NOVEL WEB Chapter 111: The Kirin Lion of Crown Island
Baron Omatsuri, a baron from the Jiangyuan Kingdom in the Grand Line, was a renowned scientist and zoologist. Kael did not possess the Eternal Pose for Crown Island, which housed the Kirin Lion, so he could only rely on this character from the story to locate this island. In fact, there were many such islands in the Four Seas and Grand Line.
"Set sail for the Jiangyuan Kingdom and find this fellow!"
Kael issued the command indifferently. He wasn't even afraid of a king of an Allied Nation, let alone a baron of one. If Baron Omatsuri refused to lead the way, they would simply fight. In any case, Kael was determined to find this living Mythical Zoan Kirin Lion. This Kirin Lion had died of old age shortly before Chopper joined the Straw Hat Pirates and mistakenly entered Crown Island.
Currently, the Beast King, the Kirin Lion of Crown Island, was still alive. After this Beast King died, its Kirin Lion horn alone could transform a monster from a mythological beast to a devil. If the Kirin Lion was alive, its strength was unknown. Its Kirin Lion horn and flesh, too, had unknown effects. Kael wanted to thoroughly study this living Kirin Lion. Putting aside eating its Kirin Lion horn, using it as a mount would also be good, showcasing the Goa Emperor's might. Even taking it for breeding or cloning could yield unexpected results. In any case, Kael currently had no shortage of cloning technology and laboratories.
"Understood, Your Majesty!"
Laffitte immediately relayed Kael's orders to Nami, the Royal Guard, and the clone army.
"I thought Your Majesty would go to Alabasta first to see if a marriage alliance could be formed with King Cobra to marry Princess Vivi." Reiju wondered why Kael would seek out a mere baron of a small kingdom; wouldn't it be better to go directly to Alabasta? Or was Baron Omatsuri of the Jiangyuan Kingdom a super expert on par with Issho and Aramaki?
"The Emperor isn't anxious, but the Empress is. Reiju, are you really that eager for me to marry Princess Vivi?" Kael smiled faintly. He would certainly join the fun in Alabasta. However, that large country wasn't going anywhere. He would first acquire what he wanted, little by little.
"Isn't this for Your Majesty's grand cause? Alabasta's opinions at the World Conference hold significant weight. If Your Majesty proposed a motion under the name of the Four Seas Overlord and Alabasta, the Gorosei would give your opinion even more consideration." Reiju's expression was extremely serious. The identity of a descendant of the Twenty Kings carried immense weight. Moreover, King Cobra surprisingly had only one daughter, and the Nefertari family was almost on the verge of extinction.
Reiju couldn't understand why King Cobra didn't have more offspring, especially sons. If Princess Vivi were to meet with an accident, this line of the Twenty Kings' descendants would truly perish. Even if Princess Vivi bore offspring, the Nefertari family's bloodline would no longer be pure. Would the Celestial Dragons, who valued bloodline and status, still show respect to the country of Alabasta in the future? It was possible that after King Cobra was gone, the World Government would re-impose the celestial tribute on Alabasta. After all, they might not acknowledge the bloodline descendants after Princess Vivi.
"Considering opinions? That's actually not very useful. If the World Government and the Gorosei are determined to do something, the opinions of the 50 Allied Nations at the World Conference are just for show." Kael spoke indifferently. This world ultimately revolved around strength. However, he did have some ideas regarding Alabasta. Exposing Crocodile's conspiracy might allow him to acquire some good things from the World Government. For example, the Devil Fruit weapon technology that Kael currently needed. Furthermore, Crocodile possessed a significant amount of Sea Stone, which would save Kael a considerable sum, allowing him to begin modifying warships with Sea Stone inlays. Without the threat of Sea Kings in the Calm Belt, Kael would be able to directly cross it, sailing freely between Grand Line Paradise and the East Blue. There would be no need to detour along the safe passage beneath the Red Line.
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The next day, Kael's Goa fleet arrived at the Jiangyuan Kingdom. Kael's arrival made the King of the Jiangyuan Kingdom's scalp tingle, fearing that Kael would overthrow them just as he had overthrown the Drum Kingdom. Only when Kael specifically requested Baron Omatsuri's assistance as a guide did the King of the Jiangyuan Kingdom breathe a sigh of relief. He unhesitatingly sent Baron Omatsuri to Kael's ship.
Baron Omatsuri indeed had some renown in science and zoology, but he was by no means a master, not a strong individual like Aramaki or Issho. Therefore, the King of the Jiangyuan Kingdom simply didn't care about the life or death of a weak baron. If Baron Omatsuri were to make some great invention in technology, then the King could only consider himself unlucky. To achieve no results under his command, only to shine brightly upon joining Kael's ranks.
Even Baron Omatsuri believed he was valued by Kael and excitedly wanted to join the Goa Empire. Becoming a baron of the Goa Empire was surely a hundred times better than being a baron of the Jiangyuan Kingdom? However, Kael had no intention of taking Baron Omatsuri under his wing, merely asking for his help as a guide. Baron Omatsuri thought that Kael hadn't accepted his surrender because he hadn't accomplished anything yet. So, he very actively completed the tasks Kael assigned.
It turned out that the island Kael was looking for was Crown Island, which he had been researching and coveting for many years. He had also set his sights on the Kirin Lion of Crown Island. The power of this Beast King fascinated him. However, faced with power and a noble title, coupled with Kael's formidable pressure, Baron Omatsuri decisively abandoned the idea of coveting the Kirin Lion and honestly led the way, guiding the Goa fleet towards the waters of Crown Island.
Upon arriving near Crown Island, Kael used the Seven-Star Dragon Sword to control Baron Omatsuri, then simply sent the fellow packing. A small piece of trash, yet he wanted to be a baron of the Goa Empire. Did he really think a baron of the Goa Empire was worthless?
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On the Exile Emperor, the atmosphere was relaxed.
"I thought that Baron Omatsuri had some special ability to be valued by His Majesty, but I didn't expect him to truly just be a guide for His Majesty."
"It seems what His Majesty needs is on this island."
In front of Crown Island, the Goa Empire personnel were still discussing what treasures might be on this island. Could it be a rare treasure like the Seven Stars Sword?
"Land! Let's go meet this legendary Mythical Zoan Kirin Lion."
At Kael's command, everyone landed on Crown Island to search for the Beast King, the Kirin Lion.
"Mythical Zoan Kirin Lion?"
"Your Majesty is truly amazing! If it's not a demonic sword with a sword spirit, it's a legendary mythical beast."
Everyone excitedly landed on Crown Island, especially when they saw numerous strange and bizarre rare beasts with various animal features combined. Nami and the other women immediately wanted to find some cute pets.