Chapter 91: The Missing Nobleman
Sea kings are one of the most unscientific species in the world. Given their size, number, and appetite, I really don’t know how the ecosystem here maintains a balance.
Perhaps it’s because the number of species, diversity, and reproduction rate are all far greater than on Earth.
For pubs at this stage, the most important thing is that the food is delicious.
It is also very beneficial for Zhang Daye and Rui Mengmeng, two people whose bodies are far from reaching their strongest condition.
After a hearty meal, Zhang Da had not left any of the dozens of pounds of meat and other side dishes he had bought. Even the remaining soup in the plate was eaten up by Tom using his steamed buns to dip it in.
Washing dishes might be a lot easier today.
After swallowing the last bite of food, Tom burped, and visible white mist came out of his mouth. Then he patted his round belly with his hand and lazily slumped in the chair.
Zhang Da was also rubbing his belly. He didn’t know if it was an illusion, but he felt that his belly seemed to be swollen like Tom’s, but it was not obvious enough.
Whenever he was too full, he would envy Altria. No matter how much he ate, her body shape would not change. This was the physique that foodies wanted most.
But it can also be sympathetic to some extent.
It is now the time to digest food after a meal. Zhang Daye and Tom are both lying on their chairs and feel it is very difficult to get up.
Altria left her seat to look for tea leaves and a teapot, while Rui Mengmeng was busy cleaning the table.
"Mengmeng, are you okay?" Zhang Da also remembered that she ate a lot, so how come she was not affected at all.
Rui Mengmeng wondered, "Me? It's okay. This is the first time I've eaten something so delicious. It feels even better than the meat of the sea beast last time. Besides, Teacher Tom's cooking skills are so good that I'm so full."
"Seeing you running back and forth, you don't look full at all. It's okay to clean the table later." Zhang Da also felt that he was bullying her by sitting there in such a swagger and watching her work.
"It's okay. Every time after I eat I feel like I have endless energy. Today it's more obvious than before. Maybe I can even run a marathon right now." Rui Mengmeng bent her arms and showed off her underdeveloped muscles.
But her slender arms conceal a strength that is unimaginable to ordinary people.
"Okay, I'll leave it to you first. Based on my previous experience of overeating, I estimate I'll have to lie down for another three to five minutes." Zhang Da also looked lazy, and it seemed like he was looking for an excuse to be lazy.
Five minutes later, Zhang Da was back to full health. He helped tidy up the tables and chairs and started the evening business.
"Hey, Major Kuro, rare to see you." Soon after opening the door, Zhang Da also saw a familiar figure.
"So your tavern is just Bob's tavern with a new name. How is old Bob?" Major Craw simply sat down at the bar. He knew Bob.
After all, Bob has been thinking about retirement just like him in the past two years, so the two of them probably get along well.
Zhang Da also said: "He is doing very well. He goes fishing with some old friends every day. He is very happy."
"What an enviable life." Kuro looked at the price of the wine. "Why is the price so much higher? I ask, is there a discount for acquaintances?"
Zhang Da also thought about it and said, "Then next time I go to redeem my bounty, can you give me a discount?"
“…You wish.”
"Yeah, that's wishful thinking." Zhang Da joked with him without any scruples. He felt that this man had a good personality.
"How ruthless." Kuro ordered a random drink, and seeing Zhang Daye opening it for him, he said casually, "Do you mind if I ask someone?"
"Ask about someone? Is it a search mission? Just ask."
"It's not really a mission," Kuro explained. "A few days ago, a noble disappeared in the Sabaody Archipelago, and today his elders went to the naval base to ask for him. It was so annoying."
"Uh...what does his disappearance have to do with the navy?" Zhang Da's heart skipped a beat. It was hard to say whether this matter was related to the navy, but it was likely to have something to do with him.
"If possible, I would like to ask this question, but the family insisted that their son was kidnapped by pirates and blamed the navy for failing to eliminate the pirates on the island. Their family has some power, and it will be very troublesome if we leave it alone."
"Well, you guys have worked hard enough, what kind of person is that?"
"Here, this is it." Kuro handed Zhang Daye a photo, "See if you have any impression of it."
Tom glanced at him casually and seemed to recognize the man, so he came closer curiously to take a closer look.
Zhang Daya took the photo with one hand and touched Tom's cat head with the other hand, fearing that he would reveal his true identity.
It's more than just an impression. It should be said that he was deeply impressed. Not only had he seen this person, but he had also buried him.
Zhang Da also looked at the photo and organized his words, then handed it back: "You look unfamiliar, you must have never been to my pub."
He felt very confident telling a lie by telling the truth, and he believed that his expression was flawless.
"Oh." Kuro put the photo away and continued drinking his wine without even looking at Zhang Tatsuya's expression.
"..." This is a waste of my feelings. Zhang Da also said: "Isn't it said that their family has power? Why do I feel that your investigation is so perfunctory?"
"I didn't intend to put much effort into the investigation. Otherwise, the team should have been led by the serious Lieutenant Colonel T. Pengen instead of the lazy me."
Zhang Da was speechless. You have a very clear understanding of your own positioning.
Kuro explained casually, "We have been very busy recently. Major General Kadalu is not in the mood to care about the affairs of these nobles. These few days... forget it. You will know the details when you watch the news tomorrow."
"So what's the news?" I hate people who only tell half the story.
"Anyway, my mission has been completed. The investigation into the missing nobles was fruitless. If anyone suspects me of being lazy, remember to testify for me!" Kuro put down two bills and turned away. "Get off work!"
"Boss, will we be discovered?" Rui Mengmeng asked in a low voice, feeling a little guilty.
"It doesn't look like it, but the Navy doesn't plan to investigate further anyway." Zhang Da also thought about it, "I think it's better to recycle Tom's 100-ton iron ingot when I have time. I can't guarantee that I won't throw away similar things in the future. Next time I demolish the house, I'd better be simple and rough. Don't be too stubborn."
Rui Mengmeng sighed, "It feels weird to be so sneaky even though you are doing the right thing."
"Some people say that the world is sick. Let's get stronger. Once we are strong enough, we won't have to worry about other people's opinions when we do things." Zhang Da was also thinking about whether he should increase his training volume. It seemed that his appetite had increased again in the past two days.
"Okay, I understand." Rui Mengmeng nodded vigorously.
"By the way, Altria, is there any big news in the newspapers recently? Is there any news about the latest naval movements?" Zhang Da was still very curious about what Kuro was talking about.
Altria replied, "Nothing special, but he mentioned Admiral Kadalu. Maybe it has something to do with the Shichibukai that Kadalu mentioned when he was drunk last time?"
