Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

Beneath the high walls, well-equipped soldiers are constantly patrolling.

Their task was to guard both outsiders and the miners inside.

Aside from sneaking in as a worker, there's very little other way to get inside the high walls.

However, as the saying goes, money makes the world go round.

Raleigh's slave business eventually won over Barrena.

He personally arranged the passes for entering and leaving the high walls, as well as a set of equipment that could filter toxic air.

Cleveland took the makeshift equipment from the Mafia family member and whispered to Raleigh:

"Boss Raleigh, this mafia boss seems to really think of you as a slave trader."

Upon hearing this, Raleigh said nothing, but merely glanced sideways at Cleveland.

"Mr. Lori, everything is arranged. Let's go."

The sounds coming from the simple equipment have changed.

They put on breathing masks that resembled bird beaks, and now, judging from their appearance alone, no one could recognize Raleigh.

The three men, protected by the mafia henchmen, surged toward the high wall.

This was the first time Raleigh had ever seen the high walls of the Kingdom of Eryokabu.

He activated his Observation Haki, carefully observed the area, and recorded the position of each soldier and the shape of the high wall.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

A guard responsible for watching the city gate drew his musket, aimed it at Barrena and Rory's group, and shouted:

"Stop right there, or I'm going to kill you all."

Joseph, who never learns from his mistakes, stepped forward and said with his other finger, which was not wrapped in gauze:

"Damn it, didn't you see? This is the Carlos family doing their job."

Upon hearing that it was the Carlos family, the soldiers quickly put away their muskets.

But then, remembering the regulations, he looked troubled and said:

"I'm sorry, but our team leader has a rule that any supervisor who misses either the morning or evening deadline will have a day's wages deducted."

Barrena cursed repeatedly:

"Don't push your luck. Open the door and let us in, or you'll regret it."

"I know your squad leader. He's just relying on his noble connections, isn't he? I, Barena, am not easily intimidated. Open the door now!"

Under pressure, the soldiers guarding the high wall had no choice but to let Raleigh and his two companions in.

The area Raleigh entered this time was a steel factory, which had a better environment than the coal mining area.

Although the air is very polluted, the people here are generally used to this environment.

Even the mask that Raleigh wore on his face was rarely worn by anyone else.

Interestingly, the people here are not afraid of the overseers.

Even if he's taking a break, he would never get up immediately if he saw Raleigh and Barrena suddenly appear in front of him.

"You bunch of lazy bums, all you know how to do is slack off and eat."

When Barena complained to Rowley that the workers here were difficult to manage, a look of surprise flashed across Rowley's face.

Just now, he used his Observation Haki to observe the surrounding environment.

The strongest individuals were actually the few lazy workers in front of him.

Why is that?

Although Raleigh was thinking about this in his heart, he still acted as a slave trader on the surface.

"Mr. Barena, you can't say that. If your workers are so hardworking and capable, how can I sell you slaves?"

"Hahahaha, you're right."

With this in mind, Barena accepted the fact that the workers were slacking off.

Raleigh didn't mind, but Barena still stepped forward and gave them two lashes.

"Get back to work!"

The steel whip was swung out and was tightly gripped in the hand of a worker.

The hateful looks in the workers' eyes gave Barena a bad feeling.

"You... release the whip immediately."

The worker continued:

"Barena, I thought it would be a while before I had a chance to kill you. I don't even know if I'll live that long."

"Heaven has eyes! You idiot, you actually dared to stand before me! Die, you bastard!"

The worker suddenly exerted force, pulling Barena so hard he stumbled.

At the same time, several other workers rushed forward and surrounded Barrena.

Raleigh was slightly surprised when he saw their skillful teamwork from behind.

Such teamwork certainly cannot be honed in a short period of time.

If Raleigh is not mistaken, there is a high probability that this is the rebel army of the Kingdom of Eryokabu.

Although Barena was powerful, he was being attacked by several people at the same time and was being suppressed and suffering greatly.

Left with no other option, he turned to Raleigh for help:

"Mr. Lori, please help me."

Raleigh nodded. Barena still had some use to him and wasn't ready to die yet.

"Cliff Lan, go and rescue Mr. Barrena."

After hearing this, Cleveland rushed into the crowd without hesitation and started fighting with the others.

Although these workers were very capable, they were no match for the elite colonel, Cleveland.

Before long, several workers were knocked to the ground by Cleveland.

"Phew, Mr. Barena, are you alright?"

After dealing with the workers, Cleveland asked Barrena.

Barena straightened his clothes and then said:

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Mr. Lori, Mr. Cliffland."

Although this incident did not pose a significant threat to his life, it certainly made him lose face.

Raleigh said thoughtfully:

"Is this the organization you were talking about?"

Barrena nodded and said affirmatively:

"These guys are obviously from that organization."

Raleigh's interest in the rebels grew stronger; he could tell that these men were not just ordinary members.

"Tie him up first, then we'll take him away for interrogation when we leave."

Raleigh's few words determined the fate of the workers before him.

As he continued his wanderings, the rebels quickly found their leader, Raven.

"Boss Raven, Brother Wally and the others have been captured by Barena, and they're being sent to the High Walls."

Upon hearing this, the crow became extremely anxious.

Wali was also an old rebel who had survived with him many years ago.

He found it somewhat unbelievable that he had been defeated by Barrena.

"Wait, something's not right. How did Barena end up inside those high walls?"

The crow was quite puzzled, after all, Barena had always been afraid of his own rebel organization.

Even if he didn't know the steel factory was the organization's headquarters, he shouldn't have been there.

"Mr. Long, let's pause for a moment. I need to go rescue my companions."

The crow quickly followed the members outside.

After giving a few instructions to Swall and the others, Long followed behind the crow.

"If it's about rescuing your comrades, you wouldn't mind having more help, would you?"

"How could that be, Mr. Long? We're so grateful!"

Using the power of the Crow Fruit, both sides quickly approached Raleigh and his group.

Sensing the threat coming from beneath his feet, Raleigh suddenly spoke:

"Watch your step!"