Chapter 311 More cost-effective

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Looking at the frightened Spandam, Gel smiled.

"Haha, you're smart, kid! I'm not kidding you. This is a top-grade poison made from 749 kinds of poisonous insects. No one in the world can cure it. When it's late at night and snakes and insects come out, the poisoned will feel itchy all over their body, as if they were bitten by millions of insects! This poison can't kill people directly, but no one who is poisoned can survive. Do you know why?"

Without waiting for Spandine's reply, Ger continued in a sinister tone:

"It is said that they all chose to end their lives because they could not endure the torture, hahahaha."

"Ah! No, sir, I will be your dog from now on! I swear to be absolutely loyal to you and serve you wholeheartedly, please give me the antidote!"

Spandine didn't even bother to get up, he just crawled to Ger's feet and cried for mercy.

"Didn't I just tell you? No one in the world can cure this poison! One of my biggest strengths is that I never brag."

"Ah? How could this happen! Sir! What should we do?"

When Spandine heard this, he seemed to have his soul sucked out of him, and his eyes became dull.

"Don't be like that. Although there is no cure, there is an antidote that can relieve the symptoms and save your life."

Gel shook the small porcelain bottle in his hand.

Spandine's eyes lighted up again, and he stared at the bottle of antidote.

"Sir, sir! Save me, save me!"

"Don't worry! Of course I will give you the antidote. I definitely didn't go to such great lengths to satisfy my own evil taste and want to see you tortured to death."

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir! I will obey you from now on! I will do my best! I will never dare to have any other thoughts!"

Spandine quickly expressed his opinion.

"It's not impossible to give it to you, but I'm afraid you won't believe it. How about I give it to you tomorrow? You can experience the power of this top-grade poison for a night and see if I'm deceiving you. Don't worry! Even if you don't have the medicine, you won't die if you itch for a few days."

Gel showed a friendly smile, but in Spandine's eyes, this smile was even more terrifying than the devil's grin.

"Please, sir, I believe it, I really do. Please give me the antidote, I feel itchy all over my body now!"

Spandine had completely lost all his thoughts. He now seriously doubted that the smiling young man in front of him could see through people's hearts.

"brush!"

A small black bat flew out from Moria's palm, landed behind Spandine, and then slowly merged into his shadow on the ground.

"My Lord...what is this again?"

"Ah, it's okay. He just made a mark so that he can always know your location! Also, if you have any bad intentions, the bat hiding in your shadow can turn into a dart and kill you when you're not paying attention. Come, show him how to do it!"

Gel waved his hand after he finished speaking.

"Clap!"

Moria snapped his fingers, and the black bat that had just hidden in the shadow on the ground came out again, turning into a sharp cone and flying directly towards Spandine's face!

"what!"

Spandine screamed and stepped back. The pitch-black spikes came at him in an instant and finally hovered in front of his forehead!

Spandine looked nervously at the spikes so close to him that his eyes became cross-eyed.

"Hahaha! How is it? Isn't it convenient?"

Captain Gill smiled heartily.

Of course Moria couldn't remotely control the shadow bat from a distance of tens of thousands of miles, he just used it to scare people.

Spandain was completely numb, thinking to himself how much this bastard in front of him didn't trust him! No, it should be said that he knew him so well that he would go to such a crazy extent to prevent him from betraying him!

"My lord, you think too highly of me!"

Spandine was even a little flattered. Gel patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"You are a talented person, but it's a pity that your heart is not in Cao's camp. Don't blame me. It's not that I don't trust you, but it's more cost-effective to do this!"

Spandine sighed helplessly and gave up struggling completely.

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That night, Moriah dreamed of bursts of frantic shouting from the prison. However, he did not find the screaming noisy, but slept exceptionally soundly.

Poor Spandine experienced an itchy feeling that was so severe that he was almost dying. It was not until the second half of the night that Moria gave him the antidote.

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"G-Lord Gel!"

When Captain Gel woke up and saw the somewhat weak Spandine, he felt that his whole temperament had changed. He no longer had that arrogance and pettiness, and all he saw in his eyes was awe and obedience.

"Good morning, Spandine. You look much more reliable now!"

Ger said with satisfaction.

"Thank you for the compliment, sir!"

Spandine bowed his head respectfully.

Putting aside his character, Spandine definitely has the background and ability, otherwise how could he and his good son Spandam, with their despised abilities, become the highest officers of CP9.

"Okay, don't be so sad. Just follow me and I won't let you suffer any loss."

"Yes, sir, I will obey your orders from now on! Go to the raging fire..."

"Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense and let's talk about our business now!"

Spandine wanted to express his loyalty but was interrupted impatiently by Gel.

"Tell me, what does the Bra Chamber of Commerce need to do now to help you become the top leader of CP9."

Upon hearing this, Spandine immediately perked up, and all the discomfort in his body disappeared instantly!

This statement not only means that you will be let go, but it will also help you climb to a higher position.

Is this what it means to survive a disaster and be blessed in the future?! Every crisis has its dangers but also its opportunities?!

"Why are you standing there? I asked you to talk!"

Moria reminded.

"Yes, sir. Due to the rapid increase in the number of pirates in the past two years, the navy that checks and balances the pirates also needs to expand. Military expenditures have increased by more than 5%. On the other hand, many member states have suffered from harassment and destruction by pirates, and tax revenues have declined. Many countries are already unable to pay the Tianshangjin. On the one hand, there is a reduction in tax revenue, and on the other hand, there must be an increase in military expenditures. The financial tension has affected the Celestial Dragons' eating, drinking and entertainment, so many world nobles are beginning to feel dissatisfied."

"The World Government is currently looking for various sources of income. As long as there is profit, whether it is concealing the truth and letting civilians of member countries mine toxic minerals, or secretly cooperating with pirates to make money, the World Government will not refuse!"

Spandine explained.

Well, it's really corrupt, just what I want!

Gel asked, resting his chin on his hand.

"Oh? Then it's not difficult to do. Tell me, how much money do you need to help you complete the task?"

"Well... considering the size of the Bra Chamber of Commerce's fleet, how about paying 2 million Baileys per year? If you think it's too much, less is fine."

Spandine tentatively reported a number that was acceptable to the task, and then secretly observed the changing expressions on Gel's face.

"Let's put it this way. According to the standards of a member country, the Bra Chamber of Commerce can pay 10 billion Baileys every year, but I want the Bra Chamber of Commerce to become an independent country recognized by the World Government and enjoy the same treatment as a member country!"

Ten billion Baileys is nothing compared to the current caravan's annual income. In two years, it will be nothing at all. Gel doesn't care at all.

"I'll leave this matter to you. When you succeed in becoming the highest commander of CP9, I'll have a great gift for you."

Captain Gul activated the ability of the Pancake-Pancake Fruit to draw the pancake first.

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