Chapter 84 That Day
Brett remained in Water Seven for the time being.
Tom was set on waiting until the sea train was fully operational before he would leave, and Brett couldn't make him leave earlier.
This is what it means to be a skilled shipbuilder. Without the ability to persuade him, Brett had no choice but to stay and wait.
Tom is very busy. Even though the sea train is finished and the tracks have been laid, he still takes the time to check both the train and the tracks daily.
As a top-notch shipbuilder, he would never allow any mistakes in his work. As he mentioned, he wanted the ship he was proud of to make a grand entrance into the sea.
Brett couldn't stay with Tom all the time. He kept his plans to himself and booked a hotel, like many tourists do. Each day, he took the Yagara bull's boat to explore the streets and alleys.
However, once the excitement faded, he thought this city was just like that.
'It's just a city on water, how can it be comparable to Fishman island.'
Yet, there was still something interesting to him, and that was the ancient structures that lay submerged around the island.
These buildings sank underwater due to rising sea levels and the island sinking. They remained quietly beneath the sea, and while they were heavily damaged, remnants of their former style could still be seen.
As Brett wandered through these structures, he pondered if this was where the shipwrights built pluton eight hundred years ago.
What was its purpose, and what kind of power did it have? How could such advanced technology result in only Tom possessing the design blueprints?
History is always full of uncertainties.
At noon on the fourth day after reaching Water Seven, while Brett was having a meal at a restaurant,Tom arrived and took a seat at the table behind him.
"What's going on? "Brett spoke softly while he ate.
This was their arrangement. Brett would eat at the same restaurant each day. If Tom needed to talk, he would come here.
"Government agents visited me last night," Tom whispered as he looked at the menu.
Brett frowned in response.
"I never expected them to be interested in that thing. " Tom sighed, "In this situation, I can't leave anymore. Brett, please take my two apprentices and Kokoro away later. "
With the government aware that he has the blueprints for Pluton, he had no safe place in the world anymore.
"I told you, don't worry, Mr. Tom, I will ensure all of you get out safely," Brett replied calmly.
"Brett, you don't understand how significant that thing is to the government—"
Brett interrupted, "This has to do with the pluton designs, right? "
Tom was momentarily taken aback.
"Eight hundred years ago, the shipbuilders in Water Seven created the strongest battleship called Pluton. "
Brett spoke calmly, "The one thing the government can't forget about this island is likely its connections to this. "
Tom paused for a moment and said, "That's true. "
"Just go ahead and follow your wishes Tom. Everything will be fine," Brett said in a steady voice.
"Alright, I get it, I trust you with everything, Brett." Tom chuckled softly, "Now let me, as the shipbuilder of Water Seven, sound the bell one last time! "
Brett smiled gently.
'How did that guy Spandam set up Mr. Tom?'
Today marks the launch of the sea train, and it's also the day when Tom, the fishman who was once guilty of a serious crime, will face judgment.
Judiciary Island sent a judicial vessel, who would conduct Tom's final trial.
The promise made fourteen years ago is finally coming true today.
In front of the citizens of Water Seven, Judicial navy together with Tom, boarded the sea train. Then, the whistle blew, and with a powerful roar, the sea train departed.
It carried the judicial along the prepared route until it traversed all paths before returning to Judiciary Island.
As the navy escorted the white-haired judicial officer off the sea train, he grinned and said, "Incredible, Tom the Fishman! You've turned what we thought was a dream into reality! "
"Hahaha, this is the creation I'm most proud of! " Tom had no idea what humility meant. He beamed with pride for his creations.
"Then let's welcome Tom the fishman and anyone wishing to witness the trial aboard the justice ship! "
A temporary court was arranged on the judicial vessel for the trial, which soon began.
Tom boarded the judicial ship with two thrilled apprentices, maintaining his calm demeanor.
A lot of people joined with excitement, as they all recognized that the Sea Train was something that would transform the entire Water Seven.
And Tom, the fishman who invented the Sea Train, is certainly the hero for everyone.
Everyone eagerly anticipated the moment this man would be declared innocent.
However, while the crowd was busy getting on the ship, in a shadowy area, a man with pale purple hair and a slender figure laughed to the side, "Not guilty? What a joke! When the government decides you're guilty, how can you possibly be innocent! "
He gleefully turned to gaze at the edge of the island, where the sea remained unoccupied.
Following the man's gaze towards the distant sea, it was hard to see anything from the station viewpoint, but if one walked around a bend of the coast, they would discover several enormous battleships gathered together.
At that moment, the naval vessels were racing ahead, getting ready to navigate around the shoreline and towards the judicial vessel, with their cold cannons primed to shoot.
Meanwhile, a large and slender creature was gliding beneath the ocean.
As it moved past, its incredible presence spread all around.
The crew members who were managing the ships on each fleet suddenly rolled their eyes and fainted one after another.
Soon after, the creature emerged from the water, and the bright red dragon opened its mouth, saying, "Be grateful, Frankie; you'll have no regrets later on."
"Fiery breath. "
The government and Spandam's way of setting up Tom was ridiculous. When the justice ship showed up, their agents hijacked a warship created by Frankie to assault the justice ship and shifted the blame onto Tom.
Even though it seems crazy to attack just as he is about to be cleared of wrongdoing, who made the world government what it is today?
This time, however, the warships wouldn't even have the opportunity to shoot. They would all quietly sink into the ocean.
On the judicial ship, everyone had settled into their seats for the temporary court, with Tom, the accused, and the judge already in their places.
"The fishman Tom once committed a serious crime," proclaimed the judge with white hair. "But fourteen years ago, he shared his vision with us: a sea train that could link the oceans! "
"We were amazed by his idea and ultimately agreed to his proposal. If he can make this vision a reality, we will forgive his offenses! "
"And now, fourteen years later, the sea train that can travel across the sea and connect different islands has truly come to life before my eyes! "
Joyful smiles spread across everyone's faces, and they believed Tom's wrongdoings would be forgiven.
Except for a man on the shore, who was anxiously staring at the sea.
"What's happening! Damn, what's going on? Why hasn't the battleship arrived yet? " He turned around angrily and exclaimed, "What's wrong with those idiots! "
"Excuse me, sir! " His subordinates looked frightened, "We suddenly lost contact over there! "
"Idiot! ! " Spandam, the CP5 leader, clenched his teeth. This was a task that his father had finally secured for him.
"I'll reach out to higher-ups right away! ! Even if this mission fails, Tom must not get away! "
The chief judge on the judicial ship hesitated for a moment, getting ready to deliver the final verdict.
Then came the moment.
A navy officer rushing over shouted, "Sir, I received a message from above! ! "
The judge looked shocked for a moment and then apologized, "Sorry everyone, I need to take this call first. "
With that, he followed the navy officer out of the court, leaving a group of confused people behind.
"Darn! What's going on? Can't you declare Mr. Tom innocent first? " Frankie voiced his frustration by hitting the armrest of hseat.
"Quiet down, Frankie. We wouldn't wait too long," Iceberg advised. But for some reason, he felt a strange sense of foreboding.
In the dock, Tom stayed silent, pressing his lips together.
Soon, the judge hurried back, looking a bit pale. He glanced at Tom, then at the audience, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Then he said, "I declare,"
He lifted the Judgment Hammer and declared, "The fishman Tom is found guilty. We will praise him for his success in building the sea train, but his crime of constructing a ship for the Pirate King cannot be overlooked. "
The hammer came down with a bang.
A hush fell over the crowd before chaos erupted.
"Why! Haven't we already kept our end of the deal? "
"Does the government plan to break the contract? "
The crowd was furious.
The navy officers present swiftly raised their weapons to stave off a disturbance.
"Are you serious? You bastards! ! "
In the audience, Frankie exploded in rage. His face became flushed, his veins bulged visibly, and he looked as fierce as a monster.
"Mr. Tom has kept his part of the deal! ! "
"Calm down, Frankie! "
Despite Tom's size, he was quick. He seized Frankie and shouted, "If this is my destiny, then I will accept it with dignity! "
With one punch, he knocked Frankie out and then pushed him towards Iceberg.
"Iceberg, handle him, don't worry about me; I will be alright! "
"But, Mr. Tom -" Iceberg bit down on his lip, causing blood to quickly drip down his chin.
"Hahahaha, a man must confront everything with a strong spirit! " Tom chuckled.
"Hey, judge, what happens now? "
The judge looked pale. He turned away, not daring to meet Tom's gaze.
"The prisoner, Tom, will be taken to Justice Island at once for execution. "
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