The Straw Hat Pirates turned around and saw Smoker leading a large number of navy officers rushing towards them.
Luo Heng stood there nonchalantly, not taking a small naval branch captain seriously at all. He was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea appointed by the World Government.
But the Straw Hat Pirates are different. Smoker chased them all the way from the East China Sea to here.
Last time, because I saved Smoker, I didn't continue to capture them, but this time I will definitely not let them go.
The Straw Hat Pirates knew very well that Usopp was the first to tell everyone to run away.
Luffy shouted as he ran, "Crocodile, Vivi is our accredited partner. If you dare to harm her and her country in the future, I will not let you go, no matter where you are."
What Vivi didn't expect was that the Straw Hat Pirates collectively raised their right arms to the sky while running, revealing the mark they had made on their arms.
"Weiwei, see you later!" several people shouted in unison.
In this situation, Weiwei finally couldn't hold back her tears again and said, "Everyone, see you later."
"What an enviable friendship." Nico Robin said softly, with a strange light in her eyes.
"If you chase after him now, you should be able to catch up." Luo Heng said expressionlessly.
"No, I was just saying it casually." Nico Robin was shocked. She didn't know what Luo Heng meant by that, so she quickly denied it, fearing that this moody man would turn against her.
The Straw Hat Pirates had just run a short distance when they saw Smoker leaving the large group chasing them and running towards Luo Heng alone.
"Why is he coming this way?"
It is still not appropriate for Robin to meet Smoker in public now, as it would be very troublesome to get entangled with him.
"You should arrange for someone to treat MR1 and the others first. They are probably seriously injured." Luo Heng said to Nico Robin without comment.
"learn!"
Not long after, Smoker ran in front of Luo Heng.
"Sassiburi, Colonel Smoker." Luo Heng greeted with a chuckle.
"Crocodile, if I were you, I would definitely not be able to laugh now." Smoker said coldly, holding a cigar in his mouth.
"Oh? What do you mean?" Luo Heng asked, tilting his head.
"I have reported the crimes you have committed in this country, including causing drought and inciting civil war, to Marshal Zhan Guo. Impel Down will be your best destination." Smoker stared at Luo Heng, his eyes full of disgust.
"Is there some misunderstanding here?" Luo Heng spread his hands and asked knowingly, "I'm hailed as a hero in this country. How could I possibly commit a crime?"
"Stop pretending, Crocodile. I know all the evil you have done to this country."
Luo Heng's shameless look made Smoker furious.
"Where's the evidence? It's not wise to slander one of the Shichibukai without any evidence, Captain Smoker."
Luo Heng knew that Smoker couldn't do anything to him, so he was particularly fearless.
"Hmph, you won't be able to be so arrogant for long. Soon some big shot will come to arrest you." Smoker sneered.
"Big shot? Akainu? Kizaru or Aokiji? It sounds scary." Luo Heng's pupils shrank when he heard that. He looked relaxed on the surface, but he was a little panicked in his heart.
With his current strength, it would be difficult for him to escape if he encounters these three.
"You'll know when the time comes. Don't even think about slipping away. I'll keep a close eye on you."
After Smoker said this harsh remark, he turned and left, presumably to continue chasing Luffy and his crew.
"It seems that I need to improve my strength as soon as possible."
After Luo Heng pondered for a moment, he turned and said to Cobra.
"Come on, King Cobra, gather the ministers and we'll have a small meeting."
After several hours of waiting, most of Alabasta's officials in the royal capital had finally arrived.
Inside the palace hall.
Cobra was still sitting on the throne, and Luo Heng was sitting on an ordinary wooden stool to Cobra's left.
Princess Vivi stood on Cobra's right.
"If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Don't feel pressured." You could hear a pin drop in the hall. No one dared to speak. Luo Heng couldn't help but speak first.
Crocodile had a bad reputation, and the officials were unsure of the temper of the new ruler, so no one spoke up.
"Since everyone has no questions, I will now present a more detailed oasis development plan. Please disperse and leave some space."
The ministers didn't understand what Luo Heng wanted to do, but they still cooperated obediently and dispersed.
Luo Heng closed his eyes, opened his right hand towards the open space, and a wisp of yellow sand flew out of his hand.
Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a huge sand table slowly formed on the open space of the palace hall.
Then, small buildings rose from the ground, and soon formed a city with a very Alabasta style. It looked even several times more prosperous than the royal capital.
Luo Heng ordered the guards to bring a long stick, then walked slowly towards the sand table.
"I plan to build a megacity with rich functions along the coast, and name it Eden, which means Paradise of God.
"This is a casino, this is a large shopping mall, this is an amusement park, this is a bathing city, this is..."
Luo Heng held up a long stick and introduced everyone present one by one.
“Eden will offer the best accommodation, dining, entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing.”
"All tourists or pirates who come to Eden will not leave this place until they have spent all their Baileys."
"The development of Eden will be led by Baroque Group's newly established Baroque Tourism Development Company, with a total investment of 400 billion baileys."
"Of course, I welcome everyone to invest in this company."
"Baroque Group only holds 51% of the shares. Anyone can subscribe to the remaining 49%."
As soon as Luo Heng finished speaking, the officials in the hall immediately started talking.
These people are all very smart, how could they not see the business opportunities and wealth contained in this.
"Just by talking, you expect us to pay hundreds of billions of berries. Doesn't the Archon think we're fools?"
At this moment, an official with a pointed face and monkey cheeks couldn't help but question it.
“Yes, this is not a small amount of money.”
"The risk is too great. If the city is built but no one comes, all our money will be wasted."
"Even if someone comes, how can you guarantee that they will be willing to spend money?"
As soon as the official finished speaking, many people immediately agreed.
Luo Heng was not flustered in the face of doubts, but instead a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"I'm glad you can see these problems. It shows you're not stupid."
"Next, I will use a small experiment to dispel your concerns."
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