Chapter 236: Sentomaru—Surround the Auction House!
Inside the water tank, Camie trembled with fear as she saw the greedy eyes of the bidders staring at her.
The Supernovas in the crowd also had wild looks in their eyes—they understood the brutal rules of this sea better than anyone.
As long as you had enough money and power, those weaker than you could easily become your slaves.
Ryuen frowned. This wasn't like the original timeline. The Straw Hat crew wasn't here to save her, and Hatchan wouldn't show up either—because Ryuen had already taken him out.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The auctioneer banged his gavel, and the room instantly fell silent.
"It's been a long time since a mermaid was put up for auction. I'm sure everyone is excited. Now, what should we start the bidding at...?"
As soon as the auctioneer spoke, the nobles eager to win the mermaid swallowed in anticipation.
"Well then... The starting price is 50 million Berries! Let's begin!" the auctioneer announced with excitement.
"60 million Berries!"
"I bid 80 million!"
"Hahaha! I'll go with 100 million Berries!"