Xi Hong Town, Villa.
“…That's how things are.”
Shen Feng finished his report and asked, "Father, what should we do with the rescued slaves?"
"You've done well, you are all my good children."
Eric sat behind his desk, toying with a newspaper.
The news of Capone Bege's second raid on the Sky Gold had already been published.
This wasn't due to the intelligence capabilities of Morgans' News Bird Group being able to predict the actions of the Proudmoore family.
The last time they sank the Flying Squirrel's warship, it was indeed a coincidence.
But this time wasn't.
This time, he contacted the World Economic News Agency beforehand and provided information under the name of Capone Bege.
It was essentially a criminal announcement.
The agency, as expected, successfully arrived at the scene of the raid and filmed it from a high vantage point.
Therefore, the news spread throughout the world tonight!
【Ding, your family's reputation has increased, current reputation: Level 1】
【You have received a reputation reward, the skill "Offspring's Shadow" has evolved.】
【You have received a reputation reward, "Senzu" (one pack).】
Suddenly, a wave of complex information flooded his mind.
Eric immediately understood the new ability of Offspring's Shadow, it felt like an innate talent.
"So that's how it is… I told myself, the system's previous rewards were all in the form of blessings, directly awarded to my children, as for me, the old man, except for the increase in lifespan every time, there weren't any other rewards, so it was here."
Family reputation was needed…
Eric thought to himself, silently digesting the new ability.
Now, he could use the "Offspring's Shadow" as a coordinate, and travel through space at any time to appear beside any of his offspring.
In addition to the new skill, there was also a pack of Senzu as a reward.
【Senzu】: A blessing from the Dragon Ball universe, a kind of edible food, similar to broad beans. You only need to eat one Senzu, and you won't feel hungry for ten days. At the same time, it has extremely powerful restorative power, as long as you're not dead, you can recover to your best state.
Life-saving beans!
Eric raised his hand, a black light flashed in his palm, and a bag filled with Senzu immediately appeared.
He opened it and saw about twenty beans.
It was truly a good thing. With this, he wouldn't have to worry about being injured or dying. As long as he wasn't dead on the spot, he could be saved.
The only drawback was that it was ineffective against diseases.
"Father?"
Seeing that Eric hadn't said anything, Shen Feng couldn't help but look curiously at the beans in his father's hand.
"What's that?"
"A life, eat it, as long as you have a breath left, you won't die."
Eric took one out and gave it to Shen Feng.
He planned to leave one for everyone in the family. In case any offspring encountered a life-threatening situation, they could rely on the Senzu to buy time, waiting for him, the old man, to arrive.
The evolved Offspring's Shadow allowed him to appear instantly by their side.
"Thank you, Dad."
Shen Feng chuckled, happily storing a Senzu in his pocket.
"Right, Dad, what should we do with those slaves?"
"Is Chi still with Capone Bege?"
Eric asked. Obviously, it wouldn't be appropriate to let them go. If these people returned home, they would be exposed immediately, and the World Government wouldn't let them off easily.
If so, it would be best to recruit them.
"Yes." Shen Feng nodded. "He's waiting for your orders, Dad. I came back to report first."
"I understand. I'll go there myself."
Eric's mind moved, and the black shadow beneath him instantly swallowed him whole.
Shen Feng stared in astonishment as his father disappeared before his eyes.
…
At the same time.
The Flame Tank Pirate Crew, Storage Warehouse.
Dozens, maybe even hundreds of slaves were crammed in here, making it extremely crowded.
Capone Bege had ordered the chef to prepare food. The slaves hadn't eaten in days, and now they were all wolfing it down.
They were from the Flower Kingdom, both male and female.
Especially the thirty or so women, although they hadn't showered in days, they were all disheveled and unkempt.
But judging from their facial features, each one was a young and beautiful girl, the best of the best.
A few former Mafia members, now pirates, exchanged glances and swallowed hard.
"They're all slaves anyway… Taking a few to play with shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"Are you crazy? Chi-sama hasn't said anything, who dares to do anything rash!"
"Ah, these are all beauties offered to the Celestial Dragons, what a pity..."
They looked at them with regret. Even though they were dirty, a good wash would fix it. Unfortunately, they didn't dare to make a move.
Chi sat on a nearby box.
Suddenly, Chi lowered his head and looked at his shadow.
A shadowy figure, completely black, emerged from the shadow, startling the pirates, who quickly drew their weapons.
"Who's there?!"
"Father!"
Chi immediately stood up.
The shadow faded, revealing Eric's true appearance.
The pirates immediately gasped, the first thing they did was put away their weapons.
Father? This is Colonel Eric! The father of those two little monsters!
Eric looked around, his gaze falling on the slaves.
When the slaves looked up and saw him, they were stunned.
A righteous cloak, a marine…
Marine, pirate, Sky Gold?
The slaves were all confused. What was going on?
They were just ordinary citizens of the Flower Kingdom. Then the Sky Gold transport ship arrived, and under the orders of those government officials, it was the marines who captured them and brought them onto the ship.
"I am Proudmoore Eric, these pirates are all under my command."
The slaves were silent.
They feared the marines even more than the pirates.
They were originally just ordinary citizens of the Flower Kingdom, but when the Sky Gold transport ship arrived, under the orders of those government officials, it was the marines who captured them and brought them onto the ship.
"You… what are you going to do with us?" One of the bolder female slaves asked.
"In this world, even if I let you return to the Flower Kingdom, once you're exposed, the World Government won't let you off."
Eric said calmly, "When faced with oppression, you must take up arms and fight back! Come be my soldiers, I will protect you, and you, in turn, will protect others who are oppressed!"
Buzz~~
His words exploded among the slaves, their minds went blank.
"E… Eric-sama, you want us to be marines?" The previous female slave said dumbfoundedly.
"Not marines, but private soldiers of our Proudmoore family. You will undergo a transformation here. You will no longer be slaves, you are fighters against fate, liberators who liberate others!"
Eric stirred up the slaves' emotions and declared loudly:
"You are… the Alliance Army!"
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ps: I wanted to write about the JF Army, but thought better of it. Too sensitive. Also, please give me some flowers, monthly tickets, and collections! Please give me a little tap, brothers and sisters! Please!