Pirate: I only come here for three things!

Duanmu's task is to act as a new buyer in order to take pictures of the burning fruit.

"You have to remember that we didn't know each other at that auction." He handed Duanmu a small black thing.

"what is this?"

"I'm advised to go back to my friend's little invention. If he was willing to use his smart brain in politics, our world government wouldn't be what it is today." Kennedy began to introduce the use of this thing to Duanmu.

Well, in short, it is a plug-in communication headset device from the One Piece world.

"Let's go, the auction will start soon, we have to change our outfits." He pulled out two big cigars. "one comes?"

"No, I don't smoke."

"Oh, choosing a Sunshine brand cigar produced by the Grand Route containing half a million berriles will better reflect your status."

"The decent clothes you are about to give me are enough. These trivial things are not necessary. Besides, you just want to smoke now, right? Don't worry about me."

"Not bad, your observations are really keen." Kennedy was obviously a long-time smoker. He lit one of the cigars and felt something was wrong, so he also lit the remaining one. Then both cigars were in his mouth. Then the two of them went to a suitable place to make some preparations before the auction, such as changing their outfits.

……

There are no windows on the khaki-colored walls, only a row of large exhaust fans at a high level slowly rotating. The entrance here doesn't look like an auction house. If he were to judge only by appearance, Duanmu would probably think that this is a unique place where kitchen utensils are piled inside.

"Sir, please show me your invitation."

Duanmu handed the invitation that Kennedy had prepared for him to the waiter. "Mr. Steel Duanmu, welcome to today's auction." The waiter bent down and saluted respectfully, "Please follow me." Lu Mingfei thought the waiter's clothes were a bit funny, with a white tuxedo, white gloves, and silver gloves. The cuffs and the brim of the hat are woven and embroidered with gold threads, and a golden pocket watch chain is pulled out of the pocket of the white jacket. It is retro and grand, with complicated and lengthy etiquette.

The waiter led him to the door and through the long, dimly lit passage. What comes into view is a land of luxury. With the help of the waiter, he found his seat, which was one of the more than ten large chairs present.

Duanmu probably had to wait a little longer, after all, he arrived early. After that, the new guests took their seats one after another, and they seemed to know each other. Duanmu only knew the most famous among them.

Sir Arnold Robinson, political secretary, a government official respected and trusted by the kings.

Former Foreign Minister Lord Palmerston was said to have some shady connections with CIPHERPOL. Looking at Stacy who was following him and now ogling him, she felt that maybe everyone's judgment was not necessarily groundless.

Lieutenant General Friedrich, a short man, seemed to be in a bad mood.

Then...

Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral Candidate Cyborg Kei.

"Duanmu, why are you here?" As soon as Ganggu Gui came in, he saw his younger brother, his eyes filled with joy.

Damn it! Kennedy, you plotted against me!

"No, why did you take part in this operation? Didn't you tell your parents that you were going to Judiciary Island to take the Supreme Judicial Examination? Did you lie to your family and then sneak in?" Cyborg Kei's eyes gradually changed. Be sharp.

"Well, brother, listen to me explain to you."

Ganggu Kei looked at his watch and said, "There are still five minutes until the auction officially starts. Is that enough?" He didn't care about the seating order and sat directly on Duanmu's right hand side.

"I came here because I discovered that the Supreme Judiciary has been reformed. I can also take the exam in the Holy Land Marie Joa."

"Ah."

"This operation is very short of personnel. If I participate in this operation, my resume will look better."

"Ah."

"I was wrong, I shouldn't have gotten on this ship..."

Ganggu Gui said angrily: "You are indeed wrong, but it's not because you can't get on this ship. Duanmu, we are a family, and nothing can change this situation. Next time you encounter this situation, you You must discuss it with us in advance, and you cannot make decisions on your own. Do you understand?"

"I know." Duanmu lowered his head.

"Hey, Kei, is this your brother? I heard he was adopted?" Friedrich said with a teasing tone. "Could it be that he is Commander Huo's illegitimate son?"

"I hope your fists will be as tough as your mouth tomorrow." Ganggu Gui retorted coldly.

The atmosphere between the two was tense.

"Okay, you have to perform in front of me, right? No matter how serious the conflict between the navy and the army is, they are still one family, understand?" In the end, it was Burmeston who came out and said a few words. Both sides made haste.

Now, Cyborg Kei is sitting on his brother's right hand side.

"what's the situation."

"It's still the matter with the Navy. Friedrich who led the team is also a fool. You know the big mess between the Navy and the Army when they boarded the ship, right? He said behind the scenes that it was most likely his fault. We are here We have to fight for this.”

"Is it the arena match tomorrow?"

"You are so well-informed. The order I just issued has reached your ears within a short time."

Duanmu could only explain to him that he knew it was because of a coincidence.

At this time, there was one more person on the stage.

The lights were extinguished one by one, until finally only the huge chandelier in the center was still on, and the voices of the guests chattering became muffled.

The man in a black tuxedo on the stage had the Happy Street mark on his hand. "Ladies and gentlemen, the directed auction of Warspite is about to begin. I am the auctioneer. Please hold your number plate and don't miss what you like, because everything we will bid for next is unique. .”

"Moses Moses." At this time, Kennedy's voice came to his ears. Duanmu looked back and saw him sitting in the best seat with his legs crossed.

"Is this your own problem? You went on a trip without telling your family." Kennedy's explanation made sense, but Duanmu was not here to listen to his reasoning. So Duanmu secretly gave him a middle finger. "How about you focus your attention on the stage now? After all, you still have to work for me."

"Just explain briefly, the sign next to you, yes, that's the one. When you hold up that thing, the staff here will assume that you have made a bid. Of course there are some particularities in this, such as the way the quotation is made, after the previous person bids. Count silently for five seconds, then raise the sign to quote the new price. You are not allowed to leave the table during the whole process, not even to go to the toilet. If you leave, you cannot return here again."

"so troublesome."

"These are the rules, Duanmu. I know you Ganggu family don't care about these, but if you want to be like a fish in water in the officialdom in the future, you must understand these so-called rules."