The Celestial Dragons' Rights

Chapter 38: The Celestial Dragons' Authority

Vortex Triangle Sea Area, Enies Lobby.

The sky, devoid of night, made this island represent the World Government's justice.

A corner of Enies Lobby.

CP9 Headquarters.

"Hey, hey, no way! Roy, you're this badly injured? Did you really go up against Plague?"

Spandam looked at Roy, who was sprawled on the grass like a dead dog. The bandages on him finally made Spandam unable to hold back his questions.

"Didn't I explain everything clearly in the report I submitted? What's there to doubt? Do you think I'd cut myself?"

Even though he was wrapped in bandages, it didn't stop Roy from smoking. He exhaled a ring of white smoke and looked at Spandam, whose face was full of curiosity. Roy spoke with annoyance.

"Ah, don't be so stingy! I'm just curious. You know, that's one of the Calamities from the Beasts Pirates! But Roy, you actually fought that kind of monster. Just how strong are you?"

Spandam and Roy could be considered the collaborators who understood each other the most. But this time, Roy's experience gave Spandam a feeling that he couldn't see through Roy for the first time. Although he hadn't personally met the Calamities of the Beasts Pirates, those Great Pirates who had been famous for decades were terrifying and powerful just by thinking about them. And now, Roy had not only fought these terrifying monsters but had also managed to escape from them. It was simply too shocking.

While Spandam knew Roy was strong, even comparable to Rob Lucci, his previous assessment of Roy's strength was just speculation. But now that Roy had revealed his achievements, Spandam still found it hard to believe. After all, it was like everyone was a slacker, but suddenly your deskmate got into Tsinghua University. Such a disparity was difficult to accept in a short period. And Spandam was currently feeling exactly that.

Without paying much attention to Spandam's nagging, Roy took out a rather avaricious-looking Den Den Mushi from his pocket. In fact, the reason Roy could escape the World Government's investigation and punishment this time was largely due to the intercession of the owner behind this Den Den Mushi. However, the price of making this call was extremely high. To quickly quell this failure, Roy spent a full 500 million Belly to make this call. Looking at the Den Den Mushi sleeping soundly in his hand, Roy couldn't help but sigh, "Celestial Dragons' authority is really useful!"

Yes, Roy had lost a secretly transported Seraphim experimental subject this time. According to the World Government's regulations, even with some connections, he would inevitably face severe punishment. It was just like Caesar Clown back then when transporting the Gomu Gomu no Mi; he was imprisoned by the World Government for failing a mission to escort important goods. Remember, he was a genius who claimed to be on par with Rob Lucci. However, the vast World Government was never short of geniuses. And for a similar failure in escorting important items, Roy's and Caesar Clown's fates were vastly different. After failing his mission, Roy could still lie on the grass, basking in the sun and smoking, completely unharmed. But Caesar Clown could only be imprisoned for his failure.

Although the Seraphim experimental subject Roy was transporting was not as important as the Gomu Gomu no Mi, it was still a crucial secret that the World Government absolutely could not allow to be leaked. And it was precisely at such times that the importance of individual means became apparent. The main reason Roy was able to escape the World Government's punishment and a more detailed investigation was through Spandam and a previous transaction, which allowed Roy to connect with Carlos, a Celestial Dragon's butler.

Five hundred million Belly, along with some beautiful women and rare treasures collected by Spandam, were offered. Carlos, a slave butler deeply trusted by Saint Gareth, naturally used some Celestial Dragon privileges when faced with the understanding displayed by Roy and Spandam. Consequently, any investigations and punishments regarding Roy were secretly erased. This was the power possessed by the Celestial Dragons; sometimes, with just a few words, a dead-end path could be instantly cleared. Of course, the Celestial Dragons' authority was only part of the reason for Roy's escape. The machinations of Spandam and Roy's backing forces, as well as the strength Roy had partially displayed, were also important factors in his escape.

And the most important point among them was learned through the Den Den Mushi in the transport ship's cabin.

The experimental subject lost on the transport ship was not obtained by the Beasts Pirates, but fell into the sea due to damage to the ship.

In conclusion, under Roy's various arrangements, Roy ultimately escaped the World Government's punishment and retained his current position.

And this is the main difference between having someone behind you and not.

Looking at the sleeping Den Den Mushi in his hand.

Thinking about the large sum of money and goods he gave to Carlos.

Although Roy was heartbroken about it now, he thought about the clone of Jinbe sleeping in the cultivation pod in the sky.

Suddenly, all the heartache and losses became unimportant to Roy.

Because by only paying some money and favors, he could obtain a Shichibukai clone.

In the entire Pirate World, no matter who it was, this was considered an extremely worthwhile deal.

Seeing that Roy did not respond to his words and was just staring blankly at the Den Den Mushi.

"Hey, hey, Roy, are you even listening to me? Don't forget, you still owe me a lot of money and favors."

Thinking that all the money he had recently earned had been borrowed by this guy, Roy.

Spandam became a little angry.

"Hey, Spandam, when is that guy Caesar Clown going to be sentenced?"

Turning his head, Roy had an innocent look on his face, similar to Shanks facing Buggy.

"Caesar Clown, that mad scientist? He's supposed to be sentenced tomorrow and transported to Impel Down the day after, right?"

"Hey, hey, Roy, don't change the subject. Were you even listening to me just now?"

Still ignoring Spandam's roar.

"The day after tomorrow?"

He touched the bandages wrapped around his body.

"Just in time, this is also my vacation."