I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

The great scientist Vegapunk is even able to achieve power similar to that of a Devil Fruit through science and technology, and is even attempting to create artificial Devil Fruits.

While Sig and Sun Bear's jet-black flames were somewhat unusual, they weren't too conspicuous or eye-catching.

"Higuma, you now have a new and important mission."

Rixiong was slightly taken aback.

The Impel Down war had just ended, and he thought the Navy would be quiet for a while, but unexpectedly, another mission came.

Zephyr seemed to see through Sieg's thoughts and shook his head, saying:

"This mission is actually related to Sig. If Sig hadn't been more dangerous than we anticipated, the World Government probably wouldn't have approved Vegapunk's application so easily..."

"This is an escort mission. You will lead the Navy, in conjunction with the Science Unit, to transport a scientific team, including the Navy Headquarters' chief scientist Vegapunk, to the Sword Mountain Island experimental base currently under construction."

"Sword Mountain Island? Why that particular island?"

Higuma paused for a moment.

That island is where Sig reappeared as the Mountain Bandit King, and it is also the hometown of Haiming Ap, a remote Longarm Tribe kingdom.

"Well... it's not that I can't tell you this... but you absolutely must not divulge it to anyone else."

Zefa considered it for a moment, then said in a serious tone:

"It is said that a strange spatial distortion phenomenon has occurred on Sword Mountain Island!"

"This is very likely related to Sig's abilities! It's a crucial project for us to crack the secrets of Sig's abilities!"

Japanese Bear: ......

He suddenly remembered what this spatial distortion phenomenon was.

He silently mourned for Vegapunk in his heart.

........

The City of Seven Waters.

Sieg sent his bandits to find the fishman Tom, while he himself planned to wander around Water Seven and buy some supplies, such as Water Seven's specialty meat, Water Meat.

That was Sieg's original plan.

But a tall, thin old man wearing a blood-red cloak appeared before him.

“Sigurd, I want to talk to you... about how you restored the Golden Lion to its youth.”

Redfield said this without wasting a word, getting straight to the point.

Sieg narrowed his eyes, a sudden shock running through him.

"How could the Golden Lion even talk about something like this?"

Redfield was arguably the person he least wanted to face.

For an award-winning actor like him, no amount of superb acting skills can deceive his own conscience.

Princess Otohime and Redfield, whose Observation Haki is so powerful that it can read minds, are practically Sieg's natural counter.

Especially Redfield.

This is a dangerous person who could face death if he takes one wrong step or thinks one wrong way.

"Sig, let's just lay it all out on the table."

“This is a fair trade between the two of us. Just tell me what you want me to give in return,” Redfield said.

Chapter 566 The Lonely Red - A Bottle Smash to the Head

Fair trade.

The fact that Redfield uttered that word left Sieg speechless.

It's supposed to be a fair trade, but does he dare to refuse?

Sieg not only dared not, but also dared not even entertain wild thoughts in his mind, lest Redfield discover some secrets.

Redfield is ambitious and obsessed with his aging self. He will never easily give up an opportunity to become young again, especially since he has not yet found the vampire fruit.

However, after thinking it over for a while, Sieg didn't dare to make any excessive requests, such as "come be my bodyguard."

Redfield is a pirate with an eccentric personality. Making any excessive demands that anger him would be a bad thing.

After thinking for a long time, Sieg spoke:

"The terms of the exchange are simple: I want you to never use Observation Haki again and to be able to read my thoughts."

Redfield paused for a moment, then nodded gently.

"That's easy, I can agree to that."

In fact, over the years he had seen too much of the filth in other people's hearts, and he didn't really want to use this mind-reading ability.

As for powerful figures like Whitebeard and Golden Lion, who were his equals, Redfield would generally not attempt to read minds out of respect—unless he couldn't resist.

"Is your request really that simple?" Redfield couldn't help but ask again, somewhat surprised himself.

Sieg's easygoing nature surprised him, making him wonder if Sieg had ulterior motives.

Moreover... whether or not it's mind reading, as long as Redfield doesn't say it, Sieg himself won't be able to tell.

"It's that simple."

Sieg hesitated for a moment, then answered somewhat cautiously:

"I do have the ability to make you as youthful as a golden lion again. But please don't be angry after you hear that."

The Golden Lion regained its youthful strength, and Sieg later guessed that it was from the bottle containing the regressive fire.

Moreover, Sieg does indeed have two bottles of Regression Fire Wine.

This was something that Sig and Sunkuh secretly exchanged when they met on Fishman Island.

These words surprised Redfield.

"Angry? Why should I be angry?"

"Being able to regain my youth has been my long-cherished wish since my release from prison. How could I possibly be angry?"

........

A moment later.

Redfield's face darkened as he frowned at the bottle of liquor in Sieg's hand.

"Are you sure hitting me on the head with a bottle will make me young again?"

"How can someone possess such a strange Devil Fruit ability?"

“I, Sig, never lie,” Sig replied, squinting.

"That's absolutely true. I can guarantee it. After getting smashed over the head with a bottle, you'll definitely regain your youth and fulfill your long-cherished wish..."

"Besides, you just said you wouldn't get angry."

Redfield's expression was not good. He looked at Sieg intently for a few moments, and then silently used his Observation Haki to try and understand Sieg's thoughts.

Anyway... his deal with Sigurd hasn't been finalized yet, so the matter of not using Observation Haki to spy on Sigurd's thoughts can wait until later.

However, he eventually concluded that Sieg had not lied to him; it was not a lie.

"Then... let's go."

Redfield said in a deep voice.

Anyway, he has mastered Armament Haki, so as long as he covers his head with Armament Haki, he won't be hurt at all if he gets hit on the head.

Once you overcome the psychological hurdle, there will be no real damage whatsoever.

Redfield stood there expressionless, his face subtly covered with Armament Haki.

However, Sieg seemed to have read Redfield's mind and reminded him:

"Don't use Armament Haki."

"Armament Haki is like an invisible armor, which might actually hinder my [Baptism of the Elixir of Immortality]. In the end, it might all be for nothing."

Redfield's eye twitched.

He could only quietly dissipate his Armament Haki.

next second.

Clang!

Sieg smashed the bottle in his hand onto Redfield's head!

Amidst the clear sound of the bottle shattering, a pale purple flame shot out from the bottle and silently entered Redfield's body.

At that moment, Redfield was enveloped in a faint light and began to change.

Her previously loose skin regained its former firmness, and her thin figure gradually began to fill out. Although she was still slender, she looked much more robust.

His hair, which was already gray, is now turning jet black.

Redfield gripped the long umbrella tightly, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

But at the same time.

Blood trickled down his forehead, forcing him to quickly close his suddenly sharp eyes and wipe his head with a towel.

"Whew... It worked!"

Sig thought to himself and glanced at the system screen beside him.

The progress of the achievement quest "Bottle Smash the Four Emperors" has changed to (2/56).

He certainly wasn't lying; smashing a bottle over someone's head definitely works.

Redfield, whose physical age had regressed by 12 years, had no intention of continuing the pleasantries with Sieg and quickly left while wiping his face with a towel.

As Sieg breathed a sigh of relief, the bald man beside him walked over.

"Boss Sig, we've found the fish-man shipwright you're looking for!"

"Oh? Take me there quickly."