Pirate World, Monster Country Federation
One day before the execution.
"Benimaru, are all the troops assembled?" Zhong Chen asked, putting down his teacup from the main seat.
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Benimaru quickly stood up and loudly replied, "Lord Zhong Chen! The First Legion, Fourth Legion, Fifth Legion, Sixth Legion, and Academy Guard are all assembled!"
"The Wolf Rider Patrol is currently still responsible for the security of Alabasta!"
"At the same time, we received news from Alabasta that King Cobra has dispatched Lord Jackal to lead fifty thousand Royal Army soldiers as support!"
"They will arrive within a few days!"
"As for high-tier combatants, currently we have the Legion Commanders of each legion!"
"I, from the First Legion; Riguru, from the Fourth Legion; Gabil, from the Fifth Legion; and Lord Ultima, from the Sixth Legion!"
"Additionally, there's Souei, commander of the Covert Mobile Unit; Zechien, captain of the Academy Guard; and Ranga, vice-captain!"
"If we also include the vice-commanders of each legion, I believe our high-tier combatants should be sufficient!"
Listening to Benimaru's continuous introduction, Zhong Chen suddenly realized that he might have overdone it a bit.
Was this lineup really just to deal with the World Government? He felt like they could even go head-to-head with the Eastern Empire.
"Ahem! Very good, very spirited!"
"I didn't expect King Cobra to dare send troops to support us; I really hadn't anticipated that!"
Hearing that Cobra actually risked offending the World Government to send troops, Zhong Chen just wanted to say, "Cobra, you're really going places!"
"A Chen! King Cobra truly repays kindness!" Rimuru, sitting beside Zhong Chen, also said with a smile.
"Haha! After all, he's a wise king who would risk his life for his country. Vivi truly has a good father!"
"Alright, Souei!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's call, Souei quickly stood up and replied, "Your subordinate is here!"
"You don't need to participate in this war. Take Souka to keep an eye on Alabasta. If you discover anything..."
"I don't need to teach you what to do, do I!"
"Your subordinate understands!"
Hearing Zhong Chen say this, Souei quickly nodded in agreement, then instantly vanished from the conference room.
"Hehehe, since we've already gone big, let's go even bigger!"
"Sakuya, bring the Imperial Guard Corps over as well. After executing that fat pig this time, we'll directly attack Mary Geoise!"
"If those fat pigs can sit in the position of the world's boss, so can we!!!"
"Yes! Lord Zhong Chen, your subordinates will surely achieve your ambition!!!" Seeing Zhong Chen's ambition, everyone present stood up together and shouted loudly.
"Wow!!! A Chen, you actually have such ambition! I'm really impressed!"
"Eh eh eh! I was just saying that casually, don't take it seriously!" Zhong Chen, seeing everyone suddenly fired up, quickly interrupted them.
He also stood up, turned his back, pointed at his cloak, and continued, "Do you see what this is? This is my life's goal!"
Everyone looked at the four large characters 'Doing Nothing' on his cloak, and the momentum that had just ignited instantly extinguished.
"Ahem... Although that's what I said, we still need the ruling power of this world!"
"So, you don't need to be too discouraged!"
"Yes! We understand, Lord Zhong Chen!"
"A Chen, you really have no great ambition. Sigh, you're really making me worry!" Zhong Chen's eyes widened as he looked at Rimuru, who said this, with an expression that said, 'How dare you say that to me?'
"Hey, hey, hey, it seems like out of everyone here, you're the least qualified to say that to me!!!"
Rimuru's expression suddenly changed upon hearing Zhong Chen's words. Her face instantly became extremely serious.
With a cold, arrogant tone, she loudly shouted to everyone present, "Hmph! I am the king of the Monster Country Federation! After this war, I will be the king of the world! Tremble, mortals, I am destiny!"
"I am your emp... Ouch... That hurts!"
"A Chen, what are you doing!"
Zhong Chen, who had just flicked Rimuru on the head, looked at Rimuru, who had returned to normal, and pouted, saying, "Cut the chuunibyou act. We're in a meeting! Be serious!"
Hearing Zhong Chen say this, everyone present secretly thought, "You're the least serious one!!!"
"Lord Zhong Chen, I have something important to report to you!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly spoke up, seeing that everyone else had stopped talking.
"Just say what you need to say. Everyone here is one of us!"
"Alright. Actually, on the day you hit the Celestial Dragon, Fleet Admiral Sengoku contacted me!"
"We even reached an agreement, and I'm reporting it to you now."
"If you think it's inappropriate, I'll reply to Sengoku again!" Zhong Chen instantly became interested upon hearing that Kagaya Ubuyashiki had made a 'PY deal' with Sengoku.
"Tell me!"
"Actually, it's like this..."
After a cup of tea, everyone present stared at Kagaya Ubuyashiki in astonishment, never expecting him to have made such a deal with Sengoku.
The content of the deal was actually very simple.
The combat forces dispatched by the Navy, with the exception of high-tier combatants, were all characters who were close to the World Government.
Therefore, the Monster Country Federation could act as they pleased, and Sengoku would have already informed the high-tier combatants.
Ensuring that they would only show up but not exert effort, just going through the motions.
As for other high-tier combatants dispatched by the World Government...
If needed, the Navy could cooperate with the Monster Country Federation to eliminate these guys.
Zhong Chen was astonished by Sengoku's move. Wasn't this just using the Monster Country Federation to clean out the Navy's corrupt elements?
Good heavens, as expected of someone who could be a Fleet Admiral. He managed to turn a potentially disastrous war into a win-win situation.
The key was that the World Government couldn't even blame him, as only a few high-tier combatants returned from the large force sent.
What else did the World Government want? They even gave their lives, alright?
"Hahaha! We haven't even started fighting, and half of the enemy's forces are gone. The World Government is truly unpopular!"
"But we can't completely trust Sengoku. Perhaps this is also his strategy!"
"So, when engaging with the Navy's high-tier combatants, it's still best to be careful!"
"Once you find that the situation is not right, don't hesitate, eliminate them all! Do you all understand?"
"Yes! Lord Zhong Chen!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's command, everyone present acknowledged it.
Bang... "Wahahaha!!! A Chen, I've come to play with you again!"
Just as everyone was about to disperse, a familiar laugh accompanied by the opening door reached everyone's ears.
"Milim!!! You're back!"
"Hehe! I brought a friend too!"
As Milim's voice faded, a delicate little person, only palm-sized with a pair of fairy wings on her back, flew out from behind her.
And Rimuru, seeing the newcomer, exclaimed in surprise, "Ramiris!!! How did you get here!"
"Wow! It's Rimuru! You're here too!"
Hearing Ramiris's words, Rimuru said helplessly, "Didn't I tell you I'm the king of the Monster Country Federation?"
"Was that so!!! Eh hehe, I forgot!" Zhong Chen looked at Ramiris, who was scratching her little head with an embarrassed expression, and felt that the organization might be expanding again...