Chapter 10

After the another day of camping in the wilderness, Rowan finally made to the entrance of the Aurum city. It held a majestic view, large and tall buildings that he has never seen before, with people, with luxurious attires and jewelries all around them, booming everywhere.

'Alright, I'm finally here! It's time, to think of my grand plan of identity wash-'

""YOUCHIHA BOB!!!"" Loud voices were suddenly heard, causing people to help in shock.

'F***!!!' Turning around, he was met with familiar gazes of two dwarves. 'Not you two again!!!'

"Mariohohoho!!! Finally, we meet again!! This time, we will ensure to take that bounty!!" Jimmas and Teachus stepped up, grinning ear to ear.

'And just like that, my grand plan ruined before it was even born!' Rowan facepalmed, before giving the duo a heatful glare.

"You know what?! I don't care anymore!!" Taking out his spiked knuckles from his sac, Rowan put them on, before getting himself into a stance.

"Oho, finally! Luigihihihi! 10 million Beli shall be ours!!"

Hearing this, the crowd gasped in shock.

"R-right!! Youchiha Bob, bounty of 10 million Beli! One of the highest bounty in the east blue!!" One man exclaimed in shock, causing others' jaws to drop.

"Such average man-"

"-Is actually one of the worst criminal around!!"

"Mariohoho, prepare yourselves!!!" Jimmas slammed his fists together, as he instantly bulked up.

"Luigihihihi!" At the same time, Teachus became even more tiny than he was!

"With our devil fruit abilities and teamwork combined, even you, Chiha Bob, cannot stand against!!" Teachus stood on Jimmas's shoulder, as they too got ready for a battle.

However, Rowan is not dumb enough to wait for them to prepare. When Jimmas and Teachus got ready, Rowan has already disappeared from his spot. What happened next completely shocked everyone.

*Crush* Suddenly, Rowan appeared behind Jimmas's shoulder, and slammed his foot down, onto where Teachus was standing!

"TEACHUSSSSSSSS!!!!" Jimmas's hand shook while holding the remaining corpse of tiny Teachus. "Youchiha BOB!!! Vengeance shall be mine!!!!!"

Jimmas angrily screamed before charging blindly to Rowan.

"It will be different from the last time!" Rowan exclaimed, before pulling his fist back.

*Bang* Like a pistol, the blindingly fast hook of Rowan connected Jimmas's chin. Unlike last time, where he dealt blunt damage, the sharp spikes of his knuckle completely pierced through the tough skin of Jimmas.

Right after the fist connected, Rowan swung his arm inwardly, which caused the embedded spikes to rip Jimmas's chin.

"Arghhhh!!" Jimmas, who was released from Rowan, was heavily bleeding. He never expected Rowan to deal significant amount of damage to him, especially when the last encounter proved his superior defence. He has underestimated the power of 10 million Beli criminal, and now he was paying for it.

Before Jimmas could register, Rowan immediately rushed towards him again, and dealt finishing blow to his chest, piercing through his heart. Jimmas's eyes dimmed, before he slouched, dead.

Seeing this horrific scene in display, the people screamed before running away from Rowan. Rowan, in response to this reaction, simply sighed.

Although Rowan may seem too violent, the bounty hunter duo, Jimmas and Teachus, would have done exactly same to him, either imprison him in the impel down or kill him. He was not a saint who forgives death threat for no reason; eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth!

'Haah, the situation is not looking good though. Soon, the news will reach the ears of the marines and more potent bounty hunters. Since Tempus island is mostly out of marine's controls due to its location, I should have some time. Let's think thoroughly before making my next sets of decisions.'

Rowan hurriedly retreated to a nearby bar, without realizing that the title read 'Hank's Bar.'

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For the past 2 hours, Rowan was busy hungrily gulping down the food he ordered, since he ran out of the rations on the day before, while he was on the to Aurum city. As he finished, he sat up with a satisfied grin, while holding his enlarged belly.

"Ah, I have not felt so full for such a long time." It did not take long, however, before his grin turned into a frown. "What?! 5,000 Beli on food?! Uwah, my hunger must have possessed me!!"

As a good human being, Rowan had no choice but to pay up for the huge amount of food that he consumed.

'Whyyyy...' While Rowan was sulking, a door opened, before someone familiar, with blond hair and monocle, walked by.

'Huh? Sir Martinosse?' Rowan recognized the man, who sat on the 3rd stool from the left. 'Wait! Ahaha, don't tell me that he actually came!'

Rowan checked the time, and realized that it was 7pm. This man came an hour early!

Now that he took a look, Sir Martinosse had a different attire than before. He was wearing a golden suit, while holding a rose on his hand. He looked anxious and sweaty for some reason.

'Wait, don't tell me, that... haha, this is gold!!' Rowan almost chocked from laughing. 'Oh man, I must stay and watch, no matter the consequence! I can't miss this out!'

"Sir, what shall I bring for you?" Seeing Sir Martinosse unresponsive, a waiter quickly approached and asked him.

"This highness shall halt for the beauty under the moonlight, in prior to the deliverance of the heavenly meal that king of stove may craft." Sir Martinosse answered, before leaving a waiter completely frozen, trying to process what he just heard.

An hour, which felt like years to Rowan, finally passed. When time reached exactly 8pm, a girl with a cap, that Rowan saw in the previous day, stepped into the bar before sitting on the 2nd stool from the left.

Rowan watched intently as the girl slowly turned her gaze to her right, before revealing a stupefied expression.

'HAHAHAHA!!!' Rowan had to use all his strength just to contain his laugh.

"A-ah, greetings, fair lady. The title of th, th, t-this gentleman is Martio, no, Martinosse Marquis. Such fair being only deserves fair ro, rose alike, and now, we, um, we shall commence our heavenly ritual of in... gestion." Sir Martinosse held out his rose with two hands, towards the girl, while trying to look as cool as possible.

The girl stood frozen for some time, before finally responding, "...Who are you?"

"I, I, I am..."

"No, who are you? This wasn't what I planned!!"

"My laby... lady-"

"No, it's not you!" Hearing this, Sir Martinosse looked as if he lost the world, with the rose fallen out of his hand.

Meanwhile, someone could no longer contain his laugh.

"HAHAHAHAHA!!!!" Rowan ended up rolling on the ground, having the best time in the world.

"Wait... hey!! Why are you there!!" The girl's eyes squinted, before coming to a realization.

Sir Martinosse, who was watching the interaction, couldn't help but get angry.

"Mademoiselle, this mongrel proves its worthlessness over the peacock in your sight! Heed no attention to a mere bug and we shall enjoy ourselves!!" However, he was completely ignored.

"Youu!!" Watching Rowan's constant laughter right on her, with his finger pointing towards her, the girl's fist clenched in fury, while her face got red in embarrassment.

Looking around, the girl saw everyone staring at them. Fuming, the girl pulled Rowan, who was still laughing, along with her, to the outside of the bar.

As they left, the bar sat in silence, with Sir Martinosse stared at the fallen rose.

"C-cheer up man!"

"Yeah, don't worry mate! There are tons of girls out there!"

"Hey, want to join us for a drink?" The men who were inside the bar tried to cheer him up, out of pure sympathy.

"UGHHHHHHAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!" Staring at the sky, Sir Martinosse couldn't help but release an anguish scream.