Chapter 248

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The current "God" governing Skypiea is Gan Fall, a god who loves his people dearly.

The Roger Pirates once reached here too, so Gan Fall has some understanding of the Blue Sea and doesn't immediately resort to hostility toward sea pirates just because of their identity.

So, when the members of God's guards reported back to him about this situation, he took a moment to think it over and decided to meet the newcomers first before making any judgments.

If they proved to be cruel and evil Blue Sea people, he would drive them away.

Otherwise, he would let them stay for a few days since they would leave sooner or later anyway.

Soon, Abel and Baby-5 were led by the guards to meet the "God" of Skypiea.

Baby-5 was quite disappointed, as Gan Fall was nothing like the 'God' she had pictured.

Abel, on the other hand, handled the situation very appropriately and did not reveal his true motives.

Gan Fall felt that this pair of siblings did not seem like bad people, so after asking some questions, he gave them the qualification to enter.

But on the condition that they absolutely could not harm any Skypiean, and if any conflict arose, they could report at any time, and members of God's guard would intervene.

Abel thought to himself, "There's a guy named Enel who's going to overthrow you in a few years. Wouldn't it be nice if I took care of a big problem for you in advance?"

Of course, even if he spoke up now, the other party probably wouldn't believe him.

So, Abel decided not to rush into trouble with Enel just yet. He planned to enjoy a few days on Skypiea with the girl first. After all, once he took action, he was certain to be blacklisted, making future entry difficult.

When leaving, Gan Fall instructed his people, "Keep an eye on them in secret, and if there is any problem, expel them immediately."

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The oxygen on Skypiea is thin, and after the initial excitement, Baby-5's complexion turned an unusual shade of red.

Since she didn't have a robust physique like Abel, the special environment of the 10,000-meter high sky had quite an impact on her.

Of course, Baby-5 wasn't some delicate little girl, and with some rest, she would probably adapt.

"Welcome! What would you like to eat?"

Entering a restaurant, while the owner looked a bit surprised, he still asked very politely.

It seemed he already knew about the arrival of the Blue Sea people.

Since even the god-like Gan Fall had not expelled them, they naturally wouldn't behave inappropriately either.

Abel glanced at the menu and found that he was unfamiliar with the dishes listed, so he simply said, "Bring me one of each dish."

"Uh, is this some kind of joke from the Blue Sea? Sir, you're really humorous~"

"I'm not joking. Also, what currency do you usually use here? Can I pay with Belly?"

"We typically use Extol here, but Belly is also acceptable. 1 Belly can be exchanged for about 10,000 Extols. Are you sure you want to order so much? Do you have other companions coming?"

Seeing the owner's conflicted expression, Abel said, "Just make it quick; this won't even be enough food. Consider this money the cost of the meal."

He tossed a bag of Belly onto the table, which was more than enough, even enough to buy tenfold of what he had ordered.

Seeing this, the owner didn't dare speak further and hurriedly instructed the kitchen to start preparing the meal.Soon, a variety of dishes characteristic of Skypiea were served.

"This is our specialty, Skyfish sashimi, paired with a unique sauce."

"There's not enough; bring ten more servings of this sashimi."

Abel interrupted him outright, as the plate was already empty.

The owner, with no other choice, reluctantly placed the order while urging the kitchen to hurry up, tears included.

"Abel, this coconut juice is so delicious."

Baby-5, who had recovered somewhat, had a dark green coconut in front of her that was bigger than her head, drinking the coconut juice inside with a straw.

The fruit is a special product of Skypiea, with a shell as hard as steel, making it difficult to open.

Only the bottom center is relatively soft, where one can use a small knife to carve a hole and insert a straw.

Abel also tried it; it was sweet, with a refreshing aroma, and quite delightful.

Of course, what grabbed his attention besides the food were the various peculiar shells in the restaurant.

Such as the Water Shell used for storing water, the Light Shell used as an indoor lighting tool, and the Flame Shell that could store fire and spew it out for cooking or boiling water, among others.

These special shells were incredibly convenient and filled almost every aspect of the Skypieans' daily life.

What was even more interesting were the many pieces of furniture in the restaurant, including the chairs they were sitting on, all made from processed Island Clouds, creating unique cloud furniture.

Sitting on them felt soft and furry, like animals' pelts, yet they had a peculiar load-bearing feature that prevented deformation, quite miraculous indeed.

It made one think that the Flying Nimbus from the Dragon Ball world might have been made here.

Abel thought he might purchase some of these magical shells to take with him; they might come in handy later, or at the very least, he could use them himself, which would be very convenient.

So, as he indulged in the food, he called the owner over and inquired, "I'd like to buy some of these special shells to take with me; where should I go?"

"If you're just looking to buy everyday items like Water Shells and Sound Shells, there's a general store on the next street that should meet your needs. If you're seeking more unique shells, you'll need to apply with the deity," the owner explained.

Abel nodded, not surprised in the least.

After all, some special shells were quite powerful and could easily be used as weapons.

Without regulation, chaos would ensue.

However, Abel wasn't interested in the Impact Shells, Cutting Shells, and such, so it made no difference to him.

After a full two hours of feasting and clearing out the restaurant's entire food inventory, Abel, picking his teeth, prepared to leave with Baby-5 for a stroll on the next street.

The owner, having witnessed all this, was truly impressed!

"Do all the people from the Blue Sea eat this much? But where did all that food go?" he wondered, recalling Abel's consistently flat stomach in confusion.

Regardless, he had made a handsome profit today.

Upon arriving at the next street, the scene was noticeably more lively.

Many Skypieans were buying essentials, including various odd-shaped shells.

Abel casually chose a well-stocked general store and walked in.

Under the enthusiastic guidance of the owner, he bought dozens of shells of various types, regardless of their immediate usefulness.

When the bag full of shells was placed in the owner's hands, the smile on the general store owner's face was so wide his eyes vanished.