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Chapter 452: Open the Door! Free Trade!
Chapter 452: Open the Door! Free Trade!
"Sage, you wanted to see me?"
In the office, Lily entered, holding a report in her hand.
Sage looked up and saw Lily wearing a long shirt-dress that reached down to her knees. Although only one button was undone, a faintly visible, alluring valley was revealed, and as she walked forward, it gently bounced.
Her golden, wavy hair, casually draped over her back, was still damp and steaming.
"Just finished a shower? And you went to practice on the cliff during the rain again? I won't be responsible if you get struck by lightning," Sage said with a smile.
"Just slash it open then."
Lily sat down on the sofa not far from the desk, lifting her knees to reveal her almost glowing white legs, one of which was entangled with the other.
She opened the report, quickly scanned it, and said, "Carla."
"Yes?"
Carla, who served as Sage's secretary, adjusted her glasses.
"Take note of this," Lily began. "Regarding Territorial, the stone mining must be accelerated. The recent output is not keeping up with the demand. The next batch of ships carrying population can be sent there, and an additional twenty architectural designers should be assigned."
"As for Sentinel, the gold mine can be slowed down. Transfer half of the gold miners to the iron mine, and it would be best to coordinate with Stidtefel, as they have experience in iron mining."
"The development of Parti's land should be expedited. It's been several months, and they've only developed 10% of the land? Wasn't the population just increased on that island half a month ago?"
"This was discussed before."
Carla thought for a moment and said, "Leonardo mentioned that the island has too many ferocious beasts. They've been busy eliminating them, and the tropical rainforest environment is also challenging for them."
"I don't want excuses; I want results."
Lily said calmly, "Call him and tell him to either handle it personally or use explosives. Give him two months to increase the development progress to 30%. That place is abundant in fruits, so we can't afford to disrupt our plans."
"Also, the canned food production in Corvi needs to be increased by 20% in the next two months. Sharret's medicine production should be increased by 30%, especially the coastal region's medicinal seaweed, which is currently insufficient. We need to build up a reserve."
"Alright, that's all," Lily said, putting down the report.
"Yes, I'll execute it immediately," Carla said, quickly jotting down the instructions and leaving the room with her notebook. She gently closed the door behind her.
Sage looked at Lily with a smile, "You're becoming more and more proficient, which is great. This way, I can relax and go fishing every day."
In terms of business, Lily was becoming more and more skilled, and her experience in handling matters was invaluable.
Hearing this, Lily pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and said, "Sage, occasionally working is also beneficial for the body and mind."
Sage waved his hand, "Never mind that. I have something to discuss with you. Doflamingo called."
After hearing about Doflamingo's matter, Lily furrowed her brows, "He wants to stop it just like that? Who does he think he is? Not only is it about the economy, but also our credibility."
She paused for a moment and continued, "Sage, if we keep relying on others, we'll always be at a disadvantage."
This wasn't about seizing channels; not only did Sage despise breaking promises, but Lily herself also disliked going back on her word.
Having made a commitment to cooperate, they wouldn't easily renege.
However, some matters were not about cooperation but about taking the initiative.
They had control over Doflamingo's channel movements, and many goods were produced by them. If they stopped, it would cause chaos for Doflamingo and his trading partners.
But on the other hand, Lily had just calculated that if Doflamingo canceled the cooperation, their factory's efficiency would drop by at least a third!
That was too threatening!
Although this time it was only for a few days, and Doflamingo had covered the losses, Lily still disliked this sense of passivity.
In the past, he wasn't worried about this issue because such a thing could never happen. Doflamingo knew better.
But now that it has happened, it's not about that guy named Law and the Straw Hats anymore; it's a matter of principle.
Without a death surgeon, a resurrection doctor will eventually appear. Without the Straw Hat Kid, there will be a Goggle Boy.
There will come a day when they will encounter similar or even more severe situations.
"That's also why I'm here to see you."
Sage tapped the table, and Lily rose from the sofa. She took out a cigar box from the edge of the desk and handed him one.
After lighting it, he exhaled smoke, his fingers rhythmically tapping the table, "The goods still need to be delivered. This time, you'll have to make the trip yourself."
Lily was taken aback, "Do you think it's not over yet?"
A smile crept onto Sage's lips, "These newcomers to the New World, each with their high and mighty attitudes, always wanting to stir up trouble. That fool Doflamingo insists on playing along, but I can't control that. However, my goods must not be compromised. Once you reach the destination, you can make your own decisions."
Lily blinked her beautiful eyes, understanding Sage's implication.
"Do you think Doflamingo will fail?" She asked incredulously. "Even if he does, he'll still retain his influence due to his different status."
After capturing Caesar and fleeing Punk Hazard, Lily was certain they had formed an alliance and would target Doflamingo.
She didn't underestimate the Straw Hats either. Two years ago, this guy had defeated Crocodile and fought Moriah to a standstill.
Whether it was luck or opportunism, he had emerged victorious.
In her eyes, the Straw Hats were on par with the Seven Warlords.
With Law added to the mix, they could indeed escape from Reiti and Wibul.
Without that strength, escaping would be difficult.
This news came to her even before Sage informed her of Doflamingo's call; Reiti had already contacted her.
"Speaking of which, some of my men have concerns. They believe our authority has been challenged, and it would be best to take out one or two of them. If they make it to Dressrosa, should we eliminate them?" Lily asked.
"Hah! Why would I bother targeting them? They're not worth my time." Sage exhaled smoke and laughed.
Lily nodded, "Reiti said she activated her Infinite Energy Mode, suffering from both frostbite and burns. Even with an excellent doctor, she'll need several days to recover. Since the lesson has been taught, let it end there. These small fries aren't worth the effort."
She continued, "It's normal for Doflamingo to want to stir up trouble. He's not our subordinate or vassal, and he has his own plans. But this incident also serves as a warning to him. I'll go there personally, and he'll understand."
"If I win, I'll give him a warning. If I lose, I'll be there. No matter how much chaos he creates, I'll step in if necessary to prevent any losses on our side."
She turned to Sage, "Is that what you meant?"
"I mean, why bother thinking so much? Do as you please, Lily! I'll cover for you, so do as you wish!"
Sage grinned, baring his teeth, "Distribution channels? If the goods are good enough, they'll find us through other channels. Overstocked products? I have plenty of ways to deal with that! The simplest is free trade!"
Open the doors! Free trade!
This move was perfect for him right now.
What if the pirates have a bad reputation?
It doesn't matter.
"The Cataclysm Pirates can bear the bad reputation, the accusations of chaos and evil, and even being branded as the world's enemy. But there's one thing..."
Sage's smile turned sinister, "As long as no one dares call us weak, nothing else matters!"
(End of Chapter)
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