I'm a pirate on Star Iron.

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After all, stockings weren't exactly a necessity in Belleburg.

In addition, although the weather in Yalilo is gradually recovering after the capture of the Star Core, the temperature in Beloborg is still very low.

Not many people are willing to walk down the street wearing stockings, so the turnover of these factories has been declining.

In addition, Sambo's bounty is indeed high.

Those bosses were also very willing to get rid of this money-losing business.

This allowed Ruff to successfully monopolize the entire Belleburg hosiery industry.

After briefly explaining these things to Seele, Seele couldn't help but feel remorseful.

If she had known that Sambo's bounty was so high, she should have gotten a share of it back then.

If we used Sambo's bounty to improve Rockrock, Rockrock would probably be a much better place!

But it's too late to say anything now; she didn't know Sambo's head was so valuable back then.

But Luffy is really something, taking so much money to invest in a hosiery factory. Can he really make a profit from that?

But it's someone else's money, so Seele couldn't say much.

"Brother Luffy, what are stockings?"

Hook, who had been listening to the conversation between the two, asked Luffy with a curious expression.

"Well, why don't you ask Seele about it?"

After all, Luffy couldn't really talk about this with Hook, so he could only pass the buck to Seele.

Seeing Hook looking at her with such an innocent expression made Seele feel a little awkward.

But Seele knew that if she didn't tell Hook, she would find the answer herself later!

Volume 1: Chapter 93 Seele has become gentle, why would I have such a dream?

Looking at Hook in front of her, Seele took a deep breath and then spoke.

"These stockings are the same kind that Natasha usually wears!"

Even Seele felt embarrassed talking about this to a child.

"So it was something the old witch wore?"

Upon hearing this, Hook suddenly understood, and then, taking advantage of Natasha's absence, he went on a tirade of badmouthing her.

"Hook, these stockings are a symbol of mature adults; only adults can wear them!"

Luffy was, after all, the future king of stockings in Belleburg. Hearing Hook's disparaging remarks about stockings, Luffy couldn't help but speak up.

"Only adults can wear this? Then Hook wants to wear it too!"

Upon hearing that only adults could wear it, Hook's eyes lit up.

"Ahem, Luffy, you're not really planning to give Hook some stockings, are you?"

At this moment, Seele's eyes narrowed slightly, and she looked at Luffy with murderous intent.

If Luffy really dares to give a kid like Hook any stockings, then she'll have to personally rid Beloberg of this menace!

"Don't worry, I'm measured!"

Luffy quickly responded to this.

"Hook, I'm sorry! Those stockings don't fit your size!"

This is a lie!

After all, Luffy wants to make this a global phenomenon, so naturally he needs to create a size that is suitable for everyone in the universe.

For example, those immortal beings in the Immortal Shipwrecked Land who are hundreds of years old but still look like children.

Not to mention suitable for short-legged characters like Hook, even for Pipishi, Luffy has started producing the corresponding size!

"Ugh! How could this happen!"

Hearing Luffy's words, Hook couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"Alright, Hook, don't be sad anymore, your kids' meal is here!"

Seeing this, Luffy offered words of comfort.

Now that things have come to this, let’s eat first!

As the waiter brought over the children's meal that Hook had ordered, Hook's attention was immediately drawn to it.

A steak that looks incredibly juicy, paired with golden-brown fried fries.

Next to the steak was a small portion of macaroni coated in sauce.

In addition to these, a pudding and a glass of sweet juice were also included.

For a children's meal, this is undoubtedly very luxurious.

In fact, Hook's gaze was fixed on the children's meal ever since it was served.

Looking at the tempting aroma of the food on Hook's plate, Seele couldn't help but glance at the bread and tea in front of her.

Isn't this difference a bit too big?

"Xier, why aren't you eating?"

Luffy, eating the shop's signature pasta, looked at Seele, who was holding a bread and not moving, and couldn't help but ask.

"Okay, I'll eat now!"

If you were in the lower section, it would be a luxury to eat such soft and delicious bread.

But now, the enticing aroma emanating from the Luffy and Hooker plates fills the air.

Nowadays, even delicious bread has become tasteless.

Looking at the delicious food on their plates, Seele could only silently take a bite of bread.

"Sister Xier, would you like some?"

Seeing Seele staring at the food on his plate, Hook silently cut off a piece of beef and held it to Seele's mouth.

"Haha, no need, Hook, you can eat it yourself!"

Faced with the tempting steak in front of her, Seele ultimately chose to refuse.

She hasn't stooped so low as to steal food from children!

"But are you sure you'll be full with just this much? Why don't you order some more?"

"Won't this be too expensive for you?"

Seele said hesitantly.

"It's alright, I'm quite wealthy!"

Luffy patted his chest and said.

Anyway, I can ask Cocolia for reimbursement later!

"OK then!"

After all, these breads weren't enough to fill Seele's stomach.

Back in Rocky Town, she was basically on patrol every day, which caused Seele's appetite to grow a little bigger.

A few pieces of bread (1 ball, 8 slivers, 7 si5) were definitely not enough for her.

So Seele called the waiter and ordered the same pasta Luffy had.

There's nothing I can do, even though this pasta is currently the only dish on Seele's menu that she recognizes.

Before long, Seele's pasta was successfully served.

This made Seele, who had been hungry for a while, start eating heartily.

Although she was the last to start eating, Seele was the one who finished the fastest among the three.

"Seele, are you full?"

Looking at the empty plate in front of Seele, Luffy asked a question.

I'm full!

When Luffy asked, Seele answered somewhat shyly.

Seeing Luffy and Hook still struggling to finish their food, Seele couldn't help but wonder if she was being too rude in her eating.

It wouldn't matter if it were eaten in front of our own people in Panyan Town.

But now that we're on a visit, I wonder if my rather extravagant way of eating just now was a bit embarrassing for Luffy.

Luffy was paying for the meal, after all, and Seele didn't want him to lose face because of her.

With that in mind, Seele decided to do something to salvage her image.

Seele's gaze then fell upon the handkerchief beside the table.

Without hesitation, Seele picked it up and then put on what she thought was a very gentle smile.

"Luffy, you have some seasoning stuck to the corner of your mouth, let me wipe it off for you!"

As she spoke, Seele took out a handkerchief and prepared to wipe the sauce from Luffy's lips.

Upon seeing this, Luffy immediately showed a look of horror.

He glanced at the remaining third of his pasta on his plate and muttered to himself.

"There are no mushrooms in this pasta, so why am I hallucinating?"

"It seems like Hook is hallucinating too!"

Seeing Seele, usually known for her bossy demeanor, suddenly display a gentle expression. (Yue—Yinglingqisiqisi5: Wuz)

This made Hook rub his eyes, hoping that what he had just seen was just an illusion.

"Are they both poisoned? This shop uses pretty potent mushrooms!"

"Aren't you two going a bit too far?"

I'd rather believe I have food poisoning than believe I can actually put on a gentle smile.

This made Seele feel depressed.

Is my image in your hearts really that bad?

"So you weren't hallucinating after all?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy was somewhat relieved, as he had thought he was truly poisoned!

"By the way, how did you suddenly become like this?"

Looking at Seele, who was displaying a gentle expression, Luffy asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I just feel like you're embarrassing us by bringing us to this restaurant?"

Seele said somewhat shyly.

Why would you think that?

Hearing Luffy say that, Seele also showed an embarrassed expression.

"I was so scared! I thought Sister Seele had gone crazy!"

Hook, standing to the side, patted his chest, still shaken, to comfort his young heart.

“Seele! We’re friends, how could I possibly think you’re shameful?”

At this moment, Luffy also comforted Seele.

"Besides, I didn't say anything when I ate with people who were even more shameful!"

Book 1: Chapter 94 Sambo's Escape from Prison

What Luffy was referring to was, of course, Fulibas.

The last time I had a meal with her, she looked like a starving ghost reincarnated.