person is telling the truth. If it were other Dukes, they might not pay attention to this matter, but Duke Mansgold is thinking about the common people at the bottom, so he will definitely deal with it, and... in short, let's put the matter into perspective first. Tell the director and let him make the decision."

The security guard responsible for recording sighed and walked out of the room. Several other security guards looked at each other. Although they were not willing to lose their identity as security guards, being ordinary citizens was better than losing their lives, so they followed.

After reporting the whole matter to the director of the military department, several people originally thought that the director would find a way to help them settle the matter and handle the matter. After all, after every security force received a bribe, they would use part of it to honor the director.

They didn't expect that the director's solution was to remove several of them from their posts, thus shutting up Hal.

Although it was difficult to accept it, and they even cursed in their hearts, they ostensibly took the overall situation into consideration and "actively" chose to resign.

On the other side, Hal walked carelessly down the street after leaving the security army headquarters.

Just like the situation where the security forces clearly asked for bribes, Hal believed that there are definitely not a few countries in this country that are prosperous and stable on the surface, but chaotic behind the scenes, and where multiple forces have committed malfeasance and crimes. And with his own navy, he wants to change this ugly face. It was simply as difficult as climbing to the sky, so I didn’t interfere too much.

In addition, he asked those security forces to apply to resign on their own initiative, thinking that if he didn't care about it since they were encountered by him, it would run counter to the justice he upheld in his heart. As for the idea of ​​changing the whole thing, he couldn't rush it.

He also knew that his status as a naval colonel alone could not frighten the security forces. Only a duke minister who loved the people as his own children and stood at the top of judicial power could make these people fearful.

As for whether the other party would really take the initiative to resign, Hal would not consider this. This matter was very involved and it was not convenient to mention it in front of Mansgold.

"The Kingdom of Androser is a giant tree that grows wildly in the West Sea, combining natural topography, economy, and land area. Its tyrannical national power is enough to stand at the top of the four seas alliance countries. It will inevitably attract countless moths. As a navy, I can block the pirates from outside, but I can't eliminate the forces that are constantly encroaching on the inside."

Hal looked at the tall buildings of the palace in the distance and sighed deeply.

"If no changes are made, then in a few decades or hundreds of years, this towering tree will eventually collapse. However, the king lives in a comfort zone and cannot listen to the advice of loyal ministers, and there are few people below who are truly loyal to the common people. If the ministers think about it, then if they follow the example, the officers and soldiers below will become more reckless. In the long run... this country is not far from being destroyed."

Hal has been living in the Kingdom of Androser since the day he gained his own consciousness. Although he does not know whether his parents are still alive or whether they are citizens of the Kingdom of Androsser, he has regarded this place as his home.

Although he lives in a slum abandoned by the king and most people, he still does not want to see the country gradually decline.

Walking on the road, Hal stopped.

When I saw a store, I thought about it and walked in.

"Welcome, what would you like to order?" The store owner is a bald middle-aged man. When he saw a customer coming in, he immediately walked up enthusiastically.

Hal scanned the surroundings and found a trapezoidal wooden cabinet on each side of the store, with many fish tanks on them. In the fish tanks were various pet fish.

There is a huge glass fish tank for viewing in the center of the store. In addition to rockeries and seaweed, there are also large fish, shrimps, crabs and other marine life. Many of them are strange fish and crustaceans, even for Hal's first time. See.

"The things you raise here are quite unique." Hal bent down and looked closely at the various strange creatures lying at the bottom of the glass fish tank.

"You are really discerning. To be honest, others purchase goods from within the industry, but I am different. I have a sister who is married to a seafood merchant. Every time they go out to sea to catch weird and unsellable things, I will pick them up. Go and get some, you won’t see these treasures anywhere else except here.”

The store owner smiled proudly and bent down to look at the various creatures in the glass fish tank with Hal.

He doesn't know whether he is proud of his sister's good marriage or the success of his business.

"This looks good, how much does it cost?"

Hal pointed to a snow-white fish in the glass fish tank. The fish was the size of a palm, with two very smart eyes. There were two pairs of wings on its back. It was very special. When Hal looked at it, it was close to the glass fish tank. , the fish's mouth opens and closes as if talking.

The store owner looked at the fish, then at the interested Hal, and quoted a number.

"This is a rare item, at least [-] berries."

"Twenty thousand berries?" Hal's eyes moved away from the fish in surprise and landed on the boss: "Do I look like a rich young man who is ignorant of the world?"

The store owner looked at Hal carefully and then shook his head. He knew that the price was very high and had no intention of closing the deal at this price. But business people are used to testing the acceptance of customers.

Knowing that Hal was not a wealthy man, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Then how much do you plan to pay?"

"Five hundred berries."

"Five hundred! Are you crazy! You're not here to cause trouble, are you? Are you kidding me?" He was frightened, and asked two more questions in surprise. He was ready to throw Hal away at any time. Ready to go out.

Of course if he has the strength.

"You were the one who made the joke first." Hal smiled and said, "Five thousand berries, I believe you can make a lot of money."

But the store owner shook his head: "It's still too little. You have to know that you can't find such a special-looking fish except here. You have to add more."

"It's not a good thing to be too greedy."

Hal looked at the entire store. In fact, he felt that it was very crowded from the beginning when he entered. In addition to the small internal space, the trapezoidal cabinets and glass fish tanks took up too much space, and there were no fish for sale.

The most important thing is that from the time he first came in until now, not a single customer has come through the door.

It can be seen that the business of this store is not good. In this case, the store owner will naturally take advantage of every customer who comes in. Otherwise, if there is no business for a long time, he and the creatures he raises will have to eat, and he will not be able to maintain his daily life. overhead.

He didn't point it out, but the store owner still insisted: "You add more, add more, transportation, cultivation and careful care. I have put a lot of effort into these, and I can give you a fish tank, plus a month's worth of artificial feed." , I can also give you a discount if you come here to buy something in the future.”

Hal shook his head with a wry smile, and the store owner thought he disagreed.

As Hal said, at the price of five thousand berries, he could indeed make a lot of money, but there was no business for a long time. The expenses in the Eastern Military Region were too high. If he didn't make more money, he might close down.

Just as he was about to sell it at this price, Hal said: "Then seven thousand beli, no more."

Afterwards, the store owner put the snow-white fish into a small fish tank, gave him a large bag of artificial feed, and happily completed the transaction with Hal.