Upon entering the main gate, Kuro saw a spacious hall, which was divided into several cylindrical openings. Each opening had a plaque with what appeared to be a place name written on it.
York explained, "This is the passageway to the underground trains. Each passageway has a separate train that goes to various parts of the Dominican Republic. Our destination is the capital city—the Royal City of Dovizios. Please walk this way."
York led the way into one of the cylindrical openings marked 'Kingdom of Dovichi,' and the others followed closely behind. However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Kuro and the others kept a meter's distance from York, maintaining a safe distance.
Kuro wasn't quite sure, but his subconscious told him it was best not to get too close to the fat man.
Inside the cylindrical opening were winding, transparent pipes with steps inside. The view outside was beautiful; the pitch-black outside was dotted with lights emanating from somewhere, twinkling like a starry sky, which was quite stunning.
Descending the stairs, you see a straight cylindrical pipe leading to the dark starry sky, inside which is a long train shaped like a shuttle.
York and Harvey stations are located at the entrance of the last train. York opened his mouth and smiled, "This is the masterpiece of the Dominican Republic that I highly recommend. It has even become one of the must-visit destinations for countless tourists. The Dominican Republic's underground train, or you can call it the 'Star Train'!"
Kro adjusted his glasses and said, "Star Train... I see, so this is the Star Train."
When researching information about the Dominican Republic, he filtered out this information because it was unimportant, but the information did exist at the time, only it was called 'Underground Train'.
I'd heard of the Star Train Kuro, a tourist attraction in the first half of the Grand Line. I never imagined the two places were actually the same.
York twirled his hands in the air a few times, then tiptoed back with his right foot, making a fancy gesture. "Please get in the car and experience the complete stargazing journey. You'll definitely be satisfied!"
The group boarded the train, still maintaining a one-meter distance from York. The train slowly moved forward, heading towards the destination.
The shuttle-shaped train moves at incredible speeds within these special transparent tubes, much faster than ordinary sea trains. The twinkling starlight that shines through the darkness outside appears like flowing light at this high speed, appearing and disappearing in an instant, creating a unique spectacle.
The entire navy was completely engrossed in watching.
However, the leading naval officers looked quite solemn.
Huoshaoshan, cigar in mouth, looked grave. "Is this...?"
"Hmph!" Doberman snorted coldly, his already fierce-looking scarred face now appearing even more ferocious.
Cass and Wilbur had veins bulging on their faces, their fists clenched, and they remained silent.
Kro pushed up his glasses, and a cold glint appeared on the lenses from somewhere.
Lida took a bag of donuts out of her backpack, took a bite with a blank expression, and chewed silently.
"Wow, that's amazing..."
Kuro exhaled a puff of smoke, stared at the twinkling starlight outside, and gritted his teeth, saying, "What a grand gesture."
"Oh? Why do you say that, General Jinni?"
York smiled and was about to go over to listen.
"Stand there!"
Kro then spoke up: "Who gave you permission to come near?!"
"OK, OK..."
York spread his hands and shrugged. "I just want to get a little closer and clear up General Jinni's doubts."
“No need, I have no doubts. I just think you guys did a great job. You've figured this person out perfectly, how can you not make a fortune…” Kuro said slowly.
Anyone could tell that his tone wasn't very good.
There's nothing that can be done about it.
If Kuro and the others hadn't paid attention to the starlight outside, once they got on the train, the high speed made them unconsciously strain their eyes to see it more clearly, and they were able to see it naturally.
For their level, this kind of dynamic vision at this speed is possible.
However, upon closer inspection, some shocking things were discovered.
Those starlight glitters are not actually starlight glitters.
Instead, it was a large number of people dressed in black clothes and masks, using black shovels to strike the ore. The shovels intersected with the ore, producing various colors of light.
Around them, thousands of people were striking the drums, creating a dazzling display of light.
This is the Dominican Republic's "Star Train," and hidden beneath its dazzling lights is something akin to an "automatic walkway" from the Celestial Dragons.
It's really...
"That's incredible, a true masterpiece!" Kuro said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word clearly.
He truly didn't expect that, besides the Celestial Dragons, anyone else would dare to pull this stunt.
No wonder, no wonder the King of the Dominican Republic preferred to keep the money for himself rather than use it to help the people of Comoros, whom he had previously bound. That's the root of the problem.
“Yes, the Star Train is truly amazing,” York said with a smile.
Harvey, on the other hand, opened his mouth but didn't say anything, then lowered his head, revealing a hint of guilt.
He was just an official; his soul... had long been sold to their king.
...
Inside the royal palace of Dovizioso City.
"Have they already set off?"
On the throne in the grand hall, the person sitting there opened his golden eyes, and in the light of those eyes, one could see that he was holding a newspaper in his hand.
A newspaper announcing Kuro's ascension to the rank of general.
"Actually, this body isn't bad. If he doesn't agree in the end, maybe it can be used as a backup. I'm tired of this kind of life. It wouldn't be bad to live a different way... What do you guys think?"
He seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps addressing his surroundings.
As he spoke, some noises arose around him.
In the darkness, several pairs of eyes appeared, gleaming with light.
"Your Majesty, don't worry..."
Soon, a figure emerged from the darkness, knelt before the throne, and uttered a shrill voice, "With the power you have bestowed upon me, there is nothing you cannot do; whatever you desire, you will absolutely obtain!"
"Hehehe, it's good that you have the intention. I've assembled the personnel, but I'm still missing one of the strongest fighters..."
Before the person on the throne could finish speaking, several disgruntled snorts came from the surrounding area.
"Don't be defiant..."
The person on the throne chuckled a few times: "His achievements prove that he is one of the strongest in the world. His soul and body, one of them must be of use to me. Once I have him, I can see what the largest throne in the world really looks like."
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