Chapter 134: An Invitation from the Dragon Hunter Pirates
Chapter 134: An Invitation from the Dragon Hunter Pirates
Ryuunosuke stood at the bow of the ship, gazing out at the endless sea with a puzzled expression on his face.
Based on the current timeline, the Sabaody Archipelago should be in the midst of preparations for the upcoming auction.
And for an event like that, you need more than just auction items—you need buyers. Some were already sailing in from faraway lands just to purchase slaves here. Why? Because the auction house on the Sabaody Archipelago operated under the protection of the world's aristocracy. That meant the slaves bought here were recognized as legal property—worldwide.
Even though many nations publicly opposed slavery, this auction provided a convenient loophole. If you wanted to own a slave but your country forbade it, the solution was simple:
Buy one at Sabaody.
Over time, this led to a bizarre phenomenon—nobles competing over the quality and quantity of their slaves. It became a twisted status symbol, and the slave trade exploded in popularity. Of course, this whole setup was just another trap laid by the world's nobles. A method to line their pockets with obscene profits.
"Najenda," Ryuunosuke called, eyes still scanning the horizon. "Check the sea. Where are the noble ships?"
Najenda responded immediately. "I've been monitoring the sea ever since you mentioned Sabaody, Captain. According to intel from our squads and Morgans' network, the nobles' ships are already en route."
"But after last time," she added with a slight smirk, "they've gotten a lot more cautious. You won't see any of them strutting down the streets like before."
Ryuunosuke smiled faintly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.