The turtle car sped along the golden streets, wind tugging at clothes and hair, leaving everyone feeling restless with excitent. The shining buildings of Gran Tesoro rose around them, dazzling like a dream.
"Look! This is the shopping district. As long as you have enough money, you can enjoy every service imaginable here!" Baccarat introduced with a smile.
"Hotels, malls, casinos, golf courses… everything you can imagine, all on this ship!"
"This vessel is ten kiloters long. It's recognized by the World Governnt as a special public zone, pulled by two giant turtles. No currents or winds can stop it—it can sail anywhere in the world!"
"Amazing!"
"A ship with this many shops… I want to go shopping!"
" too!"
Baby-5 and Rebecca were already clasping hands, eyes sparkling with the thought of an endless shopping spree.
"Monet, don't you want to go shopping?" White Fla glanced at her calmly.
"Can I really…?" Monet's eyes softened, showing a rare hint of longing.
"Of course. Spend as you like. That money ans nothing." White Fla said, lips curling.
"Really?! That's 2 billion berries! If we can spend freely, I won't hold back!" Baby-5's eyes lit up instantly.
At the driver's seat, Baccarat's hands trembled on the wheel. Two billion berries—casually dismissed like pocket change. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Not even Tesoro himself would casually gift away that kind of wealth.
"Money is nothing more than a consumable," White Fla said, voice calm. "If it can't bring joy, it's not even worth as much as paper. While it still makes you happy, you should enjoy it."
Baby-5 squealed, kissing White Fla on the cheek, leaving a bright red mark.
"Benefactor! I want one too!" Rebecca leaned in and kissed the other side.
Not to be outdone, Monet moved straight to his lips.
White Fla exhaled faintly, helpless against their fervent affection.
"What passionate guests," Baccarat chuckled lightly, though her eyes lingered on him with curiosity.
The turtle car rolled into the high-class district. Here, the brilliance of gold was even more blinding, wealth and luxury displayed to the extre.
"This entire city is built of gold!" Rebecca gasped, eyes wide.
"That's right," Baccarat replied proudly. "Our king, Gild Tesoro, has gathered gold from every corner of the world to build this city of dreams. He is both the greatest entertainer and a true king!"
"Shall I take you to the grand casino first? Or the shopping mall?"
"The shopping mall!" Baby-5 said without hesitation, grabbing Rebecca and Monet. "Let's go together!"
"Alright, I'll take you to so of the best places!"
Soon the three won vanished into the massive twenty-floor mall, beginning their frenzy of shopping.
Rebecca turned back once, eyes bright. "Benefactor, won't you co with us?"
"This is your battlefield, not mine." White Fla waved dismissively, remaining on the first floor. In truth, he had already released his IBMs in silence, scouting the city.
"Let's go!" The three won rushed off laughing, the sound of their joy echoing.
Beside him, Baccarat tilted her head, studying him. "White-san, you're very generous… too generous for soone not even listed in our VIP records."
White Fla lit a cigarette, exhaling smoke slowly. "And yet here you are, being so attentive. Tesoro sent you, didn't he?"
Baccarat chuckled softly. "You truly are sharp. Yes, Tesoro-sama himself ordered that you be treated as a VIP. Your power is undeniable."
"Strength always speaks louder than words," White Fla muttered, flicking ash.
Just then, a group of children ran up to him, holding roses.
"Sir! Sir! You're a VIP guest, please buy a flower!"
"Beautiful roses, just one, please!"
White Fla's gaze flicked to them, but before he spoke, Baccarat stepped forward. Her smile stayed sweet, but her eyes grew cold.
"This isn't the place for you brats. Go ho, quickly."
The children froze, fear flashing in their eyes. After hesitating, they bowed with a timid apology before fleeing the golden mall.
White Fla exhaled smoke, unmoved.
The city of gold glittered on the surface, but underneath, its cruelty was already beginning to show.
(End of Chapter)
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