Chapter 555: Marriage Alliance
"Carlos is twenty-one now, isn't he?"
Hades suddenly sighed with emotion.
Victor, across from him, immediately understood the implication.
"That's right, he's not young anymore."
Victor smiled and nodded.
"How is he doing in the Marines now?"
"He's one year below your Kyle, and currently a Commodore."
"It seems he's hidden his strength."
Although he was only twenty-one, Hades knew that Victor's son possessed more than just that level of strength; he had at least Vice Admiral level combat power.
In terms of talent, he was no worse than his own son, Kyle.
"Carlos is currently in the North Blue.
I'll send Jessica over.
Taking this opportunity, we can have them complete the wedding in the Sterling Kingdom."
"Then it's settled."
The two of them, speaking back and forth, they quickly finalized the matter.
A marriage alliance was undoubtedly the best method as a bond to further connect the Tartarus Family and the Sterling Family.
Jessica was Hades' fourth daughter, one year older than Carlos.
When Carlos was eleven, he was sent to the Kronos Kingdom to interact with Royal Family Members and studied at the Royal Military Academy for two years.
Everything was decided at that time.
The two of them interacted with each other and weren't repulsed.
Originally, they wanted to complete the marriage as early as possible, but due to the chaotic situation of the Great Sea and the interference of their Marines identities, it had been delayed until now.
One was the eldest son of the Sterling Family, the other was Hades' daughter.
Their union could be said to be a match made in heaven.
As for the Sterling Kingdom, as the name suggested, it was a Kingdom controlled by the Sterling Family.
The Kingdom was not small, with a population of nearly one million.
Besides developing in Mary Geoise, the Sterling Family was also preparing a backup plan.
About one hundred and forty years ago, the Sterling Family occupied an Island in a remote Sea Area with a sparse population and considerable space for development, establishing the Sterling Kingdom.
Due to its location near the Calm Belt, the Sterling Kingdom rapidly developed under the support of the Kronos Kingdom.
From a Kingdom that initially had only a few thousand population, it developed into a Kingdom with considerable influence in the North Blue today.
One hundred years ago, the Sterling Kingdom, with a population of fifty thousand, officially became a World Government Affiliated Nation.
Among the Member Nations, there were also small countries with only ten thousand population, such as the Goa Kingdom.
This was a peaceful small country located on the edge of the East Blue, in a very remote location.
However, its ability to become a World Government Affiliated Nation was also due to the Great Sea being too chaotic, affecting the interests of the World Government.
To obtain more Heavenly Tribute, the World Government relaxed the requirement for becoming a Member Nation.
From this, it can be seen that the Sterling Kingdom was no longer weak among the many Kingdoms.
Due to the strong strength of the Sterling Family, coupled with the foundation provided by the Sterling Kingdom, the Sterling Kingdom could develop peacefully.
It is now also an important node on the North Blue Trade Route.
After all, the Kronos Kingdom was also an important part of the North Blue Trade Route.
The Sterling Kingdom, being close to the Calm Belt, could also profit from it.
The existence of the Sterling Kingdom gave the Sterling Family more confidence in their development within the World Government and posed a greater threat to the Celestial Dragon Family.
Especially compared to the Donquixote Family, who abandoned their former Kingdom.
Even if they wanted to reoccupy Dressrosa, they wouldn't bother.
Although Dressrosa had an excellent geographical location and environmental conditions, a population of several million at its peak eight hundred years ago, and the abundant labor force of the Tontatta Tribe.
However, since the Donquixote Family abandoned the Dressrosa Kingdom and the Riku Family took over.
In just eight hundred years, the entire Kingdom became poor and backward.
The population continuously dwindled, fleeing overseas, and now there are only about one hundred thousand people left.
How could the Donquixote Family possibly care about such a small country?
Thus, they had no intention of sending people to return to Dressrosa.
The development of the Sterling Kingdom made the connection between the Sterling Family and the Tartarus Family even closer, with more interest connections.
Years ago, when the Rocks Pirates swept across the Four Seas, the Sterling Kingdom was not attacked, partly due to Hades' secret help.
After all, the Sterling Kingdom at that time was no longer considered a small country.
Serving as important members of the World Government, the Sterling Family clearly understood the situation of the World Government.
What the overall trend was.
Therefore, especially in recent years, they leaned more towards the Tartarus Family.
The marriage alliance between the two Families was an important part of this.
Conveniently, the Sterling Kingdom was not far from the Kronos Kingdom, only requiring crossing the Calm Belt.
The wedding would be secretly held in the private Garden of the Sterling Kingdom.
This matter was very important to both Families.
"Alright, that's that.
Looking at Dragon's attitude, it seems he's quite dissatisfied with the World Government.
Things are about to get interesting."
"Let's wait and see."
After speaking, Hades hung up the Den Den Mushi.
He began thinking about the Tartarus Family's future development.
Twenty-two years old, he wasn't young anymore.
It was time to consider the next generation.
For the Family's development, a marriage alliance was inherently a relatively cost-effective method.
In fact, it wasn't just Jessica; many of Hades' children already had marriage alliance candidates.
Some were even marrying into other collateral branches within the Tartarus Family.
As for the Factions inside and outside the Kingdom, they only needed time to be unified.
Of course, if a child disagreed, Hades wouldn't force them, respecting the child's own wishes.
The marriage alliance between Jessica and Carlos had already received their recognition.
Jörmungandr would become a bond to further connect with the Snake People Tribe.
The marriage alliance between Styx and the Vampire Race would also bring Redfield closer to the Kronos Kingdom.
They could, of course, find partners themselves.
Within the Royal Military Academy, there were many excellent bloodlines that could be absorbed into the Family.
Of course, there were also children who had no interest in marriage.
Such as Möbius and his eldest daughter, Shar.
The Family had already grown strong in his hands, and the numbers were sufficient, so Hades wouldn't force them.
They had plenty of time.
Their lifespan was longer, and in the future, they could even achieve immortality.
As for the Super Giant Lantern Fish, the Kronos Kingdom had already begun secretly sending people to search for it.
As long as they obtained Pure Gold, what else was there to worry about?
(end of chapter)