I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

While I was thinking, a thought flashed through my mind like lightning!

"Wait, this might be a good opportunity to realize our grand plan!"

The thought of this made Sieg's heart beat slightly faster.

Just as I was about to call out a price, I heard a familiar voice coming from the next cubicle.

Two hundred million.

Sig's eyes widened slightly.

It's Umit, the shipping tycoon, again! Is he really planning to buy back his Devil Fruit at a high price?

We can't hesitate any longer!

Without further ado, Sieg immediately called out his offer:

"Two hundred million... and one hundred thousand!"

After announcing the price, Sieg did not stop.

He took a deep breath and, as planned, began his performance.

Sieg rose from his VIP seat, his gaze sweeping over the partition as he surveyed the VIPs around him.

bang bang bang...

The thought of the words he wanted to say still made Sieg feel a little nervous.

The faint sound of the Emperor's engine could be heard again.

"He stood up? What does he want to do now?"

The auctioneers on stage all subconsciously swallowed, and everyone's attention was focused on Sieg.

What kind of trouble is this guy planning to cause by directly confronting the Celestial Dragons in front of everyone?

But Sieg's expression was indifferent, and his deep voice came from his mouth:

"Gentlemen, please give me some face."

"I want this Silence Fruit."

The deep voice resounded throughout the venue, causing everyone's expressions to turn somewhat strange.

Face? Sieg said that right after he made his bid?

Is this a way of showing that he is determined to get the Silence Fruit and doesn't want others to continue bidding?

"Is he a sore loser?"

"In a fair auction, asking others to give up bidding out of courtesy? That's not in accordance with the rules, is it?"

"It's not just against the rules, it's downright domineering..."

Someone muttered to themselves.

Whispers filled the auction hall.

But neither the VIPs nor the people at the auction stepped forward.

The scene where Higuma intimidated the Celestial Dragons is still vivid in my mind.

Not to mention the sound of the Emperor's engine still echoing in the auction house.

"Illegal? He's the real owner of Pleasure Street, and one of the backers of the auction house!"

"He himself is the rule! This is establishing authority! Did you see the Celestial Dragons before...?"

"This momentum...is Sieg already prepared to make a move?"

Sieg's words also led some people to think of more.

That was a week ago, a hot topic on the Grand Line.

There's an exception in the top ten Devil Fruit rankings, with the one at number 0!

The most unique and bizarre face-saving fruit!

"Could Sig be a user of the Face-Face Fruit?"

Someone asked in a low voice.

Immediately, the whispers in the room subsided considerably.

Face-saving fruit?

Most of the people who came to attend the auction learned about it through the third issue of the Baidu Tieba newsletter.

They had also heard about the "face fruit" incident in the second phase.

"No...you're overthinking it. How could a 'Face Fruit' really exist..."

"Speaking of which, I've heard that if you don't give face to someone with superpowers, you'll encounter misfortune?"

The crowd remained skeptical and continued to discuss the matter.

Hearing this discussion, Umit's heart was truly churning like a stormy sea!

The shipping magnate Umit knew far more information than the average person.

For example, the online newsletter that suddenly appeared a week ago was Xige's masterpiece!

"Is Sig doing this on purpose? Is he preparing to publicly demonstrate his ability to use the Face Fruit?"

"Will he really suffer misfortune, or even death, if someone disrespects him?"

Umit was skeptical, and a fine layer of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.

His gaze swept across the room, observing the reactions of the others.

now.

The entire auction hall was filled with the faint sound of an imperial engine, and many people's expressions changed, with some even wearing their dissatisfaction on their faces.

But still no one stepped forward.

"Then let's give Sig some face."

Someone whispered.

"After all, my goal is the treasure map of Another Piece, not some Devil Fruit."

"Save the money for the treasure map auction; it's just a useless Silent Fruit."

"That's right."

In their view, the Isle of All Things was Sigurd's stronghold, and he still held the power to intimidate the Celestial Dragons, so he was indeed someone they should think carefully about.

finally.

The Silence Fruit was successfully purchased by Siegfried for 201 million Berries.

"Is Sigurd really a user of the Face Fruit? Could it be that everyone in the room was influenced by his Devil Fruit ability just now, which is why no one stood up to object?"

"Was I affected too?"

This scene, as seen by everyone, only deepened their suspicions.

However, Sieg breathed a sigh of relief.

He had also heard the surrounding chatter.

"Now, I guess some people are starting to suspect that I am the user of the Face Fruit."

The "Pretend to be a Face-Saving Fruit User" plan has been initially achieved.

His plan has two steps.

First, publish a newspaper to let the lie of "saving face" take root in people's hearts.

Second, pretend that you are a user of the Face Fruit and make others believe it.

This plan had already been considered when Sieg started publishing the second issue of the newspaper.

He deliberately created the "Top 10 Devil Fruit Ranking," revealing detailed information about 10 Devil Fruits and the identities of their users, all to increase the credibility of the ranking and the Face Fruit!

This is the second colossal lie that Sieg has prepared.

He deceived the whole world, making everyone believe that he was the user of the Face Fruit.

Combined with Usopp's ability to make lies come true, Higuma might actually possess the Face Fruit ability!

At that time, Sieg could continue his grand plan.

"Once I possess the power of the Face Fruit, I'll make the Navy give me face and remove my bounty! Then I'll live a peaceful life!"

Sieg felt a surge of excitement.

At this point, the auction finally reached its final stage.

"The final item in this auction! The treasure map for Anotherpiece!"

On the stage, the auctioneer smiled as he looked at the treasure map that the young woman was holding up.

"This treasure map needs no introduction from me, right?"

"Starting price: 200 million! Bidding begins now!"

Chapter 176 I, a Celestial Dragon, need money.

Starting bid, 200 million?

When the auctioneer announced the number, many people's expressions changed.

Two hundred million Berries for just one treasure map?

This is different from the Devil Fruit that just sold for 200 million; the existence of Another Piece is still controversial.

Even the entire treasure, with the World Government's bounty, is only worth 400 million.

The treasures buried in the Red Earth Continent are far away, but the money spent in your pocket is real gold and silver.

This made many people waiting for the auction hesitate.

In the VIP section.