Chapter 49
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This was the first time everyone encountered this situation, and they didn’t know how to deal with it for a moment.
"Hey, I don’t know what else you need help with? Our small place is short of people and supplies. If you need anything, you can let me know in advance so that I can make arrangements in advance."
The old mayor asked with a smile, with a flattering look as long as you have money, you will be a daddy.
Geer saw that the old man seemed to be a different person immediately after accepting the money, and sighed that money really can make all the difference. , the words of the ancients contain truth
"There's no need for service, we can just stroll around by ourselves. We won't be staying for a long time. We should leave tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, so we won't delay your work."
After speaking, Geer smiled slightly. Seeing that the old mayor was still squinting his eyes, as if he couldn't hear clearly, Geer suddenly asked:
"By the way, I have something to ask the mayor."
"Let's not talk about asking for advice. If you have any questions, please tell me. I must know everything and tell you everything."
The mayor put his hands together, rubbed his palms, and came forward to listen.
"The old mayor doesn't have to be so polite. My name is Geer. Just call me by my first name. I think there should be a lot of bounty hunters in your town, right? Look how you welcome the pirates."
The smile on the old man's face froze, and he felt a thump in his heart. Several people in the crowd next to him looked a little unnatural.
This young man is not as easy to fool as he seems. Unexpectedly, he is also pretending to be confused. A veteran.
The old mayor controlled the expression on his face, and opened his squinted eyes slightly. His eyes were sharp and seemed to have a sword spirit, and he unconsciously exuded a trace of murderous intent. He said in a calm tone:
"I wonder, Captain Geer, what do you mean by this?"
Seeing that the old man had become more vigilant, Geer was a little surprised. This old man who seemed to have half a foot in the coffin had unexpected strength. He was at least a swordsman-level warrior. Geer still smiled on the surface:
"Hahaha, you don’t need to be nervous. Although we are not bounty hunters, you also know that when sailing on the sea, there will always be some blind pirates who insist on coming to your door, so we will occasionally make guest appearances as bounty hunters. , I just want to ask you where you usually go to redeem bounties. I also need to replace those useless pirate heads with cute Baileys. There is no other meaning."
The mayor also nodded after hearing this. This explanation is reasonable.
"It turns out that this matter is not difficult. There is a naval station on the other side of the island. You can see it just by climbing over the whiskey mountain behind. There, you can exchange the bounty for the corpses of pirates."
Gel guessed in his mind:
It seems that you often lure and kill pirates in exchange for bounties. The navy has opened an exchange point here to facilitate the exchange of bounties.
"I don’t know which pirate group Captain Geer killed and needs to redeem the bounty. If the amount does not exceed 20 million beli, as long as the pirate’s head is in good condition and can be clearly identified, we can give it a 40% discount on the original bounty. The price is paid directly for you, so you don’t have to bother yourself with a trip."
The old money-loving mayor said as he habitually rubbed his palms. Seeing Geer's expression of"Do you think I look like a fool?", he patiently explained:
"Captain Geer, you don't know.
The Navy will often find various reasons to deduct a little bit.
They also want to get a share of the bounty.
Generally, 60-70% of the bounty is considered good.
If you don't want to, they will say that they can't identify you or ask you to wait for a year until it is confirmed that this pirate group has not appeared on the sea again before you can receive the money.
We are also forced to spend money.
Disaster, 20% to 30% of the bounty is used to kill these borers, so accepting it at a 40% discount is really just a little bit of money for you.
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Ger said,"Hey guys, this has developed into a mature industrial chain. 90% of the new ones are recycled at 40% off the original price? It's really not easy to get 60% of the food, drink and cards at all. It's a good price."
However, your available funds of 20 million are still too small, and you can’t afford my products.
"Thank you to the mayor for informing me. I won’t use it for now. I happen to have seen how the navy exchanges bounty money. I want to see it. If possible, please ask the mayor to help arrange a guide and take me for a trip tomorrow. Of course, no If he makes this trip in vain, I will pay 200,000 Baileys of my hard-earned money."
Ger found a reason to reject the mayor's proposal, and then took out 200,000 beli to hire a guide.
"Hahaha, no problem! no problem! Captain Geer, you are so polite. It's just a small matter, as long as you don't bother yourself."
The old mayor had quick eyes and quick hands. He reached out and took the 200,000 Baileys from Geer's hand. He immediately turned around and shouted to the crowd.
"Forrest Gump!"
"Forrest Gump! Come here."
Soon, a young man who was about the same height as Geer and had a slight build hurried over. He looked at Geer and his group with timid eyes.
The mayor did not shy away from the fact that Geer, the financial backer, was nearby. Looking at it, he skillfully counted out 10 cards from the pile of 1,000 Baileys, and put the rest into his pocket.
He handed the money to the young man named Forrest and said:
"You will be Captain Gal's guide these days. Tomorrow, you will take Captain Gal to the naval base to redeem the bounty."
Other residents on the side who were still shouting welcome all showed envious eyes, secretly wondering why this good job did not fall on them.
"The mayor is really biased. He gave such a good thing to that good-for-nothing Forrest Gump."
"Shh! Keep your voice down, haven't you heard that Forrest Gump is actually the mayor's aunt's son's cousin's brother? They are relatives, so of course they have to take care of them."
"Go!
Go!
Go!
Where did you hear the news? It's too outrageous.
Who can help these relatives who can't help themselves? What I heard is clearly that A-Gump is actually the son of the mayor's first love's brother.
I heard that they The whole family died tragically at the hands of pirates.
His father died in order to protect the young mayor.
Only two-year-old Forrest Gump and his grandmother were left.
Later, his grandmother died of illness early and Forrest Gump became an orphan.
If the mayor hadn't been taking care of him, he would have starved to death long ago.
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"Gungun, what you are doing is even more outrageous than mine. Everyone knows that our mayor has been single for almost 60 years. When he was young, so many girls chased him but they didn't succeed. It is said that the mayor may not be good at that! So if you are not interested in women, where does your first love come from? Moreover, the mayor was born to be a monster, and dozens if not a hundred pirates died under his sword! Where do you need to be protected?"
"..."
Everyone started talking in low voices one by one.
Here, A-Gump took the money and said to the mayor with a grateful face:
"Thank you mayor!"
The old mayor rolled his eyes at him, thinking that this bastard really has no eyesight.
The mayor was not polite, jumped up and punched the monkey's Tianling Cap, and reprimanded:
"Thank me for what I did! Thank you Captain Geer! Work hard. If you can't satisfy Captain Geer, I will arrange for a replacement immediately."
A-Gump then turned around and thanked Geer several times.
At this point, the matter was settled. After the group arrived in the town, they separated and moved freely.