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When it comes to beautiful women, she doesn't think Shangguan Wen will lack them. As long as he is willing, there are countless people in the new world who will offer themselves to him.
She could only say a humble thank you.
Chapter 54: Meeting Cobra
The burial hall of the Western Royal Tomb in the Alabasta royal palace.
Shangguan Wen took away all the wealth of the Yuyan Casino, leaving nothing for Crocodile.
Under the guidance of the shadow rat that has been found here, we avoided the mechanisms and came here.
Looking at the historical text, Nico Robin shed bitter tears. For the sake of the historical text and to find the truth concealed by the World Government, she and O'Hara paid too much.
Michita said timidly:
Vice President
Nico Robin wiped away her tears and comforted the Mickeyta who was brought here. She was only a 19-year-old girl, not 22 years old as in the original book.
"Mikita, I'm no longer the vice president of Baroque, and you're not Mr. 3. Crocodile won't let any traitor go, and he can't defeat Captain Shangguan."
Shangguan Wen rolled his eyes at Nico Robin, saying that it was useless to flatter her like this.
"I came here and heard from a desert caravan merchant that he had found the other historical text after falling into a mysterious pit. They didn't know it was the original text, so it would take quite a while to find it."
Faced with the long-lost sincere words, even if it was only for a moment, the traumatized royal sister felt warm.
"That's all. Captain Shangguan, do you want to know what this historical text says?"
"I'm not interested. The war between the World Government and the Great Kingdom of 800 years ago was nothing more than a battle of victory and defeat, with the truth hidden. In the Beasts, there's a descendant of the Great Kingdom of 800 years ago, Jin of the Lunaria clan. I heard him tell some of the historical truths about the Lunaria clan and the Great Kingdom. You can refer to some of them."
Shangguan Wen's words were filled with a touch of disdain and indifference, as if he wasn't as enthused about the grandeur of history as others. He turned and looked around, his sharp eyes sweeping over the ancient murals and intricate mechanisms of the Kingdom of Alabasta, as if he was pondering something more practical.
"Robin, instead of dwelling on the past, we should focus on the present. What we need is to use this information to pave the way for our future."
Shangguan Wen's voice was calm and firm, interrupting what Nico Robin wanted to say.
She was slightly startled, then nodded, her eyes flickering with complex emotions. As a former O'Hara scholar, her mother's and everyone's wishes had always supported her in her search for the truth of history. As for personal happiness, after experiencing darkness and betrayal over the years, it had long been cemented in her heart. The reality before her told her,
By cooperating with Shangguan Wen and becoming his subordinate, one can uncover the truth about the world more quickly while protecting himself and his partners from persecution by the World Government.
"Captain Shangguan is right. We should look forward. However, perhaps the historical text in the Captain's hands can guide us to find clues to the next One Piece and search for the treasure of Pirate King Roger."
"(▽~) Tsk~~, I don't have much hope for Roger's treasure. At most, it's the truth about the world. It would be better if you could give me all the technology of the ancient giant kingdom."
Before Shangguan Wen traveled through time, the Blue Planet had a history of 8000 years and had seen all kinds of monsters and demons. The history of the One Piece world is really not enough.
Michita didn't quite understand what was being said, but she could sense the tension and anticipation in the air. She whispered:
"Then... Captain, what should we do next?"
"Robin, we're done. Let's get out of here."
"Um"
Nico Robin touched the historical text in front of her with an unsatisfied look, and she didn't know when she would come back after this departure.
"You can watch it anytime you want, why bother pretending to be reluctant to leave?"
A huge shadow swallowed up the historical text in front of him.
"Is this...the Captain's Devil Fruit ability?"
"Yes, in the future, if you find historical texts or important things, you can put them in my shadow space. You can take them out and put them back in at any time."
"Is life okay?"
"Yes, once you enter the shadow space, you will basically enter a dormant state. Do you want to go in?"
Nico Robin smiled and said:
"If the captain wants to force me, I can't refuse."
"You're the only one who can talk. Let's go. Now that we're here, it would be a shame not to visit the king."
Royal palace
At this time, King Nefert D. Cobra frowned. What the guard's adjutant Huka brought just now was a report on the recent decrease in rainfall in the country. As a desert country, the lack of water can be fatal.
Is this a natural disaster or a man-made disaster? His intuition tells him that the decrease in rainfall in the country is a man-made disaster. If it is a man-made disaster, who could have done this? Could it be Crocodile?
He looked at the time when the rain decreased, and then at the time when Crocodile came to Alabasta, and he already had a guess in his mind.
"Damn Shichibukai, damn Crocodile!"
He didn't even say a word from his heart, it's the damn World Government and the Five Elders.
Many Flamingos have successfully stolen the country of Dressrosa as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. There is no guarantee that Crocodile will not have such thoughts. Moreover, he cannot guarantee whether the Five Elders are fanning the flames. Who said that Nefertite is one of the 20 founding countries of the World Government? But the ancestor Lily seemed to have noticed something and took the initiative to let her royal family leave Marijoa. Now, 800 years have passed, and the people in power behind the World Government still intend to let the Nefertite family go.
"~Damn it!"
A lovely girl with long light blue hair walked in straight away. Seeing her father's face as pale as a dyeing factory, she couldn't help but ask with concern:
"Father, you don't look happy. Are you thinking of something unhappy?"
"No, let your heart"
The candles that were originally lit in the room suddenly turned black, and then three figures appeared where the candles were visible.
"who!"
Weiwei warned sternly, taking the initiative to stand in front of her father and stretching out her tender arms to try to protect her father.
"My name is Shangguan Wen, currently the new captain of the Hundred Beasts. Nice to meet King Nefert-Cobra."
Afterwards, the entire room was brightly lit again. When Cobra saw Shangguan Wen's handsome face, he felt too weak to sit on the throne. Although he was a king, he was a king who was powerless. Shangguan Wen opposite him was one of the most wanted emperors in the New World. The two sides were simply incomparable.
In order to protect his country and his daughter, Cobra was frightened at first, but he quickly gathered his courage and stood up again.
"I wonder if it is an honor for the small kingdom of Alabasta that Captain Shangguan has come to visit it?"
"Nothing. One is for the main text, and the other is to understand the history of the Nefertite royal family, especially from the moment of Mary Geoise 800 years ago."
After hearing the big news about the historical text, Nico Robin, who had been silent, suddenly became interested.
When Cobra saw the other person next to Shangguan Wen, his expression froze for a moment, but he quickly made up his mind and said:
"The Nefert family was indeed the founder of one of the 800 member states of the World Government 20 years ago, but time has passed so long that we, the unworthy descendants, have forgotten the truth about our departure from Mary Geoise."
Shangguan Wen chuckled and glanced at Nico Robin beside him, silently communicating, "Cobra is lying!"
Chapter 55 The Weak Have No Choice
"Since you've forgotten it, it won't be too late to tell me when you find it. I'm sure King Nefert has guessed that the recent sudden decrease in rainfall in Alabasta has caused instability in some areas."
Cobra nodded. Shangguan Wen was right. Rebels had already appeared in some local areas, and there was a force behind the rebels inciting them.
"Father, is this true? There are rebels within the kingdom."
"Really? And he's your good friend, Kosha. He's the leader."
Vivi's little face turned pale all of a sudden. Kosha was her childhood friend and also a member of the Shasha Group. How could he become the leader of the rebels?
Shangguan Wen continued:
"The rebellion in Alabasta was able to rise up thanks to the support of Crocodile's backer, Baroque Works. Robin, you were once the vice president. Tell us about Crocodile's conspiracy."
Robin rolled his eyes at Shangguan Wen. He could clearly have said it himself, but he insisted that she come.
In a babble of words, Crocodile's conspiracy and operation were revealed. Especially when he mentioned the plot to seize the ancient weapon Pluto, Cobra's face turned pale. He was not afraid of thieves stealing, but he was afraid of thieves thinking about it.
The Nefertite royal family did have a historical record, but it definitely didn't have any ancient weapons. If such a rumor were to spread, it would instantly lead to the World Government and other pirate emperors attacking Alabasta, and that would be the end of the country.
"Captain Shangguan, there are absolutely no ancient weapons in Alabasta. You have to believe me..."
Shangguan Wen calmly asked Cobra:
"I believe it, but do you think other people will believe it? For example, the World Government, other Pirate Emperors?"
Cobra's defense was completely broken, and he fell to the ground.
Weiwei ran up and tried to help Cobra up and said:
"Father, Father"
Shangguan Wen stretched out two fingers and shook them:
"The Kingdom of Alabasta has two choices. One is that I will not intervene, and Alabasta will continue to fight Crocodile. There are CP spies hidden in Baroque Works, who are always watching the battle between Alabasta and Crocodile. If Crocodile finds the ancient weapon, the World Government will seize it under the pretext of eliminating pirates. If the ancient weapon is not found, Alabasta will end up like Dressrosa, another country usurped by the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Cobra's face turned pale. According to the five elders' character, the first option would definitely happen. If it was the second option...
"Captain Shangguan, the second option is to join the Beasts and become the Protectorate of Beasts?"
In the New World, many countries have dual identities: one is a member of the World Government, and the other is a country protected by the Pirate Emperor.
"But secretly, the flag of the Beasts will not fly in Alabasta. How can we allow others to sleep soundly beside our bed? The World Government regards the Four Seas and the Grand Line as its basic territory and will not allow the Pirate Emperor to interfere. If they discover it, they will not hesitate to burn the target to ashes with the Demon Slayer Order."
After hearing the Demon Slayer Order, Robin next to him suffered from PTSD and started shaking uncontrollably, as if he was recalling the destruction of O'Hara.
Shangguan Wen took the initiative to step forward, hugged Robin, who was now taller than him, and arched his back against her plump V-neck dress and said:
"It's okay. I will help you become stronger, break the Demon Slayer Order, and remove the nightmare in your heart."
Robin was stunned at first, then pushed Shangguan Wen away with a blushing face. If he hadn't taken advantage of her, she would have been really touched by what Shangguan Wen had said just now.
"Then I would like to thank the audacious Captain Little Devil first."
"Of course you are. You are my crew member, so I am responsible for everything you do."
Robin gave a meaningful smile. He had some thoughts of glimpsing her beauty, but he didn't want to say that he would be responsible for her.
Princess Weiwei ignored the interaction between Shangguan Wen and Robin, helped her father Cobra up and said:
"Then Captain Shangguan, what is the price for the beasts to protect Alabasta? Bailey? Devil Fruit?"
Shangguan Wen looked up and down at the beautiful girl in light blue. It was no wonder that she was so brave that she dared to go undercover in the Baroque Studio with a guard in the original book.
"The price is naturally you, Nefert-D-Weiwei"
Hearing that his precious daughter was going to be a bargaining chip, Cobra refused without a second thought:
"No, Weiwei can't be a bargaining chip."
"Then King Cobra, can you protect your daughter from the Five Elders of the World Government, or from Im behind the scenes?"
Cobra blurted out without even thinking:
"Do you know Im?"
"Yes, I do. To be more precise, I heard Jin mention it. When he and Captain Kaido were imprisoned as Vegapunk's experiments, he mentioned the sun god Nika, Im behind the Five Elders, and so on. He also mentioned your ancestor Nefert-D-Lily."
Weiwei's face changed slightly when she heard this. Although she was young, she was well aware of the complexity and cruelty of the world. Every name Shangguan Wen mentioned was like opening a door to an unknown abyss, making her feel a chill.
She held her father's hand tightly, as if silently telling him that no matter what happened, she would fight alongside him.
King Cobra's eyes grew serious. He clearly hadn't expected Shangguan Wen to know so many secrets. After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke:
"Captain Shangguan, since you mentioned Im, you should understand that although Alabasta is small, indomitable spirit and pride run in our blood. Using Vivi as a bargaining chip is tantamount to putting her fate in danger. As a father and as a king, I cannot accept this."
Shangguan Wen smiled gently, and that smile showed his approval of Cobra's firm attitude.
"Cobra, you are a good father and a good king, but in the ocean, as a powerless father and king, what can you protect? You can't do anything."
Cobra murmured repeatedly, I can't do anything.
The voice of Mei Lei Dian seemed to ring in Shangguan Wen's ears.
Weiwei looked up at Shangguan Wen, her eyes flickering with mixed emotions. She was grateful for his honesty, but also resented Shangguan Wen's inability to speak, a cruel slap in the face to her father, leaving him embarrassed.
"Weiwei, is your father useless?"
"No, father, you are the strongest father in my heart."
Shangguan Wen handed Cobra a special Den Den Mushi and said:
"My conditions, you don't have to rush to agree, this is a Den Den Mushi, please contact me after you have considered it carefully."
Cobra trembled as he took the Den Den Mushi. As a father, he didn't want to accept the Den Den Mushi that had sold his daughter. However, as a king, he had no choice but to accept this life-saving card that wasn't a trump card until he had enough power to protect Alabasta and his daughter.
Chapter 56: Evil Shangguan Wen, deceives the ignorant girl into signing a contract
For the sake of her country, Weiwei took the initiative to take the Den Den Mushi that was used to contact Shangguan Wen. Her father had done enough, and if she could use her own body to exchange for her father's safety, Weiwei was willing to do so.
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