I collect everything in the One Piece world.

Now that he's back, Mosen's identity has changed from a "bounty hunter" to a "wanted criminal," and a criminal with a bounty of 280 million.

Thinking of this, Weiwei bit her lower lip, her little face full of confusion and bewilderment.

"Why..." she murmured softly, her blue eyes filled with confusion.

"Based on what the guards said and what he did in Alabasta last time, he seemed like a good person. How come he's wanted? And for killing a naval captain?"

Her little head was a bit confused because of all this.

She desperately wanted to know the answer, to know what kind of person the man her father had ordered to "monitor but not contact" was, and whether he was as formidable as the newspapers described.

Chapter 101, Curious Vivi, The Royal Capital Auction

A few days later, in Albana, the capital of Alabasta, at a high-profile auction house.

In a secluded VIP box overlooking the entire auction hall, Princess Vivi sat on a soft sofa, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her dress, appearing somewhat nervous.

Today, she changed out of her usual princess attire and into a dark casual outfit that allowed her to move around easily. Her long blue hair was also slightly covered by a hood, but her eyes still couldn't hide their liveliness.

“Icarim, are you sure the Collector and the others will come here?” Vivi couldn’t help but ask the burly head guard beside her again, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Icarum first glanced at the other elite guard standing at the entrance of the private room.

Upon seeing the guard nod slightly to him, Icarum respectfully whispered to Vivi, "Your Highness, this is the latest and most accurate information from our people; there is no mistake."

“Collector Blackmores and his group did indeed head towards the capital after leaving Rapeseed Flower Harbor.”

"Moreover, according to the intelligence we have gathered before, the reason why this 'collector' has this nickname is not only because of his strange abilities, but also because he does have a hobby of collecting rare and exotic treasures."

"Today's auction is the highest-profile one in Alabasta in recent times, with items including swords by famous craftsmen, antique jewelry, and even some ancient document fragments, all of which have high collectible value. Given his style, he most likely won't miss it."

Hearing Icarus's reasoned and well-founded analysis, Vivi finally felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

It took a lot of effort for her to be able to appear here; she had to coax and plead for a long time before her father, King Cobra, reluctantly agreed.

Her excuses were still "wanting to see the commercial activities in the capital" and "learning how to identify treasures," but in reality, deep down she wanted to see for herself what kind of person the "collector" who filled her with curiosity and doubt really was.

Looking into Vivi's bright blue eyes, sparkling with anticipation, Icarum couldn't help but feel a pang of worry.

He hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, although His Majesty has granted you permission to come, we must strictly follow the plan."

"We can only watch from a distance for a while at most. Under no circumstances should you approach them or reveal your identity!"

At this point, he emphasized, "This collector is no ordinary person. For your safety, Your Highness, please remember that we will only look and not ask questions or make contact. This is our bottom line."

Vivi sensed the seriousness and concern in Icarus's words, and the little flame that had been stirring in her heart was extinguished.

Although she was somewhat disappointed, she was not an unreasonable child and knew that her father and Icarum's worries were for her own good. So she nodded seriously and promised, "I understand, Icarum."

"Don't worry, I will stay here obediently and will definitely not do anything reckless."

"Sigh, what a pity. I really wanted to ask him what exactly happened in the East China Sea..."

Although the regret was obvious, Vivi still agreed, and Icarum had made thorough preparations for this trip.

He not only brought his most elite guards, but also meticulously planned the retreat route and contingency plans. The auction house itself was also secretly controlled by the royal family.

Thinking about it this way, his anxiety subsided a little.

……

Meanwhile, in the seating area of ​​the auction house's first-floor lobby, Morsen, along with Nami, Robin, and Bakura, walked in with an air of nonchalance, just like a few ordinary travelers. They were then led by a waiter to a seat in a central location with a good view.

Their arrival naturally attracted a lot of attention. Some people were worldly-wise and recognized their identities, while others simply thought they were good-looking and took a few more glances.

Ignoring the stares, Mo Sen was engrossed in flipping through a beautifully produced brochure of auction items.

His gaze was mainly fixed on the page about swords, where there was a katana with an antique design. He was very interested in this sword and wanted to buy it to collect.

Bakala and Nami huddled together, heads close, excitedly pointing at the dazzling gemstone necklaces and antique brooches in the brochure, whispering about which one was the best in quality and which one had the most unique design.

Robin sat quietly on the other side of Mosen, his eyes quickly scanning the brochure before finally settling on the less conspicuous items on the last few pages.

There were several tattered parchment scrolls that appeared to be ancient merchant travel notes, a rubbing of a stone slab with illegible writing, and a peculiar terracotta figurine.

Her gaze was focused and profound, as if she could see through the paper to the historical dust that might be hidden behind it. To him, these things were the real treasures.

Although the four had different focuses, their eyes were all gleaming with a determination to win.

A moment later, Mo Sen closed the brochure, glanced at his three female companions beside him, and chuckled, "What have you all taken a liking to? We're not short of money right now, and I guarantee we'll get our hands on all the treasures you've set your sights on today!"

Upon hearing this, Baccarat and Nami became even more excited.

"Long live the captain!" Baccarat was the first to cheer.

Always a woman of action, she was so excited that she didn't care that there were other people around. She turned to the side, cupped Mosen's face in her hands, and gave him a loud "pop" kiss on the cheek, leaving a faint lipstick mark.

Nami was taken aback for a moment, then her big eyes darted around, and she chuckled. Following Bakala's example, she quickly gave Mosen a peck on the other cheek, then proudly raised her chin as if she had accomplished a remarkable "feat".

With two fresh lipstick marks on his face, Mosen smiled with a mixture of helplessness and indulgence, his gaze naturally turning to Robin.

Robin was focused on the brochure in his hand, but when he felt Morsen's gaze and the two teasing, onlooker's eyes, his fingers tightened around the brochure.

Bakara took in Robin's rare moment of embarrassment, then her eyes darted around before she whispered something in Nami's ear. The two exchanged a glance and both grinned mischievously, as if they were watching a good show.

Inside the VIP box, Vivi, who had been closely observing Mo Sen and his group below through the one-way glass window, clearly saw the brief but intimate scene just now.

Her mouth opened slightly, her face filled with surprise and curiosity.

"They...have such a good relationship," Vivi murmured.

The collector didn't seem as cold as the newspaper described; his interactions with his partner appeared relaxed and harmonious.

Ikaram also saw this scene. Although he frowned slightly, he didn't say anything, after all, this was a display of Mosen's personal relationship.

Just then, the auctioneer walked up to the front display platform and struck the gavel.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the annual auction in the capital of Alabasta! I now declare the auction officially open!"

Chapter 102, I'll kill you!

The atmosphere at the auction gradually heated up amid the auctioneer's rousing commentary and the ever-increasing bids.

One by one, treasures, antiques, and works of art were presented on the display stand, only to quickly fall into the hands of new owners.

The performance of Mosen and his group was particularly noteworthy.

They weren't interested in every item, but once they made a bid, they were determined to win. Their bids were swift and decisive, with just the right amount of increment, demonstrating both their substantial financial resources and a sense of effortless composure.

When the nameless ancient sword that Mosen had his eye on appeared, he almost didn't hesitate and immediately increased the price by 30% from the starting bid, instantly scaring away a group of potential bidders.

Only a few true collectors or discerning connoisseurs continued to bid, but each time Mosen raised the price, he precisely timed it to the point where the other party could psychologically withstand the pressure, so in the end, Mosen still managed to acquire it.

Immediately afterwards, an antique necklace inlaid with pigeon blood rubies and featuring an elaborate and ornate design caught the attention of Baccarat and Nami.

The two women's eyes lit up almost simultaneously, and a bidding war quickly broke out between them and several other wealthy women and businessmen. The price climbed steadily and soon reached an astonishing figure.

When a local jeweler gritted his teeth and offered a high price, thinking he had the prize in the bag, Bakara simply raised her paddle and offered a price that was 20% higher than the other party's, instantly silencing the entire auction house for a moment.

Upon hearing this, the jeweler turned pale and put down his bidding paddle, no longer daring to follow.

Seeing this, Bakara proudly raised her chin and took Mosen's arm.

The few "niche" items that Robin had his eye on were almost completely ignored compared to the others.

Although there were enthusiasts bidding against her, the prices were not nearly as outrageous, so she easily won them at a very fair price.

Some wealthy women who didn't know much about the market even let out a few puzzled sneers when they saw this scene, probably thinking that this woman was spending money on "junk".

Robin didn't care at all; he simply carefully put away the auction confirmation slip, a hint of satisfaction and excitement flashing in his eyes.

However, their extravagant spending and frequent successes inevitably angered some people.

Especially those bidders who also coveted a particular item but lost out due to insufficient financial resources or lack of courage inevitably harbor resentment and jealousy.

So when Mosen once again outbid the son of a well-known local tycoon with an overwhelming price to win a strange seashell musical instrument that was said to come from the Sky Island, the young man couldn't hold back any longer.

"Hmph! You nouveau riche are only arrogant because you have a little money! Be careful, you might have the life to bid but not the life to enjoy it! Alabasta is not a place where just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can run wild!"

His voice was quite loud and clear even in the somewhat noisy auction hall, immediately attracting a lot of attention.

Many people recognized the spoiled brat and sensed the malice in his words. Some even looked on with amusement, while others frowned slightly, thinking he was being too reckless.

After all, with such a series of auctions, Mo Sen and his group had attracted the attention of the entire audience, so some people had already recognized their identities.

Of course, this group of people did not include the hothead who was speaking right now. He was simply angry that Mo Sen had snatched his bid, and he was also jealous to see Mo Sen with several beautiful women on his left and right.

"What nonsense are you spouting! This guy is a very dangerous wanted criminal!" A man who looked like an accomplice changed his expression after hearing the young man's outrageous words and quickly tried to dissuade him.

They may be spoiled brats, but they're not stupid. Knowing who to bully and who not to is an important skill for them.

The young man's skill was clearly not as well-developed as his peers'.

And although he had heard the advice of those around him, he couldn't bring himself to back down. Although his heart skipped a beat, the young man still stubbornly insisted, "So what... this is the capital of Alabasta. How dare a mere wanted criminal act so arrogantly..."

Mo Sen, who was playing with the ancient sword he had just acquired, paused slightly upon hearing this and slowly raised his head to look at the young man who had spoken so arrogantly.

Staring at Mosen's calm yet chilling gaze, the young man felt a sudden pang of fear for no reason. But the words had already been spoken, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, he could only continue to put on a brave face, raising his head and glaring back defiantly.

"Are you threatening me?" Mosen's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

"Knowing I'm a wanted criminal with a bounty of 280 million, you still dare to speak to me so arrogantly..."

"Watch out... I might kill you."

Mosen spoke as casually as if he were discussing the weather, but his words caused the temperature in the entire auction hall to plummet.

The last syllable rose slightly, carrying a hint of mockery, but it was more chilling than any roar.

The announcement of the 280 million bounty shocked many who had not paid much attention to Mo Sen and his group before, or who had not matched them with the bounty. They all scrutinized the black-haired youth again, comparing him to the face that had recently become famous.

"Collector" Blackmores, a ruthless pirate hunter who once killed a Shichibukai, is now a wanted criminal with a bounty of 280 million Berries!

Two hundred and eighty million! In the first half of the Grand Line, this is already an extremely high bounty!

The young man who had been holding on just moments before turned deathly pale, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

Damn it! Why does this idiot next to me only remind me that he's a wanted criminal, without mentioning the bounty or his name?! This is ridiculous!

He thought the other party was some unknown nobody, so he put on a brave face, but he didn't expect to kick a hornet's nest, and a super strong one at that.

To be stared at like that by a ruthless man who could kill a Shichibukai and has a bounty of nearly 300 million, and to hear him say "I'll kill you"...

He had no doubt that Morsen could really do it, and probably wouldn't have many reservations!