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Ricks nodded in surprise. If Queen had not discovered it, he would not have known that Sengoku had also given gifts at that time.
But the live broadcast screen could not be faked; since there was a screen, Sengoku must have given gifts at that time.
So, Ricks said with even more certainty, "Of course it's true, Queen-sama!"
Queen somewhat believed him, as the facts were right before his eyes. He continued to look down and found many familiar names, including people from North Blue, West Blue, South Blue, and East Blue!
He looked at these names, a hint of surprise showing in his eyes. "These… are these all real?"
Ricks nodded, a hint of confidence in his tone. "Queen-sama, these are all real. TikTok users are spread throughout the Sea, and people from the various Islands can interact here. You see, these comments and gifts are real-time, which means they are all following the live broadcast."
Queen was silent for a moment, his eyes showing with excitement. He realized that everything Ricks said was true.
If he could hold a live concert through his phone, then everyone in the entire Sea would be able to see his performance and hear his songs!
This was simply something he couldn't resist.
"Excellent, I'll buy this phone!" Queen looked at the phone excitedly, as if he could already see himself holding a global live broadcast!
"However, Queen-sama, the requirement for holding a concert needs 1,000 followers. You need to know this in advance," Ricks kindly reminded him.
He was, of course, also worried that Queen might cause him trouble if he bought the phone but couldn't start a live broadcast due to not having enough followers, so he had to explain this in advance.
"What? I still need 1,000 followers?" Queen's face instantly turned ugly, his brows came together, and his tone carried a hint of displeasure. "What is this? I've already bought the phone, can't I just start a concert directly?"
Ricks quickly explained, "Queen-sama, after registering your TikTok account, you need to have 1,000 followers to gain the permission to go live. If you rely on natural growth of followers, it will be very difficult; you might not even gain one in several days."
He tried to explain as clearly as possible using the most simple language, hoping Queen would understand.
Upon hearing this, Queen's face grew even uglier.
It was clear he could hold a concert, but there was a limit on the number of followers, which made him feel incredibly annoyed. "This is really troublesome. If only there was a way to quickly increase followers."
Looking at Queen's frantic look, Ricks secretly felt happy. He knew the big fish had finally taken the bait. He pretended to scratch his head, looking a bit troubled, and said, "There is a way, and it is simple, but it will take some cost."
"Tell me!" Queen said eagerly.
Ricks smiled slightly and said, "Queen-sama, you are the head of the Three All-Stars, so you definitely have more than 1,000 subordinates. As long as you buy a phone for each of your subordinates and have them follow you, 1,000 followers will be incredibly easy."
Upon hearing this, Queen's eyes lit up. It was indeed a good idea; why hadn't he thought of it before? He immediately hit the table and loudly declared, "How much is this phone? Give me 10,000 units!"
As soon as Ricks heard that the other party wanted 10,000 units, he was instantly stunned, his eyes turned green, and his mind buzzed. The surprise came too quickly, like a tornado!
A big client, definitely a big client!
"Queen-sama, the original price of the phone is 20,000 Berries per unit, but since you are our first customer today, you can enjoy a 50% discount! Plus, since you're buying 10,000 units, I'll give you another 50% discount with my personal authority!"
Ricks pretended to be in pain, then extended five fingers. "5,000 Berries per phone, this is the lowest price I can offer, it's already the limit."
"5,000 Berries? 10,000 units would be 50 million Berries…" Queen didn't even blink and directly told his subordinates behind him to go back and get the money. "You go back and get 50 million Berries."
"Yes, Queen-sama!" The subordinate immediately turned and left, his movements swift and decisive.
Seeing this, Ricks was overjoyed. These Pirates indeed had no shortage of money; 50 million Berries just came out of his mouth without even a blink.
Suddenly, he felt a little regretful. Was his previous quote too low?
If he had known, he would have added another zero, and then he could have sold it for 500 million Berries!
While waiting, Ricks simply taught Queen how to use the phone and the various functions of TikTok.
And Queen, as expected of a MADS member scientist, had a flexible mind and quickly mastered how to use the phone and TikTok.
"This 'Shopping Cart' feature is explosive; it can actually transmit items across infinitely distant space!"
As a scientist, he immediately realized that the phone was not simple. Even Vegapunk hadn't researched such technology!
The shock in his eyes was well hidden, and then he registered his TikTok account.
ID: Plague Queen!
He then discovered that he really did need 1,000 followers to go live, and the salesman had not lied to him.
At this time, the subordinate who went back to get the money also returned. After both parties completed the payment and received the goods, Queen wasted no time and took his subordinates back to Udon, immediately calling all his subordinates for an urgent assembly!
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In the central square of Udon, Queen held the microphone, a happy smile spreading across his lips. He looked around at his subordinates who were gathering one after another, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Listen up, you lot!"
The subordinates immediately fell silent, all looking up at Queen, their eyes filled with curiosity and expectation.
Queen waved his hand, and several of his subordinates immediately carried over heavy wooden crates, placing them heavily on the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.
The subordinates gathered around curiously, whispering among themselves, their eyes fixed on the mysterious crates.
Queen kicked open a crate lid, revealing neatly arranged brand-new phones inside. Under the sunlight, the phone screens reflected dazzling light, making the subordinates squint.
"The crates contain phones, one for each of you! Hurry up and get them!" Queen shouted.
A group of people immediately lined up, taking turns to receive their phones. They looked at the light, square objects in their hands, their minds full of questions. Some even bit them, almost breaking their teeth!
"What… what is this thing? It's black and slippery," a subordinate said, a hint of confusion on his face.
Another subordinate complained, "I've never seen anything like this! It almost broke my teeth!"
"Queen-sama said this is a phone. Could it be some new virus?" The subordinate with horns on his head whispered, a hint of worry in his voice.