Sea Calendar Year 1522.
Aboard a massive ship several hundred meters long, Adam looked at the surrounding sea with a face full of melancholy.
A day ago, he was still on Planet Blue.
Living the life of a corporate slave, working back-to-back shifts in a dark, gloomy workshop.
Then, somehow, he transmigrated into the world of the Pirate King.
Perhaps because he was a transmigrator, he also came with a system.
A system called the ‘Super Auction House’.
He thought that with a system, he could do whatever he wanted in the Pirate World, drink the strongest wine, and pick up the most beautiful girls.
Who would have thought.
This ‘Super Auction House’ was still in an inactive state.
Aside from giving him a giant ship to serve as an auction venue and three initial auction items, there was nothing else…
and to activate the ‘Super Auction House’, he needed to successfully complete one auction to officially activate the system.
Fortunately, the system explained that as long as he was on this ship, he was an invincible existence, and the ship itself could not be destroyed.
Otherwise, on this peril-filled sea, if he were to encounter pirates…
He would probably become the most pathetically killed transmigrator in history.
Adam glanced at the system interface.
[Super Auction System] [Host: Adam (Not Activated)] [Strength: Ordinary Person] [Auction Items: ‘thunder magic inheritance scroll’, ‘spiritual power potion’, ‘Aether Meditation Method’] [thunder magic inheritance scroll]: (An item from a magic world) Use it, and you will directly inherit the complete magical legacy of an ancient Thunder Mage, instantly mastering the powerful mysteries of thunder magic.
[spiritual power potion]: (An item from a magic world) Drinking it can permanently increase an individual’s’Spiritual Power’.
[Aether Meditation Method]: (An item from a magic world) It allows you to learn how to perceive, absorb, and temper spiritual power.
The three auction items were like a set.
They could instantly create a powerful Thunder Mage.
Originally, after seeing the descriptions of the three items, Adam had entertained thoughts about keeping them for himself.
Who would have guessed that the system would prompt: Auction items have no effect on him…
instantly killing Adam’s ideas.
Now he only hoped to encounter a rich person to successfully complete an auction and activate the system.
After drifting at sea for several more days.
Adam, standing at the bow and looking out, finally saw the outline of land on the horizon.
“An island!
It’s an island!” He almost jumped up in excitement.
“God bless, there must be rich people on there!” However.
When he clearly saw that lush orange grove, the smile on his face gradually froze.
“An orange grove, could this layout be Cocoyasi Village?” As a loyal fan of ‘One Piece’, an ominous premonition welled up in Adam’s heart.
As the ship slowly approached and he saw the residential houses with distinct features on the shore.
The last sliver of hope vanished.
“It really is here…
I’m doomed!” He instantly analyzed the current situation.
He was currently in the East Blue region, at Cocoyasi Village.
A village that had been exploited by pirates for a long time, where the villagers lived in extreme hardship.
There were absolutely no wealthy people in the village who could afford his auction items.
The only “rich person” was Nami, who was desperately saving money.
But her money was a village ransom fund that could absolutely not be touched.
“Sigh.” Adam sighed and slumped into a deck chair.
“Do I really have to waste my time here?” He knew he couldn’t leave the ship; without the ship’s invincible protection, he wouldn’t be able to move a step in this dangerous world.
But staying on the ship in this economically depressed place, the hope of a successful auction was as slim as finding a needle in a haystack.
A sense of frustration from failing before even starting enveloped him.
Meanwhile, in Cocoyasi Village.
Nami had just returned to the village, still a bit annoyed by a recent “operation” that hadn’t gone very smoothly.
Just as she was about to turn toward the orange grove.
Several young people ran over, panting for breath.
“Nami!
You’re back!
Quick, look over at the shore!” Nami’s heart tightened as she looked over warily: “What’s going on?” “It’s a ship!” “A super big ship like we’ve never seen before!
It looks very luxurious and strange.” “A super big ship?” Her instincts as a thief and Navigator were instantly activated.
A sharp glint for wealth flashed in Nami’s eyes.
“Let’s go take a look!” When Nami reached the harbor, many villagers had already gathered.
They were pointing at the sea but keeping a safe distance.
A giant ship with smooth lines and a wooden structure that faintly glowed with a strange luster was quietly anchored in the offshore waters.
It lacked the ferocity of a pirate ship; there was only a flag on the mainmast fluttering in the wind.
On it was painted a golden auction gavel.
“Auction House?” Nami recognized the meaning of the symbol, her brows furrowing slightly.
How could such a thing appear in this remote corner of the East Blue?
Her gaze carefully swept across the hull, evaluating its value while also staying alert for any potential danger.
On the ship, Adam also saw the crowd gathered at the harbor.
And he instantly locked onto that familiar figure with short orange hair.
“It really is Nami.” He gave a bitter laugh.
“She’s probably looking at my ship like a mobile vault right now, plotting how to make a move!” He knew Nami’s personality and situation well.
If it were when he first transmigrated, seeing an anime goddess might have made Adam very excited.
But now, he only had a headache.
Nami was indeed a “rich person”.
The Berries she had stolen over the years were likely quite a lot.
But Adam knew even better that that money was the ransom Nami had saved for the village by sacrificing everything and enduring humiliation.
It was her lifeblood.
“I must pique her interest, but I can’t seem too eager.” Adam pondered, his gaze sweeping over the three items in his inventory.
These things would all be helpful to Nami; she desperately wanted to save the village and needed strength and hope.
An idea gradually formed in his mind.
Adam walked to the bow, looking at the increasing number of villagers at the harbor.
They were pointing and whispering, their faces full of curiosity and fear, but no one dared to approach, let alone board the ship.
He took a deep breath and spoke loudly so his voice would clearly reach the shore: “Good afternoon, fellow villagers!” “I am an auctioneer traveling the world.
I am stopping here briefly and mean no harm!” A commotion broke out among the villagers, making them even more suspicious.
Adam continued in as friendly a tone as possible: “As a gesture of apology and goodwill, my auction house will be temporarily open for tours!” “There are refreshments prepared on board, and several rare treasures on display.” “Everyone is free to come aboard and visit at no cost, and there is absolutely no forced consumption!” He threw out baits like “free tour” and “refreshments,” hoping to dispel the villagers’ concerns.
However, the effect was minimal.
Years of living under oppression had made the villagers full of wariness toward the outside world.
Everyone looked at each other and whispered, but no one moved.
Some elders even quietly advised: “Don’t go, who knows if it’s a trap.” Adam’s heart sank halfway.
Is it really not working?
Just then, in the crowd, Nami’s eyes grew brighter and brighter.
“Free tour?
Treasures on display?” These two phrases were like cat claws scratching at her heart.
She had no interest in “refreshments.” But she was extremely sensitive to “treasures.” “This guy looks like a naive fat sheep; there must be good stuff on the ship!” “Even if I don’t buy, I can go up and scout it out.
If there’s a chance to swipe one or two small trinkets, wouldn’t that be a huge profit?” While the villagers were all shrinking back.
Nami instead took a step forward, a look of innocent smiling plastered on her face as she waved toward the ship and shouted: “Mr.
Auctioneer!
Is what you said true?” “Can we really go up for free?
I’m most interested in treasures!” Seeing Nami take the initiative to stand out, Adam was overjoyed.
The fish had finally taken the bait!
He quickly responded: “Of course!
Miss with the orange hair, you are very welcome!” “Please come aboard, I guarantee you won’t regret the trip!” Under the worried gazes of the villagers, Nami paddled a small boat alone and skillfully pulled up alongside the giant ship.
As she approached, she was already evaluating the ship’s value with her professional Navigator’s eye.
And using her thief’s intuition to look for possible security loopholes.
“Alright, stay steady, Nami, just treat this as a normal scouting mission.” She told herself.
Then she lightly leaped onto the deck, landing in front of Adam with a sweet, flawless smile: “Hello, Mr.
Auctioneer, my name is Nami.
Your ship is really grand!” Looking at this future Navigator with her charming smile, Adam knew very well she wasn’t here to make friends.
But he still maintained a warm smile on his face: “Hello, Miss Nami, my name is Adam.” “Welcome aboard!
Please follow me.” “The exhibits are inside.
I believe they will definitely open your eyes.” One was thinking of stealing.
The other was thinking of activating the system.
With both having their own hidden agendas, this special “auction” finally welcomed its first guest.