You've taken a liking to my daughter Reiju?! This is an honor for her! Your Majesty, King of Alabasta, I swear by the name of the Vinsmoke Family that Reiju will never let you down!" Judge was even pleased, thinking Ezekiel was extending an olive branch of cooperation to him.
Ezekiel smiled and remained silent.
"Old man, you've misunderstood what 'taken a liking to your daughter' means. Answer the question clearly. I'm letting it slide this time."
Reiju felt a little embarrassed by Judge's behavior.
"Yes, thank you for your offer, it is a great honor," she said, looking at Ezekiel and then lowering her head, though honestly, there was no hint of modesty on her face.
Jinbei looked at Judge, who was delighted, and at that moment, he even felt a bit of pity for him.
"This old man is truly mentally challenged."
Though the incident in North Blue sparked much discussion and Germa's condemnation never ceased, it is surprising that the World Government has not yet revoked Germa's status as a member of the World Government.
Judge agreed to Ezekiel and Alabasta's request to establish diplomatic relations because his country drifts across the sea without fixed land or special resources for permanent development. The only advantage is the strong militarized governance. It's somewhat of a copy of Sparta.
Their source of income is becoming mercenaries and fighting for their employers. They've committed crimes more than once, destroying a country in a single day.
After careful consideration, Ezekiel decided to hire Germa 66 for the long term.
After all, it's cheap combat power, requiring only 10 billion Belli per year even if hiring the entire country, though for Germa, this is already a sky-high price. In the past, Alabasta's budget income, excluding military expenses, was only just over 10 billion Belli. But under King Ezekiel, the annual income is 10 trillion Belli, and the main thing is to wisely spend this enormous sum of money.
Germa 66 was hired not for war, at least for the time being. For now, Judge will train Alabasta's army, because, in essence, the only country in the world that truly understands the concept of an army is probably Germa.
Clone-soldiers see obedience as their calling. The military power generated by this absolute order also fascinates Ezekiel. After all, he comes from a great country that prides itself on such strength.
As a King, he actually isn't fond of heroism. In the end, one can't expect a hero to save the world in every dangerous moment.
As for Ezekiel's proposal, Judge had no reason to refuse.
"Your Majesty! I swear to you, Germa's soldiers are the most perfect soldiers in the world! Give me one year, and I will fundamentally change the army!"
Judge was full of pride. His cloned soldiers are clones of the best soldiers. Germa was created only a few hundred years ago, but its military experience is absolutely unrivaled by any country.
There is another aspect that makes Judge feel excited. As one of the strongest Kings in the world, he fully understands the level of Germa's military art and consistently supports his theory of absolute soldier obedience.
Throughout his life, he has strived not just for conquest; he wanted to show people Germa's military might, meaning this perfect soldier system.
Otherwise, why would he need to conquer North Blue?
For land?
Why would Germa, with a population of only a few hundred thousand, annex countries? But this is not just a wave of plundering.
Seeing the cheerful Judge leaving the palace with his children, Ezekiel silently smiled.
Jinbei, on his part, felt a bit envious when he heard that the costs would amount to 10 billion Belli. Even though Ezekiel had invested tens of billions in Fish-Man Island, now it wasn't even an investment, but a payment to the soldiers.
But on Fish-Man Island, with a population of more than five million, there are also many fighters.
"Your Majesty, actually, we also have many fighters on Fish-Man Island, and they are not worse than Germa's."
He figured that Ezekiel definitely valued Germa's human soldiers' strength more than the soldiers from Fish-Man Island because of their innate physique. But in reality, Ezekiel is interested not in individual strength but in absolute order compliance from the clone soldiers.
Ezekiel looked at his naive guard, who was considering the involvement of Fish-Man Island fighters in wars for 10 billion.
"In this world, there are more than two hundred countries, not like Alabasta and Fish-Man Island, but also the bridge-building country of Tequila Wolf, which enslaved people for seven hundred years, Goa, which expelled the poor, Dressrosa, which turned people into toys. Do you think such countries are needed?" Ezekiel asked.
Jinbei was shocked but did not react immediately. Ezekiel smiled, stood up, rubbed his slightly swollen eyelids, and left the hall.
Jinbei mechanically followed him until he realized something. Jinbei stared at the back of Wilcis, who was dressed in an exquisite black tailored suit, and suddenly felt a chill, as a large amount of cold sweat ran down his back.
His Majesty means...
To let Germa 66 attack these countries?!
"Germa 66, with the support of Alabasta, will become the most perfect weapon in this sea. As for who will be hired and who will be attacked, it's hard to say, – Ezekiel turned to look at Jinbei, displaying a very kind smile.
"Do you still want Alabasta to hire Fish-Man fighters?"
Jinbei immediately shook his head like a rattle, his entire body overcome with a cold shiver. For the first time, he felt fear in front of this King. But strangely, he did not feel disgusted; rather, he felt an immense sense of security. After all, His Majesty King Ezekiel's goal is not to invade peaceful lands.
From the King's perspective, having such a plan is reasonable.
But if Alabasta becomes your enemy, then it truly is an absolute nightmare!
Jinbei again recalled King Neptune, who smiled like a steadfast knight when everything was fine. Although it was disrespectful to think so, Jinbei couldn't shake the image of Neptune's silly smiling face.
It's completely incomparable!
Why, why isn't such a person the King of his Fish-Man Island?!!
Jinbei took a deep breath, then followed Ezekiel, who had already exited..
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