After more than ten minutes, Guernica finally returned to the palace, "Lord Rosse, it has been dealt with. Your new furniture will arrive within an hour."
"Very good," Rosse leaned against the sofa and casually asked, "Any big events happening on the sea recently?"
Having just transmigrated into the world of One Piece, he needed to get a grasp of the current situation.
His memories had no information about the sea at all; they were all scenes of fighting crickets with other Celestial Dragons, something he wasn't very interested in.
Playing too much with other Celestial Dragons would really rot a person's brain.
If there were no survival pressure, Rosse honestly wouldn't mind playing until he died of old age.
But if he did nothing, in twenty years he would definitely be purged, 'That'd be tricky.'
Besides, this wasn't something that could be solved just by killing Luffy. Who knew what was up with Joy Boy and Nika. What if they popped up randomly through time and awakened randomly?
Just in case, Rosse had to guard against everything, lest he finally started enjoying life only for it to end too soon.
Besides, if he really wanted to enjoy himself, the stuff other Celestial Dragons played with didn't even interest him.
Now that he was a Celestial Dragon, he should be hunting the strongest slaves and savoring the wildest women. That's the way to live freely.
What's the point of bullying ordinary people? You wouldn't even get decent rewards.
"Lord Rosse, ever since Pirate King Roger was executed, nothing major has happened recently. Everything remains under the control of the World Government," Guernica respectfully replied.
"That's it?", Hearing that answer, Rosse slightly furrowed his brows.
His first reaction was that Guernica was hiding something.
'The Great Pirate Era has been roaring for two years now. How can there be no news at all?'
Considering the caged lifestyle of other Celestial Dragons, it wasn't surprising he had this thought.
But when he saw Guernica's naturally assured expression, he started to understand a bit.
From the perspective of ordinary pirates or even the Marines, the Great Pirate Era seemed like the beginning of a new age.
But in the eyes of the World Government and CP0, the strongest shield of the Celestial Dragons, the Great Pirate Era might not be anything special.
If Guernica weren't so arrogant, he wouldn't have gotten himself killed meddling in Kaido's battle.
"Which great pirates are active on the seas now?", Rosse changed his question.
"'Red the Aloof' Patrick Redfield, 'Whitebeard' Edward Newgate, 'Dark King' Silvers Rayleigh, 'Kaidou of the Beasts, 'BIGMOM' Charlotte Linlin."
"Lord Rosse, all the great pirates possess Conqueror's Haki. It's very difficult to capture them as slaves," Guernica added.
"Hm?"
Rosse glanced at Guernica, 'Have I said anything about capturing them as slaves?'
"Your Excellency, this subordinate deserves death. I beg Your Highness for punishment."
Guernica's whole body trembled. He suddenly slapped himself across the face. That clownish face of his quickly swelled up, becoming even more comical.
'How dare I presume to guess a Celestial Dragon's thoughts…'
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[C-Rank Defeat Complete!]
[Strength +10,000]
[Special Reward: C-Rank Martial Arts]
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'That counts as a defeat?'
Even a downgraded C-Rank reward was way too luxurious.
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[Host: Rosse]
[Strength: 10163/30000 (D-Rank, Officer Level Strength)]
[Skills: E-Rank Gunmanship, C-Rank Martial Arts]
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Feeling the surge of strength inside his body, Rosse's eyes sparkled.
It only took a few hours for him to gain officer-level strengt, 'Seems like there's a lot to look forward to.'
"Don't let it happen again," Rosse casually waved his hand. Since Guernica was this self-aware, of course he wouldn't keep blaming him.
'So this is the taste of power?'
'It really makes a person want to fall into depravity...'
Back to business. Through Guernica's explanation, Rosse had more or less figured out the situation on the sea.
It was now the year 1500 of the Sea Circle Calendar. Redfield had yet to clash with Fleet Admiral Kong, Golden Lion was in Impel Down, Roger had already perished, Whitebeard was at his peak, and Kaido and BIGMOM were beginning to show themselves.
This was the beginning of the Great Pirate Era, the most chaotic time in the past hundred years. The future configuration of the Four Emperors had yet to be established, and the seas were full of pirates searching for Roger's treasure.
"What a great time indeed."
'With that many pirates around, there is no way to kill them all. It is more than enough for me to grow quickly.'
Rosse's lips slightly curved into a smile as he slowly walked toward the massive fish tank. Swimming leisurely inside were the mermaid slaves he had purchased from the Sabaody Archipelago.
As soon as he approached the tank, the previously tranquil underwater world suddenly became lively. The mermaids, as if sensing his presence, all swam to the front and began to dance gracefully like underwater spirits.
Rosse knew very well that the mermaids weren't dancing of their own free will, they'd just been trained too well.
But still, these were four mermaids with brilliant hair colors, devastating beauty, and uniquely enchanting figures, dancing just for you at this moment.
This sight really was a feast for the eyes.
At the same time, while he admired the swimming mermaids, behind him, Guernica knelt on the floor like a loyal servant, face full of reverence with no trace of disrespect.
Guernica's body wasn't large or burly, but Rosse had no doubt the man could easily wipe out a non-member nation.
What CP9's Lucci once did, every CP0 agent could do.
And yet, even such a strong individual had no choice but to kneel before a Celestial Dragon, slapping himself over a slip of the tongue, believing himself to be inferior.
Unfortunately, all of this was merely a privilege granted by status. Rosse's own strength couldn't fall behind, otherwise, in the future, when facing higher-ranking Celestial Dragons, he and Guernica would be no different.
"Guernica."
"Lord Rosse! Please command me!"
"My previous slaves died. I need a new batch. I want a list of the Marines stationed at headquarters, as well as a list of prisoners in Impel Down."
Rosse calmly instructed. To fulfill his ultimate vision of indulgence, he needed more helpers.
"As you command," Guernica accepted the order.
"When can I have it?"
"Your Highness, I will complete the task within one hour," After confirming Rosse had no further instructions, Guernica's figure instantly vanished.
The palace returned to silence after his departure, leaving only the sound of water stirred by the swimming mermaids.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Rosse tapped on the fish tank, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
The mermaids' dance ended, and they timidly stood in a row, wearing overly flattering smiles.
Rosse had gotten too into cricket fighting before, and ended up playing most of his slaves to death.
These four ornamental fish were basically his last remaining 'pets.'
Rosse had raised fish before, but this was his first time raising mermaids. It felt unexpectedly amusing.
Compared to brainless fish, mermaids were much more obedient and smart.
He used to brag that he had a few fish at home that could do backflips.
Today, that dream had come true.
Watching the four ornamental fish perform synchronized backflips, Rosse revealed a satisfied smile and pressed the green button below the tank.
A bag of feed poured down from the top of the tank, and countless pearl-like pellets scattered across the water.
The mermaids were overjoyed, rushing happily to the feed, opening their mouths to bite the tiny pearls one by one.
"It really does feel like raising fish." Rosse was even more satisfied.
This feed wasn't some cheap stuff. Just one bag of it cost more than what an ordinary mermaid would eat in a lifetime.
Expensive things had their merits. This special mermaid feed produced in Mary Geoise could make mermaids fair and glossy, enhance their beauty and figures, and even resist aging.
Aside from cricket fighting, beauty contests were also one of the Celestial Dragons' daily pastimes.
But Rosse was a selfish person, he didn't really like sharing. [T/N: I like this MC]
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