Surprised by the financial resources of the Maude Pirates, Keynes did not make a direct conclusion.

With his eyesight, he couldn't even estimate the approximate value of the pile of Bailey and gold.

But it is also certain that the amount of this pile of money is definitely more than the four or five billion he just said.

It's just that the Treasure Tree Adam itself is a shipbuilding material with a lot of price fluctuations.

In many cases, even if you have money, you can't necessarily buy it.

If someone in the market in the underground world throws out the source of goods, under the premise of pre-booking and a little luck, maybe two or three hundred million can be bought.

If there is no reservation and channel, and if you are unlucky, because of the tight supply, the purchase price may have to double, or even reach an exaggerated two or three times.

After that, it depends on what size of vessel the buyer needs.

The treasure tree Adam bought for four or five billion yuan is enough to build a medium-sized ship.

But if you want a large ship of medium size or more, then you can't get it without a billion.

These budgets don't even take into account expenditures such as labor, transportation, design, shipbuilding, etc.

To put it simply, this kind of ship is not something that the average pirate can afford.

And a rookie pirate group that has just entered the Great Passage has such a terrifying capital, which is something that Keynes has never seen or heard of for many years.

However, before the buyer's needs are clear, it is foolish to make a promise.

"It's enough to buy materials."

Keynes suppressed the surging in his heart, maintained a professional smile on his face, and did not say it all.

"As I explained to you earlier, Adam the Treasure Tree is a rare material that money may not be able to buy."

"Considering the necessary issues such as timeliness, if you don't choose to increase the price, the worst case is to wait for the first half of the year, and you may not be able to wait for the supply."

"Moreover, the base price of Baoshu Adam itself is very high, and according to your needs for the size of the ship, the fluctuations in the budget are calculated in units of '100 million', so please be mentally prepared for this."

"On this basis, if you decide, then we can directly sign the contract."

Keynes explained to Maud as much as possible the potential factors of change brought about by the "Adam of the Treasure Tree".

And what he said was subtle enough.

In other words, it also expresses a meaning.

That's – you may not run out of money.

If the middle and late stages of shipbuilding cannot be filled in time.

Then, even if the ship uses rare shipbuilding materials, it may become an "unfinished" ship.

Lafayette heard what Keynes meant, and couldn't help but look at Maude, who was sitting on the sofa.

As a navigator, Lafayette longed for a good ship more than anyone else, but he didn't expect Maud to be so willing to spend money on a ship made by Adam Treasure Tree......

I thought that 600 million was more than enough.

But now it seems that the money will not necessarily meet their needs for ships.

Thinking of this, Lafayette sighed in his heart.

It's a pity that a good place to spend money like the Evil Dragon Territory is estimated to be unique in the world.

Maude, noticing Lafayette's hesitant gaze, smiled at him and gestured with a gesture that was fine.

Immediately, Maude looked at Keynes and said calmly: "Money is not a problem, but I hope ...... Every penny has to be spent where it should be spent, and it's okay to increase the price, as long as it's fast enough. ”

"Okay, then I'll have someone prepare the contract."

The smile on Keynes's face was even stronger, and it was a big deal.

Maud nodded.

Keynes was very efficient, getting the staff to get the contract in a matter of minutes, and at the same time sending two middle-aged men with eyes to count the exact value of the pile of Bailey and gold.

In the end, the figure was around 630 million.

This number is more than 30 million more than Maude expected.

Maud picked up the pen and looked at the pact in front of her.

Lafayette, they looked at Maude in silence.

630 million!

This signing is to stake all the funds out, and maybe another amount of funds will be added later.

And so much money, just to build a ship.

Lafayette looked hesitant.

Changing to a good ship is something he has been asking for, but to throw all the money into it......

This was something he hadn't expected.

Originally, he had planned to leave about 200 million so that he could use it later.

Before Maud could put pen to paper, Lafayette hesitated: "Maude......"

"It's fine."

Maud interrupted Lafayette.

He knew that Lafayette wanted a good ship on the one hand, and on the other hand, he wanted to leave a fund for the start-up plan.

But at such times, there must be trade-offs.

"I have the best navigator in the world, so I need a good ship."

Maud smiled at Lafayette and signed it.

Lafayette's expression moved, and he raised his hand to lightly press the brim of his hat, hiding his gaze, and immediately kicked the ground a few times.

Jaya glanced at Lafayette, who was a little excited.

A few seconds later, Maude finished signing and closing the pen, with some emotion.

630 million ......

He can be regarded as experiencing the coolness of krypton, and at the same time, he is quite looking forward to the results brought by this money.

Watching Maude finish signing the contract, Keynes was in a very happy mood.

A young and promising big customer like Maude is estimated to never meet a second one in this life.

Keynes thought silently to himself.

After that, it's a matter of the design of the boat.

Thomas Shipyard has an eccentric designer who designed the Moby Dick for the Whitebeard Pirates.

According to Maude's need for the best in everything, Keynes recommended this designer in his late teens to Maude.

"Mr. Maude, Edward is the best designer in our shipyard, but he has a bad temper, and if he offends you in any way, please bear with me."

"Okay."

Maud nodded.

Keynes was not at ease, fearing that Edward's strange temper would provoke Maude, so he said a few more words.

In response, Maude reacted flatly, and did not go to Keynes, at most nodding in response.

He didn't care what kind of weird temper the old designer named Edward had.

The designer's track record of designing the Moby Dick for the Whitebeard Pirates alone is enough for him to only look at the results and not the process.

Before going to see Edward, Maud asked Jaya and them to stay in the VIP room, leaving Lafayette alone.

Thomas Shipyard was large, and Edward liked to be quiet, so he set up his studio in the middle of nowhere.

So, Maude and the others walked for fifteen minutes to get to the studio.

Outside the studio, Keynes knocked softly on the door.

More than ten seconds passed, and there was no reaction inside.

Keynes gave Maud and Lafayette an apologetic look, and then knocked on the door a few more times.

It took several times before the door was violently opened.

Inside the door, there stood an old man less than 1.5 meters tall, with a chicken nest on his head and reading glasses.

Buzzing......

There were five or six thumb-sized flies hovering above the head of the greasy chicken nest.

As the door opened, a sour smell came to my nose.

Edward looked furious and carried an axe in his hand.

After seeing Keynes, the anger on Edward's old face subsided slightly.

After all, he is the son of the owner, or he grew up watching it since he was a child.

Edward squinted at Maud and Lafayette, and then at Keynes.

"What's the matter?"

"That's ......"

Keynes was well aware of Edward's temperament, and he didn't talk nonsense, and made things clear in a few words.

After listening to Keynes's explanation, Edward looked at Maude in surprise.

Among the guests that Thomas Shipyard has ever received, it is extremely rare to find someone as willing to spend money as Maud.

And, in Edward's opinion, Maud was too young......

"As long as the money is in place, you are satisfied."

Edward looked at Maud and restrained his temper.

This kind of super big customer who can pay him to make perfect use of his skills is hard to find.

Suddenly, Edward's long-dormant heart couldn't help but burn up.

"Old man, do you know the Sea Train Tom in the Water City?"

"Oh?"

Edward's gaze at Maude was a little more puzzled.

What does it mean to suddenly mention this stubble?

Maud smiled.

His mind was full of whimsy, and he was just a catharsis.

I just hope this old man can withstand it.

Edward shuddered inexplicably, his expression slightly confused.