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After more than half a month of slaughter, over 50,000 nobles were killed or hanged, more than the soldiers who died on the battlefield, until no one dared to resist.
[The Misery of the Luen Kingdom!]
Under the lens of a mysterious reporter, the Beast Pirates' conquests and the Luen Kingdom's tragedy made it to the newspapers, terrifying the nobles of the North Blue nations and even triggering a wave of refugees.
Many nobles absconded with their money, hoping to escape to other seas, but the pirates, who had long been eyeing them, would not let this opportunity slip away.
The non-member nations were in a state of panic, fearing they would be the Beast Pirates' next target, while the World Government member nations were also drawn into the vortex of war.
Those weaker member nations, somehow obtaining a large number of weapons, launched fierce attacks on enemy nations that had bullied them.
And in wars between member nations, the Marines had no right to interfere, only watching as the conflicts between countries gradually escalated.
The North Blue situation was completely out of control.
Luen Kingdom Port, Mushroom Tavern
The head chef served a mushroom feast, once again demonstrating his salt-sprinkling skill, though this time his attitude was noticeably more reserved.
"Daichi-sama, please enjoy."
"Hmm."
Daichi nodded with a smile.
Compared to other towns, this port town, which they had already occupied, was largely unaffected.
The nobles here had already been killed by Ulti.
Ulti, holding a newspaper, angrily slammed the table. "Daichi, look quickly! The World Government is too shameless!"
"I've already seen it."
Daichi was unmoved, focusing on savoring the deliciousness of the mushrooms.
It was the same old routine, portraying them as bloodthirsty maniacs, though they did indeed kill a lot of people this time.
But to make an example, there had to be some victims. Death was more impactful than imprisonment.
With the release of this newspaper, the waves of resistance in the other nine countries instantly died down, and they all became incredibly compliant.
The effect was remarkable!
As for the public's emotions, when the public felt the benefits, they would naturally support them. Time would prove everything.
Besides the newspaper, there was also a stack of new bounty posters, one of which featured a grinning young man.
"Straw Hat" Monkey D. Luffy, bounty 30,000,000 Berry.
Daichi glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze.
"Ulti, I'm ready to go back."
"Huh? So sudden?"
Ulti cautiously probed, "Daichi, can I go back with you?!"
"You stay here for a while, and return after things stabilize."
Daichi shook his head.
Ulti (▼_▼#).
Daichi chuckled.
He had already reached an agreement with Kelt, who would continue to serve as king, with freedom to decide on minor matters, but major directions would follow his orders.
In short, a puppet regime.
Considering that the remaining noble forces might cause trouble secretly after he left, it was better for Ulti to stay for a while longer.
This girl was very familiar with his style.
Next, the Luen Kingdom would enter a period of comprehensive construction, including land planning for rent, road construction, and many other projects.
And a Hoenn Fortress!
Troublemaking hooligans, officials deliberately delaying projects, useless mediators, etc., all would be slaughtered without reason.
If the butcher's knife is sharp enough, those below will naturally know how to do their work.
"I'll leave this to you."
Daichi rubbed Ulti's head and stood up to leave.
On the coast
Soldiers were arrayed in square formations.
A total of 1,000 people.
These 1,000 troops were elites selected from the remaining soldiers, and would serve as the permanent garrison of Hoenn Fortress in the future.
Other kingdoms would also select some soldiers to send to Hoenn Fortress, and they would return to garrison their own areas after the fortresses in various parts of the North Blue were established.
The Knights of Radiance led them, with only over 50 members remaining. Their survival after falling into the Great Fissure indicated their excellent strength.
"Daichi-sama!"
The leading female knight knelt on one knee.
"I am Talia, Vice-Commander of the Knights of Radiance, ordered by His Majesty Kelt to lead 1,000 soldiers to follow you."
"Hmm."
Daichi sized up the female knight.
She was clad in silver armor, looking quite capable in a fight.
Also, very strong!
Although she had not removed her armor, her specific build could not be seen, but her armored posture was no less impressive than a man's.
Daichi felt the negative emotions emanating from the female knight, and not just her, but all the other soldiers as well.
"Do you hate me?"
Talia subconsciously clenched her fists, faint white bristles appearing on her face, and her teeth became sharper.
Daichi spoke coldly.
"Then remember this feeling. The weak have no right to choose!"
"Depart!"
The 1,000 soldiers boarded the Luen Kingdom's warships, following behind the Groudon. The soldiers looked at the Groudon, their morale low.
"Vice-Commander, I'm so unwilling!"
"Hmm."
Talia nodded silently.
Having so many comrades killed, and still having to obey the other party's orders, how could they be willing? But just as the other party said.
The weak have no right to choose!
"We must become stronger!"
A few days later
Calm Belt, Hoenn Fortress
"It's the Groudon!"
"The Supreme Commander is back!"
"Open the gates quickly!"
Seeing the Groudon, the two Giant guards immediately pulled the wheel, and as the mechanism began to turn, the gate to the fortress's inner port opened.
The warriors lined up to welcome them.
The fierce military presence made the soldiers who came with Daichi not even dare to breathe, especially when passing by the Giants.
They were not even as big as the Giants' feet.
After a month, the fortress had many new changes, especially in terms of greenery. The laborers had planted many trees.
There was also a weather device.
As if to welcome Daichi, a broadcast sounded within the fortress: "Attention all units, heavy rain and a level four southerly wind are expected within the next three hours!"
Daichi looked up at the sky.
Rain clouds quickly gathered in the sky, and the wind began to blow.
"Whoosh!"
Rain poured down.
"Oh, it's really raining!"
The soldiers in the fortress all ran to the center of the square, excited like children. This was the first rain since the fortress was built.
"The effect is pretty good."
Daichi looked towards the top of the fortress, where there was a special weather device, looking like a large smoke stack, continuously spewing mist upwards.
Vegapunk's developed weather controller.
This thing worked quite well in the Calm Belt.
If he had known the effect was so good, he should have had Stussy get more cutting-edge technology, preferably replicating an Egghead.
Hmm, that's a good idea!
The research institute currently under construction was built according to Punk Hazard's blueprints, which were somewhat outdated.
Daichi smiled and returned to his office.
Straw Hat having a bounty meant he had entered the Grand Line, so Fire Fist Ace and Blackbeard would soon meet. It was time to shift his work focus.
He would take over the Whitebeard Pirates' legacy!