The Great Voyage: I Became Nami's Brother at the Start

"He is Lance Norton, the princess's brother."

"Brother...Brother..."

Looking at the handsome man before her, she realized that he was the one who had turned the tide and restored peace to the Kingdom of Oycot.

It was he who saved him when he was in despair.

He is his only family in the world, a blood relative, Lance Norton!

"You are... Eileen?" Norton was a little unsure, after all, they had never met before.

"Um……"

Upon hearing Norton call her name, Eileen's tears flowed like a burst dam, and she buried her face in Norton's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

"It's all in the past, it's all in the past... Don't worry, your brother will definitely make the Kingdom of Oycot a land of joy from now on! Definitely!"

Norton held her tightly, his right hand gently stroking Eileen's back, comforting her with a firm yet tender gesture.

"Um...I...I believe..."

After saying that, Eileen's body went limp and she fell into a deep sleep.

Norton quickly picked her up and looked at Tommy.

Dumi hurried over to check on her and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "She's asleep. I heard she was in the dungeon and hadn't had a good night's sleep because she was so afraid."

"Let's go, take her back to sleep." Nodding, Norton carried his sister toward the palace.

Eileen was very beautiful, with long, deep purple hair that, after washing, had a faint fragrance and flowed smoothly down her back.

Her delicate features bear a resemblance to Norton's, which is enough to confirm their sibling relationship.

Eileen, also fifteen, had grown into a graceful young woman, but her body appeared quite thin.

This shows that Eileen was not eating well in the dungeon.

"Dr. Dumi, please help me take good care of my sister's health when we get back."

Norton felt a pang of heartache looking at his sister's thin arms and slightly rough skin.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Dumi nodded in agreement.

The group returned to the palace, and Norton escorted Eileen back to her room before preparing to leave.

However, he discovered that even when his sister was asleep, her hands were still tightly gripping his clothes.

Left with no other choice... he had to take off his coat and pull off a clever escape!

After settling his sister in, Norton returned to his room, which had been prepared for him by the Minister of the Interior.

Chapter 32 Appointment

Tomorrow, he will be moved to the king's room because the coronation ceremony will be held tomorrow.

This was something Norton could not avoid, and it was a responsibility he suddenly had to shoulder.

After all, a country cannot be without a ruler for a single day.

"Looks like I'll have to stay here for a while. Once the country is stable, I'll go to the Grand Line to hunt down the Black Hand Pirates!"

"Black Hand Pirates! I hope that after all these years, you haven't been wiped out by powerful pirate crews and the Navy!"

Lying in bed, Norton gritted his teeth and clenched his fist into the air.

Blue blue blue...

Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi rang.

Norton turned and took the call.

"Hello, is this your brother?" The Den Den Mushi transformed into Nami's appearance.

Norton smiled slightly: "Nami, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Nami giggled and said, "I missed you! I secretly got up to call you and wanted to ask how things were going."

"Of course! Your brother is very powerful! The Kingdom of Oicot has regained its freedom, and I have personally killed our enemy! In a while, you can come back to play!" Norton couldn't contain his joy and told her the good news directly.

Unexpectedly, Nami suddenly said with a hint of disappointment, "Do you mean you're not coming back?"

Norton understood Nami's meaning and said calmly, "How could that be? I'll go back once I've got the kingdom back on track!"

For Nami, she had absolutely no memory or attachment to the Kingdom of Oicot.

In her heart, there was only Cocoyasi Village, only the orange grove, only the home that belonged to Bellemere, Norton, and Nojigo!

"That's more like it! Well then, I wish you all the best, brother! Goodnight!"

Kaqiu——

Norton felt a little melancholy after the Den Den Mushi hung up.

Norton tossed and turned in bed for a long time before finally falling into a deep sleep.

……

bang... bang bang...

The next day, fireworks lit up the sky above the Kingdom of Oicot.

Countless people gathered in Kingdom Square, looking expectantly up at the palace.

Norton washed himself, changed into a royal robe, and walked toward the coronation platform.

"Oh!!!!"

"Long live His Majesty the King!!!"

The cheers of the people came crashing down like a tsunami!

Norton stood on the coronation platform, looking down at his tearful subjects below, and slowly raised his hand to signal to them.

This action immediately drew cheers from the people.

Immediately afterwards, royal court music began to play, and an elderly minister walked up carrying a tray.

On the tray lay the crown.

Princess Eileen stood beside Norton, dressed in a princess dress and wearing a princess crown, smiling.

"My people! It was he who rectified the chaos overnight, he who shattered the nightmare of the Kingdom of Oicot, and he who slew the heinous villain, the usurper pirate Stanks! He is His Highness Prince Lanchi Norton! The only surviving prince of the Kingdom of Oicot! From this day forward, let him lead our Kingdom of Oicot to revival and glory! Our King!"

Amidst the intense anticipation of the crowd, the ministers announced Norton's coronation as king.

Then, Princess Irene turned around, walked over with a smile, took the crown, and eagerly placed it on Norton's head!

"Oh!!!"

"Long live King Norton!!! Long live King Norton!!! Long live King Norton!!!"

The moment the crown was placed on him, the whole country erupted in excitement once again!

Fireworks suddenly burst forth in abundance, their dazzling light illuminating the earth and every radiant smile, heralding the beginning of a new era!

Norton then gave some inspiring words, and the coronation ceremony officially came to an end.

Back at the palace, Norton began to formally issue decrees.

"As the saying goes, 'destruction precedes construction,' and now our Kingdom of Oycot is in dire need of rebuilding. I will issue new decrees and appointments."

Norton surveyed the assembled courtiers and spoke loudly.

No one among the ministers objected upon hearing this. Just as Norton had said, the Kingdom of Oycott was in dire need of rebuilding, and the previous national policies and laws were no longer suitable for use. It was the perfect time to break down the old and establish the new!

Early in the morning, Norton had already seen the list Colt had handed over, so he already had a draft in mind.

"I hereby announce that Colt is appointed Minister of the Kingdom's Guard, in command of all the Kingdom's Guards, and responsible for the Kingdom's defense!"

"Your subject receives the decree!" Colt knelt on one knee with a solemn expression and accepted the letter of appointment delivered by an inner guard.

"Imperial decree! Raul will be the Minister of Public Security, overseeing all public security systems in the kingdom, managing and maintaining the kingdom's security situation. Details will be delegated later! Separating defense and public security authority is essential to ensure calm in the face of emergencies and clear management."

"Your Majesty, I, Raul, accept the decree! I will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty's expectations!" Raul, tall and strong with a serious and unsmiling face, stepped forward to receive the decree.

"Is it my command! Faral is to be the Minister of Justice, overseeing all legal affairs of the Kingdom's people. From now on, the people of our Kingdom of Oycot will enjoy a golden age of equality for all, so it is even more necessary to govern the country according to law and have laws to abide by! I entrust this to you! I will hand you the draft of the 'Civil Code' later!"

"Yes! Your subject receives the decree!" Faral, a middle-aged man wearing glasses and looking excited, stepped forward to receive the decree.

"From today onwards, the military will have military law. If a soldier makes a mistake, he will be taken to a military court! Civilians will have civil law. Depending on the severity and type of the crime, there will be several possible outcomes. You must ensure your loyalty to the military and that you remain absolutely clear-headed!"

"Yes!" Faral bowed deeply.

"Continue! Order: Dalami will be the Minister of Agriculture. I don't need to say more about that, do I?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I know agriculture better than anyone! I accept the decree!" The gaunt old man with a ruddy complexion stepped forward to receive the decree, clearly a seasoned farmer.

"Your appointment is Du Sen as Minister of Commerce! You have a heavy responsibility! But don't take too big a step. Steadily making the people rich and the country prosperous is the only way."

"Yes! I understand! I accept the decree!" Du Sen, who was wearing a tattered suit yesterday, stepped forward today in a formal suit, looking very energetic.

"Yes! It is my decree. Dumi will be the Dean of the Royal Medical Academy. Begin the construction of the school immediately. I want everyone in the kingdom to have access to healthcare in the future!"

"Your Majesty is benevolent, I accept the decree!" Upon hearing this, the royal physician Dumi burst into tears.

"Finally, I appoint Iverson as the Dean of the Royal Academy! The future belongs to the young. How can they be ignorant of reason and history? I want all school-age children to be able to afford to go to school, and I want people to compile the past few years into history so that they can learn from and remember them! Only in this way can the future of our nation continue to grow stronger, and never forget our national humiliation!"

"Your Majesty's foresight is truly a blessing for us! Your subject accepts the decree! I will certainly not fail Your Majesty's expectations!" Iverson knelt down in fear, a surge of passion welling up in his heart.

Chapter 33 Departure! On the Hunt for the Black Hand Pirates

"Very well! Since you are the Dean of the Academy, you shall also serve as the Minister of Education! Everyone, the future of the Kingdom of Oycot is promising. I hope that everyone can perform their duties diligently, cooperate sincerely, and create a better kingdom together!"

"Yes! We will certainly live up to the King's expectations!" Iverson accepted the letter of appointment and led the way by kowtowing again.

Norton took a deep breath and said, "Gentlemen, our Kingdom of Oycot has just been restored, and everything is in need of rebuilding. There are still many things that haven't been fully considered, and we need to proceed cautiously, step by step, to improve them! Therefore, I hope that everyone can cooperate sincerely, unite and move forward together, stay true to our original aspirations, never give up, and work together to build our country into a land of joy!"

At this point, Norton looked at Raul and said, "Next, I'll trouble the Minister of Public Security to arrange for some people to display what I said on the national bulletin board so that the whole country can see it!"

“Yes! Your Majesty, please speak!” Raul responded and stepped forward.

Norton glanced at the recorder and said, "What I want to say is the 24-character core patriotic values: prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity, and friendliness. Please remember them clearly. From now on, I will strive to live up to these 24 characters!"

The recorder and Colt both had their heads down, their hands quickly taking notes.