The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 277 Purpose

"So, Mr. Alien, what is your purpose?"

Luo's eyes were sharp as he stared intently at Wes, his gaze filled with vigilance and suspicion.

He didn't believe that this mysterious man had come to this world just for sightseeing, just as he didn't believe in unprovoked kindness on the sea.

"There are indeed things in this world that attract me," Wes said, a slight smile playing on his lips as he stared at Law. "Devil Fruits are very interesting things."

Upon hearing this, Luo instinctively took a step back, as if Wes's words carried an invisible pressure.

However, he quickly regained his balance and stopped, a fleeting hint of panic flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

He knew that he could not show the slightest fear in the face of such a powerful figure.

"Can aliens eat Devil Fruits?" Bepo tilted its fluffy head and blinked its big, round eyes as it asked.

Its innocent eyes were full of curiosity; to it, this question was like an interesting riddle.

"I didn't say I wanted to eat it, I just wanted to use it for research." Wes smiled at Bepo, his smile gentle and devoid of any malice.

"What a waste. Devil Fruits are treasures of the sea." Pekin frowned.

Devil Fruits are extremely precious; each one represents a powerful force capable of changing a person's destiny.

"That's right, eating it will grant you incredible power," Shakky chimed in.

On this vast ocean, Devil Fruit users often possess extraordinary strength. They are like legends of the sea, becoming objects of both admiration and fear for countless people.

The Fleet Admiral, the three Admirals, and the three Emperors of the Sea are all Devil Fruit users.

This is enough to demonstrate the preciousness of Devil Fruits.

Wes smiled; he had absolutely no interest in becoming a Devil Fruit user.

In his view, while Devil Fruits can grant people great power, this power also comes with many limitations and risks, and compared with the power system he possesses, the power of Devil Fruits is not what he pursues.

"How many Devil Fruits do you need?" Law thought Wes wanted him to collect Devil Fruits for him, so he frowned slightly and secretly made calculations in his mind.

He knew that if Wes really wanted to collect a large number of Devil Fruits, it would be an almost impossible task, but he still wanted to find out just how big Wes's appetite was.

"The more the better, the more powerful the Devil Fruits the better." Wes's answer was simple and direct, but it startled them all.

This requirement is simply too astonishing, like a bottomless pit, making people feel daunted.

"Even the World Government wouldn't agree to that," Law said, rubbing his head with a helpless expression.

"That's the coalition government that ruled the world for 800 years?" Wes asked, his tone clearly showing disdain.

Sensing the disdain in Wes's tone, Luo cautioned, "Don't underestimate them."

Law was well aware of the power and terror of the World Government, which possessed a massive military force, a complex intelligence network, and a mysterious power structure.

On this vast ocean, the World Government is like an omnipresent shadow, shrouding every corner, and no one can easily escape their control.

However, what Luo didn't know was that Wes knew far more than he did, and what he considered powerful might only be the tip of the iceberg in Wes' eyes.

"800 years and they still haven't integrated the world into one country? That's incredibly foolish, incredibly incompetent."

Wes couldn't understand what the World Government was doing, having such a long reign and abundant resources, yet the world was still in such a chaotic state.

He was unaware of Im's existence, nor was he aware of the deeper secrets hidden behind the World Government, but on the surface, he held the World Government in extremely low regard.

The others were speechless with shock when they heard that Wes didn't take the World Government seriously.

In their world, the World Government is a supreme being, like a god, and a symbol of absolute authority.

Wes's nonchalant dismissal of them left the Heart Pirates bewildered. They didn't know if Wes was truly fearless or simply ignorant.

"So what do you need me to do?" Luo frowned slightly, his eyes filled with doubt and wariness as he looked directly at Wes. He knew that this mysterious alien wouldn't reveal so much information to him for no reason; he must have some purpose, and that purpose was likely related to him and his companions.

Wes smiled, a crystal sparkling between his long, slender fingers, and handed it to Luo. The crystal refracted a mesmerizing light under the soft glow of the spaceship's interior, its interior seemingly filled with wisps of mist, dreamlike and alluring, making one yearn to explore it further.

"What is this?" Luo reached out and took the crystal, his eyes full of confusion.

He held the crystal in his hand, examining it from all angles, trying to find some clues, but apart from its unparalleled beauty and exquisite appearance, there was nothing special about it, at least he hadn't found anything yet.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Focus your attention," Wes said softly, his voice calm and gentle, yet carrying an undeniable power.

Luo nodded, took a deep breath, and then, following Wes's instructions, focused his attention on the crystal.

At first, he only saw the cloud-like light and shadow slowly flowing inside the crystal, without anything particularly special. But as his attention became more focused, the crystal seemed to be activated, and suddenly a bright light flashed.

Then, a breathtaking scene unfolded before his eyes.

He saw a giant planet, radiating a mysterious and enchanting blue light, silently floating in the vast universe.

The planet is surrounded by a vast continent in the center, and beyond the continent, countless islands are scattered across the planet's oceans.

These islands vary in size and shape; some resemble crescent moons, others giant mushrooms, and still others look like mysterious behemoths lurking on the sea surface.

Each island has a unique landscape and color, like sparkling pearls scattered on blue silk, forming a magnificent picture.

"This is... a map!!" Luo's eyes widened, and he quickly realized what it was.

A surge of joy welled up within him. He knew that such a map was an invaluable treasure for pirates like them who sailed the high seas.

"That's right," Wes's voice suddenly appeared in his mind, as if whispering in his ear, "This map will be very helpful for your journey."

How did this map come about?

Wes's spaceship possesses extremely powerful reconnaissance capabilities.

For Weiss, using the spaceship's advanced detection technology to explore the terrain of a planet was as easy as observing our surroundings on land.

The spacecraft's detection equipment can emit special signal waves that can penetrate the planet's atmosphere and reach every corner of the planet. The collected information is then integrated and analyzed, and finally presented in a visual way within this magical crystal.

(End of this chapter)