Chapter 188: The player completely outshone Lox...
Mary Geoise, within Pangaea.
The five elders stood or sat in the bright, clean room, chatting casually and relaxedly.
"Isn't it time to decide the location for this 'competition'?"
"Tanzania? That island has been using the excuse of floods for several years in a row to reduce its celestial tribute payments year after year. Now many kings are following suit, using the excuse that 'many people will starve to death' to reduce their celestial tribute payments. It's time for them to know the consequences of doing so."
“We granted them the right to continue existing by paying the Heavenly Tribute, but over the years, they have taken this deal for granted rather than as a favor. Refusing to pay the full amount of Heavenly Tribute, even once, is a test of the World Government. This wicked island should be completely eradicated.”
"However, I think Bonru Island is a good choice. It's closer to the Mary Chau Asia Pacific. Many of my juniors have complained that the island makes it difficult for them to travel in a straight line, making them look less imposing. Once we sink that island, these complaints will probably stop bothering me."
"Taktak Island, that's inhabited by the Long Neck Tribe. Their weaknesses are obvious enough that even a Celestial Dragon with poor aim can score if they try a few more times."
Knock knock.
The sound of a cane striking the ground rang out.
"That lord hopes that in this competition, we can capture a prey named 'Lox'."
The moment the name "Lox" was uttered, the Five Elders, who had been casually commenting on the fate of all life on the island with their haughty tone, fell silent.
Mary Geoise, the holy city, the perfect city, the safe city... All the heavenly gold of the world gathered here, creating a city of such beauty that even the most romantic bard could not have imagined, regardless of cost or loss.
Geographical isolation and naval protection kept the city away from all suffering.
The Celestial Dragons, born here, had not known the taste of injury or fear for generations, until that man broke into the Holy Land. Blood and pain once again descended upon the Celestial Dragons, and they finally tasted the feeling of a cold butcher's knife held to their necks, just like those slaves they had despised.
The Knights of God were defeated, the Admiral of the Navy was killed, and no one could stop that man. At that moment, Rocks became the undisputed god of the Holy City, a god with the power of life and death.
If Rocks hadn't been so clear about his target, aiming directly at that person in the Flower Garden, then for several hours no one would have stopped him from doing anything in Mary Geoise. Even if they and Lord Im had eventually succeeded in killing him, the noble Celestial Dragon bloodline would have suffered a heavy loss!
More importantly, this matter will be very difficult to suppress, and once the people on the high seas find out about it, it will greatly shake the rule of the World Government.
Is a god who bleeds, a god who is slaughtered and leaves in disarray, still a god?
Marcus Mazsan stroked his beard with lingering fear: "This incident has taught us two lessons. One is that we need a stronger force to protect the Holy City, and the other is that we must have our own voice in the media."
“You’re right. That admiral is utterly useless. I will order the Navy to strip him of his admiral title and bury him as a vice admiral. Besides, since Kong is unable to travel as Fleet Admiral, the Navy should also elect a new admiral.”
"Ku has recommended three candidates: Tsuru, Sengoku, and Garp. Their strength and loyalty to the Navy are beyond question, but their loyalty to the World Government still needs to be assessed."
"Isn't the next competition about to begin? Let's assign these three people to protect the Celestial Dragons."
"On the day of the competition, a large number of Celestial Dragons will be going to the mortal realm. Are you going to let them take such a dangerous trip?"
"Some of us will be there to oversee things, and the Knights of God will also be participating. How could there be any danger?"
"Don't forget, this is no ordinary match. According to that person's wishes, that place will also be the burial ground of Lox!"
The desperate counterattack of a powerful being is something that a group of pampered Celestial Dragons, who can't even withstand the recoil of a gun, could never endure!
Izabaron V. Nasujuro adjusted his glasses: "The Lord will personally slay Rocks and wash away the shame of the Celestial Dragons."
Upon hearing that the lord of the Flower Realm would personally intervene, the Five Elders, who had previously lacked confidence in defeating and killing Rocks, were no longer worried.
"Have the Navy find a way to lure the Rocks Pirates away from Beehive Island, then land on the island and take away Rocks' treasure as the prize for the winner of this competition."
Given Locke's arrogant personality, there was absolutely no way he could swallow this insult. Even if he could, they had other methods.
"The CP department's spy planted within the Rocks Pirates has sent back an important message." In order to send back this message, almost all the CP department's moles within the Rocks Pirates were wiped out.
But it was all worth it.
Jaygolucia Satan silently pushed a photograph in front of everyone.
The photo shows a woman holding a child from behind.
"This is?"
"The child of Rocks".
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“Vell, here you go.”
Inside an ordinary tavern on Beehive Island, the Rocks Pirates were drinking together. Violet, who wasn't interested in alcohol, hid in a corner with a glass of low-alcohol beer, pretending to be an airhead to avoid being caught and forced to drink.
Amid the noisy background, Lox, who had already drunk quite a bit, suddenly got up and walked towards Violet, who was in the corner. He called her name and then tossed something to her.
Violet reached out and took the gift box, looking at it repeatedly with a puzzled expression, several question marks popping into her head.
"What's the meaning?"
"You don't want the gift?" Lox glared at Violet, as if he would drag her out for a good sparring match if she dared to say no.
“Of course I want it.” Violet quickly dodged Locke’s outstretched hand. “Who wouldn’t want a free gift? I work so hard for you, so it’s only right that you give me as much compensation as you deserve.”
"hehe."
"Shall I open it now?"
"as you like."
After speaking nonchalantly, Locke, carrying a bottle of liquor, casually sat down in the chair next to Val.
Vera carefully untied the ribbon on the outside of the gift box and opened the lid. After seeing what was lying quietly inside, she let out a puzzled sigh.
Is this... a sword tassel?
Violet took out the sword tassel woven with red silk thread, from which hung a beautiful black cat's eye stone. She held it up in front of her and spun it around twice, admiring the craftsmanship of the silk thread weaving and the arc of light on the cat's eye stone that changed with the light.
She thought that Rocks would give her something like a seastone pistol, a gold watch, or a gemstone necklace, but she never expected it to be a sword tassel.
Violet looked at Lockes with a puzzled expression, just in time to notice the resentment on his face that he hadn't yet managed to conceal.
Violet: "..."
Vera: "Oh, so it wasn't you who gave it to me, but that lady."
Ever since Violet gave Lox her advice, Lox probably realized that Violet was the most reliable love advisor he could find. Later, during Lox's pursuit of that unknown great lady, Violet practically became his personal love strategist.
Of course, if Vera hadn't known that Rocks was serious this time, she wouldn't have given him any advice. Just think of Rayleigh, who abandoned Shakky on Beehive Island after confessing his feelings for her, and then think of Yasopp of the Red-Haired Pirates. These men of the sea might be good as friends or business partners, but not as romantic partners.
Come on, they're all scumbags.
Well, not entirely. At least the big bear on her island is a good man. And Luo and Sabo, whom she watched grow up, are also good people. Kaku has also been successfully modified. As for Lucci, Violet suspects that guy is probably destined to be single for life.
Aside from the R'lyeh members, whose moral standards far exceed the average, Violet thinks Katakuri must also be a very serious person when it comes to relationships. It's just that his family relationships are too difficult to handle. With so many relatives who don't have good tempers, unless the woman is someone with similar strength to Linlin, he'll have a lot to suffer.
As for the Navy, the chances of finding a good man are much higher than for a pirate, but they are from impeccable backgrounds and have little to do with a Shichibukai like Violet who operates in a gray area.
Wow, who would have thought? Lox has actually entered the race for the good man.
As for how Violet knew? So much time has passed, Violet doesn't even know what the woman looks like, let alone her name. Furthermore, even now, there are still quite a few people in the Rocks Pirates who believe Rocks is still infatuated with Shakky.
Given how often Lockes asked her about the plan, he was meeting with that woman at least once a month. The fact that he managed to keep it so well under these circumstances speaks volumes about how much effort Lockes put into it behind the scenes.
"Your hands are so skillful, so beautiful."
Violet happily fastened the sword tassel to the Shadow Sword, but when she looked up, she saw Lox's ugly, jealous face.
Violet glanced at Lox's sword, then drew out an "oh": "So, this sword tassel is only for me."
"...I think you haven't been beaten by me in a long time, and you're itching for a beating."
"Last time you volunteered to cover the rear and block the navy following behind, why did I hear that you only sank their warships but didn't kill anyone?"
Rocks' tone, which had been joking at first, suddenly turned serious: "Is it that you're afraid to kill, or that you're unwilling to take action against the Navy?"
“Lox, we’re already so close, you don’t need to resort to this childish trick.” Violet waved her hand dismissively, as if trying to dispel the killing intent Lox was unleashing. “Childish.”
"Heh." Lox chuckled and withdrew his killing intent, then suddenly realized something was wrong a second later.
Violet, isn't that a bit too arrogant?
Look at the people on his ship, is there anyone as disrespectful as Violet?
Rocks clenched his fist, feeling a bit itchy. This little brat, if you don't discipline him for three days, he'll be climbing on the roof and causing trouble; he dares to mock the captain and go against him.
"Don't change the subject."
"Okay, if you really want to know the reason why I did this, it's because there's someone I know on that ship... well, not exactly someone I know, someone I've met once."
Lox narrowed his eyes: "Who? A man?"
"..." Violet was speechless. "What are you thinking? It's a man... no, an uncle. I saw him on an island. There was a little boy who wanted a lollipop but didn't have any money. He paid for the lollipop for the boy."
Lox was even more speechless than Violet: "That's it? What lollipop? How much does it cost?"
"Uh... a few peals?" How would Violet know? She wasn't going to buy any lollipops; she was just passing by. "I just think that people who would buy candy for kids shouldn't die for no reason."
Otherwise, what if a child wants candy but doesn't have any money next time?
“A ridiculous reason.” Lox dismissed Violet’s sympathy with disdain. “On this sea, it’s either you kill someone or someone kills you.”
"How long do you think your ridiculous empathy will last? Will the navy personnel you saved thank you? And if you encounter something like this again, will they let you off the hook?"
"Oh well, who can predict what will happen in the future? I didn't say I wanted to do this forever, until I didn't want to anymore."
After speaking, Vera paused, then looked at Lockes with a teasing expression: "But I didn't expect you to secretly send someone to watch me. What, are you worried I can't beat you and are preparing to come to my aid? I didn't realize you were such a nice guy, Lockes..."
Rocks couldn't stand it anymore. Letting him sit there listening to Violet's nauseating words was worse than letting him give up and let Roger cut him a few times.
When will God open his eyes and take this despicable creature away?
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Author's Note: The islanders have all been trained into good men by the island lord! [doge]
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