Subjugation and the Prelude to the Seraphim's Awakening

Chapter 42: Submission and the Prelude to the Seraphim's Awakening

Absorbing the stigma now attached to him would take time.

But when Roy sent people to retrieve some of Caesar Clown's fingernails and hair to create a Vivre Card...

At that point, Caesar Clown knew there was no possibility of escape left for him.

This stigma of being able to translate Poneglyphs had already left Caesar Clown with nowhere to hide on the great seas.

Facing a colossal organization that ruled nearly 170 countries.

Anyone standing opposite it would surely feel an overwhelming suffocation.

The World Government's control over information related to Poneglyphs was practically taboo in the Pirate World.

And now, with the news that Caesar Clown could translate Poneglyphs spreading across the entire sea.

Because of his identity as a genius scientist, he was far more dangerous than the "Child of the Sea" from years ago, no matter how you looked at it.

His wanted poster had already spread throughout the world.

It was obvious to anyone what attitude the World Government held towards the dangerous individual, Caesar Clown.

And now that Roy had taken Caesar Clown's hair and nails to create a Vivre Card that could pinpoint his location.

This also meant that Caesar Clown's greatest weakness was now in Roy's hands.

From their previous interactions.

Caesar Clown had no doubt that if he truly betrayed his new master.

This ruthless individual would absolutely use the Vivre Card to threaten him to the extreme.

Whether it was a personal pursuit or handing him over to the World Government, these were consequences Caesar Clown could not bear.

In fact, when Roy sent people to take his hair and nails, Caesar Clown had a terrifying guess in his heart.

Why was nothing done about him during his long imprisonment before?

And after he was captured by Roy, news suddenly spread across the seas that he could translate Poneglyphs.

This coincidence made Caesar Clown suspicious, yet he absolutely dared not believe it.

After all, being able to control the World Government was a terrifying prospect.

In Caesar Clown's memory, apart from the Celestial Dragons, no such person had ever appeared in this world.

So, regarding Roy, who had been forcefully trying to persuade him to surrender just a few days ago, Caesar Clown, while suspicious, also doubted his own speculation.

Because if Roy were someone within the World Government, he wouldn't need to go through such elaborate measures.

But now, all the coincidences were precisely related to the timing of his capture by Roy.

Therefore, Caesar Clown's mind was a complete mess.

If Roy knew what Caesar Clown was thinking.

He would surely smile knowingly at this moment.

After all, this was the result he wanted, and it was the terror of foresight.

Since Caesar Clown's Vivre Card was created, he had been desperately trying to prove his worth to Roy.

The intense sense of danger made him want to quickly establish a firm foothold in this safe Sky City.

In response, while Roy was pleased, he also showed Caesar Clown the massive research institute built specifically for him in the Sky City.

Looking at the faintly familiar equipment inside the research institute.

Caesar Clown felt a sense of dread in his heart, and he became even more respectful towards Roy.

Although he didn't know why some research machines from Punk Hazard had ended up in this Sky City, looking at the scale of the research institute and the strength Roy displayed.

Caesar Clown knew he had probably pledged allegiance to an extraordinary individual this time.

As Roy led Caesar Clown into a laboratory created by Iron Cloud.

As the door opened.

When Caesar Clown clearly saw what was inside the research lab, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"How is this possible? How do you have this?"

Looking at the cultivation pod in the center of the vast research facility.

Caesar Clown's eyes were filled with disbelief.

Clones of the Shichibukai, no matter where they were taken, could cause immense shock.

But why was it here?

Clearly, Caesar Clown also knew some of the inside story of the Seraphim Project.

The fawning expression on his face was now replaced by shock.

His gaping mouth and the bobbing of his Adam's apple showed the turmoil in Caesar Clown's heart.

One must know that the Seraphim Project was the World Government's most important project in Punk Hazard in the last few decades, bar none.

Back when we were in the restricted zone of Punk Hazard.

Caesar Clown only occasionally learned some secrets about this plan from Vegapunk.

But now, seeing the experimental subject of the Seraphim Project with his own eyes, it appeared right before him.

For a moment, in addition to his shock, Caesar Clown became even more curious about Roy's identity.

After all, the Seraphim Project was a top priority for the World Government.

Normally, even Caesar Clown wouldn't have the qualifications to personally participate in this project.

Because usually, this project was handled entirely by the World's First Scientist, Vegapunk.

That's why Caesar Clown was so shocked when he saw the experimental subject before him.

Gulp!

He swallowed several times.

For a moment, Caesar Clown gained a new understanding of the unfathomable depths of the man beside him.

"Caesar, I believe I don't need to say more; you know what this is!

Your task from here on is simple: thoroughly research this experimental subject and help it safely revive slowly."

He reached out and stroked the glass lid of the incubation chamber.

Roy held great expectations for this Jinbe clone.

"Sir, may I be so bold as to ask where you obtained this?"

After his shock, Caesar Clown's eyes now blazed with intense curiosity.

Surely no scientist could refuse to explore Vegapunk's experimental subjects.

Even though Caesar Clown usually didn't get along with Vegapunk, even a genius like him had to admit how formidable that guy Vegapunk was.

Looking at Caesar Clown, who had now become a fanatic.

"Where it came from is not your concern.

Remember your mission, Caesar.

I want him to revive quickly."

He repeated his previous words.

Watching Caesar Clown practically glued to the incubation chamber.

Roy knew that the day he would have a Shichibukai clone was likely not far off.