They all call me Great Master-Chapter 903 - 900: Parade VI

Arthur's narrowed eyes were immediately noticed by Marinda.

"What's wrong?

Is there a problem with the items being traded?"

The lady frowned.

Not only because the trading partner was her Arthur, but also because she greatly disliked playing petty tricks during the transaction phase.

Of course, she rather enjoyed the confrontations before a trade began.

But once a real transaction occurred,

both parties should be honest when fulfilling their promises.

This was what the lady believed, and what she practiced.

Because of this, the name 'Lady of the Long Night,' though bloodstained, still brought peace of mind to the merchants of South Los.

"There's no problem with the trade items.

However, our Lord Count has clearly given me a challenge."

As he spoke, Arthur handed the 'Don Quixote's Faith' to Marinda.

It was a piece threaded with black leather through a silver outer ring, with a crystal inside the size of a little finger.

The inner crystal wasn't heavily carved but it resembled a horse-riding knight, although the knight's horse was emaciated, and the knight was old and weary, unable to lift his lance high, dragging it on the ground.

"It's actually this item.

My cousin is quite generous.

Hahaha."

Marinda naturally knew about the trade between the Earl of South Los and Arthur.

But she never expected her cousin would take out one of the 'Hercules' 27 Treasures'—'Don Quixote's Faith.'

In her mind, it should have been an ordinary piece—there were many works with the title of Master Hercules, including some masterpieces.

"She truly is an honest person."

Arthur sighed.

"So, whatever you do, don't choose the windmill as your target."

With that, Marinda laughed again.

Marinda was well aware of the Old Earl's exploits.

Because of this, she had genuinely paid attention to this prop.

Aside from being able to charge extremely fast, it seemed to offer little else.

Each recharge was very expensive, or it required a three-month wait.

Her cousin was unwilling to bear the former.

And her cousin was unwilling to wait for the latter.

Of course, most crucially, her cousin wasn't slower than this charge and was more agile.

So this prop remained in the South Los House's warehouse.

As for giving it to Arthur?

It was truly a costless benefit.

Marinda commented as such.

Arthur, however, saw that Marinda didn't know more, so he temporarily apologized, linking 'Forbidden Absurdity' with Rainbow Island.

No!

It was Coconut Island.

Without hesitation, Arthur immediately contacted his other alias—the General Puppet 'Horton.'

Removing the Mask of Concealment and returning it to Arthur, Horton, using a hood as cover, was commanding the pirates to search the entirety of Coconut Island for a hidden place.

Receiving Arthur's order, he urged the pirates to work overtime.

The pirates didn't dare utter a single complaint.

On the contrary, they were very active.

This was not because the pirates had changed their ways.

It was because any pirate who dared to complain was cut to pieces by Horton with a 'Thousand Cuts.'

The pirates who were made an example became the ultimate remedy.

It not only taught the pirates compliance.

But also instilled diligence in them.

Arthur kept abreast of the progress here, so naturally, there were no surprises.

Regarding Hercules' laboratory, ever since confirming that Coconut Island was indeed Rainbow Island, Arthur became interested.

Of course, Arthur hadn't forgotten his conversation with Marinda.

The young Spirit Medium looked at the 'Lady of the Long Night' from South Los—

"I want to show you a good play!"

He said this.

"A good play?

Involving the Old Lion?"

Marinda was immediately intrigued.

"More or less!

There's a parade scheduled at ten o'clock, starting from 'Saint Joan of Arc Girls' College,' and Baro Hamlet has gathered people to try to stop this parade.

Meanwhile, the Old Lion's remaining two sons are waiting for their chance to act."

Arthur roughly laid out the situation.

"And you?

Which side are you on?"

Marinda lifted her azure blue eyes to look at Arthur.

Arthur rubbed the tip of his nose, displaying an embarrassed and guilty expression.

"Is it that obvious?"

"Isn't it obvious enough?

You're saying so much, clearly you lack manpower and hope I'll join your camp to help you smoothly get through this challenge."

Marinda replied with a hint of irritation.

However, in the next moment, the lady softly said—

"I'm willing to help you because I'm in a good mood now.

And because I'm in a good mood, this time it's free."

As Marinda spoke, she noticed Arthur's odd expression.

"What?

Isn't it good when it's free?"

Marinda asked with a snort.

"Free is certainly good.

Though some say free things are the most expensive, for people who need to maintain appearances, for someone like me who is a Spirit Medium, shamelessness is a talent.

So, I like free things.

It's just..."

Arthur deliberately dragged out his words.

"Just what?"

Marinda furrowed her brows.

The lady sensed something amiss.

"Gold mine."

Arthur answered.

Immediately, the lady shuddered.

Gold mine!

In the Inner Bay, when mentioning a gold mine, it could only refer to that highly talked-about gold mine.

Marinda had sent people to investigate this gold mine.

But when two batches of capable individuals returned without any news, Marinda decisively chose to give up—she didn't have enough manpower.

She needed to allocate more manpower to more pressing matters.

As for that gold mine?

Marinda once suspected it was a ruse by the Old Lion.

However, from Arthur's words, Marinda confirmed that the gold mine was real.

But what did it matter if it was real?

She had already given her word.

She wouldn't go back on it.

Especially not in front of Arthur, she couldn't retract her words.

"You got a bargain."

Marinda gently said.

"Alright then.

You got a bargain.

Let's go fifty-fifty!

Don't be too touched!

The only reason I'm saying this is because I don't have miners, and need you to find people to work this gold mine—of course, assuming it's still worth mining then."

Arthur reminded Marinda.

But Marinda ignored all of this.

Arthur lacking miners?

The Lord of South Town, Little Lisop, regarded Arthur as a Kind Father.

Should Arthur need it, the ten thousand miners in South Town would all obey Arthur.

In an instant, Marinda was moved.

Her azure eyes softened further.

As for Arthur's reminder at the end?

Marinda heard it.

But at this point, did it still matter?

It didn't matter anymore.

What was more important now?

Naturally, it was Arthur.

Feeling Marinda's gaze change once more, slowly sweeping over him, Arthur scratched his head.

The young Spirit Medium had to force himself to stand up and push open the window to let the cool breeze in, his voice carried a degree of frustration, ninety percent difficulty, and ninety percent patience—

"We're going to battle soon!"

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