Chapter 218: Revelation of the Truth to Duke Ersi, Part 1! (1/2)

”I-I-I don't believe it!” Clara said with a frown on her face. Then, she added, ”S-Show me a proof! Else… I won't believe that you are someone acquainted with my savior! I-If you could prove it to me, then… I might even give you my loyalty!”

Pedro could not help but gasp in response. Although Clara was stuttering when she spoke, Pedro knew from what she said—how she looks up to Madame Soledad and how her life changed because of her. But despite her sincerity and tempting offer, Pedro had no other means of proof other than the Karakoa ship that he inherited from Madame Soledad.

That said, it does not mean that he would immediately bring Clara to the ship because of a spoken promise. He was not that dumb to do that.

Clara, even Ragas, were NPCs that were seemingly stronger than him. So, it would be troublesome if he would need to fight the two of them in case they became his enemies. Even the safety of the ships would be placed in jeopardy if he carelessly brings them aboard the ship.

That is why bringing them to the ship was a no go. In fact, they would even need to undergo Pedro's observation that would happen upon his stay in the Tarala Kingdom and later on—his visit to other strongholds.

Since he had nothing with him to act as proof that he was really someone acquainted with Madame Soledad, Pedro could not help but force out a smile and ponder on how he would answer Clara's question. Fortunately, at this moment, Ragas had arrived in front of Pedro—ready to fight Clara and protect Pedro.

This, in turn, gave Pedro ease on his mind—consequently allowing him to focus on thinking of a way to prove the credibility of what he was claiming. He thought, 'Inviting them to the ship is a no go! And… I don't want to reveal that I am also a skilled maker as much as possible! As for combat ability… Madame Soledad did not even give me any lesson about combat or battle… And even if I did learn a few from Madame Soledad… I would not be able to properly show it towards them, especially when against Clara…'

Pedro could not help but scratch his head and frown, thinking, 'Haiz… How troubled some! It's not that I have no proof that would show that I am really acquainted with Madame Soledad… But… The ways I have to prove my claims is not something I could just show to strangers!'

At this moment, Duke Albert and Duke Ersi could not help but glance towards Pedro—seemingly waiting for his response. They also seemed interested as to how Pedro would prove that he is truly acquainted with Madame Soledad.

In response, Pedro could not help but take a deep sigh. Then, he glanced towards Clara and said, ”I would be honest to all of you… I currently have no means to prove to you that I am acquainted with the Vice Almirante other than the transformation skill that was recently sold to Duke Ersi! Besides… Although I am acquainted with her… It does not mean that I have to show proof or something!”

Clara was about to move his jaws and was about to say something to Pedro. However, before she could utter a word, Pedro furrowed his brows and said, ”And frankly… I am quite annoyed by your—should I say… request?! I wore an overcoat that serves as my uniform from the Bearth Human Organization! On top of that… I even introduced myself to all of you! Don't you think that you are being a bit rude towards me?”

At this moment, Pedro glared towards Clara—consequently replacing her mixed emotions with guilt. That said, Pedro did not stop and said, ”I am being quite lenient to all of you since the start! But if you are going to keep poking into such matters… Then, don't blame me for not showing mercy!”

Duke Albert and Duke Ersi could not help but force out a smile. They both have different reasons, but both of them became suddenly scared of what Pedro has just said.

Duke Albert feared Pedro because of his strength, especially after experiencing the effect of Pedro's Demonic Eyes when they were testing Clara's strength earlier. Though he was able to remain conscious, Duke Albert was a hundred percent sure that Pedro can kill him as if he was just a bug. Thus, he can't help but fear Pedro, especially now that he felt that he was offended.

As for Duke Ersi, although he was not able to experience the effect of Pedro's Demonic Eyes first hand, he seemed like someone who even personally knew about Madame Soledad and the Legendary Fleet of Karakoa. Amongst them, he was the one who knew the legitimacy of what Pedro said regarding the overcoat being a uniform.

Well… It was probably not something unusual to him. Because in the first place, Duke Ersi was the Head of the Military of the Tarala Kingdom. And most of the time, they were the ones who would definitely know anything about the Bearth Human Organization.

So… It would be perilous and a huge loss to the Kingdom—and even just to themselves, if they would be able to offend someone from Bearth Human Organization. That is why Duke Ersi could not help but fear the loss that the Kingdom would gain if they offend Pedro.

On the other hand, Clara could not help but to shake her head to clear her mind and return to her calm and composed demeanor. She sighed and said, ”Then… Unfortunately… I can't simply believe that you are someone who is acquainted with my savior! Unless you show me a proof… I'll stay by my condition that I will follow you on my own accord, and see for myself this family you are proud of!”

”Suit yourself!” Pedro said in a cold demeanor. Then, he glanced towards Duke Albert and Duke Ersi, before saying, ”Then please make way… There are a few things that the respected Dukes and I needed to talk about! Follow your task, and protect my demi-human slaves! You can do that at the least, right?”

Clara simply averted her gaze from them and turned to the hallway that was leading to Pedro's VIP room. Then, she said, ”Of course!”