Sea of Clouds

Chapter 20: Sea of Clouds

Red Copper Island, a World Government resource island near Jaya Island.

The ship Roy brought docked at the ore-filled port.

"Welcome, Lord Roy. Everything has been prepared according to your instructions."

Owl, whom Roy had privately summoned.

Before Roy's arrival, this CP9 agent had already cleared out any potential obstacles on Red Copper Island for Roy.

After all, this was a World Government resource island, and no matter how dilapidated it was, the profits within were undoubtedly substantial.

And where there are profits, there will always be conflict.

Roy's purpose for coming to Red Copper Island was the sea of clouds above it, so he wouldn't waste any effort mediating the island's existing factions.

Therefore, before his arrival, using his authority, Owl had come to the island ahead of time to clear out all obstacles for him.

CP9, as the strongest team within the World Government's special agent organization.

Although their usual enemies were the Revolutionary Army, who could directly threaten the World Government, CP9 actually possessed another privilege.

That was the so-called "kill license." As long as they discovered anyone detrimental to the World Government, CP9 could legally carry out executions.

The reason Owl unhesitatingly followed Roy's orders and came to this island to help Roy eliminate all trouble was actually a pretense.

He claimed that the subordinate officials of the World Government here had colluded with the Revolutionary Army and betrayed the World Government.

The day before Roy's arrival, the island was filled with the smell of blood.

The once high-and-mighty big shots were ruthlessly slaughtered by this man who looked like a ball.

Blood stained the villas of the island's higher-ups.

With CP9's thunderous methods, all the slave miners on this resource island, as well as the decaying guards who had grown complacent from long periods of peace, were smoothly taken over by Owl.

"Hmm, Owl, you've done well. I've brought the ship now. Your next mission is to go to Alabasta's port city, Nanohana.

You need to go there to receive a batch of supplies for me and bring them all back safely."

Roy had always trusted CP9's work.

As the World Government's direct secret intelligence agency, each member, despite their different personalities, always acted very reliably.

Therefore, regarding the subordinates under him, Roy often operated under the principle of "if it's useful, use it." He would often bypass Spandam to give them private orders.

But in return, Roy not only provided them with compensation but also proactively covered up any mistakes they made during missions.

Thus, compared to Spandam, who only cared about his own advancement, Roy, a compassionate and powerful subordinate officer, actually held a higher position in the eyes of the CP9 members.

Owl did not object to Roy's orders in any way.

Not long ago, due to his mistake, a Revolutionary Army branch base commander had escaped.

It was actually thanks to Roy covering for him that he was spared punishment from the World Government.

Among all current CP9 members, excluding Bruno, Owl was probably the one with the most favorable impression of Roy.

"Yes, I understand, Lord Roy. I will not mess up this mission. I will definitely complete it perfectly."

Looking at the man before him, who was making such a solemn promise, Roy nodded and patted his shoulder.

There were no excessive words; efficiency was a required quality for an agent.

Perhaps to repay Roy's past favor, Owl boarded the merchant ship before the crew rotation had even occurred and ordered all ships to turn around and sail towards Alabasta.

"L-Lord, your mansion is on the mountaintop. Your welcome banquet is also... please follow me."

Yesterday's slaughter had terrified the remaining officials on the island.

Watching Owl, the god of slaughter, leave in such a hurry.

The officials who had come to greet Roy on Red Copper Island were not at all relaxed.

After all, this handsome man before them was a great figure whom even the god of slaughter, Owl, had to bow to.

Therefore, these remaining underlings, who had narrowly escaped death, were naturally trembling in fear before Roy.

The mine pits on Red Copper Island, where rainwater had accumulated, resembled scattered amber under the setting sun.

Sitting in the highest villa on Red Copper Island, Roy looked down at the slaves toiling in the dry mine pits below.

He had to admit, the former official in charge of this island truly knew how to enjoy himself.

The beautiful scenery before him was breathtaking, while below, thousands of slaves were working hard to mine.

The beautiful scenery and the miserable mine pits below formed a stark contrast.

Standing at the highest point of the entire island.

These two contrasting scenes made one savor the taste of power.

However, Roy had no interest in any of this at the moment.

He looked up at the cumulonimbus clouds that had lingered in the sky for a hundred years.

"This will be the place that changes everything. Treasury of Clouds, I'm coming."

With a bang, Roy dissipated on the balcony under the setting sun.

As he turned into clouds, he rapidly rushed upwards under the effect of Sound Release.

Red Copper Island slowly shrank to the size of a needle's eye in Roy's eyes.

Soon, at sonic speed, as Roy rapidly flew towards the sky, a white cloud ceiling that seemed to be fixed in place appeared to block his path.

"A Cloud Sea containing Seastone particles?"

Extending his left hand, Roy plunged it fiercely into the Cloud Sea before him.

Due to the effect of the Seastone particles, the moment Roy touched the Cloud Sea, it was like touching seawater. A sense of powerlessness he had never felt before caused Roy's entire body to go limp.

The Devil Fruit's power vanished in an instant.

Having lost his Devil Fruit abilities, Roy rapidly plummeted downwards.

Under the effect of gravity, he broke free from the Cloud Sea.

As the influence of the Seastone particles lost its effect, Roy quickly transformed back into white clouds.

"Is this the Cloud Sea? Just as I thought, it's truly a sea floating in the sky!"

"Hahaha, this is truly wonderful. Everything is proceeding as I expected."

Looking at the cumulonimbus clouds filling the sky before him.

Roy laughed heartily and spread his arms wide.

"Since directly touching the Cloud Sea doesn't work, then let me envelop all of you!"

"Cloud Domain."