Wanting It So Bad

"Everyone, be on high alert! This sea area has been unstable lately.

Two transport ships have already been robbed by the Beasts Pirates. I'm sure you can imagine the fate of those two ships.

So, whether it's for the mission or for yourselves, everyone needs to be on their toes and not let anyone take advantage of you."

The portly official roared into the wind and rain on the deck, gazing at the sky obscured by dark clouds in the distance, thinking about the series of unfortunate events that had recently occurred.

Clearly, he was uneasy about this voyage.

After all, compared to the previous ships that were only responsible for transporting basic equipment.

What they were carrying this time was a major secret of the World Government.

When the level of the cargo on board differs, the pressure it bears is naturally completely different.

The explosion at Punk Hazard was something no one had anticipated.

And for the research institute's relocation to be targeted by the Beasts Pirates, that was truly terrible luck.

Thinking of the two transport ships that were massacred before, and the fate of their families after the mission failed.

A shiver ran down his spine.

"No, we definitely won't be that unlucky. We will absolutely complete this mission safely."

He shook his head vigorously, dispelling the inauspicious thoughts in his mind.

Looking out at the dark sea in the distance.

Battling the wind and rain, the portly official glanced back at the largest room on the transport ship, as well as the two Marine escort warships surrounding it.

"We'll definitely be fine this time. Lord Roy, he can go toe-to-toe with the strongest man in CP9, and these elites from Marine Headquarters, they're not to be underestimated either."

The faint light from Roy's room and the warships around the transport ship gave the portly official some sense of security amidst the storm.

However, as the saying goes, it's better to rely on oneself than on others.

Facing the potential attack of a Yonko pirate crew at any moment.

Everyone on the transport ship was on edge, nervously guarding their surroundings.

Searchlights swept across the transport ship, and the warships beside it did the same.

Hoo!

White smoke rings were exhaled in the dim light.

"I didn't expect that what we're transporting this time would be this. No wonder the World Government sent me here."

In the spacious luxury suite, unlike the sailors and officials outside, who were on edge in the storm.

Through the Echo Map, Roy could easily grasp the situation within a dozen miles.

But what made Roy exclaim now was clearly not the sea under the wind and rain.

Through the reflection and collection of sound waves, the large iron crates that the World Government had hidden deep in the ship's hold were what truly amazed Roy.

By controlling sound waves that ordinary people couldn't hear to penetrate, Roy could now see the true appearance of the goods stored in the hold.

Inside the giant iron crates were incubation pods, each equipped with a self-destruct device.

And within the pale green incubation pods were naked experimental subjects.

Human cloning experiments, a taboo technology in any world.

However, in the world of the Pirate King, where the bottom line is incredibly low, this technology is not that uncommon.

Whether it's Germa or illegal research institutions, human cloning and research are no longer secrets on the seas.

Therefore, simple clones wouldn't make Roy exclaim in surprise.

What truly caused Roy's astonishment was that within each incubation pod were children, and their appearances were exact scaled-down versions of the Shichibukai Jinbe.

When Roy learned the appearance of the individuals in these incubation pods through sound reflection.

The word "Seraphim" instantly filled his mind.

After all, these were the true Human Weapons that would serve the World Government in the future.

They were monsters born from the template of the Shichibukai, fused with various Lineage Factors.

All this information made Roy's breathing quicken.

It was known that the finished Seraphim could contend with a Yonko.

And faced with such tempting combat power, how could Roy not be tempted!

He took a big gulp of tea from the table, suppressing the greed in his heart.

Although the experimental subjects in the hold were very tempting, his reason told him that now was not the time.

Because it was obvious that the clones in the hold were not finished products.

This could be clearly seen from the absence of the black wings in Roy's memory on their backs.

And judging by the Echo Map, the life signs of these test subjects varied greatly.

So, what Lord Roy was responsible for transporting now were likely just a batch of Seraphim test subjects.

Furthermore, according to Lord Roy's estimation, the World Government's Seraphim project should not have succeeded yet at this point in time.

Therefore, what was currently in the ship's hold were merely half-finished Seraphim.

Even though Lord Roy was filled with greed, he could still barely suppress it.

And according to the past life memories that still remained in Lord Roy's mind.

He knew that in the end, the World Government would only successfully create one of each type of Seraphim.

Through the wooden planks and iron boxes, Lord Roy didn't know if the successful Seraphim were born from these half-finished products.

Looking at these clones with their eyes closed and breathing calmly.

Knowing that their final fate was to be scrapped, Lord Roy's heart itched even more.

After all, these were clones of the Shichibukai Jinbe, and Fish-Men were naturally favorites of the sea.

Among the powers Lord Roy currently possessed, the sea, land, and air, Lord Roy's understanding of the sea was almost entirely blank.

Jinbe's clone, a natural sea warrior.

Even though these were still half-finished blank slates, and their future survival rate was still unknown.

Lord Roy really wanted them!

No one would refuse the combat power of a "Blue Fatty" (referring to a character known for their immense strength and blue appearance, often associated with being a powerful ally).

Although these were clones, Lord Roy didn't know what percentage of their potential they possessed, but based on Lord Roy's understanding of Vegapunk, the world's greatest mind.

Almost everything made by him was almost a hundred percent top-quality.

What's more, Lord Roy was also preparing to tame Caesar Clown, the world's second-greatest scientist.

With him around, Lord Roy would essentially have the confidence to research the Seraphim.

The memories of his past life in his mind became clearer and clearer as he recalled them.

His breathing, Lord Roy felt, was becoming rougher.

His thoughts in his mind had now turned into a devil.

Bang!

The sound of a cannon broke the oppressive silence of the storm.

Through the Echo Map, he quickly checked the situation.

"Oh, it seems the opportunity has arrived."