The year 1508 of the Haiyuan calendar.

West Sea Headquarters, Floating G-1 Base.

"Lieutenant Hina, I've seen Lieutenant General Xia Le!"

A loud and pleasant sound, resounding in the training ground.

With long pale pink hair, purple sunglasses on her forehead, gloves on her hands, and a female lieutenant in a navy uniform, her face was excited and nervous, looking at the burly, sturdy figure in front of her.

The legendary Vice Admiral of the Navy, the Supreme Commander of the West Sea Division, and the most beloved and feared commander in the entire West Sea.

"Very energetic!"

"Although she is a female officer, her momentum is not weaker than that of Smoker, Bucky, these two boys!"

Xia Le said with a smile.

Nearly a year has passed since the battle with Whitebeard, and the West Sea Division has developed rapidly, and with the technical support of Vegapunk, the entire base, along with the New O'Hara and Sky Island Experimental Base, has adopted a new electric energy system.

As a result, the communication system has become a new type of telephone based on electromagnetic waves and electrical signals.

For Charlot, building a simple natural power station was a simple task. And this made him even think for a while that the origin of the Devil Fruit may have been made for the deviation of people's lives from the beginning.

"Although they are strong, Hina will not lose to them!"

Hina said loudly.

"Very good, as a navy, for the sake of justice in my heart, I must adhere to this momentum!"

Xia Le nodded and said with satisfaction.

In the past year, the younger generation such as Smoker, Bucky, Arrothe, and Gina have made great progress.

Among them, Smoker, Bucky, and Aroxiu have begun to try to master domineering.

The progress of this strength made Xia Le quite satisfied.

After rigorous and arduous cultivation, the strength of Smoker and Bucky can be said to far exceed the progress of the original book.

If this continues, maybe in another ten or twenty years, it is really possible for Bucky to awaken the Broken Fruit.

As for Smoker, it is estimated that he has no chance with the smoke fruit.

But it doesn't matter, when the time comes, I'll find another stronger one for it.

"Keep up the good work, every drop of sweat you shed at this moment will reduce the blood shed on the battlefield in the future!"

"It will also build the most solid foundation for the strength you need to fulfill justice in the future!"

Xia Le smiled and encouraged.

"Yes!"

The young officers of the Western Navy responded loudly.

Then, Xia Le nodded, and walked towards Eveya, who kept glaring at him in the distance.

Today's Efuya looks more mature, with a hint of unique charm, pure and charming, with black-rimmed glasses and an anxious look.

"What's wrong? Makes you so anxious? ”

Xia Le smiled faintly.

"A call from the headquarters."

"No, to be precise, the world government has issued you an invitation."

Efuya said nervously.

The two walked towards the office one after the other, and on the way, the adjutant reported to him in detail the contents of the phone call he had answered.

"For the part of the world government, you are invited to participate in this year's world conference."

"And he said that he needed to go with the king of Alabastan, Neferutari Kobra."

Hearing this, Xia Le raised his eyebrows: "World conference? ”

How could this kind of thing have anything to do with him?

"The world government says that you are the Prince of Alabastan, so you need to go to the Holy Land and participate in this meeting."

Eveya said, taking a deep breath and opening solemnly.

"And, immediately after the World Government, King Kobra has also sent you a call, inviting you to join us in the Holy Land of Maryjoya after your rendezvous in Albana."

Xia Le narrowed his eyes, and from these words, he faintly tasted an unusual taste.

"Are you going?"

Efuya asked curiously.

The quadrennial World Conference is a grand event for the whole world, and nobles, kings, princes, and princesses from all over the world will travel to Mary Joya to participate.

In addition, many important world events will also be discussed in the conference.

"World Conference, Mary Joa."

Muttered, Xia Le's eyes thoughtful.

After a while, he suddenly laughed.

"Since they've invited, let's go check it out!"

"I'm also curious to see what this conference that has swept the world will say."

Eveya nodded: "Then I'll reply to them immediately." ”

Looking at the back of the adjutant who left in a hurry, Xia Le's eyes narrowed slightly.

From this simple invitation, he had already faintly perceived the meaning behind some of the obscure aspects of the world government.

"Let's see what kind of medicine you sell in your gourd."

As a rule, the World Conference does not need to invite him, Vice Admiral Saikai, even if Mary Joy's guard work will be handled by CP0, Admiral.

And the nobles of all countries, the king, can also invite only Kobra alone.

This time, such an abrupt invitation was sent to him, and the meaning of it was already obvious.

"Looks like some people want to see me!"

"It's something to think about."

Xia Le said softly.

Three days later, a warship departed from the harbor and, according to the predetermined route, headed for the windless zone.

At the bow of the ship is a golden scepter made of gold with mysterious patterns on the surface, and the flag is the iconic anchor of the navy.

On the sails, two large black characters are engraved, "Justice".

Charlotte stood at the bow of the boat, and Eveya stood quietly behind her.

There were not many navies on this warship, only a dozen or so people.

You don't need to bring too many people, because after meeting up with Kobra in Alabastan, you will take the king's boat to Maryjoya.

His identity on this trip is no longer a navy, but the prince of Alabastan, an authentic nobleman.

"You are the brother of King Kobra of Alabastan?"

Efuya asked curiously.

"I guess so, but I can't be sure until I see Kobra."

Xia Le smiled faintly.

He really didn't know his identity all along. It can be described as confusing, first O'Hara, and then to Alabastan.

It was hard for him to be sure if he would go to the Holy Land of Mary Joy next time.

On the morning of the second day, the warship arrived at the port of Rape Blossom in Alabastan.

Xia Le and his party were very low-key and did not disturb others.

Rape flowers are a port city rich in perfumes, and the streets are filled with a refreshing fragrance.

Eveya was a little curious about this, and kept twitching her nose.

"I'll send you."

Xia Le took a bottle from the vendor next to him and threw it to the adjutant behind him.

Efuya hurriedly took it, her cheeks flushed: "Thank you, thank you, sir." ”

Then, she solemnly put it in her arms.

This is the first time the chief has given her a gift, and it is worth keeping for her for the rest of her life.

Silently looking at the tall, sturdy figure in front of her, blocking all sight, Efuya's heart fluctuated for a while.

The two have probably been together for about eight years.

Over the years, he has become more and more mature, and Chief Charlott has not changed since he arrived at the G-18 fortress that day.

It's like time is frozen in each other.

Especially in these years, Efuya can clearly notice that she is aging with time, and the golden age of a woman is only a few years, and there is no longer after the past.

"Chief Charlott doesn't seem to age?"

"What about me? Ten years, twenty years from now, what will I look like? ”

"At that time, can you still be by the side of the chief?"

Thinking of this, Efuya couldn't help but feel panic in her heart, and even felt inexplicable fear.

Xia Le, who was in front, did not notice his adjutant's thoughts, but pointed to the camel in front of him.

"Take it to Albana!"

Efuya was stunned for a moment, and quickly reacted: "Yes, sir! ”

Next, a group of more than a dozen people put on dust jackets, rode camels, and headed towards Albana under the guidance of the guide.

Alabastan is a desert kingdom with very little rainfall and a perennially dry climate with high temperatures.

"Alabastan is a superpower located in the first half of the Great Shipping Route."

"It covers an area of more than 10 million square kilometers, and its standing army is about 600,000."

"The strength of this kingdom is quite strong!"

Efuya sat on a camel, her face covered by a veil, and only her eyes were exposed, and she introduced with emotion.

"Six hundred thousand?"

Xia Le was stunned when he heard this, and his eyes flickered.

The strength of 600,000 troops is more than the 300,000 total strength of the West China Sea Navy after years of recruitment.

Of course, the kingdom's military strength is generally not as elite as the navy.

The first is limited by arms and insufficient resources, and the second is that the strong are not strong enough.

"If this country has more elites, there are more strong."

"That's an existence that even the world government can't ignore!"

Xia Le sighed softly.

"Such a country, I have heard of it, in the second half of the Great Passage, there is a country called Wano Country, and their samurai are very powerful!"

"Even the World Government and the Navy Headquarters attach great importance to it, and they dare not provoke it easily!"

Eveya said.

Xia Le nodded.

Looking at the yellow sand in front of them, camels walked by, leaving a series of footprints.

"It's just that the climate and environment are a little bad."

He sighed softly.

In some cases, the development of a country is also very closely related to its own climate and geographical location.

Countries with a lot of iron ore will naturally develop their gold and iron weapons.

Countries with a suitable climate will focus on agriculture and animal husbandry.

So what is so much in the desert kingdom?

Charlotte suddenly thought of oil, Dubai in his previous life and other desert kingdoms.

But what is the use of oil in this world?

His thoughts were a little confused, and he quickly shook his head again, dispelling them all.

It is not for the development of Alabastan.

"However, maybe you can pay attention to it in the future!"

"Here, after all, is a kingdom with great potential."

Xia Le said secretly in his heart.

Having served as a commander in Xihai for many years, he naturally knows very well that the power of many countries in this world cannot be ignored, and there are shocking secrets lurking.

Many world-famous powerhouses also started in these countries.

Desert camels are slow, but they have the stamina.

Five days later, the party arrived in Albana, and the crowd saw the capital of the desert kingdom.

(End of chapter)