Rape flowers, temporary meeting room.

The people of Alabastan gathered together to analyze the current situation.

"Your Majesty, the investigation has been clarified."

Bell bowed slightly and reported to Kobra, "That animal-based Devil Fruit Capable is named Dalton, and he is the captain of the Kingdom Guard of the Magnetic Drum Kingdom. ”

"Hmm."

Kobra nodded, confirming his inner thoughts.

He vaguely remembered that when he attended the World Conference a few years ago, Dalton was accompanying the old king of the Magnetic Drum Kingdom, so there was no need to doubt his identity here.

But the crux of the question is, why is the captain of the dignified kingdom guard being chased by the warships of the same Magnetic Drum Kingdom?

I heard that Dalton had a lot of dissatisfaction with the policies of the current king, Wapol, but I wonder if it has anything to do with it.

“……”

Cobra pondered for a moment, then motioned for Bell to continue.

"Yes."

Bell nodded, and flipped the information in his hand to the next page.

"Thirty-two Drum Islanders were found in Dalton's ship, ten of whom were soldiers, and the remaining twenty-two were civilians."

"And near the wreckage off the coast, we rescued and captured thirty pursuers, all of whom were Wapol's guards."

The above is the general report of this short-lived conflict.

Kobra touched his chin and glanced not far away, landing on Evan Lindsey beside Klockdahl.

Without his intervention, this incident would most likely turn into an offensive and defensive battle around the coastline, and the Alabastani side would definitely have suffered losses.

This is certainly a good thing.

But the terrifying force that destroyed four warships in an instant really left a deep impression on Kobra!

can walk with Klockdal, presumably its strength is no less than that of His Majesty the Seven Martial Seas.

Kobra couldn't help but sigh in his heart, since the opening of the Age of the Sea Pirates, there have been more and more unconventional forces on this sea.

Alabastan is located on the Great Shipping Route, and although it is the first half of the relatively peaceful period, if there is really that kind of "power" that wants to do wrong, will it be able to deal with it?

All in all, it's great that the man is friend and foe.

“……”

Then again......

Evan Lindsay?

The name seemed to be a little impressive, but looking at that face, Kobra couldn't think of where he had seen it.

It's probably an illusion......

The top priority now is to figure out what is really going on in the Drum Kingdom.

……

Half a day later.

Under the treatment of doctors, combined with the tenacious physical fitness of the animal ability, Dalton, who was mortally wounded, turned the corner.

He slowly opened his eyes, and he saw the people of Alabastan who had heard the news.

"Hmmm......"

Dalton muttered a few times and took a glass of water from Vivi's hand.

After moistening his throat, he was finally able to speak.

"Thank you."

Dalton slowly got up, leaning his back against the edge of the bed, his gaze scanning the crowd, and finally landing on Evan Lindsay's side as well.

He remembered that before he fell unconscious, Evan Lindsey stood tall and easily destroyed four warships from a distance!

Alabastan has such terrifying power?

The more he pondered it, the more terrifying Dalton felt.

Unexpectedly going against a superpower of this level, Wapol was really spoiled by the old king.

A senseless war will only add to the suffering, so he absolutely wants to prevent a formal war between the two countries!

"Are you...... Your Majesty Kobra? ”

Dalton's gaze turned to the side and saw a familiar face, "I saw you when I went to the World Conference with the old king. ”

"Well, you're fine."

Kobra smiled and nodded, and began to talk to Dalton.

……

Not far from the two, Lindsay and Klockdahl were watching what happened.

Especially Lindsay.

He knew a lot of information, so he was more interested in the strangeness of Dalton and the Drum Kingdom.

"Little crocodile, what is the purpose of this move of the Magnetic Drum Kingdom?"

"Interests."

Klockdahl did not hesitate, and directly spit out such a word, and said with a gloomy smile:

"From the past to the present, when has the party that has taken the initiative to provoke a war not for the sake of profit?"

"No other purpose?"

"Nope."

“……”

Lindsay thought about it, but still felt that something was wrong, "For example, political purposes? Or historical disputes or something like that......"

Klockdahl noticed what Lindsay was not good at, and explained in a low voice with a smile: "It's just an external manifestation, and it's for the people to see." ”

"Now that the sea is dominated by the world government, and it is not an era of division between the giants, what cannot be resolved at the negotiating table?"

Lockdahl took his unlit cigar in his mouth, looked at Lindsay with interest, and said slowly:

"Only interests can cause active disputes."

Hearing this, Lindsay nodded seriously, "Okay, I almost understand." ”

Klockdahl: "......"

Klocodahl: "? ”

After being stunned for a moment, he reacted.

What do you know?

How can you, a primitive person, understand the meaning of strife with just a few words from my side?

But Lindsay lowered her head and muttered, "Well, the essence of war is the result, not the beginning." ”

“……”

As soon as the words fell, Klockdahl's pupils twitched.

After being stunned too many times, his scalp is no longer numb, but he still feels terrified of thinking about it.

Evan Lindsay's evolution speed is too fast, not only his own strength, but even his thinking logic!

Klockdahl couldn't say whether Lindsay's statement was right or wrong, but in short, it was an "idea".

There is a huge gully between those who "have ideas" and those who "go with the flow"!

That's the crucial evidence that determines whether a person really exists or not.

……

After a while, Cobra and Dalton finished talking.

Everyone also roughly figured out what had happened to the Magnetic Drum Kingdom recently.

It was about a warmonger from the underworld who approached Wapol and took advantage of Wapol's arrogance and brutality to provoke Wapol to launch a sneak attack on the route of Alabastan.

Wapol's purpose is also simple.

"Since the caravan going to Alabastan to do business has to pass through the offshore waters of Cigu Island, then this king also wants a piece of the pie!"

- Such a childish remark made Dolton laugh angrily, and he couldn't hide his inner disappointment.

This is a great shipping route, and the sea conditions are extremely dangerous, so the attitude of countries towards the "territorial waters" is often to help each other, and there is no talk of tolls at all.

On this sea, you can't live alone!

Kobra's brow furrowed, "So, who the hell is that underworld warmonger?" ”

"I don't know, his face is covered, but I remember his outfit."

Dalton recounted the man's appearance, and Kobra had someone draw it.

After some comparison, Dalton nodded.

"That's him!"

……

Lindsey and Crocokdal leaned over and saw the face clearly.

Although wearing masks, both recognized him at the same time.

In other words, from the very beginning, all that person wanted to hide was his face, and at the same time deliberately exposed his own power!

I saw that at the collar of that person, a round smiling face with a diagonal line was imprinted!

"Don Quixote Family ......"

Klockdahl's pupils shrank, and a sinister smile appeared on his face, "Hehehehehe, what's the matter, [JOKER] is eyeing my prey?" ”

……