Chapter 308: The Hidden Blade Beneath the Veil
On the Glory at the port of Cake Island—
Mio had already boarded the ship, his eyes flickering with anticipation and excitement.
Cooperating with BIG MOM only brought advantages. Not to mention the five Devil Fruits on her side—if he could kill either Pokken or Sayar, he'd have enough power to ascend to the throne, just like BIG MOM.
This arrangement was mutually beneficial.
The only difference was that BIG MOM couldn't afford to wait any longer. With Pokken and Sayar both targeting her, she was under pressure and needed Mio's cooperation. That urgency was the reason she had to offer more.
"Sir, are we leaving directly?" Bai Feng asked.
"Wait a moment. We've got company," Mio replied with a shake of his head. He turned his gaze toward Cake Island, where a figure was approaching slowly from the distance.
"Stussy? The Queen of Pleasure Street?" Asuka frowned slightly in confusion. Pleasure Street catered to hedonistic pirates—but Mio had never needed such indulgences. "Could she really be here just to offer herself?"
"Mr. Black Crow seems eager to leave. Why not stay a little longer?" Stussy approached calmly. "There's much I'd like to discuss."
"Staying here is a waste of time," Mio replied with a grin. "But if Miss Stussy wants to talk, my bed's always open to you."
"Heh." Stussy showed no shame or anger at his suggestion. Instead, she smiled and replied, "Such words prove I still have some charm if I can stir even a hint of interest from you, Mr. Black Crow."