Chapter 216 Agreement Fist of the King!
Prodians Kingdom.
This is a neighboring country of Dressrosa and also a member of the World Government.
There are three countries on the island where the Prodians Kingdom is located. The Prodians Kingdom is the strongest. The other two countries have always joined hands to fight against it. At one time, they almost captured the fortress of the Prodians Kingdom with their army. Fortunately, with the help of King Riku, their country was saved from defeat.
After that, the three countries signed a friendly treaty and there has been no conflict for more than ten years.
However, all this changed five years ago.
Five years ago, Dressrosa suddenly changed, King Riku was overthrown, and Doflamingo became the new king of Dressrosa.
After that, the Prodians Kingdom, which had been peaceful for more than ten years, suddenly began to have friction with the other two countries. The friction became more and more serious and soon evolved into local conflicts and even small wars.
However, under an invisible black hand, the war between the three countries has always maintained a balance. There has been no full-scale war that has swept the country, nor has there been a winner. Even the peace talks are always interrupted by various accidents.
In this way, the battle between the three countries lasted for more than four years.
The Kingdom of Prodians, the fortress in front.
King Elizabello II, wearing a crown, stood on the fortress, his red and blue cloak fluttering in the wind, revealing his strong muscles.
"The Kingdom of Leon wants to make peace?"
Elizabello II looked outside the fortress.
A few days ago, Elizabello II received news that Doflamingo was defeated by Tyrant Rod, and King Riku returned to take control of Dressrosa. Elizabello II was happy for his old friend from the bottom of his heart, and he was eager to defeat the other two countries and end this war that lasted for more than four years.
And not long after that, Elizabello II clearly felt that the offensive of the Kingdom of Leon, which had been provoking the battle, had slowed down.
The Kingdom of Leon was originally the weakest of the Three Kingdoms, and had always been supporting the Kingdom of Merkson. But for some reason, it was quite active in this war, and the military strength it showed was completely inconsistent with the national strength of their country.
Elizabero II has always suspected that there is some force supporting the other side in secret.
But it doesn't make sense. If there is really someone plotting behind the scenes, just a little more power can defeat the Kingdom of Prodians.
But the Kingdom of Leon did not, but adjusted their military forces according to the war forces invested by the Kingdom of Prodians, so that this war has always maintained a state of neither winning nor losing.
Until these two days, it can be clearly felt that the attack power of the Kingdom of Leon has dropped sharply. Today, it has even issued an application for a ceasefire, so that Elizabero II, who is in charge of the capital, rushed to the front fortress.
"Humph, let me see what conspiracy he has!"
Elizabero II snorted coldly, and then took the military advisor Da Gama and some of his personal guards to the place of negotiation agreed by both parties.
A moment later, in a temporary shed, Elizabero II frowned and looked at the man opposite.
"Baquan Rhodes!"
After saying the other person's name in a deep voice, Elizabero II glanced around vigilantly.
"Why are you here!"
"In short, the war between you was provoked by the Don Quixote family. Now the Don Quixote family has been destroyed by me. I don't like the things he used to do."
Rhodes slowly poured himself a glass of wine and looked at the sturdy king in front of him.
The arms business is an important source of funds for the Don Quixote family.
And if you want the arms business to be prosperous, is there any better way than to provoke a war?
Not only in the Kingdom of Prodians, but also in the New World and even the whole world, there are many wars provoked by the Don Quixote family.
Countries fight to the death, countless soldiers die on the battlefield, and the Don Quixote family makes a lot of money from the arms business.
After taking over everything from the Don Quixote family, Rhodes didn't need to do anything. As long as he maintained the original situation, he could continue to sell arms around the world and make a lot of money.
But Rhodes didn't like it.
Although he didn't have much sense of identity with this world, and had no ambition to save the world, he didn't like this way of provoking wars and selling arms to make money.
He had his own way of doing things.
"I see!"
Being able to become king, Elizabero II was naturally not a fool. After hearing what Rhodes said, he immediately figured out the reason for everything.
No wonder the military forces between the three parties have always maintained a balance, and the war has never ended. It turns out that this is the result of someone manipulating behind the scenes.
"So, what is your purpose?"
After figuring this out, Elizabero II looked at Rhodes again.
The other party must have other things, otherwise he wouldn't come here in person.
"Just to discuss a cooperation."
Rhodes didn't speak. Bakara, who was standing beside him, took out an agreement and explained it to Elizabero II.
"You have to sign a contract with Baquan Security Company, then you can fly our flag, and Baquan Security Company will be responsible for your security issues."
"As for the cost, based on 50,000 Beli per person per year, your country has a population of about 200,000, which is 10 billion Beli per year."
"How about it? As long as you pay 10 billion Beli every year, your country's security can be guaranteed."
Bakara smiled and calculated for Elizabero II.
"With the protection of the Baquan Security Company, the military expenditure saved by your country every year is almost enough to pay for this cost, not to mention that the soldiers who are dismissed can go to work and earn more wealth."
"What are you kidding!"
Ilizabero II's face turned cold.
How could he agree to the other party's request!
Dismissing the country's army and entrusting the country's security to others, is this still his country? Is he still the king?
"The Kingdom of Prodians is a member of the World Government. Are you a mere Shichibukai trying to usurp the country!"
"You won't forget about the former Shichibukai Crocodile!"
Ilizabero II threatened Rhodes.
Half a year ago, the World Economic News broke the news that Crocodile intended to usurp the country. After that, he was stripped of the title of Shichibukai and resumed his identity as a pirate.
Does this Tyrant Fist Rod want to do the same thing?
"Oh my~"
Bakara pretended to be surprised and pushed the glasses he had specially worn to match his secretary's identity.
"How could we be usurping the country?"
"We are a formal security company recognized by the World Government!"
Elizabero II's heart sank.
He knew the nature of the World Government very well, and this might really be something the other party would do.
As long as it is in the interests of the World Government, they never care about the lives of these member countries.
"I heard that you have a King's Fist?"
Rod suddenly looked at Elizabero II and asked.
According to rumors, Elizabero II has a powerful move called the King's Fist, which can instantly penetrate the enemy's fortress with just one blow. Even if he is as strong as the Four Emperors, he will be killed on the spot if he is hit.
He came to the Kingdom of Prodians because he heard this rumor, otherwise he could just send other people over.
"After all, this world still speaks with fists."
"How about this, I'll give you time to accumulate strength. If you can hurt me, I will reduce your fee to 100 million Baileys, how about it?"
"No problem!"
Elizabero II showed a confident smile on his face, and agreed without waiting for the military advisor to speak.
Military advisor Da Gama hesitated for a moment, and then said nothing.
According to the conditions stated by Tyrant Fist Rhodes, no matter what, the Kingdom of Prodians will sign an agreement with their security company. The only difference is the amount of fees.
He wanted to point this out and renegotiate the conditions.
However, in the news that came before, this Tyrant Fist Rod in front of him actually repelled the Four Emperors Kaido head-on!
If the news is correct, facing such a strong man, they have no room for resistance at all.
On the contrary, if the news is not correct, the opponent does not have such strong power.
Then, with the king's king's fist, maybe he can defeat the opponent with one blow!
In the eyes of admiration and expectation of the soldiers of the Kingdom of Prodians, Elizabero II waved his fists and did warm-up exercises. With his movements, Rod could feel that there was a force in his body that was revived little by little, and the powerful momentum gradually condensed with his warm-up.
But it was too slow!
The accumulation of that power was too slow. Rod went from being excited at the beginning, to being boring, and then to being drowsy, until he took a nap on the chair and was gently awakened by Bakara.
"The warm-up is done."
Rod stood up and looked at Elizabero II, feeling the momentum emanating from the other party, and finally raised a little interest.
"You have to think carefully. Do you really want to take my fist?"
Elizabello II's body was steaming. After warming up, the terrifying power accumulated in his body, which raised his body temperature a lot, and the heat radiated from his body.
"Don't regret it if you are killed by my fist!"
"You are a little too confident."
Rod clenched his fist suddenly, and the air in his hand was squeezed out with a roar. After the battle with Kaido, Rod's body became stronger. He could even feel a ceiling, which was the limit of physical strengthening.
As the battles went on, his domineering aura was also tempered to be stronger. The moment he clenched his fist, the domineering aura emerged from his body and flowed on his arms.
Facing the legendary "King's Fist" that could kill the Four Emperors with one punch, Rod did not overestimate himself, but raised all his strength.
"Come on!"
As Rhodes finished speaking, Elizabelo II swung his fist directly, and terrifying black lightning suddenly appeared in the air. The powerful force instantly burst out and was released towards Rhodes without reservation.
Boom! !
Under the violent impact, the hastily built shed was instantly torn apart. The terrifying punch plowed a deep mark on the ground, spreading all the way to the distance.
"Hu~~Hu~~Hu~~!"
Ilizabello II bent down slightly, as if he had lost all his energy. He raised his head stubbornly and looked at what was in front of him.
This was the strongest punch he had ever made. Even if there was a mountain in front of him, it would be reduced to ashes by that blow.
"It's powerful!"
A voice came from the smoke in front of him, making Elizabello II's pupils dilate instantly.
The smoke dissipated, and when he saw Rhodes' appearance, Elizabello II was even more shocked.
No injuries!
He took on his strongest punch ever, and except for the slight damage to his clothes, Rhodes was actually unscathed.
"However, with just this level, there is still a long way to go to kill the Four Emperors."
Rhodes' domineering aura burst out from his body, as if the impact of the materialization set off a wave of air, blowing away all the smoke and dust around him. Rhodes walked in front of Elizabello II and took the gloves off his hands.
"The conditions are the same as before, hurry up and sign the agreement."
"If anyone dares to invade in the future, just contact our Baquan Security Company directly."
Putting away the gloves and saving them in his cupboard, Rhode patted Elizabello II on the shoulder, then turned around and walked towards the port.
The agreements with the other two countries had already been signed. Once Elizabello II signed the agreement, the entire island would be under the rule of the Rhode Pirates.
The other countries around have also arranged other members of the pirate group.
In this way, the initial plan is completed.
With Dressrosa as the center, nearly ten islands have all been flagged by the Rhode Pirates.
However, such occupation is still a bit too superficial and formalistic.
Although it is true that money can be received from these countries, simply making money is not Rhode's purpose.
He needs to rule these places more deeply, so that these countries and people can become a community of interests with him. In this way, even if he leaves the Seven Warlords of the Sea in the later period, these countries and people can become his power reserve and provide him with a steady stream of combat power.
And if you want to do this, you need a huge industry that can involve all islands and countries.
Through a huge industry, all these countries are included, and they all become a link in the entire industry. Only in this way can these countries and people be tied to themselves.
And there is one industry that can meet such requirements that Gray has always been thinking about.
Shipbuilding industry!
Bakara handed the agreement to Elizabero II, and without waiting for him to say more, he turned around and left after leaving a Den Den Mushi, and quickly followed Rhodes.
What should be said has been said, and what should be shown has been shown.
If Elizabero II still can't see the situation, the next time he comes with the agreement will be the employees of the Baquan Security Company employed by the other two countries.
As a country that has not signed an agreement with the company and threatens the safety of the company's customers, Baquan Security Company has to take some actions to prevent it from happening.
"Any response?"
Rod looked at Bakara who followed him.
"About letting Franky join the shipyard we are planning!"