The turtle car sped along the golden streets, wind tugging at clothes and hair, leaving everyone feeling restless with excitement. The shining buildings of Gran Tesoro rose around them, dazzling like a dream.

"Look! This is the shopping district. As long as you have enough money, you can enjoy every service imaginable here!" Baccarat introduced with a smile.

"Hotels, malls, casinos, golf courses… everything you can imagine, all on this ship!"

"This vessel is ten kilometers long. It's recognized by the World Government as a special public zone, pulled by two giant turtles. No currents or winds can stop it—it can sail anywhere in the world!"

"Amazing!"

"A ship with this many shops… I want to go shopping!"

"Me too!"

Baby-5 and Rebecca were already clasping hands, eyes sparkling with the thought of an endless shopping spree.

"Monet, don't you want to go shopping?" White Flame glanced at her calmly.

"Can I really…?" Monet's eyes softened, showing a rare hint of longing.

"Of course. Spend as you like. That money means nothing." White Flame said, lips curling.

"Really?! That's 2 billion berries! If we can spend freely, I won't hold back!" Baby-5's eyes lit up instantly.

At the driver's seat, Baccarat's hands trembled on the wheel. Two billion berries—casually dismissed like pocket change. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Not even Tesoro himself would casually gift away that kind of wealth.

"Money is nothing more than a consumable," White Flame said, voice calm. "If it can't bring joy, it's not even worth as much as paper. While it still makes you happy, you should enjoy it."

Baby-5 squealed, kissing White Flame on the cheek, leaving a bright red mark.

"Benefactor! I want one too!" Rebecca leaned in and kissed the other side.

Not to be outdone, Monet moved straight to his lips.

White Flame exhaled faintly, helpless against their fervent affection.

"What passionate guests," Baccarat chuckled lightly, though her eyes lingered on him with curiosity.

The turtle car rolled into the high-class district. Here, the brilliance of gold was even more blinding, wealth and luxury displayed to the extreme.

"This entire city is built of gold!" Rebecca gasped, eyes wide.

"That's right," Baccarat replied proudly. "Our king, Gild Tesoro, has gathered gold from every corner of the world to build this city of dreams. He is both the greatest entertainer and a true king!"

"Shall I take you to the grand casino first? Or the shopping mall?"

"The shopping mall!" Baby-5 said without hesitation, grabbing Rebecca and Monet. "Let's go together!"

"Alright, I'll take you to some of the best places!"

Soon the three women vanished into the massive twenty-floor mall, beginning their frenzy of shopping.

Rebecca turned back once, eyes bright. "Benefactor, won't you come with us?"

"This is your battlefield, not mine." White Flame waved dismissively, remaining on the first floor. In truth, he had already released his IBMs in silence, scouting the city.

"Let's go!" The three women rushed off laughing, the sound of their joy echoing.

Beside him, Baccarat tilted her head, studying him. "White-san, you're very generous… too generous for someone not even listed in our VIP records."

White Flame lit a cigarette, exhaling smoke slowly. "And yet here you are, being so attentive. Tesoro sent you, didn't he?"

Baccarat chuckled softly. "You truly are sharp. Yes, Tesoro-sama himself ordered that you be treated as a VIP. Your power is undeniable."

"Strength always speaks louder than words," White Flame muttered, flicking ash.

Just then, a group of children ran up to him, holding roses.

"Sir! Sir! You're a VIP guest, please buy a flower!"

"Beautiful roses, just one, please!"

White Flame's gaze flicked to them, but before he spoke, Baccarat stepped forward. Her smile stayed sweet, but her eyes grew cold.

"This isn't the place for you brats. Go home, quickly."

The children froze, fear flashing in their eyes. After hesitating, they bowed with a timid apology before fleeing the golden mall.

White Flame exhaled smoke, unmoved.

The city of gold glittered on the surface, but underneath, its cruelty was already beginning to show.

(End of Chapter)

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