They all call me master

Malinda picked up the pipe and looked at Arthur who was close at hand, her blue eyes full of vigilance——

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to do it.

Just like you thought. "

Arthur chuckled.

"Don't even think about it. Although betrayal among pirates is common sense, they have given me the gift of the sea!

Their loyalty is unquestionable!

Just like their abilities! "

Malinda obviously guessed what Arthur wanted to do and immediately reminded him.

"Alright alright!"

Arthur shrugged and sat back in his chair.

He just really wanted to help Malinda clean up the hidden dangers inside.

It really helps.

It's definitely not just for XP.

Although this way of obtaining XP is really cost-effective——

[Kill the captain of the ‘Dokiman Island Devil’ pirate group, Sakiri, the first mate ‘Bluebeard’ and everyone else; XP + 800]

…

This is the kill tip I received before.

800XP is still a value that cannot be ignored for Arthur now.

Or to be more precise, any 1XP value needs to be cherished in Arthur's opinion.

Arthur has known since he was a child that sand makes a tower and armpits make fur.

Especially after facing the huge gap of 99,999 XP points beyond the 'Seventeenth Level' limit, Arthur will cherish every XP point.

At the same time, Arthur was extremely grateful to Mimi.

This is the simplified version that Mimi got after burning herself.

If it were a normal version, Arthur couldn't imagine how many XP points would be needed.

200000?

300000?

Or even more?

Arthur couldn't be sure.

But what Arthur is sure now is that it is definitely not easy to climb the 'ladder'.

Not only is it difficult to get started, but also the road ahead...

Harder.

‘Climbing the steps’ can become more powerful, but if you want to gain this power, you must endure the corresponding pain.

And this must have "secret rituals" owned by various forces.

After watching the "Mimi Climbing the Stairs", Arthur has a good understanding of the "Climbing the Ladder". He can confirm that the complete "Climbing the Ladder" must have corresponding rituals at each step to weaken all the steps. The pain they endured, otherwise, most of the 'step climbers' would have exploded and died.

Of course, there must be people who survive.

Madmen and fools are still alive.

It is obvious that only the first, second, third and fourth steps of the 'seventeenth step' of the 'ladder' are easy to climb. After reaching the back, the difficulty will rise linearly starting from the fifth step.

However, Arthur has no intention of changing his 'ladder'.

First of all, the 'Seventeen Steps' has seven more steps than the ordinary 'Staircase', allowing you to stand higher.

Secondly, the quick completion of the first four levels is enough for him to gain a certain amount of self-protection.

Once again, Arthur believed in the old man.

That old man is the ‘God of Potions’ and ‘God of Alchemy’ Herc.

How could the old man remain indifferent to the departure of his two friends?

Therefore, there must be some back-up plan.

And him?

All you have to do is find these backhands.

Arthur believed that as long as he found these backers, the path to climb would not be much worse than those who had a complete 'ladder to climb'.

Of course, there is the last and most important point!

Arthur firmly believes that the combination of his hard work and talent (XP) can enable him to overcome this difficulty!

After all, everything he has now is achieved through his hard work and talent!

It was ok before!

after?

Of course it’s possible!

Thoughts on his own matters in his heart, Arthur's eyes did not leave Malinda.

And this playful look made Malinda frown.

"how?

you do not believe me? "

the woman asked.

"No!

I trust you!

Just like I firmly believe that you have never told each other about the true relationship between you and them! "

Arthur shook his head and said with great certainty.

Malinda remained silent.

It was obvious that Arthur was telling the truth.

And this fact is not difficult to guess.

Pirates, just cooperate and cooperate.

How can he be regarded as a confidant?

This thing is similar to a chamber pot.

It's easy to use, but it gets dirty when you look at it.

Therefore, Arthur can be sure that Malinda will never tell these pirates that you are colleagues and must love each other.

This kind of information must never be revealed.

Once revealed, it would cause big trouble.

Even if the tail is too big to fall off, it will bite back on the body.

The greed of the pirates is unquestionable.

Once they know each other, they will definitely form a force that cannot be ignored, and then they will force Malinda in the opposite direction.

Or……

The Nanlos tigress will show up.

And this is something no one wants to face.

Arthur didn't want to face it.

Malinda didn't want to face it either.

So, Arthur leaned back in his chair and said with a smile——

"I won't rush you, but I am willing to tell you that if your subordinates have any inappropriate thoughts, I will help you get rid of them.

Of course, it's not free.

However, considering that we have cooperated so many times, I am willing to give you a 99% discount. "

Malinda gave Arthur the middle finger.

Then, his brows furrowed again.

"Did you get any news?"

The sudden question shocked Arthur's heart.

Is something really wrong? !

Arthur was thinking in his heart, but on the surface he remained calm.

"Um!

Got some interesting news! "

Arthur was vague.

There was speculation in my heart.

It's nothing more than the birth of the West Sea Pirate General, which aroused some guys' ambitions that they shouldn't have.

I wonder if the pirate generals in the West Sea can cooperate?

If we can cooperate and let me kill the pirates under his command, with the size of the opponent's forty-seven pirate group, maybe I can make his 'seventeenth level' limit base reach the standard.

After all, killing pirates is not only the XP brought by the pirates themselves, but also the influence it brings, which must be highly anticipated.

Unfortunately, it’s impossible!

Arthur sighed in his heart.

"Cunning guy.

If it's really necessary, I'll let you take action.

But now, I need to wait. "

Arthur picked up the teacup and clinked it with Malinda's teacup.

This shows understanding.

Ding!

Amid the crisp sound, Malinda didn't mind Arthur's offer of tea instead of wine. She drank it in one gulp, got up and left.

"I've been very busy these past few days, so I won't be back!"

Malinda's farewell voice disappeared as the smoke drifted away.

"OK!"

Arthur replied loudly.

Arthur was sure Malinda could hear.

Even if there is no response.

But that's enough.

After all, they are close collaborators.

As the guests left, Ms. Anna began to put away the tea cups and snack plates.

Arthur started to put on his coat.

He needs to do one thing.

Things that I wasn’t sure about before, but now I’m confident about—

"Pan, do you want to try a new flavor of cat food?"