"So… so amazing!"
"Almost everyone from Hyena's Fang Workshop is dead!"
"Red Hawk… is this the super rookie with a bounty of 110 million Berries?"
"He killed so many bounty hunters without even blinking!"
"That's terrifying!"
"But… he's really handsome. As handsome as the reader. I'm willing…"
"Willing to what? He's a devil who kills without blinking! Although… I'm also willing…"
"You're a man! Willing to what?!"
"…"
It was not until there was not a single bounty hunter from Hyena's Fang Workshop left standing at the port that the civilians who had been hiding inside their homes finally began to peek outside.
Some of them had originally been selling drinks and alcohol to travelers at the harbor.
Now they cautiously opened their doors and looked outside.
Some people's faces were pale.
Some showed disgust.
Some displayed admiration and gratitude.
A few even openly revealed affection for Alvin.
The bounty hunters of Hyena's Fang Workshop had been entrenched on Erguotou Mountain for many years, committing various crimes.
Although they were called bounty hunters, many of them had originally been pirates.
For unknown reasons they had simply changed professions.
No Marines had ever come to arrest them.
The civilians also did not dare to ask why.
"Hey!"
"Come out and clean this up!"
"Aren't you worried that such a bloody scene will ruin your business?" Alvin shouted while looking at the blood soaked port with clear disdain.
Hearing his voice, the people nearby looked at one another.
The braver and more experienced villagers quickly came out with buckets and cloths, preparing to wash the ground.
After all, they had heard what this lord said.
If they refused to come out and work, what if this man suddenly lost his temper and killed them too?
That would be a disaster.
Alvin saw people stepping forward and nodded slightly in satisfaction.
"Very good. Hardworking people get to eat rice. Remember to search the bodies. They should have plenty of Berries on them."
"Yes, yes, yes…"
"Red Hawk sir, we understand," the people who had just come out quickly replied.
After that Alvin withdrew his gaze.
The Vermilion Demon Blade returned to its scabbard.
He slowly walked toward the town.
At the same time, somewhere on the Grand Line.
Inside a certain kingdom, a king in his forties was listening to a report from his subordinate.
"So Hyena's Fang Workshop was destroyed by Red Hawk?" the king asked casually while standing in a corridor outside the palace and looking toward the distant sea.
"Yes. The workshop leader and the main cadres were all eliminated. Only a few insignificant people managed to escape," the subordinate replied seriously.
"In that case… inform Rear Admiral Lucas. Isn't it time for the Marines to appear?" the king said in a commanding tone.
It sounded as if the Marine officer could not possibly refuse.
"Yes! Your Majesty Oro!" the subordinate immediately responded.
Marine Rear Admiral Lucas had originally been the army commander of their kingdom.
His promotion within the Marines had not relied solely on his own strength. Their kingdom had also provided significant assistance.
Because of this, Lucas could still be considered a man from their country.
As for King Oro, he also possessed another identity.
However, that identity was known only to a very small number of royal family members.
Meanwhile, on Erguotou Mountain.
When Alvin entered the town, he saw rows of liquor shops lining both sides of the street.
However, because of the battle that had just occurred at the harbor, all of them were currently closed.
Alvin walked toward a place called the Spicy Inn.
Although not a single drop of blood had splashed onto him during the battle, the smell still clung to his body.
After drifting on the sea for so long, he wanted a proper bath.
Preferably the kind where someone helped him wash.
"Hey! Boss, why are you closing the door? Aren't you open for business?" Alvin knocked on the door and shouted.
"Coming… coming!" a trembling voice answered from inside the inn.
"Um…"
At that moment a soft and pleasant voice sounded behind him.
Alvin turned around and saw the voluptuous woman from the harbor earlier.
She looked slightly shy now.
Then, as if she had made an important decision, she walked forward.
The inn door opened slightly at the same time.
The innkeeper saw what was happening outside but clearly had no intention of stepping out.
Instead he shrank back and peeked through the narrow gap in the door.
His expression was a mixture of fear and curiosity.
"Uh… do you need something?" Alvin asked with a puzzled look.
"Red Hawk sir… thank you for helping us get rid of those people from Hyena's Fang Workshop. As a reward, I invite you to be a guest at my home!" the woman said firmly, as if she had gathered all her courage.
Immediately after speaking she walked forward and grabbed Alvin's hand, pulling him along.
That familiar enthusiasm appeared once again.
Alvin was caught off guard by the sudden action.
Visit her house as a guest?
Hey, hey, hey.
Shouldn't you at least ask your family first?
"Stop, stop… wait a moment. Lady, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Letting a strange man go to your house. Won't your family object?" Alvin said as he tried to slow her down.
"Don't worry, Red Hawk sir. I live alone," the woman replied while tightly holding his arm, as if afraid he might escape.
"Dead? Are you an orphan?" Alvin asked in confusion.
"Yes, But I'm not an orphan. I'm a widow."
"Ah… I see…"
And just like that, Alvin was dragged back to her home by the enthusiastic woman.
Her house was a small two and a half story villa.
After entering, Alvin indeed noticed a framed black and white photograph hanging on the wall.
Pah.
Her husband's black and white photograph.
Along the way Alvin had already learned the woman's name.
Serena.
She was quite an interesting woman.
She carried the unique charm of a mature woman.
Her eyes were gentle.
Yet her personality was very direct and straightforward.
"Red Hawk sir, the bathroom is on the second floor. I'll take you there," Serena said as she walked up the stairs.
Alvin followed behind her.
Soon the two of them reached a bathroom of about fifteen square meters.
Various daily necessities were neatly arranged around the room, and there was even a bathtub.
"Red Hawk sir, I clean the bathtub every day. Do you prefer a cold bath or a hot bath?" Serena asked while crouching near the faucet and looking up at him with slightly alluring eyes.
"Ahem… hot water please. That's more comfortable," Alvin replied while lightly coughing and turning his gaze aside.
"Alright," Serena said softly.
Soon the sound of running water filled the bathroom.
After turning on the faucet, Serena walked back toward Alvin and spoke gently.
"Red Hawk sir, you must be tired after arriving on the island. Let me give you a massage first. After that you can relax in the bathtub."
"Lady Serena, you know how to give massages?"
"Of course. It isn't difficult. I've read many books about massage techniques. They explain everything in great detail."
"That's excellent. I really am a little tired… Lady Serena"
Serena secretly felt delighted.
Soon the small bathroom filled with quiet comfort.
Alvin gradually felt his entire body relax.
Lady Serena's massage skills were indeed quite good.
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