After listening to Gawain's words, Kobra groaned and swallowed hard.
As for Yin Kalem and Wolf Jaka, they both looked at Bell.
Facing the eyes of my colleagues that read: You are in trouble...
Bell narrowed his eyes nervously.
At this moment, Bell's eyes were exactly the same as Hawkeye's!
On the side, paying attention to Bell's eyes, Gawain waved his hand in a funny way.
"Man, don't be so nervous. We have no ill intentions towards you, it's just that the Bird Fruit is too rare."
After the words fell, Gawain sat there and pushed everyone's legs, finally driving his group of wolf-like companions into the distance.
After they returned to their normal rhythm, Cobra and his team on the opposite side finally felt a little relieved.
Bell stood there hesitant to speak, and finally it was Cobra who asked for him.
"Sheng Gao Wen, your men seem to value the Bird Fruit very much?
Is it because...this fruit is very important to you?"
"Haha, I won't hide it from you, it is indeed very important!"
Listening to Cobra's question, Gawain nodded very simply.
"After all, Bell is your subordinate. Even if I want to do anything to him, I must let you know about it first.
So, I might as well be straight with you, just like Xia Qi, my intelligence minister, said.
The Bird Fruit can enrich the intelligence construction of our Black Bird Group to the greatest extent, provide me with the needs to establish and improve the intelligence department, and reduce at least 90% of manpower and material resources.
Before that, we had been looking for Bird Fruit, but by chance, Bell appeared in front of me."
Having said this, Gawain continued to press his right hand and motioned for everyone to sit down and talk.
But to be honest, at this time, Cobra and his party are not in the mood to sit down!
The moment Gawain said the reason, almost everyone on board the Black Bird, including Weiwei, showed pain-filled expressions to Bell...
Goodbye look!
It's not that they think Bell will die, they just think that Bell is destined to be drafted.
You know, in the world of One Piece, the World Government has the qualifications to recruit outstanding warriors from all countries!
Just like Kaido back then, Kaido was also an outstanding young man in the Woka Kingdom when he was young. At the age of only ten, he was famous throughout the Wokkar country for his skillful mace skills and super personal strength.
You know, there are only a handful of super warriors as young as 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 Voka Kingdom took the initiative to sell Kaido, who was only thirteen years old, to the Navy.
In this way, Kaido resolutely escaped from the navy. His dream was not to become a navy king. Kaido, who escaped from the navy at the age of thirteen, also shouldered the first bounty in his life.
At that time, his reward was 70 million beli.
This is only Kaido's past, but his past is enough to illustrate 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 options.
One is to accept the call, the other is to escape and take the reward.
But Bell….
He looked at the deck he was on, and then at the famous Pluto Rayleigh and Shichibukai around him.
Especially, when facing Gawain's eyes that were smiling, but there was no doubt in his eyes.
Bell knew that he was not even qualified to run...
Gawain also knows this very well. At least for Bell, Gawain has the ability to determine his fate.
Therefore, Gawain was not impatient. He stretched out his hand and pressed the air again.
"Senior, why don't you sit down and chat? Try this. Fishman Island's specialty shark's fin is paired with Poseidon salt. It tastes great."
After Gawain's repeated emphasis and invitation, Cobra and his party finally sat down nervously.
Vivi huddled next to Cobra, holding back tears, and looked at Bell sadly.
Facing the sad looks of Kobra and his party, Gawain didn't say much. He just ate snacks naturally, then raised his glass and said to Kobra.
"Everyone, I am not one of those judges on Judiciary Island. Even if I do intend to invite Bell on my ship, Bell will at least receive similar treatment as everyone else."
While talking, Gawain bumped into everyone, especially Bel.
After Bell drank the drink in fear, Gawain pointed to the hundreds of Black Ice Platform members who had finished their training at the training ground in the distance.
"Those are the main soldiers under my command, and they have considerable freedom even on the ship.
The Blackbird is as huge as a city. Whether it is the cabin below or the forests and mountains at the stern, the soldiers can freely arrange their own rooms and decorations.
You can even bring Jia Juan on board so that Jia Juan can be directly protected by me and the cadres.
And with your ability Bell, even if your strength is not taken into account, just based on the effect of your fruit, you can enjoy treatment close to that of a cadre.
Your treatment should be comparable to Blackbird captains like Kaku, Gabra and Bruno.
They have much more freedom than soldiers. Their food, clothing, housing and transportation are all taken care of by the Blackbird. Medical care... I will take the time to find some excellent doctors next.
To this extent, captain-level talents also receive a monthly salary of 20 million Beli and a bonus of at least 100 million Beli at the end of the year.
At the same time, you don’t leave forever. Although the Blackbird stays at the sea for a little longer, it can provide about thirty days of annual leave every year. The specific time can be chosen by you.
In addition, the Black Bird is not affiliated with the World Government, you only need to be responsible to me.
Well, it seems like the treatment on the Black Bird is actually quite good, isn’t it?”
Having said this, Gawain smiled and toasted Bell again.
Facing Gawain's second glass of wine, Falcon Bell swallowed hard.
"Gao Wensheng, what you said...is all true?"
Hearing this, Gawain nodded and drank the wine.
Putting down the cup, Gawain continued to speak to Bell.
"Whether it's true or not, you can take the time to go to the ship and find out for yourself. Although I won't do anything to deceive you, what you know yourself should be more convincing to you.
As for the time you are aware of, I happened to be talking to King Kobra about the troubles you have encountered recently.
Don’t worry, whether you agree to my invitation or not, it will not affect my decision of whether to help you.”
After saying that, Gawain waved his hand, indicating that Bell could leave and go around the ship.
Hearing this, Bell nodded nervously.
"Since you said that, then... then I take it seriously. I will go and take a look..."
"me and you togather!"
As soon as Bell finished speaking, Jaka, the wolf beside him, stood up.
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, go ahead."
Gawain smiled and waved his hand.
At this point, Bell and Jaka bowed again, left the food area where everyone was, and blended in with the Black Ice Platform soldiers who had just finished their training.
After they left, Kobra took a long breath, and then he helplessly shook his head at Gawain.
"Gao Wensheng, you...hey...!
Although the great hero of the Shichibukai has stayed in our country in recent years, there are no pirates in our country who continue to harass and plunder.
But after all, Bell is an elite warrior who has accompanied our family since childhood.
You are going to take him away with just one word, and I... feel a little reluctant to let him go for a moment."
"Haha. King Kobra, you'd better talk about your trouble first!"
Seeing Cobra's eyes full of asking for more money, Gawain smiled and picked up the stewed mushrooms. While chewing, Gawain showed an appreciative look.
Although this king is kind enough, he also has a rational side.
At the same time, after hearing Gawain's words, King Kobra nodded heavily.
"Gao Wensheng!"
I saw him explain solemnly.
"The reason why I came here specifically to see you is that Alabasta has encountered a big trouble that is rare in hundreds of years.
As early as six months ago, in our huge country of Alabasta, except for the capital city of Albana, not a drop of rain has fallen so far!
The severe drought has caused my people to lose the conditions to maintain their lives, and there is an extreme lack of water and food. The civilians in Alabasta, who have always been harmonious and friendly, have to fight for even a bottle of water or a little food!
Even before I decided to come to visit you, a large-scale rebellion had already occurred in my city of Juba in Alabasta!"
Having said this, King Kobra stood up in pain and knelt down directly to Gawain!
At the same time, Wei Wei and the guard captain Yin Kalem beside him also quickly followed Kobra's rhythm and knelt down in front of Gawain.
And Gawain.
He, who already knew everything, showed an expression of complete ignorance and asked Cobra in disbelief.
"how so?"
"Yes, I don't know why this happens. After all, although Alabasta is a desert country, desert is just terrain. Our country has always had plenty of rain in the past hundreds of years.
But now, the long-term silence and the ancient desert terrain of Alabasta have directly turned the paradise of civilians into an environment like purgatory.
And just when I was feeling anxious and uneasy about what was happening in the country, but couldn't think of any countermeasures, I saw the newspaper distributed by World Economic News when you just arrived in Golden Town.
So, when I really had no choice, I had to 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 no longer enough for us to pay the higher extra heavenly fees needed to apply for vegetables and fresh water!"
At this point, Kobra hit his head heavily on the deck.
"In the name of the Naferutali family, I am making a request to you, hoping to receive your assistance in living materials for our country!
As long as we can get through the current difficulties, in the future, Alabasta will use all its strength to repay you for the assistance you provided us today!
Please also ask Gao Wensheng to lend a helping hand, please!
!”
The moment Cobra said this, Weiwei's eyes hardened, and then she immediately followed her father and slammed her head onto the deck!
Seeing that Weiwei's head was about to hit the deck, Gawain quickly turned into lightning, and with the sudden sound of thunder, Gawain's hand gently held Weiwei's head.
Feeling the warm touch on her forehead, Weiwei's face lit up. She raised her head expectantly and looked at Gawain nervously.
Looking at Weiwei's expectant eyes, Gawain smiled.
"It doesn't have to be like this, get up quickly.
As for your request, how could I not help you?"
Gawain said softly, and then he helped Vivi and Kobra up.
After helping the two of them sit down on their seats, Gawain simply stood between the two of them on the sofa. He was seen supporting the dining table with both hands and said to the two of them thoughtfully.
"I can provide you with a batch of 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 you the first batch.
But I must remind you, Cobra, and Vivi.
You can’t always rely on me to provide you with water and vegetables!”
Having said this, Gawain pursed his lips slightly.
"Of course the urgent needs must be solved, but in addition to the urgent needs, you still have to face the most fundamental reasons that made everything happen.
That is, dry weather!
Although you don't know why the drought occurred in Alabasta, you must 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, then with my help you may be able to survive.
But if the drought lasts for decades or hundreds of years, then you either have to find the cause of the drought, or you have to adapt to living in a drought environment.
So, Kobra, have you sent any scholars to investigate, and what did they say?"
After the words fell, Gawain looked at Kobra, looking forward to Kobra's answer.
As for Cobra, when faced with Gawain's question, he shook his head in disbelief.
"Gao Wensheng......"
Cobra explained helplessly.
"Ever since O'Hara encountered the Demon-Slaying Order, the sea has set off a wave of attacks against scholars.
At the World Conference that followed, the fifty major alliance countries, including me, also successively signed regulations restricting the excessive behavior of scholars...
Although I don’t know how well other countries are implementing it, in Alabasta...
Of course I won't kill them just because of a piece of paper. Sixty-one years ago, didn't wise men from all over the world develop a small sky island called Visalia?
After the O'Hara incident happened, I sent all the scholars in our country to that empty island...
After that, there were no particularly outstanding scholars in Alabasta who had studied at O'Hara.
In short, I have lost scholars who can investigate and study the current drought phenomenon in Alabasta.
In addition to scholars, the advice given to me by church pastors is... pray!"
Having said this, Kobra shook his head sadly.
"Anyway, I can't count on them, not to mention the rebellion in Juba.
The people of Alabasta are in chaos, and once the rebellion broke out, most of my troops were involved.
Let alone investigation, it is difficult for me to suppress the rebellion now because even the soldiers are starting to lack food and water..."
Having said this, Kobra lowered his head deeply.
"I have lived a cautious life all my life. After taking over the crown symbolizing royal power from my father, I worked conscientiously and maintained my country cautiously and conservatively.
I know that I am not a very capable person. Compared with most of the kings in 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.
When the inevitable natural disaster happened, I...I didn't even have the slightest idea to do anything!"
On the side, listening to Kobra's words, Gawain showed a helpless look.
This King Kobra is really self-aware.
According to the original history, it would take at least next year, fourteen months after the drought occurred, for Kobra to finally find some clues about the Baroque Studio.
And the method he came up with at that time was to send his daughter and ministers to the Baroque Studio to be spies...
There is probably no difference between this ability and no ability at all, right?
But even so, Gawain would not laugh at him.
Because it is not Kobra who is wrong, but the current political structure and system of the world.
Kobra is indeed incompetent, but he is already one of the top three outstanding monarchs among the kings in the world!
As long as he is kind enough and loves the people enough, if Crocodile hadn't caused trouble in Alabasta, Kobra would have always been respected by the people of Alabasta as a benevolent king.
From Cobra's perspective, he has done a great job.
As for the backward political ecology and feudal system of this world, that is a problem that people like Gao Wen are capable of solving, isn't it?
I saw Gawain gently patting Kobra's shoulder.
"I see!"
He said solemnly.
"Just stay on my Blackbird for the time being, Kobra. I will take you back to Alabasta directly after finishing the remaining work on Gaya Island.
Whether it is the cause and duration of drought, or the lack of food and water you are facing.
