Pirates: Usurping a Kingdom Is Surprisingly Easy

"Emperor Kael, the boss doesn't have much money left at the casino. Please let us off the hook."

"Emperor Kael, our boss is a hero of the kingdom and a Warlord of the Sea after all. You've won so much money, you should know when to quit."

The casino management, who were accustomed to running rampant in Alabasta, would have truly wanted to fight Emperor Kael and his group if it weren't for Crocodile's orders. This was simply too much bullying! In just a few minutes, they had won 7,000,000,000 Berries from the Rain Dinners Casino, and they still weren't satisfied! Did they really think they were pushovers?

"I haven't even spoken about your cheating. Immediately have Crocodile come out and explain, otherwise, today I will win this entire casino."

Emperor Kael sat on the back of the terrifying Kirin Lion, completely unconcerned by the words of these small fry. Countless gamblers and tourists were already attracted and awed by this magnificent Kirin Lion.

"That fellow, speak to His Majesty with more respect."

Aramaki directly pointed a sharp vine at the eyes of the casino manager who had said 'know when to quit'. This scene drove the gamblers at the Rain Dinners Casino into a frenzy. The One Emperor and Two Marquises of the Goa Empire had actually stepped directly onto the territory of the Warlord of the Sea Crocodile. Yet, the legendary Crocodile had not even appeared.

Could it be that Crocodile was scared?

"Is this the Piercing Marquis of the Goa Empire? So arrogant! So domineering!"

"Emperor Kael is even more domineering! Look, with just one sentence he scared those casino scoundrels into wetting their pants."

"Emperor Kael even wants to win all of Crocodile's money and this casino!"

"I didn't expect the Heavenfall Marquis to also be a god of gambling, so impressive."

Countless gamblers watching the show were discussing animatedly, shocked by the domineering nature of these fierce individuals from the Goa Empire. They had never seen anyone dare to cause trouble at the Rain Dinners Casino before. In the past, those who caused trouble were all turned into mummified corpses by Crocodile. But today, why hadn't Crocodile appeared yet? These gamblers truly wanted to see who was stronger between the Warlord of the Sea and the Exiled Emperor.

"Your Majesty, our gambling funds for today have hit rock bottom. We need to close our doors to guests…"

A casino executive cautiously spoke.

"Close your mother's head! If you don't have money to run a casino, then let Crocodile come out!"

"Also, if there are no gambling funds, then these 8,000,000,000 Berries will be staked on this Rain Dinners Casino!"

Emperor Kael still hadn't sensed Crocodile's presence, and even Nico Robin wasn't there. This made him completely unwilling to waste any more time. He felt that these two might have already gone to find Cobra and started their plan early. Otherwise, with Crocodile's temper, he would have rushed out long ago.

"We, we don't have the authority to gamble away the boss's casino."

One by one, the casino executives were drenched in sweat; the pressure Emperor Kael and Aramaki exerted on them was truly terrifying.

"Open it!"

"If Crocodile doesn't appear, it means he has given up on this casino, and you are the ones in charge of it."

Emperor Kael slowly drew his Seven Stars Sword, revealing an unyielding smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we will open it immediately!"

A casino executive's eyes flashed red, as if on the verge of collapse, as he opened the black dice cup in front of the 8,000,000,000 Berries.

"Won!! Marquis Issho has won Crocodile's Rain Dinners Casino for Emperor Kael!!"

The entire casino erupted in frenzied shouts; they had witnessed this short but grand gamble. One by one, the casino executives slumped powerlessly to the ground. They knew they were finished.

"Aramaki, escort them out!"

"Bege, clear this place out for me."

"Laffitte, find the Seastone Crocodile has hoarded, and he also has a Seastone cage. Have everyone move them back."

Emperor Kael directly gave orders, and everyone immediately sprang into action.

Emperor Kael's aerial surprise attack this time caught Crocodile off guard. Crocodile's decisive retreat also caught Emperor Kael off guard. But Emperor Kael knew that Crocodile had probably gone to Alubarna. He was just in time to rush to the capital for a 'hero saves the beauty' moment. Moreover, Crocodile, as a Warlord of the Sea, making the first move against Cobra gave Emperor Kael even more reason to legitimately take down this Crocodile. The World Government had warned him repeatedly. So Emperor Kael would legally and compliantly tell the World Government that he was not to be trifled with now.

While the Goa people were ransacking the Rain Dinners Casino, Pell the Falcon and Princess Nefertari Vivi found nothing at the port. After some inquiries, they learned that the Goa Empire's flying battleship had flown towards Rainbase, so they immediately rushed there. Princess Nefertari Vivi truly feared that Emperor Kael would cooperate with Crocodile, who was suspected to be the mastermind. Then Alabasta's deteriorating situation would become even worse. She absolutely would not allow Emperor Kael to be deceived by Crocodile. Pell erupted with the terrifying speed of a falcon, and the man and bird flew at extreme speed towards Rainbase.

Meanwhile, in the capital, Alubarna, King Cobra looked in shock and anger at the man who looked exactly like him. Chaka the Jackal and Chief Guard Igaram had already been defeated by the Baroque Works executives. Mr. 2 had even used Cobra's appearance to give orders to the King's Army to launch a full-scale attack and crush the Rebel Army outside Alubarna.

"It really is you! Crocodile!!"

Cobra roared furiously at Crocodile; he had suspected that Crocodile was the mastermind behind this. No one else had the ability to support the Rebel Army.

"I didn't expect our boss to be the famous Warlord of the Sea."

These Baroque Works executives were also seeing Mr. 0's true face for the first time, their eyes filled with shock and a hint of fear.

"Mr. 2, you lead them, continue this war!"

"My vice president, follow up!"

Crocodile, carrying Cobra, left the palace with Nico Robin. He used this war to threaten Cobra into revealing the hidden location of the poneglyph. If Cobra delayed for even a moment, countless lives would be lost in the massive war between the King's Army and the Rebel Army outside. These were all Cobra's subjects, all the hope and future of Alabasta. Cobra had no choice. Between the lives of countless citizens and a poneglyph, he chose the citizens.

As Crocodile left with Nico Robin and King Cobra, the atmosphere among the Baroque Works members was a bit heavy. The boss's decision to make Mr. 2, who had imitation abilities, the commander, made Mr. 1 a bit unhappy. Earlier, when they gathered at the Baroque Works branch's Spider Cafe, he had a small fight with Mr. 2. What right did this dead transvestite, whose bounty was less than half of his own, have to command him? Even Mr. 3, who prided himself on being the smartest executive, was unconvinced by the transvestite Mr. 2.

"Heh-haha, everyone must listen to my command!"

Mr. 2, wearing King Cobra's appearance, revealed a lewd, smug smile.

"You guys, do you think those monsters from the Goa Empire will come here?"

"If they really come, can we stop this One Emperor and Two Marquises?"

Miss Goldenweek, Marianne, in her loli-like appearance, ignored Mr. 2's orders and leisurely drank tea, but her small face was full of worry. Her intuition told her that the One Emperor and Two Marquises of the Goa Empire were even stronger than this Warlord of the Sea boss. She was already considering whether to run away. She didn't want to be exiled and disappear by the East Blue Overlord, didn't want to be sucked dry by the Piercing Marquis, and even more didn't want to be blasted into dust by the Heavenfall Marquis's meteorites.