Chapter 154: New Year and Changes in the Goa Empire
Tyrant Kuma left, taking with him Kael's various suggestions and ideological guidance. Hopefully, Kuma truly understood one principle: there's no need to talk about contracts or morality with the Gorosei. As long as you have the power to disrupt the balance of the sea, you will gain the World Government's attention and compromise.
"Has this Warlord of the Sea thus become His Majesty's 'employee'?" Ryokugyu chuckled. Currently, Crocodile, that Warlord, was still in their hands. He hadn't expected Kael to so quickly trick another new Warlord into working for the Goa Empire.
"This Kuma seems to have a very close relationship with the Revolutionary Army..." Fujitora frowned slightly. This cooperation seemed a bit risky.
"Hmph, even the World Government dares to let him become a Warlord, so who cares about his relationship with the Revolutionary Army." Kael smiled faintly and had someone send Kuma's lineage factor to the Germa Clone Laboratory. Perhaps the Germa version of Pacifista, without Vegapunk's laser cannon, would still be a step stronger than the current version of clone soldiers. It seemed he still needed to extract some technology from Vegapunk. Kael intended to completely drain Vegapunk of his high-tech knowledge.
"Alright, get ready for the New Year!" Kael left the Royal Garden, went back to embrace his wife and enjoy himself, and then caught up on some sleep.
Fujitora and Ryokugyu also left the Imperial Palace, wandering through the Goa Imperial Capital, searching for hidden dangerous individuals.
Kuma, who had departed, reported some intelligence on the One Emperor, Three Marquises to Saint Saturn. Following Kael's instructions, Kuma reported Kael's strength as slightly weaker, to prevent the Gorosei from truly summoning Kael to become a Holy Knight. The strength of the Three Marquises was set at a level no less than that of the Three Disasters. Overall, the Goa Empire's strength was among the strongest, just below the Four Emperors. It was even a cut above the Ochoku Pirates, who were considered the gatekeepers of the Four Emperors.
Before the New Year arrived, Berryliu Village, located near Mt. Colubo, was fully constructed and integrated into the bustling, thriving landscape of the Goa Imperial Capital. Other Hereditary Titles on holiday returned to the Goa Imperial Capital to celebrate the New Year's grand ceremony together. Even Genzo, Merry, and Akin came to the Goa Imperial Capital to join the festivities.
Several royal families from Allied Nations and a large number of nobles from various countries did not return to their home countries for the New Year. They lingered in the prosperous Goa Imperial Capital. They bought luxurious residences and settled down in the Goa Imperial Capital.
Taking advantage of this leisurely time, under Kael's planning, Kael had Fujitora compress and fill in the Gray Terminal, which had been burned down many years ago. Even Mt. Colubo was significantly leveled. The Gray Terminal, Mt. Colubo, and Foosha Village were completely connected to the main city of Goa. Now, a large new town has been built on the vast new land of the Gray Terminal. It is named New Town. Berryliu Village is located between Mt. Colubo and New Town.
As for the Dadan family of bandits who occupied Mt. Colubo, they had long since fled back to Foosha Village, no longer daring to call themselves bandits, and started a business. With the rapid rise of the Goa Empire, the main city of Goa, which was previously chaotic and relatively poor, had long become a prosperous town, attracting countless forces and nobles for investment and settlement. Even the house where Kael once lived has become a famous attraction.
As for the circular High Town on the outer ring of the Goa Imperial Palace, which has its own towering walls, it is now even more prosperous, primarily inhabited by high-ranking nobles and old-money nobles. The Central Street connected to the Royal Port has now been upgraded to Central Town. From the Royal Port to the Goa Imperial Palace, one must pass through the prosperous Central Town, enter the High Town walls, then pass through the High Town noble district, before reaching the crimson walls of the Imperial Palace.
As Kael's power grew stronger, the newly established New Town quickly became fully populated. Countless nobles and wealthy individuals from the East Blue frantically bought and enclosed land to build houses in New Town and Mt. Colubo, enjoying the prosperity and safety of the Goa Empire. The prototype of Colubo Town also quickly emerged, with construction proceeding at an unprecedented speed. Even Foosha Village benefited greatly, with business being incredibly busy, and it also showed a trend of upgrading. The formerly peaceful Foosha Village became increasingly lively and prosperous.
The New Year of Sea Calendar 1519, led by Kael, was particularly lively and grand. This prosperity made countless people linger and forget to return. This New Year celebration lasted for 15 days, which was unprecedented for various kingdoms. One must know that other kings wished their citizens would labor every day, earn money for the royal family, and work to pay the Celestial Tribute.
Kael even created a festival called the Lantern Festival, serving as the closing day of the first New Year under Kael's rule.
January 16th, Sea Calendar 1519. Kael and his subordinates held their first work meeting of the New Year.
"Now that the West Blue underworld and the East Blue underworld are established, and the Bounty Hunter organization in the Grand Line is developing, all responsible persons must maintain good contact and connect with the underground dark world of the New World."
Kael looked at Capone Bege, Bartolomeo, and Nico Robin, who were in charge of the 3 major regions.
"Your Majesty, I want to go on expedition with Your Majesty. The Barto Club can be handed over to Desire."
"I also want to set sail! Let Gambian be in charge!"
As soon as Bartolomeo finished speaking, Desire immediately retorted, pushing the position to Gambian.
"Your Majesty, have you prepared the candidate to unify the South Blue underworld?" Ryokugyu disdained the identity of an underworld boss, but he really wanted to go back to the South Blue for a trip, to return home in glory.
Upon hearing this, the Hereditary Titles all lowered their heads. They were unwilling to go to the South Blue; they wanted to follow Kael around the world, to make a name for themselves, to fight.
But soon, at the edge, the new free men, Krieg and Iron Bear (Bear King), both stepped forward. They wanted to prove themselves, they wanted to become an Imperial Baron.
"I am willing to conquer the South Blue underworld for the Empire!" Sparks flashed in Krieg's and Iron Bear's eyes, neither willing to fall behind.
"In that case, Krieg, Iron Bear (Bear King), Akin, and Pell, you will lead a portion of the Barto Club members and clone soldiers into the South Blue to conquer the South Blue underworld. Ryokugyu, if you want to go back to the South Blue, go with them and lay the foundation. Start with the underworld of the Taya Kingdom. The White Iron King will be your main ship for your journey to the South Blue."
Kael thought for a moment and immediately assigned the tasks.
"As you command!" xN
Everyone accepted the command, their eyes filled with longing and fighting spirit.
"Since Barto and Desire don't want to stay in the East Blue, Gambian, you will be the new person in charge. Jango and the Meowban Brothers will be promoted to your deputies."
Kael quickly arranged further, also assigning Laffitte as Bege's deputy for the remote-controlled gang, assisting Bege in controlling the West Blue gangs.
Under Kael's arrangements, one by one, action goals and assignments were freshly produced. Doflamingo's Seastone had also been delivered, and the Goa Empire's shipyard began modifying the Seastone warships. Connecting the East Blue, Paradise, and South Blue, to create a large force.
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