Chapter 77: The War is Over, Dinner with Father-in-law
"Everyone, I am Nefertari Vivi!
Everyone, please stop fighting!
This war is Crocodile's conspiracy.
Starting three years ago, he has been plotting to overthrow Alabasta.
He is the one who secretly used Dance Powder.
He is also the one who instigated the conflict in Alabasta.
He is the one who pushed for this war, making us kill each other.
Now, Crocodile is dead.
He was killed by a master I hired.
His conspiracy has been completely foiled.
Do you see it?
The rain!
Without Crocodile's suppression, Alabasta is finally welcoming a heavy rain that we haven't seen in three years.
My fellow countrymen!
I beg of you, please stop fighting!"
"Everyone, stop!"
Just as everyone had stopped, a voice, amplified by a large speaker, spread throughout the entire capital, allowing everyone to hear it.
Everyone turned their heads.
"Princess Vivi?"
"Is Her Highness the Princess speaking?"
"Could it be that everything is really as Princess Vivi said?"
"Is it all Crocodile's conspiracy?"
"But isn't Crocodile a hero? How could this be?"
"Hmph, a pirate is a pirate. A dog can't change its ways. We were all deceived by him. Everything he did was to overthrow Alabasta!"
"That evil pirate Crocodile is too despicable! To dare to play with us like this! He was also killed by a master hired by Princess Vivi, otherwise I would have stabbed him a few times!"
"Crocodile is a Warlord of the Sea! Who is the master Princess Vivi hired that could kill him?"
"I don't know who that person is, but I know they are a hero of Alabasta!"
Vivi was not Cobra.
Neither the royal army nor the rebel army disliked her.
In fact, they loved her very much, because she had grown up among the people, and had been one with the common people since she was a child.
She was very down-to-earth, like a girl next door, making people feel very close to her.
So, after hearing her words, no one doubted them.
Of course, the heavy rain also played a big role.
Without this heavy rain, those who were fighting would not have listened to Vivi's words at all.
Even if they had heard, the anger and violence in their hearts would have made them treat her words as wind in their ears and continue to fight.
This rain washed away the anger and violence in everyone's hearts, making them feel weary of war.
Only then did Vivi's words have an effect.
"Koza, are we still fighting?" A cadre next to the rebel leader Koza asked him blankly.
"We're not fighting anymore!" Koza said in a deep voice.
Originally, he did not want to fight the royal army.
He was using this to force Cobra to admit his mistake and become a wise monarch again.
He was pushed by the overwhelming momentum to fight the royal army.
Now, everyone had calmed down and stopped fighting.
He would naturally not let this war continue.
"Everyone, drop your weapons! We're not fighting anymore!" Koza shouted.
All the rebel soldiers heard Koza's order and dropped their weapons.
"The royal army will also lay down their weapons!" Vivi said!
The royal army heard Vivi's words and also laid down their weapons.
At this moment, everyone, whether from the royal army or the rebel army, showed a relaxed smile!
"It's finally over!"
"Ah, it's finally over!"
However, the spies Crocodile had planted in the rebel army were lost in confusion and self-doubt.
"Crocodile is dead?"
"But he's a Warlord of the Sea! How could he die like this!"
"He's dead, what should we do?"
"Sigh, let's just go home!"
"Anyway, I'm a little tired of this life of licking blood from the blade."
"When I go back, I'm planning to open a bar."
"Well, when the time comes, remember to let me know. I'll come and support you."
"Definitely!"
On a large platform in the royal palace, Vivi, who was being drenched by the rain, let out a long sigh of relief when she saw both sides stop fighting.
She was overjoyed.
Behind her, on a corridor, Lister gave Vivi a thumbs up.
"Vivi, you did a great job!"
"Thank you, Lister!" Hearing this, Vivi turned her head and gave Lister a sweet smile.
Lister deserved the most credit for successfully stopping this war.
She was sincerely grateful to Lister.
"Thanking me is not just about words. You have to show it with actions!" Lister laughed.
"Okay!" Vivi agreed with a smile, without the slightest hesitation.
Beside her, Cobra's face gradually darkened.
Cough cough cough!
"Vivi, when did you meet this person? You got a boyfriend and didn't even tell your father!" Cobra said in a seemingly reproachful tone.
"Father, I can't explain it all at once. Besides, there are things to be busy with now. After we deal with the aftermath of the war, I'll slowly tell you," Vivi's face couldn't help but blush as she said to Cobra.
"Alright then!" Cobra didn't hold on to this question.
Although the war had stopped, there was still aftermath work to be done.
And for him now, the aftermath work was the top priority.
Vivi and Lister's matter could be discussed later. It wouldn't be too late.
Lister couldn't help with this, nor could he be of any help.
So, he stayed in the royal palace.
He first tasted the Alabastan specialty dishes that Vivi had ordered people to make, and then, under the guidance of a few maids, he toured the Alabastan royal palace.
It wasn't until the sun set that Vivi and Cobra returned.
"How is it? How is the aftermath work going?"
In the library of the Alabastan royal family, Lister, who was reading a book, asked casually when he saw Vivi walk in.
"The most important work is done. The rest can be left to my father and the others!"
Vivi walked up to Lister and said.
Lister pulled Vivi into his arms and kissed her directly.
Vivi wrapped her arms around Lister's neck and responded enthusiastically.
About ten minutes later, Vivi, blushing and panting, pushed Lister away and said:
"Father had someone prepare a banquet and invited you to attend tonight's banquet."
"Alright!" Lister had no sense of nervousness as a clumsy son-in-law meeting his future father-in-law.
He walked towards the royal palace's dining room with Vivi, grinning.
"You're here! Sit!"
Cobra, seeing Lister and Vivi enter together, motioned for Lister to sit down.
At this moment, he was completely different from when he first met Lister.
He had put on the airs of a king.
Lister didn't care and casually found a seat and sat down, as if he were meeting an old acquaintance, not at all like a guest.
"" The corner of Cobra's mouth twitched slightly.
He was really carefree.
Well, for the sake of him being Alabasta's benefactor, he wouldn't pursue the matter of his lack of etiquette.
The banquet began.
Cobra raised his wine glass and said to Lister, "Lister, thank you for saving Alabasta in its time of crisis. I toast you!"
"You're welcome. Everything I did was for Vivi!" Lister smiled faintly.
"I can see that you are good to my daughter! As her father, I am gratified. Come, try the camel hump. It's a specialty of Alabasta. You can't eat it anywhere else!"
"Okay!" Lister responded casually.
He cut a piece and put it in his mouth.
He savored it carefully. It was really good.
Unfortunately, he had tasted it before.
There was no surprise.
Although there were only three people at this banquet, the atmosphere was good. Cobra did not directly bring up the matter of Lister and Vivi.
It wasn't until after dinner, when Vivi was full and went to take a bath, leaving Cobra and Lister to eat slowly, that she left first.
When only Lister and Cobra were left in the dining room, the atmosphere instantly changed
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