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"Queen-sama, this little gadget is called a mobile phone, and it's truly incredible. First, let's talk about its basic functions; they are so powerful. Taking photos, recording videos—it's all at your fingertips, very easy!" Ricks excitedly introduced.
"There's nothing special about that, Den Den Mushi can do it too." Queen pursed his lips in dislike, looking quite dismissive.
Ricks had clearly expected Queen's reaction and immediately changed his approach. "Queen-sama, don't rush. What I just mentioned were only the basic functions of the mobile phone. Its main function is entertainment!"
"Entertainment?!" When it came to fun, Queen immediately became interested.
Ricks didn't keep Queen waiting and immediately explained in detail. "There's a TikTok App on it. On TikTok, you can scroll through videos or post your own. Just by sitting at home, you can watch videos posted by users from all over the Sea, learning about the features, customs, and cultures of other places."
Queen shook his head. "Why would I watch these? I'm not interested in that." There was a hint of impatience in his tone.
"Don't rush, don't rush." Ricks realized this guy was truly hard to persuade. After saying so much, did he really have no hobbies or interests? His life must be too boring then. At this point, he had no choice but to pull out his trump card!
"Queen-sama, besides the videos I mentioned, TikTok also has countless beauties who post a large number of high-stocking videos every day—they are truly beautiful!"
As he spoke, Ricks found a pile of videos of beautiful women: high stockings, leopard print, JK uniforms, etc., all performing hot dances: window wiping, train rocking, little tiger, and so on.
Seeing Queen's studying look, Ricks decided to find his trump card, but he himself didn't look at the screen, because he was afraid of getting too focused.
"Queen-sama, please look at this!" he said.
"Empress Boa Hancock!" Ricks's voice carried a hint of excitement. "She's also on TikTok, and sometimes she even livestreams! The Empress, a goddess! Don't worry, you can watch boldly, keep watching, and you definitely won't be turned to stone!"
Ricks finished in one breath, calmly glancing at the subordinates following behind him, whose eyes had all turned into heart shapes!
He didn't believe Queen wouldn't be tempted after seeing the Empress!
Time passed by second by second, and Ricks grew increasingly worried.
He frowned. Why hadn't he heard Queen shout that he wanted to buy a phone yet?
Had something gone wrong?
His heart was filled with doubt and worry.
Just as he scrolled past the Empress's video and looked down at Queen, he found Queen staring at him as if he were an idiot, with a hint of dislike and mockery in his eyes.
"Why are you looking for a bunch of women wiggling around? Do they have fleas?" Queen said with a cold laugh, his tone laced with sarcasm. "This phone of yours isn't that great either, and it even sells for ten thousand Berries. Even if I bought it, it would be trash."
After speaking, he turned to leave.
Ricks watched Queen's leaving back, completely stunned.
There are people who can't be affected by the Empress?
How rare must such an existence be!
Why did he have to run into one? How unlucky!
But he still didn't want to give up. Looking at Queen's walking away figure, he shouted:
"Queen-sama, even if you don't want to watch beautiful women, you can buy it to watch videos!"
"Even if you don't watch videos, listening to music or singing is also possible!"
Watching Queen and his group gradually move further away, Ricks grew worried and yelled loudly:
"Queen-sama, buy one! Even if you don't scroll through videos, you can sing, dance, and rap!"
Upon hearing this, Queen instantly stopped, paused for two seconds to confirm he hadn't misheard, then turned around, his small eyes fixed on Ricks.
"What did you just say?"
"Huh?" Ricks was confused. Queen actually stopped?
However, seeing Queen approaching threateningly with a group of people, he suddenly remembered that these guys were Pirates. Could it be that he had offended them?
"I… I said Queen-sama buy a… a unit?" he stammered.
"Not that, the sentence after it!"
"Even if you don't scroll through videos, you can sing, dance, and rap… huh?"
"That's right, that's it!" Queen stared excitedly at Ricks, confirming again. "Are you sure this phone gadget can sing?"
Hearing this, coupled with Queen's reaction, even an idiot would understand that he had hit upon Queen's interest!
So it was singing, why didn't he say so sooner!
Once Ricks understood Queen's hobby, it became easy. He immediately nodded in agreement. "Absolutely, Queen-sama. Not only can it sing, but even holding a solo concert is a piece of cake!"
As soon as he heard that he could sing and even hold concerts, Queen's face instantly lit up with wild joy!
His hobby was singing, dancing, and rapping!
It was a perfect match!
He immediately had a strong desire to buy it!
Seeing this development, Ricks quickly promoted again. "Queen-sama, if you have many fans, then the phone can even broadcast a global live concert. By that time, I believe people from all over the Sea and all the Islands will be able to listen to your concert!"
What? The entire Sea! People from all the Islands could listen to his concert?!!!
What a joke!
If it was true, it would be incredibly awesome!
However, Queen still kept a bit of sense. "You're not trying to trick me, are you? How could people from the entire Sea hear it!"
Clearly, Queen didn't believe what Ricks said and stared at him suspiciously. "Kid, if you dare to lie to me, do you believe I'll shut down your stall?"
Then he glanced at the logo of the King of Sea Transport, Umit, on the stall, and snorted carelessly. "Don't think that just because you're Umit's man, I won't dare to touch you. If you anger me, Queen, I'll make sure you regret it!"
Ricks hastily showed his fear. "Queen-sama, how would someone as small as I dare to deceive you? If you don't believe me, take a look."
As he spoke, Ricks quickly found the footage of Empress Hancock's livestream from that day. Fortunately, some kind people had saved parts of the livestream footage.
He skillfully operated the phone, adjusted the screen to the best state, and then handed it to Queen.
"Queen-sama, look, when Empress Hancock was livestreaming, these comments were from users from all the Islands, and the gifts these users sent—they're all real!"
Queen leaned over, studying the screen.
At first, he just casually glanced, but soon, his eyes widened in shock.
There were indeed many names appearing, and the comment section was busy with activity, various comments scrolling rapidly, and gifts falling like snowflakes.
Queen happened to see the gift sent by Sengoku, and he was immediately shocked.
"What a joke? How is Sengoku also sending gifts?"
"Is this Buddha Sengoku real?"