The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

“You should know quite a bit about general-level monsters. This Buster Call appears to be a lineup of 4 lieutenant generals and 1 general, but it’s actually a lineup of 4 generals and 1 lieutenant general.” Luther smiled.

"That's true..."

Gion gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Kuzan, Sakazuki, and Borsalino are almost certainly the three generals to be chosen for the next term.

Seeing that Olvia was somewhat puzzled, Gion explained what she knew.

"The world government really thinks highly of us..."

Olvia looked bitter, unsure whether to be pleased by the World Government's attention or despair at this lineup that even the Pirate King would run away from.

Chapter 21 His Highness Luther has learned another lesson.

After briefly explaining the global landscape and the forces that needed to be watched, Olvia and her daughter left the warship with Dark.

Standing on the highest terrace of the warship, Luther and Gion watched as the ship flying the World Government flag gradually sailed away.

"Gion, what are your dreams?"

Faced with Luther's question, Gion gently pressed down on her robes, which were billowing in the wind, and asked with a gentle smile and a touch of playfulness:

"Your Highness, are you asking about career or love?"

"Oh? Now I'm even more interested in your ideal of love."

Luther instinctively turned around and glanced at Gion.

It seems that Gion only reveals another side of herself when the two of them are alone.

It's as if she's become a completely different person; she's cold and aloof in public, but charming and alluring in private.

"First, one must possess His Highness's domineering presence, as well as His Highness's perfect physique and appearance; second, one must possess His Highness's strategic brilliance..."

As she said this, Gion chuckled a few times.

"but?"

Luther raised an eyebrow; he didn't think Gion was confessing her feelings.

"Boring."

Gion pouted, her red lips pursed, but she still chuckled softly and said:

"The most crucial point is that you need to have the strength to conquer me~"

As she said those last words, Gion winked at Luther.

The closer she got to Luther, the less afraid she became, and the more she felt a sense of identification with him.

In her eyes, Luther was a perfect being except for his strength.

But it was precisely because her strength far surpassed that of Luther that she felt a sense of joy and satisfaction.

It's like the feeling that even someone as capable as them still needs to rely on their own strength.

Of course, she would be even happier if Luther were stronger than her.

Who wouldn't love a flawless person...?

"You really are..."

Looking at Gion's playful appearance, Luther couldn't help but chuckle.

He also understood that Gion didn't mean to mock his strength; on the contrary, it was because Gion's only asset was her strength that she repeatedly emphasized this point.

"Hehe, Your Highness won't blame me, will you? I'm very scared."

Gion pretended to be frightened and took two steps back.

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

After a while of commotion, Gion finally adopted a serious expression and got down to business:

“Your Highness, it is best to travel with the navy until Dark returns, otherwise I alone cannot guarantee your safety one hundred percent.”

Even the Celestial Dragons are not safe in this world.

After joining CP0, Gion learned a lot of things that ordinary people didn't know.

Celestial Dragons aren't immune to danger; they too face peril.

Those who dare to kill Celestial Dragons are often powerful individuals.

"So, Gion, you'd better work hard to protect me," Luther said with a smile.

On the high seas, there is no freedom without strength.

Having strong personal strength or powerful subordinates is no easy feat.

Winning over Gion and Kakei is the limit of what he can do now.

If it were Sakazuki, getting the other party to obey orders wouldn't be difficult, but genuine loyalty wouldn't be possible.

It's even more impossible for someone like Gion to genuinely care about him now.

"Your Highness, I'm serious."

Seeing Luther's nonchalant attitude, Gion pretended to be fierce.

"Alright, I have no plans to leave the Navy anytime soon."

Luther smiled and said slowly:

"There will be a promotion ceremony at the Navy Headquarters afterward, and I will be the one to award the medals and host a grand promotion ceremony for Sakazuki and Borsalino."

"So there's no Kuzan after all..."

Upon hearing that only Sakazuki and Borsalino were present, Gion revealed an expression of "I knew it."

"Kuzan's performance this time was not good. After I reported the truth to the Five Elders, the higher-ups said that they would test him again, and it would most likely be the social experiment I prepared."

Luther didn't care; even if Kuzan defected, it had nothing to do with him.

You can't walk with someone like Kuzan who truly has a sense of justice.

He is already a beneficiary of the current system. For the sake of sustainable exploitation in the future, he might at most share the benefits of the nobility with the common people, but it is impossible for him to give up his vested interests.

Since we're not on the same path, we might as well use him from the start.

"Your Highness, I still don't understand why we need to conduct a social experiment," Gion asked, puzzled.

If the history of the World Government is made public, regardless of the outcome, those who know the truth will probably be killed by the World Government.

"Of course, it's to deter those higher up. I'll use some false information in this experiment. But things might change in the future," Luther said with a smile.

In reality, telling the Five Elders that you have the power to overturn the table is only a small part of the whole process.

More than that, he cared about what the event itself could bring him.

Having a prior conviction, he can conduct many similar experiments to recruit more people.

Everyone has different ideas, but Luther was able to fulfill their wishes.

There are just too many countries and too many people in this world.

An island can be called a country as long as it has more than 10,000 people and a certain administrative system.

There are only 180 member states now, but the number of non-member states or regions is more than 10 times that.

"Let's not talk about that. There's something else I need your help with."

"I?"

Gion was somewhat surprised; judging from Luther's expression, it didn't seem to be about fighting.

“When we get to Naval Headquarters, I plan to meet with former Admiral Zephyr. You should be quite familiar with him,” Luther said with a smile.

"Teacher Zephyr... he really left a deep impression on me..."

Gion's expression was somewhat complicated as she recalled Zephyr's teachings to her a few years ago.

"Your Highness, I will take you to see Professor Zephyr, but he doesn't particularly like the World Government's bureaucrats, so..."

"It's alright, you can just introduce me to them."

Luther didn't intend to learn anything from Zephyr; he just wanted to win over this poor former general.

It can be said that almost all of the next generation of naval officers were trained by Zephyr.

The other party has an extremely powerful network of connections, which is exactly what he needs.

As for the other party's dislike of government bureaucrats, he didn't consider himself an exception, but he believed he could make Zefa break that rule.

Luther smiled slightly, took out his Den Den Mushi in front of Gion, and quickly dialed a number.

"This is Spandam. What are your orders, Your Highness?"

Hearing the respectful voice coming from the Den Den Mushi, Gion was slightly surprised, not understanding why Luther would call that scoundrel Spandam.

“I need you to do me a small favor,” Luther said.

"Your Highness, please give your orders. It is my honor to serve you."

"The pirates who killed the family of former Admiral Zephyr must have had family members, right?" Luther asked.

“I understand, Your Highness. I will handle this matter well!” Spandam replied respectfully.

Spandane's reply surprised Gion slightly; she didn't understand how the other party knew before Luther had even spoken.

Seeing this, Luther smiled and deliberately asked the Den Den Mushi, "Tell me your plan."

"Your Highness, I will bring them before those pirates, cut off their flesh piece by piece, and cruelly kill them in front of them. I will also record everything with a video Den Den Mushi and send it to Your Highness afterward."

Upon hearing this, Gion Shiro's red eyes widened suddenly, filled with shock.

She admitted that she was a little scared.

Luther only mentioned one name, so how did Spandam come up with so many?

Luther offered a few words of encouragement and then hung up the phone. Looking at Gion's surprised expression, he smiled and said:

"Whether it's strength, courage, or leadership ability, Spandam is a complete waste, but when it comes to figuring out what his superiors are thinking and torturing people, he's an expert."

"Does everyone have their own strengths...?"