Chapter 526: Their Respective Calculations
Just when Doflamingo and his men were having a headache because of Xie Wen's arrival, Xie Wen and his entourage were already wandering around the streets of Dressrosa.
To be honest, if you don't take into account the humans who were turned into toys and what the Don Quixote family did secretly, Doflamingo actually manages the country pretty well, especially those who can be seen everywhere on the Avenue of Lovers. The passionate dancer, that figure, that appearance, that wow factor...
Except for those dancers, most people are also in good spirits. In earth terms, their happiness index is very high.
Even if you count the shady people behind the scenes, Doflamingo's performance is much better than that of wastes like Wapol and Beckley. Even some kings are good in character and governance, but the resources of the island itself are relatively poor. Countries that are rare or have poor geographical location will not develop as well as Dressrosa.
Of course, the reason for this situation is not necessarily Doflamingo's ability to govern the country, but the advantages brought by his status as a Shichibukai and Celestial Dragon, and his own strength.
After all, this is a world where personal power can surpass the military. Once you have enough strength, no matter what you do, it will become much easier.
Another reason is that generations of King Liku and the Dongdada clan have laid a good foundation for Dressrosa.
It can be said that the Liku royal family is one of the best royal families that Xie Wen has encountered along the way in terms of running the country.
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"Meow...it would be great if there was such an interesting toy, meow..."
(=Φ︵Φ=)
Kelimiao lay on Xie Wen's shoulder, looking at the toys of various shapes and vivid shapes on the street that coexisted harmoniously with humans, and muttered regretfully.
"Then let Xiao Ai and Purianu work hard. Maybe they can make a guardian that is not inferior to these toys in terms of intelligence."
Xie Wen stroked the little puppet's cat head and said it half jokingly, half seriously.
After all, Vegapunk created Stussy many years ago, and Germa also has a large group of clone soldiers who are not much different from normal people.
Haiyuan Miao and Miao Erya, who have borrowed a lot of technology from Punk Hassad and Germa, should be able to create similar things.
only……
"I have so many things to study that I don't have time to make toys for Kelly!"
(=`へ=)
"When I was sorting out information on Punk Hassad recently, I discovered a space teleportation technology that does not require Devil Fruits, so I don't have time to study these things for the time being. Sorry, Sister Keli. Check-it!"
(ゝω)~☆
"Keli is just talking. Besides, we already have Shirley, Belmode and Qin, nya~"
(=ΦωΦ=)
The little puppet said sensibly, and raised a paw, letting Belmode, who was hovering near Xie Wen's head, land on it.
"Ji~" "Hey." "Uh-huh~"
The little white bat nuzzled Keli Meow affectionately, and the hexagonal salamander on Haibara Meow's head and the metal tiger carrying Bonnie also responded to the little puppet.
Xie Wen, on the other hand, was more concerned about what Miao Erya said...
"Space teleportation technology? Really? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"
"Because it's still just a hypothesis. I've only seen projects that have been researched before. Check-it!"
(ゝω)~☆
"Is it just an idea..."
Xie Wen was a little disappointed.
It seems that Vegapunk is not very good at it either. The technology of space teleportation is still only in the imagination stage!
Cang Lanxing complained in his heart as his back ached when he stood talking.
However, Meowrya shook her tail proudly, "Although they are just some ideas, they exactly complement the space teleportation technology I have mastered, so Xie Wen, you will see the results soon, Meow! Check-it! "
(ゝω)~☆
Sure enough, our cats are more powerful!
Xie Wen picked up Xiao Dejuan and kissed him hard, continuing to despise Bega Punk in his heart.
Just when Xie Wen was about to continue visiting Dressrosa while holding Meowrya in his arms, Sharmi suddenly jumped into his arms.
"Thank you, dear Wen~ Someone is watching us from a distance, meow~"
(=ω=)
She rubbed Xie Wen's cheek with her head and whispered: "It's far away, and it's on the roof of the building. It should be the one with the ability to stare at the fruit that Xie Wen kissed you~"
After reminding Xie Wen, the clingy little forest cat just settled on him.
"Well, it's okay. She has no influence on us."
Xie Wen and Sharma touched noses and said nonchalantly.
Although he is going to meet with the people arranged by Morgans next, but...
As a contracted writer, special correspondent and special consultant of World Economic News, isn't it normal for him, a "traveler", to visit the World Economic News' "flagship store" in Dressrosa?
And even if Doflamingo sends people to pay attention to the World Economic Society just in case, the problem is still not big.
After all, what they have to do is cooperate with Xie Wen to report the incident in Dressrosa. Before they actually start reporting, their preparations are not much different from usual. It is just the reporter's job.
By the time Xie Wen and the others took action, Doflamingo probably didn't have the time to deal with these reporters.
Moreover, Xie Wen had specially prepared a target to divert Doflamingo's attention.
...
Although Violet had planned to ask Xie Wen for help, she couldn't contact Xie Wen for the time being, so before revealing her thoughts, she still followed Doflamingo's orders honestly and reported back Xie Wen's every move.
"Young Master, Violet sent a message that after leaving the World Economic Society's station, Canglanxing and the others went to Greenbit!"
Monet reported to Doflamingo with a serious look.
Greenbit is an isolated island located in the north of Dressrosa. Two hundred years ago, people in Dressrosa could still go to Greenbit through a steel suspension bridge.
But since a large group of fierce fighting fish suddenly appeared in the waters between the two islands, almost no one has set foot on this iron bridge leading to Greenbit Island.
Gradually, the island became an uninhabited island covered by primeval forests.
But Doflamingo knew that in Greenbit, there was a country built by the dwarfs - the Kingdom of Dontada.
And unfortunately, the princess of the dwarfs, Mansherry, was now in his hands.
Although Caesar died early in the hands of BIG MOM, Doflamingo did not need the dwarfs to help plant the SMILE fruit, but he still needed the healing fruit ability of Princess Mansherry, so he still abducted her.
"Damn... Did he learn about the existence of the dwarfs from the World Economic Society? Or did he just want to go there for a stroll?"
Tian Yasha pressed his temple helplessly, but he was not particularly nervous because he had been mentally prepared for this.
After all, according to Xie Wen's usual behavior pattern, whether he knew the existence of the dwarfs or not, he would go to Greenbit sooner or later, and the dwarfs would also be active in Dressrosa, so it was only a matter of time before Xie Wen discovered them.
In Doflamingo's opinion, Xie Wen still cares about his status as a Shichibukai, so as long as he doesn't find an excuse, the other party should not easily attack him.
So, at worst, when Xie Wen wants to stand up for those dwarfs, he will just give in and hand over Princess Mansherry.
Anyway, given the dwarfs' natural trust in people, it won't be difficult to catch Mansherry back later.
Of course, with Doflamingo's personality, it is impossible for him to completely rely on Xie Wen to "follow the rules", so of course he has other backup plans...