"Four top-tier Grand Line pirates have ignited a shocking war in the Totto Land sea!"
"Whitebeard has once again proven his strength to the world."
"The power structure of the New World has completely changed; the era of the Four Emperors has begun."
"Whitebeard Pirates – Captain: Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Bounty: 5,046,000,000 Berries."
"Golden Rose Pirates – Captain: rose emperor Nero Claudius, Bounty: 5,000,000,000 Berries."
"Beasts Pirates – Governor: Kaido, Bounty: 4,611,100,000 Berries."
"BIG MOM Pirates – Captain: BIG MOM Charlotte Linlin, Bounty: 4,388,000,000 Berries."
..."Hmm! Tonight, I shall taste how fresh Morgans News Coo are. I will go and beat that damned bird-head back!"
Putting down the cotton cloth used to wipe the Primal Fire, Nero nodded in satisfaction. Her old friend was going to see blood again today.
Holio sighed helplessly, "Your Majesty, Morgans has already hidden himself. After an incident like this, he won't appear in public for at least a year or two."
"Hmm, that does sound troublesome," Nero said.
Nero placed her sword on the armrest of the throne, leaned back against the chair, and tapped her index finger lightly on her lips.
"Then capture all the Morgans News Coo! I must eat them tonight!"
Holio's forehead was covered in black lines. He wiped the sweat from his brow with a handkerchief and looked at Hathaway with pleading eyes.
If Nero ate all the Morgans News Coo, Nicuss's territory would be blind to the outside world.
Hathaway didn't have any good ideas either. What could Nero possibly listen to in her current state?
Now, there was only one method left to try. Hathaway shot Stella a look.
Stella also looked troubled by Nero's demeanor, but upon receiving Hathaway's gaze, she decided to give it a try.
"Um... Nero?"
"Da ma lei! I don't want to hear anything! Today, I will eat all those damned Morgans News Coo!!!"
Before Stella could finish her sentence, Nero turned her face away, leaving only a profile for Stella to see.
From Stella's perspective, she could still see Nero's pouting, angry face.
"Morgans probably didn't do it on purpose. What insight could a mere bird have? Naturally, he wouldn't perceive Your Majesty's greatness!"
Stella hugged Nero from behind. Because there were other people present, this intimate gesture made Stella's ears flush.
However, this move was undoubtedly effective. Nero's stiff body instantly softened considerably.
"Hmm, but... but that's the title of the strongest! I want it too! It was clearly meant for me!"
Nero's tone finally showed clear emotion, and her small fists lightly thumped the armrest.
"Not only did that Newgate guy steal my title, but in the end, he wouldn't even leave his beard behind!!"
As she said this, Nero couldn't help but stomp her foot. The other person got all the benefits and suffered no losses.
"And those two scoundrels, Linlin and Kaido, refused to clarify for me no matter what! Hmm! Clearly, they were both defeated by me alone!!"
"Ha…" Stella's laugh was a bit forced. It would be strange if they came out to clarify something like this.
Two against one was already not glorious, and they didn't even win! Not winning was embarrassing enough, and then the victor fought with others for three days and three nights.
If Charlotte Linlin and Kaido were to come out and clarify such a thing, they wouldn't be able to stay in the New World; they might as well change their names and retire.
But such words were clearly useless with Nero in her current state. Stella took a deep breath, remembering Hathaway's teachings, and her eyes became a little more resolute.
She looked apologetically at the ministers below, led by Holio. That somewhat familiar look instantly chilled their hearts.
Hathaway, on the other hand, nodded secretly. It was time to use that move.
At this moment, Holio and the others below were brainstorming frantically, constantly asking themselves, "Can these Morgans News Coo really not be eaten?"
They are all birds, so who is nobler than whom? Why can't Morgans News Coo be eaten?
They had been nobles their whole lives, what good things hadn't they eaten? Don't tell me! They really hadn't tried these Morgans News Coo!
Suppressing the tempting thoughts swirling in his mind, the responsibility of a nobleman ultimately took over.
After Holio gave Stella a look of readiness to die, his body instantly relaxed.
Stella tossed her hair and whispered softly into Nero's ear... A week later, the doors of the Golden Colosseum opened.
Nobles came out one after another, and there were also some tourists who came here to experience... to travel.
Gold City was magnificent, and the rose emperor was indeed as powerful as rumored. It's just that they suddenly remembered they had something to do at home, and they probably wouldn't be coming back in this lifetime.
Nicuss's capital once again experienced the 'zombie mode' that occurred periodically.
People on the streets had stiff limbs, dazed expressions, walked unsteadily, and some muttered to themselves... York, from the East Blue, possessed a handsome appearance and excellent strength. He fought his way through many challenges and finally arrived in the New World.
However, he discovered that the New World was completely different from the First Half of the Grand Line. His strength, which he had been so proud of, was only considered average here.
Not to mention, everyone here looked at backgrounds. As a commoner from the East Blue, everyone looked down on him. He went from initial anger to eventual despair.
There were too many monsters. He knew that with his aptitude, it would be very difficult for him to make a name for himself in the New World in this lifetime.
But he also didn't want to return in such a dismal manner. It was then that he saw the trials for strong individuals organized by the rose emperor.
This was it!
York knew that opportunity was fleeting. This was clearly a test for the rose emperor to recruit soldiers. With Nero as his backer, he could even run rampant in the New World.
Not to mention, a young girl, if... York smiled sinisterly. He was also an expert in matters of the heart. The ship he sailed on and the wall of high-end liquor in the Captain's cabin were all acquired through his own physical attributes.
He sold his pirate ship and disbanded his mediocre subordinates. York came alone to Nicuss's capital.
Using the liquor he had collected for so many years, he established connections with the nobles and finally obtained the qualification for the Golden Colosseum trials.
Of course, unlike others, he was an inside pick!
'Heh, a bunch of corrupt nobles. When I become the Emperor of Nicuss, whatever you've eaten, I'll make you spit out ten times over.'
As he stepped into the Golden Colosseum, York sneered, muttering to himself.
Then... what exactly happened?
On a dilapidated small wooden boat on the sea, York came back to his senses.
How did he end up here?
Just a slight thought brought intense pain to his brain, as if his body was resisting.
But how could it end so unclearly?
York used all his strength, and suddenly a memory flooded his mind.
"Golden... Colosseum? That... that place... it was clearly hell!" York felt his brain tremble, as if the whispers of an ancient god were still echoing.
"Gah gah gah gah gah! Isn't this York? Long time no see, why are you so down and out?"
York looked up blankly. It was Joseph, his twin brother, with whom he had sailed.
Seeing York's dazed expression, Joseph's eyes suddenly hardened: "I didn't expect you to come here too. It looks like you and I thought the same thing! I warn you! Nero is my woman!"
"I am the man who will become the new Emperor of Nicuss! If you know what's good for you, get out of here immediately! When I succeed, I won't treat you badly!!"
Hearing this, York's dazed expression suddenly changed.
His eyes bulged like a fish, dry and lusterless, but his face still forced out a strange smile.
"Then do you know the trials of the strong?"
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