章 18: #18 The next move
The sword that Blackbeard took from the armory wasn't just any ordinary sword.
That great sword, named Rain Burial, was on par with renowned swords like Shusui and Wado Ichimonji, ranking among the 21 Great Grade Swords!
There are only 21 such swords in the world, just below the Supreme Grade Swords. They are top-tier weapons, highly sought after by swordsmen across the seas. For them, obtaining a Great Grade Sword is like a Devil Fruit user acquiring a top-tier Devil Fruit or a martial artist mastering Ryuo – it's a lifelong dream!
However, Blackbeard wasn't a swordsman; he didn't know the first thing about using a sword. He took the sword purely for show, wearing it on his waist as an accessory.
This behavior naturally earned a lot of ridicule from Carlo, who thought it was a complete waste. But considering that leaving the sword in the Celestial Dragon's treasury was an even bigger waste, letting Blackbeard use it as decoration was actually better.
In any case, this trip to the Sabaody Archipelago was totally worth it for Carlo and Blackbeard. They hit the jackpot, scoring four top-tier Devil Fruits, two amazing weapons, and Carlo's power boost!
"Looks like it's time to go..."
Carlo returned the glove to his waist and looked at the slightly brightening sky outside. He glanced at the clock on the wall and muttered to himself.
It was now 4 AM. In an hour or two, the islands would become bustling again, and the disappearance of Leschar Saint would be noticed. By then, it would be too late to leave!
The entire Sabaody Archipelago would be locked down. Now was the best time to leave! All the benefits had been secured; it was time to make their exit.
With this in mind, Carlo stood up, opened his door, and walked out.
"Teach, we need to... uh."
He opened Blackbeard's door, ready to call him, but the scene inside left Carlo speechless.
While Carlo had been boosting his power, a bored Blackbeard had been torturing Saint Lechar again!
Blackbeard was holding his new sword, Rain Burial, against Saint Lechar's neck, lecturing him...
It was just like the scene when Carlo first captured the Celestial Dragon!
Blackbeard was mimicking Carlo's actions out of boredom. Carlo found this utterly ridiculous.
"Zehahaha, Carlo, you're here! I was trying to see if I could get any information out of this pig."
"Unfortunately, this guy is tight-lipped. He won't say a thing. Want to give it a try?"
Seeing Carlo, Blackbeard laughed, though there was a hint of embarrassment.
Yeah, right!
Carlo rolled his eyes. Blackbeard was clearly just passing the time.
"There's no point in questioning him anymore. We already raided the family treasury. What more is there to ask?"
They'd already taken everything valuable. Unless they planned to raid Mariejois, there was nothing left to gain. Leschar Saint was so tormented he was giving Carlo desperate looks, hoping for mercy.
But Carlo didn't care about this pathetic pig. He deserved whatever he got!
"It's time to go, Teach. If we wait any longer, we might not be able to leave."
Carlo urged Blackbeard. This was the perfect moment for their departure.
"You're right, we should go. But what about this idiot? Do we kill him or leave him?"
Blackbeard frowned. The Celestial Dragon was a problem. Robbing him was fun, but deciding his fate was troublesome.
If they let him go, they'd be exposed and endlessly hunted. Killing him might leave clues for the World Government's spies, who were very sharp.
Even ruthless Blackbeard was conflicted.
"Don't worry, I've got a plan."
Carlo wasn't troubled. He'd already thought this through.
He looked at the Celestial Dragon, who was now looking at him with hope...
"We'll tie him up and take him with us. Problem solved!"
With that, Saint Larcher's hope was crushed. He almost fainted from despair.
"Good idea, zehahaha! You're brilliant, Carlo!"
"Taking this pig with us leaves no trace. No one will know it was us!"
Blackbeard's eyes lit up as he sinisterly glanced at Saint Larcher.
"Not only that, keeping him is a useful bargaining chip."
"If we're ever discovered, this idiot is our best leverage. Even the World Government would hesitate to act recklessly."
Carlo smiled coldly at Saint Larcher.
Expecting Carlo to save him? What a joke!
"Y-you two..."
"I did everything you asked... Can't you let me go?"
Saint Larcher stammered, pleading for his life.
"Let you go?"
Carlo raised an eyebrow and, without a word, delivered a swift chop to the back of his neck.
Saint Larcher's eyes rolled back as he passed out completely.
"It's easier to keep him quiet."
Carlo picked up the unconscious Celestial Dragon and said to Blackbeard, "Time to go!"
"Alright, let's move! This trip to Sabaody was a huge success, zehahaha!"
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