"Mr. Yaozai! How do you plan to handle those World Government affiliated nations?"
Cobra looked at Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who was sitting in front of him, and asked with a serious expression.
"Lord Chen's intention is to eliminate all of them. Except for a few countries, all other nations must be incorporated into the Monster Country Federation!"
"After all, few of the kings of these countries are good people!"
As Kagaya Ubuyashiki said this, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Recalling the information he had seen earlier, a surge of anger rose within him.
Few of these guys treated their own citizens as human beings; all royal families were exploiting and oppressing their people.
"Is that so! What about us then! If needed, I can give up my throne!"
"After all, if our citizens join you, they should live very well!"
"Haha! No need, your royal family can continue to exist, but the administrative and military powers will need to be under the jurisdiction of our Monster Country Federation!"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's meaning was, in essence, to turn the Alabasta royal family into a symbol of the nation, simply without real power anymore.
It was a respectful form of annexation, as the Alabasta royal family had indeed conducted themselves well!
"Is that so! It seems Vivi can still play at being queen in the future! Hahahaha!"
Cobra couldn't help but burst into laughter at this point.
"Haha! Princess Vivi is indeed very suitable to become a queen!"
"After all, she is my daughter! Hahahaha!"
...Monster Country Federation, Zhong Chen's Villa
"Yahoo! I'm finally back! I missed you so much! Let's never be apart again!"
Izayoi Sakuya looked at Zhong Chen, who was wriggling under the covers on the bed, and the veins on her forehead became more and more prominent.
"Master! Miss Kanae has arrived downstairs! Are you sure you're not coming down?"
"Down, down, down! Let's go!"
Hearing that Kanae had arrived, Zhong Chen immediately sprang out of bed with a carp-like flip, then opened the door and headed downstairs.
As soon as he reached the stairwell, he saw Kanae Kocho and Testarossa sitting in the living room downstairs, drinking tea.
"A Hui, why don't you just move in? It would save me from having to run back and forth all the time!"
Kanae Kocho, being addressed so intimately by Zhong Chen, was still a little unaccustomed to it, as he had always just called her Kanae before.
"A Chen! I still need to take care of Shinobu and the others. Once they truly grow up, I'll move in!"
Hearing Kanae's words, Zhong Chen said with a helpless expression:
"Shinobu is already scamming people at her barbecue restaurant; how much more can she grow up? I think she's big enough!"
"Yes! Is a certain someone perhaps a little tempted?"
Kanae looked at Zhong Chen with a teasing expression.
"Uh... how could that be? Am I that kind of person?"
"I think Master probably is that kind of person!"
The white-haired woman on the side elegantly took a sip of red tea and said lightly.
"Ha! Testarossa, be careful, I'll sue you for defamation! You're defaming me!"
Looking at the exasperated Zhong Chen, Testarossa said indifferently:
"Oh my! Then go complain about me to Ultima! Let's see who she helps!"
"Uh..."
Zhong Chen was instantly choked by Testarossa's words.
Good heavens, he almost forgot, the Chief Inspector is currently held by Ultima, the Primordial Violet.
If she were to make the judgment, regardless of whether it was true defamation or not, she would definitely convict Zhong Chen of false accusation.
"You're ruthless!"
"By the way, what exactly are you here for! Are you, as a diplomat, really that idle? Be careful, I'll dock your pay!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Testarossa smiled slightly and said:
"Oh dear! I didn't realize I actually had a salary! Is Master going to pay me now?"
"And who can I conduct diplomacy with now! It seems all the countries that offended you have been destroyed, haven't they!"
"Uh... this... it seems..."
Zhong Chen carefully recalled the countries that had offended him: the Falmus Kingdom was destroyed by Diablo.
The Western Nations are still investigating who destroyed it.
Then there were the countries in the Black Bullet world; all of them were annihilated.
The recent World Government also didn't last long before it was gone.
Hiss... The more Zhong Chen thought about it, the more he felt like he was... [Oh crap! System! Am I not the villain BOSS?!]
[Won't some hero jump out later, shouting about love and bonds, and charge at me?]
[Host! You don't think you're a good person, do you! Also, I suggest Host watch fewer manga in the future! This is reality!]
[...]
"Cough cough... Be serious, what's the matter!"
"Hehe! It's actually intelligence sent by Souei!"
Saying this, Testarossa extended her delicate hand and handed Zhong Chen a slip of paper.
Zhong Chen took the paper and looked at it, immediately showing a surprised expression.
The slip of paper read: Demon Lord Clayman is gathering troops, suspected of planning an attack on our country.
"Good heavens, I haven't even gone to trouble him yet, and he's coming to trouble me first!"
Thinking this, Zhong Chen tilted his head back and shouted upstairs:
"Rimuru! The country is in trouble, and it's time for you to act!"
"What! What! Where's the trouble!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's shout, Rimuru, wearing a dinosaur pajama identical to Zhong Chen's, ran down barefoot.
"Take a look at this!"
Rimuru took the slip of paper and read it, his face instantly becoming serious.
"Is this true?"
"Souei sent it back, so I don't think it would be wrong!"
Hearing that Souei had sent it back, Rimuru nodded in understanding.
Then he asked:
"A Chen! Are you planning for me to make a move?"
"To be precise, I'm letting you go out and get some exercise. After all, a mere Clayman can be wiped out by sending just anyone.
If you don't move, I suspect Raphael might even go on strike!"
"Hehe! Then I'll go for a stroll!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Rimuru gave a wry smile, then replied with a cheerful expression.
"I'll have Testarossa accompany you with the Imperial Guard Corps!"
"Isn't that a bit like using a cannon to kill a mosquito!"
Hearing Zhong Chen's arrangement, Rimuru asked with a surprised expression.
"It's fine, one is a stroll, two are also a stroll, why not go out together!"
"Oh dear! I can't pretend I didn't hear that! Master thinks I'm very idle, doesn't he!"
Zhong Chen looked at the squinting Testarossa and retorted without any fear:
"Hmph hmph! Anyway, I think you're very idle, so why not accompany Rimuru for a stroll? I'll give you a bonus!"
"Hehe! I don't need a bonus, as long as Master agrees to one condition!"
"What condition?"
Zhong Chen asked with a puzzled expression.
"I haven't thought of it yet! I'll tell you when I get back!"
A playful glint flashed in Testarossa's eyes as she looked at Zhong Chen.
She had her sights set on this man; not even the Star King Dragon could keep him away, she declared!
Zhong Chen, not understanding, saw this and said nothing more, but nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, Kanae Kocho, who was sitting nearby, gave Testarossa a meaningful smile..