Chapter 365 Hot Pot

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Since he had to come back, Gel asked the Goat Duke for the life card that could help him find the Elephant Lord before leaving.

Seeing that the Goat Duke was still hesitating, Gel stepped forward and said, "Give it to me!"

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This matter is over

The group flew high in the sky on the Lab and started to feel hungry. It happened to be snowing in the area and it was very cold, so Captain Gel brought out tables, chairs and benches and had a hot pot with a few people wearing their cotton-padded jackets.

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Delicious! So delicious, Captain! I'm so lucky to meet you! Otherwise, I don't know how many delicious foods I would have missed!"

The big eater Ginny picked up a large piece of tripe from the spicy soup in the hot pot, but after putting it in her mouth she realized it was too hot, and she breathed out air frantically to try to make up for her loss!

"As long as you like it, eat more. If it's not enough, there's more. You won't go bankrupt if you eat my food."

Gerdes said.

The family is wealthy and makes a lot of money every day. There is no way to spend all the money!

"Captain, you are the most handsome! Captain, you are so kind to us!"

Ginny was so moved that she squeezed out a few tears, but that didn't stop her from stuffing things into her face. Her cheeks were puffed up like a hamster.

Big Bear kept putting food into Ginny's bowl with a doting smile on his face.

Next to them, Captain Markla, the guard who was riding on the tailwind fish, sat with two of his long-eared men, gnawing on the cold and stiff dried fish in their hands. They wanted to drink some water to swallow the dry food, but they found that the water in the kettle had already frozen.

The conditions are harsh, but fortunately the furry fur of the Fur Tribe can protect them from the cold climate.

The three of them huddled together, sniffing their noses from time to time, greedily breathing in the appetizing aroma that filled the air. After taking a few more breaths, they felt that the dry and hard fish meat in their mouths became more delicious.

"Come over and have some food with us, Markla!"

Ger waved hello.

Before Markela could speak, the two rabbit fur warriors beside him were delighted when they heard his words, and their rabbit ears, which had been drooping in frustration, instantly stood up.

"Thank you Captain Gill for your kindness, but I won't need it. I'm more used to eating the dry food I brought with me."

The two pairs of rabbit ears wilted again in an instant.

Although Markla also wanted to try this human delicacy called "hot pot" which smelled very delicious and had a unique way of eating, due to the bet between Captain Gel and their fur tribe, there was a conflict of interest between the two sides. And as an envoy sent to "ask for help" from the Kozuki clan, Markla could influence the final outcome of the bet, so he felt that he should keep a distance from Gel and his crew.

Any show of goodwill may be an attempt to bribe you!

snort!

I won't give in to the test and become a traitor to the Minks so easily!

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"Hey! You guys?!"

Markla, who was still imagining and encouraging himself, just came to his senses and found that his two subordinates had been pulled to the dining table by Gel to eat.

"Ah, hot, hot, hot! Whoosh!"

"Wow! So delicious! So delicious! We have never eaten such delicious food!!"

The two long-eared guards said truthfully that they fell in love with this delicacy at once.

"Come on, come on, eat more! Captain Ma likes to eat dried fish, and you subordinates are not sensible. You don't even know to give up your share so that he can eat more. Just put up with it and let me treat you to hot pot!"

Gel said sarcastically while enthusiastically serving food to the two fur warriors.

Markla wanted to vomit blood after hearing this.

He originally wanted to continue pretending, but seeing his two companions eating so happily, he couldn't resist the temptation and joined the dinner. He was soon completely conquered by the charm of hot pot.

Markla wiped the sweat from his forehead, rubbed his round belly, and burped with great satisfaction. He had a very satisfying hotpot meal!

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two days later

We arrived at the sea area where we needed to split up.

Lab landed on the sea and put the Mink Tribe's boat on the sea.

"Captain Gill! Thank you for giving us a ride. You saved us several days of sailing time! You also treated us to so many delicious meals. Thank you very much!"

Markela thanked him solemnly.

Behind him, two long-eared warriors also bowed politely to express their gratitude.

"Thank you for your hospitality!"

After two days of getting along, the relationship between the two sides has become very harmonious.

Ger also said with a smile.

"You're welcome, Makla. By the way, when you go to Wano Country this time, remember..."

"Don't worry, Captain Gill! I will be impartial and truthful, and will never commit any fraud!"

Markla interrupted Ger hurriedly.

He was afraid that Geer would ask him to commit fraud, so he quickly interrupted and blocked his way.

"So good."

Knowing his little thoughts, Gel didn't say anything more. He had no intention of bribing Markla to cheat. He just gave them a ride and let them eat and drink well in the hope that they could get to Wano Country as soon as possible, so as not to delay him from winning the bet and taking the Mink children away.

"Oh, this is for you. It's a ship propeller. If it is fixed at the stern, it can greatly increase the speed of the ship."

As Gel spoke, he took out a machine the size of a frying pan and shaped like a large round suction cup. This was a simple jet propulsion machine developed by Franky using the wind shell, and it was very effective when used on small boats.

"This, this is so embarrassing!"

"You're welcome. We'll soon be family!"

"Then thank you, Master Gel!"

Markela no longer refused. He suddenly felt that Captain Gill, who was not aggressive, was a very nice person. He was approachable, had no airs, was warm and friendly, and gave people a very reliable feeling.

"Lord Gel, do you know the Kozuki family of Wano Country?"

Markela hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Not really acquaintance, I've heard of it but never seen it."

Gel thought about it and told the truth.

"Since we don't know each other and have never met each other, why do I feel that you are full of disgust and hostility towards the Kozuki family? Have they done something that you cannot forgive?"

Gel frowned and thought. He couldn't say that he hated the entire Wano Country, which represented Japanese culture, so he could only change the subject.

"Captain Ma, what do you think of me?"

"what?"

Markla was also stunned as she didn't expect Ger to suddenly ask such a question.

"It's okay, just say whatever you think, I won't mind."

Gel showed a warm smile that could warm the whole winter, and Markla had to think carefully about how to word it.

"I think that as an enemy, Lord Gel is very scary, but as a friend, Lord Gel is approachable, friendly and gentle... He treats people sincerely... He is a good person."

As Markela spoke, he observed the changes in Captain Gel's expression and found that the smile on Gel's face grew wider with every advantage he mentioned. He could only rack his brains to come up with a few more words to compliment him.

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