Chapter 312: A Chance

The attack plan was forcibly interrupted by an overwhelming spiritual pressure, but Mr. Fox did not immediately give up.

Even though he was extremely afraid of pain and had focused all his training on Iron Body, it didn't mean he would easily abandon his teammates!

Stussy was now in the hands of the White Ghost, and he was their only hope!

Taking advantage of the momentum from his sliding tackle, Mr. Fox continued to roll on the ground, pretending to still be out of control.

After a few rolls, Mr. Fox had secretly gathered his strength, ready to focus it on his legs and unleash the explosive power of Shave, intending to rush at the kneeling and muttering Stussy and become one to save Stussy and then—

Negative Ghost!

"Sorry, I'm just a useless long-haired freak who disappoints everyone…"

With a thud, Mr. Fox fell to his knees, his head bowed in gloom.

The Negative Ghost truly made one confront their true nature.

What sliding tackle master?! More like a clumsy agent!

Both top agents of CP0 were down, and the remaining lower-level agents of the CP departments were all unconscious under the spiritual pressure's influence.

Adrian surveyed his surroundings. After a moment's thought, he decided not to take Stussy and Mr. Fox to Rumi's fortress.

With a wave of his right hand, a massive surge of spiritual pressure condensed into a solid pale energy whip in his palm.

With a swish, the energy whip shot towards Mr. Fox and Stussy, splitting into two in mid-air and wrapping around them tightly, rendering them immobile.

With a slight pull of his arm, Adrian retracted the energy whip, dragging the two agents with him.

Thus, pulling the two top agents of CP0, the three of them vanished from the scene.

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Pleasure Street.

In a deserted penthouse suite of a luxurious hotel.

Adrian appeared in the empty room with the two top agents of CP0.

Time passed quietly, and a few minutes later.

Stussy and Mr. Fox finally recovered from the terrifying effects of the Negative Ghost and immediately looked at their enemy.

"White Ghost…"

Stussy, known as the Queen of Pleasure Street, forced herself not to recall her disgraceful state under the Negative Ghost's influence and stiffly questioned Adrian.

"What exactly do you want?"

"What do I want?"

Adrian, towering over her, admired Stussy's slightly resolute and tense yet beautiful face, and smiled gently.

"That depends on what you're willing to give."

The value of these two CP0 agents far exceeded the experience points displayed on their profile panels.

To Adrian, Stussy and Mr. Fox were not only keys to uncovering the general strength of the top Intelligence Organization CP0, known as "The Strongest Shield of the Celestial Dragons."

More importantly, they held a wealth of secret intelligence!

Information about the World Government, the World Nobles, the Holy Land Mary Geoise, and so much more!

This was what Adrian truly valued!

If he killed Stussy and Mr. Fox now, he would gain a lot of experience points, but he would also incur unnecessary losses!

"To sacrifice…"

Stussy's willow leaf-shaped eyebrows furrowed tightly together.

As the Queen of Pleasure Street and one of the six emperors of the underworld, she had made countless deals in the past.

Power, money, wealth, status, fame, sex, and life—each had been a bargaining chip.

As one of the parties in a transaction, Stussy naturally had to "sacrifice" something to "gain" something in return, but at this moment, the bargaining chip on one side of the scale was her own life!

And she had no idea what her opponent wanted to "gain" from this deal!

This was extremely dangerous situation!

On the other side, upon hearing Adrian's words, Mr. Fox suddenly spoke up. "Um, excuse me, I think in terms of personal strength, I'm quite capable."

Adrian shifted his gaze, looking at Mr. Fox with a calm expression.

Those eyes, as deep and unruffled as the darkest days, made Mr. Fox's scalp tingle and his heart pound. But he gritted his teeth and continued.

"Actually, I've long wanted to leave CP0! But my retirement applications have always been rejected. If you don't mind, I can turn over a new leaf… I mean, I can reform and join you!"

Mr. Fox submitted his application.

Adrian glanced at him and shook his head. "Too weak, and your Devil Fruit power is too useless. If you can't come up with another bargaining chip, you'd better stay where you are and wait for death."

He had no familiarity with this unknown CP0 member, who didn't even exist in the original story.

In such a situation, Adrian couldn't possibly trust him or accept his defection.

Moreover, as Adrian had pointed out.

This Iron Body warrior.

He was completely unimpressive.

Everyone knew that believing in Iron Body led only to death!

Even if your name was Garp!

Hearing the White Ghost's merciless disdainful words, Mr. Fox couldn't help but twitch his mouth uncontrollably.

Too weak? Fruit power too useless?

As long as you weren't a special ability user.

Ordinary pirates with bounties under 300 million berries couldn't even touch me.

Pirates with bounties between 300 million and 500 million? I've captured countless ones!

White Ghost is so great…

Recalling the recent battle, Mr. Fox wanted to cry but had no tears. He really was that great!

Thanks to the unexpected interruption by his colleague, Stussy had already calmed down completely by now.

Although she had no idea how the White Ghost suddenly appeared in Pleasure Street or through what means, it was an undeniable fact that her identity was exposed.

Moreover, she had already been cleanly defeated by the White Ghost and become his prisoner.

In such a situation.

The "Extremely Hostile to the World Government" White Ghost hadn't immediately killed her, a CP0 agent, but instead wanted to negotiate a deal.

This was clearly a good thing!

As a mature and experienced senior female agent, men were always her primary target.

If she could meet the White Ghost's demands, not only could she ensure her safety, but she could also use this to get closer to the White Ghost!

Stussy's mindset shifted dramatically at this moment, her previously tense body and mind relaxing. Her cheeks now held a hint of seductive allure.

"Lord White Ghost, what is it that you want?"

Stussy lightly bit her lower lip with her fine, white teeth, instantly putting on a fragile and helpless appearance. She gazed softly at Adrian, her voice as gentle as a golden cat continuously scratching.

"Please give me a chance to abandon the dark and join the light~"

{Should I start digging graves? I need at least a couple hundred, no?}