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"That's settled then. I'll send the finished products to your place once they're ready."

"I know now. By the way, Miss Topa, shouldn't you be leaving Arilo by now?"

"Is that so? Things are almost settled here. It's time for us to go back and report!"

Topa said it casually.

"It should be around the next day or two, right?"

"Is that so? I'll have someone finish making it and send it to you as soon as possible!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Luffy!"

"It's no trouble at all, it's not like I'm the one who has to work hard!"

"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, Topa's lips twitched involuntarily.

However, logically speaking, Toppa should also be considered a capitalist.

She had no right to criticize Luffy, so she could only cover up her embarrassment.

Afterwards, Luffy escorted Toppa away from his shop.

After saying goodbye to Toppa, Luffy had nothing to do.

So he simply wandered around the upper floors by himself.

While Luffy was strolling around, he saw Seele standing alone in front of a shop, lost in thought.

Seele didn't seem to see Luffy either, her gaze still fixed on the shop.

Seeing this, Luffy was also seized by a playful impulse and quietly approached Seele.

Normally, Seele might have been able to spot Luffy, but at this moment, Seele's attention was drawn to the shop, and she didn't notice Luffy approaching.

"What are you doing?"

Suddenly, Luffy slapped Seele on the shoulder, startling her as she was focused on the shop.

Her long purple hair instantly became a mess.

This made Seele turn around and look at Luffy with annoyance.

"What are you looking at? You scared me to death!"

She patted her pounding heart, which made Seele look at Luffy with a hint of resentment.

"I was just curious about what you were looking at."

As he spoke, Luffy followed the gaze to the shop that Seele was looking at.

It was a jewelry store, and the shop window displayed all sorts of jewelry.

Seeing this surprised Luffy.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to like this, Seele? Would you like me to get you one?"

Luffy looked at Seele with some surprise.

Seele blushed and explained to Luffy.

"Actually, I'm planning to save up money to buy Bronya a birthday present!"

"Is Bronya's birthday coming up?"

Luffy was somewhat surprised to hear this, as he really didn't know what Bronya's birthday was.

"Actually, there are still more than two months left."

"Isn't it still early? Why are you starting preparations so early?"

Luffy looked at Seele with some surprise.

Seele scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's because I don't have much money on me, so I want to find a place to do temporary work to earn some money after I've chosen my target!"

"Doesn't the Earth Fire department pay out?"

"Actually, everyone involved in the underground fire project is basically doing it voluntarily, so there really isn't any source of income!"

Seele said with a hint of helplessness.

In fact, even Natasha doesn't charge much for treating patients at her clinic. She doesn't have to pay for minor illnesses, and for serious illnesses, she only gives a token amount.

So, which piece of jewelry have you taken a fancy to?

Upon hearing this, Xier pointed to a necklace placed in the center and said.

"That's the one. I'm planning to save up some money to buy it and give it to Bronya."

Luffy's gaze followed Seele's line of sight to the necklace.

A sky-blue gemstone is set in a gold necklace, revealing a deep blue glow under the sunlight.

"How long do you think I need to work before I can afford it?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy's gaze also fell on the price listed below the necklace.

Yes, the necklace is beautiful, and the price is even more beautiful.

Luffy, after all, owned a factory in Belleburg, so he was fairly clear about the wages of ordinary residents in the upper district.

After thinking for a moment, Ruf replied.

"Based on the wages in the upper-class area, if Seele works for half a year without eating or drinking, she should be able to buy it!"

Upon hearing this, Seele's face immediately fell.

Luffy patted Seele on the shoulder to comfort her.

"Actually, you can just give her anything else. It's her birthday, the thought is what counts, and I don't think Bronya will mind!"

If Bronya really cared about such things, she wouldn't have become best friends with Seele from the lower districts.

Volume 1: Chapter 134 Tricking Xier into becoming a personal secretary

Faced with Luffy's question, Seele said somewhat embarrassedly.

“Actually, Bronya and I passed by here yesterday while shopping and happened to see this necklace.”

Bronya's gaze fell on the necklace at that moment, and she originally intended to take a look at it.

But when I saw the price, I couldn't help but give up.

It's not that Bronya can't afford it, it's just that she doesn't want to spend so much money on a necklace.

I happened to find out Bronya's birthday while we were chatting yesterday, so Seele decided to see if she could buy the necklace and give it to Bronya.

So she came here early this morning specifically to take a look.

However, after thinking for a long time, Seele still couldn't think of a way to buy the necklace.

"Luffy, do you have any good ways to make money?"

"Yes, I have!"

As he spoke, Luffy pointed to a shop in the distance.

That shop happened to be owned by Luffy.

"But didn't you say that it's difficult to earn money by working?"

"No, what I mean is that the stockings sold in that store are very translucent. You can buy a pair and put them on your head. Not only will they not block your vision, but no one can see what you look like. Getting them for free is just a matter of a word, isn't it?"

It was just a necklace, nothing more than a casual thing. Hearing Luffy's terrible idea, Seele rolled her eyes at him.

"Stop joking around, let's get serious. If not, I'll think of something else later!"

"I do have another way to make money, but I don't know if Miss Seele is willing to make a sacrifice!"

"What sacrifice?"

Seele asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Sacrifice your body!"

Upon hearing this, Seele immediately took a step back, covering herself with her hands, and looked at Luffy with disbelief.

"What are you talking about?!"

Seele blushed and scolded Luffy.

Even if she were desperate for money, she wouldn't do something like that!

"I think you've got the wrong idea. Actually, I own several factories in Belleburg, and I can get you a job there!"

"So what do you mean by sacrificing your body?"

"Work 20 hours a day, half a day off per month. No food, no accommodation, no rest facilities provided!"

"Is this something a human could do?"

Seele was stunned when she heard Luffy's words.

Even livestock don't work like that!

"Aren't you violating Belloberg's labor laws?"

Because Seele planned to work, she also learned a little about this topic.

Sooner or later, someone like Rufu will be reported for using this method.

Luffy responded to this with an indifferent expression.

"What's there to be afraid of? I have the Great Guardian Cocolia behind me. Who dares to arrest me? Who dares to arrest me!"

Seeing Luffy's arrogant demeanor, Seele felt for some reason that Luffy would one day be hanging from a lamppost.

"Of course, Seele, you're my good friend, so I certainly won't let you be treated the same as other girls."

"Really?"

"Of course, I'll give you an extra half-day off every month. How about that? Am I generous enough?"

"Where's my sickle?!"

Looking at her empty hands, Seele felt regret for the first time that she hadn't brought her weapon.

"Just kidding, my factory strictly follows the Berlenberg Labor Law!"

Seeing that Seele was serious, Luffy immediately explained.

After all, if Luffy were to do that, who would dare to work for him?

"You scared me to death! You described it in such detail, who would have thought you were just making it up!"

Upon hearing this, Xi'er breathed a sigh of relief.

I almost had to betray my own family for the greater good.

"Who told you I made this up?"

"?"

"These are all things that the company employees told me when I was chatting with them last time!"

"...6"

This made Seele feel fortunate that Belloberg hadn't become an asset of the company.

"So, what do you think? Want to work for me?"

At this moment, Luffy once again extended an olive branch to Seele.

"Do you have any positions available for hiring?"

"Then we'll have plenty to talk about. How about we find a place to do it and chat?"

Upon hearing this, Xi'er nodded.

So Luffy took Seele back to the shop where he had taken Toppa to play before.

The shop assistant was stunned when she saw her boss bring another girl over.