I, a Celestial Dragon!

The moment Gawain explained the reason, everyone on the Xuanniao, including Weiwei, showed Belle a look of pain...

Goodbye look!

They didn't think Bale would die, they just felt that Bale was probably destined to be drafted.

You know, in the world of One Piece, the World Government is qualified to recruit outstanding warriors from all countries!

Just like Kaido back then, Kaido was also an outstanding youth of the Woka Kingdom when he was young. At the age of ten, he was famous throughout Woka for his skillful mace techniques and super personal strength.

You know, there are only a handful of super strong warriors who are only ten years old in the entire ocean.

The World Government naturally noticed Kaido, so in order to obtain the qualification to participate in the World Conference, the Woka Kingdom took the initiative to sell the thirteen-year-old Kaido to the Navy.

Just like that, Kaido resolutely fled from the navy. His dream was not to become the king of the navy. Kaido, who fled from the navy at the age of thirteen, also carried the first bounty in his life.

At that time, his reward was 70 million Baileys.

This is just Kaido's past, but his past is enough to explain a lot of things. If the World Government or the Navy really needs to recruit certain people, then the recruited people will have only two paths to choose.

One is to accept the call-up, the other is to escape and carry the bounty.

But Bell...

Looking at the deck where he was, and then looking at the famous Pluto Rayleigh and the Seven Warlords of the Sea around him.

Especially, facing Gawain's eyes, which were smiling but not open to question.

Bell knew that he didn't even have the qualifications to run...

Gawain is also very clear about this. At least for Bell, Gawain has the power to decide his fate.

So Gao Wen was not impatient. He just stretched out his hand and pressed the air again.

"Senior, why don't we sit down and chat? Try this. The specialty of Fishman Island, shark fin, is paired with Poseidon salt. It tastes great."

After Gawain's repeated emphasis and invitation, Cobra and his group finally sat down nervously.

Vivi huddled beside Cobra, holding back tears, and looked at Bell sadly.

Facing the sad looks of Cobra and his group, Gawain did not say much. He just ate snacks naturally, then raised his glass and spoke to Cobra.

"Everyone, I am not the judges of Judicial Island. Even if I really want to invite Bell to my ship, Bell will at least be treated similarly to everyone else."

As he spoke, Gawain clinked lips with everyone, especially with Bell.

After Bell drank the wine with trepidation, Gawain pointed to the hundreds of Black Ice Platform members who had finished their training in the distant training ground.

“Those are the soldiers who currently form the majority of my forces, and even they have considerable freedom on board.

The Xuanniao is as big as a city. Whether it is the cabin below or the forest and mountains at the stern, the soldiers can freely arrange their own rooms and decorations.

You can even bring your family members on board and have them receive direct protection from me and the officers.

And with your abilities, Bell, even without considering your real strength, just based on the effect of your fruit, you can enjoy treatment close to that of a cadre.

Your treatment should be comparable to that of captains of the team like Kaku, Gabra and Bruno.

They have much more freedom than the soldiers. Their food, clothing, housing and transportation are all taken care of by the Xuanniao. As for medical care... I will find some time to find some excellent doctors next time.

At this level, captain-level talents still receive a monthly salary of 20 million Baileys and a bonus of at least 100 million Baileys at the end of the year.

At the same time, you are not gone forever. Although the Xuanniao stays at sea a little longer, it can provide about 30 days of annual leave every year. The specific time can be chosen by you.

Besides that, the Xuanniao does not belong to the World Government, you are only responsible to me.

So, it seems that the treatment on the Xuanniao is actually pretty good, isn't it? "

At this point, Gawain smiled and toasted Bell again.

Facing Gawain's second glass of wine, Bell of the Falcon swallowed hard.

"Gao Wensheng, what you said... is it true?"

Hearing this, Gao Wen nodded and then drank the wine.

Putting down the cup, Gawain continued to speak to Bell.

“Whether it’s true or not, you can take some time to go to the ship and find out for yourself. Although I won’t do anything to deceive you, what you learn yourself should be more convincing to you.

As for the time you know, I happened to be talking to King Cobra about the troubles you have recently encountered.

Don't worry, whether you agree to my invitation or not will not affect my decision on whether to help you."

After saying that, Gawain waved his hand, indicating that Bell could leave and go around the ship by himself.

Hearing this, Bell nodded nervously.

"Since you put it that way, then...then I take it seriously. I'll go and take a look..."

"me and you togather!"

As Bell finished speaking, Wolf Jaka stood up beside him.

He bowed to Gawain.

"Sir, Bell is a good friend who grew up with me, and I want to spend some time with him.

You see..."

"Haha, you guys are really straightforward. Go ahead."

Gawain smiled and waved his hand.

At this point, Bell and Jaka bowed again, left the food area where everyone was, and mixed in with the Black Ice Platform soldiers who had just finished their training.

After they left, Cobra took a long breath, then he shook his head helplessly at Gawain.

"Gao Wensheng, you...ah...!

Although in recent years, with the presence of the great hero of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in our country, there are no pirates continuing to harass and plunder our country.

But Bell is, after all, an elite warrior who has been with our family since childhood.

You are going to take him away with these words, and I... for a moment I am a little reluctant to let him go."

"Haha. King Cobra, you should tell me about your troubles first!"

Seeing Cobra's eyes that showed he wanted more money, Gawain smiled and picked up the stewed mushrooms. While chewing, he showed an appreciative look.

Although this king is kind enough, he also has a rational side.

At the same time, hearing Gawain's words, King Cobra nodded heavily.

"Gao Wensheng!"

He explained solemnly.

"The reason I came to see you is because Alabasta is in trouble, which is rare in hundreds of years.

As early as six months ago, in our vast land of Alabasta, except for the capital Albana, there has not been a drop of rain in other places until now!

The severe drought has left my people without the means to sustain their lives. The extreme shortage of water and food has forced the usually harmonious and friendly civilians in Alabasta to fight over even a bottle of water or a little food!

Even before I decided to come and visit you, a large-scale rebellion had already occurred in the city of Juba in Alabasta!"

Having said that, King Cobra stood up painfully and knelt down directly in front of Gawain!

At the same time, Vivi beside him and the captain of the guard Ikalem also quickly followed Cobra's pace and knelt in front of Gawain.

And Gawain.

He already knew everything, and looked clueless. He asked Cobra in disbelief.

"How could this be?"

"Yes, I don't know why this happened. After all, although Alabasta is a desert country, the desert is just a terrain. In the past few hundred years, our country has always had plenty of rain.

But now, the long-term lack of rain and the desert terrain of Alabasta since ancient times have directly turned the paradise where civilians live into a purgatory-like environment.

Just when I was feeling anxious and uneasy about what was happening in the country but couldn't come up with any solution, I saw the newspaper distributed by the World Economic News when you just arrived in Golden Town.

So, when I really have no other choice, I can only find you and pray for a little help from you.

Alabasta is particularly short of drinking water and fresh vegetables, and the climate in Alabasta is not enough for us to pay the higher amount of additional heavenly gold required to apply for vegetables and fresh water!"

At this point, Cobra smashed his head hard on the deck.

"In the name of the Nefertari family, I am making a request to you, hoping to get your assistance in the daily necessities of our country!

As long as we can overcome the current difficulties, in the future, Alabasta will use the whole country's strength to repay you for the assistance you provided us today!

Please, Gao Wensheng, lend a helping hand, I beg you!!!"

The moment Cobra said this, Vivi's gaze became firm, and she was about to follow her father and smash her head heavily on the deck!

Seeing that Vivi's head was about to hit the deck, Gawain quickly turned into lightning, and with the sound of thunder, Gawain's hand gently supported Vivi's head.

Feeling the warm touch on her forehead, Weiwei's face lit up with joy. She raised her head expectantly and looked at Gao Wen nervously.

Looking at Weiwei's expectant eyes, Gao Wen smiled.

"No need to do that, get up quickly.

As for your request, how could I not help you? "

Gawain said softly, and then he helped Vivi and Cobra up.

After helping the two of them to sit down, Gao Wen simply stood between the two sofas. He supported the dining table with both hands and spoke to them thoughtfully.

"I can provide you with a batch of fresh water and vegetables right away. As for the price, I will make it affordable for you based on the market price. I can even give the first batch to you as a gift.

But I must remind you, Cobra, and Vivi.

You can't always rely on me to provide you with fresh water and vegetables!"

Having said that, Gao Wen pursed his lips slightly.

"Of course you have to solve the most urgent problems, but in addition to the most urgent problems, you still have to face the most fundamental reasons that caused everything to happen.

That is, drought weather!

Although we don't know why the drought occurred in Alabasta, you should at least mobilize enough scholars to calculate how long the drought may last.

If the drought only lasts a few months, or a few years, you might be able to get by with my help.

But if the drought lasts for dozens or hundreds of years, then you must either find the cause of the drought or adapt to living in a dry environment.

So, Cobra, have you sent scholars to investigate? What do they say?"

After he finished speaking, Gawain looked at Cobra, waiting for his answer.

As for Cobra, facing Gawain's question, he shook his head awkwardly.

"Gao Wensheng..."

Cobra explained helplessly.

“Ever since O’Hara encountered the Demon Slayer Order, the sea has set off a trend of attacking scholars.

At the World Conference that followed, the fifty allied nations, including me, also signed... regulations to restrict scholars from excessive behavior...

I don't know how it's implemented in other countries, but in Alabasta...

Of course I won't kill them just because of a piece of paper. Sixty-one years ago, wise men from all over the world developed a small sky island called Visalia.

After the O'Hara incident, I sent all the scholars from our country to that empty island...

After that, there were no more outstanding scholars in Alabasta who had studied in O'Hara.

Anyway, I have lost the scholars who could investigate and study the current drought in Alabasta.

Besides scholars, the advice given to me by the pastors in the church is... pray!"

Having said that, Cobra shook his head sadly.

“Anyway, I can’t count on them, especially since Juba has already rebelled.

The people of Alabasta are already in chaos, and once the rebellion breaks out, it will involve most of my military forces.

Let alone investigation, it is difficult for me to suppress the rebellion now, because even the soldiers are beginning to lack food and water..."

Having said this, Cobra lowered his head deeply.

"I have lived my life very carefully. After receiving the crown that symbolizes the kingship from my father, I have worked diligently and cautiously to maintain my country.

I know that I am not a capable person. Compared with most of the kings at the World Conference, I only know how to maintain the original system unchanged.

But I really didn't expect that I would be so bad.