Straw Hat Enemy of One Piece

Chapter 12 The sad history of the tavern owner

On April 21st, on a small boat with white sails raised on the blue and mirror-like sea, Bai Lei sat cross-legged on the cabin, making a lookout gesture with his right hand, and exclaimed: "It's amazing, that island really looks like a turtle shell. , Isn’t it true that the island is carried on the turtle’s back?”

There is a large island on the sea ahead. From a distance, it looks like an oval in shape like a turtle shell.

William stood on the bow of the boat, with the sea breeze blowing across his face. He narrowed his brown eyes and said with a smile: "How could there be such a big turtle? The shape of the island is the same as a turtle shell, so it is called Shell Island. On the left side of the island is a No one is allowed to enter the forest, it is the private property of the Julius family."

"On the right side of the island is Julius City, which is divided into three tiers: upper, middle and lower. People passing by like us can only move in the lower and middle tiers. Only nobles with status can enter the upper tier. The rest of the people , even wealthy businessmen cannot set foot there.”

Bai Lei looked down at him, touched his chin and said, "Is the entire island in Julius City the property of that Julius family?"

He nodded and said: "Yes, the Julius family has ruled that island for 600 years. They are also famous nobles in the East China Sea. The current leader is a person who attaches great importance to class. The island also has the youngest person in the East China Sea. Colonel, Skye Fernandeo is leading the navy to be stationed. When you go to the city, be sure not to cause trouble, otherwise you won’t be able to find out the whereabouts of the Dragon Pirates and you won’t be able to find Cocosia Village. Don’t blame me for not trying my best.”

Bai Lei nodded with an "I understand" expression on his face, "I will never cause trouble, don't worry."

Your expression is not convincing at all. William sighed inwardly, rubbed his forehead, and did not continue. He had already told him everything that needed to be told. He was not a mother, so how could he look at the captain all the time.

The boat floated to the port of Julius City. Bai Lei cheered excitedly, leaped from the cabin to the ground, looked around and said, "It's really a lively city."

The large ship loaded with goods was docked at the port, and sailors were constantly carrying goods down. There were boxes of fruits, clothes, fabrics, wood, etc.

There are also boats like them that are just passing by to rest.

There are also many people who come here for sightseeing.

There is no trace of the pirate ship in these ships. They are probably docked secretly somewhere on the island.

In short, the port is extremely lively, much more lively than Watson Town.

In other words, this is the busiest place Bai Lei has ever seen since he traveled through time.

William tied up the boat, jumped on, reached into his pocket, took out his wallet, opened it and pulled out a fifty thousand beli bill, "Here's the money for the meal, don't cause trouble by eating the Overlord meal again."

"Oh," Bai Lei smiled, reached out and grabbed fifty thousand Baileys, ran away, and disappeared into the crowd in a moment.

After walking around Julius, Bai Lei's excitement gradually disappeared and he stopped walking through the crowd. He found a shop with a pub sign, opened the door and walked in.

The inside of the tavern was deserted, incompatible with the hustle and bustle outside. Eleven round tables were placed on the left side. The tabletops were covered with a layer of dust, and it looked like they had not been wiped for a while.

The bar was on the right side, and it was quite clean. A middle-aged man with a curly mustache stood behind, wiping a wine glass repeatedly.

Bai Lei walked over, sat on the chair in front of the man, and said with a smile, "Have a glass of wine and an apple pie."

The tavern owner raised his eyes slightly and said weakly: "Well, please wait a moment."

After a while, a full cup of beer and a sliced ​​apple pie were placed on the table. Bai Lei grabbed the wine and said, "Boss, I would like to ask if there is a chef in Julius City who can cook and fight." , a very proficient and beautiful navigator, a sharpshooter who can tell lies, and so on.”

The owner of the tavern began to think deeply. Bai Lei took the opportunity to take a sip of wine, and his tongue was immediately filled with sweetness. He spat it out and complained: "It's so sweet. Is this wine juice? Give me another drink."

The boss calmly put down the cloth covering the wine and hummed: "This store only has this kind of special liqueur, there is no need to change it."

Judging from the boss's actions and tone, it is clear that he has encountered such customers frequently.

Bai Lei frowned, put down the wine glass, picked up the apple pie and took a bite, the hot spicy taste came from the tip of his tongue.

He took a big bite and quickly finished the piece on his hand. He said with a smile: "It's delicious. This is definitely the best apple pie I have ever eaten. Uncle, you are really creative. You actually added chili pepper to the apple pie."

The tavern owner showed a smile on his face and said: "You are a sensible person. Apple pie like this is unique to me and cannot be bought outside."

Bai Lei laughed and finally understood why this place was deserted. The boss's taste was too unique and he was unwilling to adapt to the taste adjustments of his customers. Customers who came once rarely stayed.

But this had nothing to do with him. While eating the apple pie, he asked: "Boss, continue the question just now, does Julius have someone like that?"

Perhaps because of his love for apple pie, the boss looked a bit happy to meet his colleagues and said with a smile: "I have heard a bit about chefs who can cook and fight. Legend has it that in the lower area, there is a man wearing a bear doll. Chef, the food is delicious.”

"But that chef is a very strange guy. He appears at different times and places. He only sets up his stall for half an hour every day. There was once a pirate who got excited after eating and refused to let go. He was knocked down all at once. Since then, there has been no one. Dare to stop the bear puppet chef from leaving."

When Bai Lei heard this, an expression of interest appeared on his face. The chef dressed as a bear puppet might be able to join in as a partner.

"Are you a pirate?" the tavern owner asked with a smile.

He nodded happily and said: "Well, I am a pirate. I am not famous yet. Sooner or later, the name of the time traveler will be resounding throughout the world."

The tavern owner saw his appearance and sighed: "A pirate, I once had a beautiful dream of being a pirate when I was young."

Bai Lei blinked and said with a smile: "It turns out that the boss has also been a pirate, why did he suddenly stop doing it?"

The boss's eyes were full of nostalgia, he put his head on his hands and sighed: "No matter how beautiful the dream is, it will be shattered. At that time, the cold reality will be placed in front of people, as if it is laughing at you."

"The sea was too dangerous, and the navy was chasing me. I had to be careful with my companions. My friends who went to sea died one by one. I couldn't bear it, so I went back to my hometown. I wanted to marry my fiancée, but I found out that she was already married to someone else. Alas."

At this point, the tavern owner sighed sadly. Bai Lei took a bite of the apple pie and asked curiously: "Are you still single now?"

The tavern owner was hit in the heart. He put his hands on the counter and forced a smile: "How is that possible? I have already been married."

"Stop lying. If you really have someone, how could those tables be covered in dust?"

"If you know, don't ask," the tavern owner roared angrily.