The Seraphim Test Subject Is About to Wake Up

The Seraphim Test Subject Is About to Wake Up

Enies Lobby.

CP9 Headquarters Building.

Basking in the sunlight, Roy lounged lazily in his office chair.

Bon Clay held the identification documents Roy had just arranged for him.

At the moment, his brows were tightly furrowed as he studied the stack of plans before him.

After all, the task Roy had given him this time was to single-handedly plot against a World Government member nation.

Although the overall strength of this World Government member nation was not particularly impressive in the entire Pirate World, the title of World Government member nation alone made Bon Clay feel somewhat intimidated.

If it had merely been an ordinary kingdom, things would have been much easier to handle.

But behind a World Government member nation stood the ruler of the entire world—the World Government.

If he made a mistake in this plan, the consequences would undoubtedly be beyond redemption.

After all, every king of a World Government member nation could seek assistance from the World Government.

Take the king of the Sorbeth Kingdom from some time ago, for example.

Even though he had been driven off the throne by his own people, because he was the legitimate king of a World Government member nation, the World Government had still dispatched the Marines to help him reclaim his country.

The World Government was not stupid. They clearly understood the foundation of their rule over the world.

Likewise, when it came to plotting against an entire kingdom, Bon Clay did not believe himself to be as capable as his former boss, Crocodile.

So this mission was undoubtedly an enormous challenge for Bon Clay.

Looking at the planning documents in his hands and the cover identity Roy had arranged for his infiltration, Bon Clay's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he knew perfectly well that he had no choice but to accept.

The soundless silence seemed somewhat oppressive beneath the sunlight in the office.

Huff!

Roy blew out a ring of smoke.

"Bon Clay, that's the plan. But don't worry too much. Although the Drum Kingdom is a World Government member nation, its strength is nowhere near Alabasta's.

And its current king is a brutal bastard, so you don't need to worry too much about accidents.

This country is already rotten to the core. As long as you act according to the plan, you will definitely succeed."

He crushed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray.

Looking at the silent okama before him, Roy knew that the plan was somewhat risky, but he was determined to obtain the Drum Kingdom.

As the saying went, no matter what the world became, medicine and education would never become obsolete.

Roy knew full well just how great the changes in the Pirate World would be in the future.

When the world descended into complete chaos, so-called wealth and power might all become bubbles.

But food and medical resources would become precious at that time.

As a Medical Kingdom in the entire Pirate World, the Drum Kingdom's medical standards ranked among the very best in the world.

And precisely because of that, Roy had to obtain this country for the future.

What Roy wanted was the entire kingdom. At the same time, as the king of the Drum Kingdom, Wapol was also one of Roy's priority targets for capture.

In Roy's eyes, the power of the Munch-Munch Fruit was practically an automated factory.

And the Wapol Metal that Wapol would synthesize in the future was also an important resource Roy had to acquire.

After all, in the future, Wapol would use this very method to establish another kingdom of his own in just two short years.

That alone showed how valuable Wapol himself was.

For the sake of having ample funds in the future, as well as obtaining precious raw materials like Wapol Metal, Roy had to get his hands on Wapol, that humanoid gold mine.

Slurp!

Bon Clay took a sip of the hot tea on the table.

After remaining silent for a while under Roy's gaze, "Yes, I understand, Lord Roy. This one will definitely follow your instructions and successfully complete this plan."

The hesitation and timidity on Bon Clay's face turned into resolve after a moment of silence.

He had his own considerations as well. Although this plan carried great risks, looking at Roy before him, Bon Clay felt that it probably would not endanger his luck.

After all, he knew that the reason he had been able to leave Alabasta alive was that Roy must have made some sort of deal with his former boss, Crocodile.

Although he did not know the specific details, as a man ranked among the top five in combat power within Baroque Works, he knew that the price Roy had paid must have been considerable.

And this was why Bon Clay now had the confidence to take on this plan.

Because he did not believe Lord Roy had gone to such great lengths to recruit him away just to have him carry out a doomed plan.

What was more, Bon Clay now clearly knew Roy's identity.

The deputy director of CP9, the World Government's direct intelligence agency.

Although he did not know why Roy was privately targeting a World Government member nation, knowing that he had powerful backing above him eased Bon Clay's fear of the World Government somewhat.

Seeing Bon Clay declare his stance, Roy felt that he had indeed not misjudged him.

"Mm, very good, Little Bon. This plan is counting on you. Once it's complete, your compensation here will be doubled. I can also send you to the Okama Kingdom for a vacation and even tell you some information about your idol."

Roy had always shown the greatest tolerance toward talented people.

If Bon Clay could flawlessly complete this plan—

Roy could even truly take him to meet Emporio Ivankov, who was imprisoned in Impel Down.

Although Impel Down was heavily guarded, that was not much of a problem for the Door-Door Fruit.

Roy was now confident that he could make Bruno carry out his orders. After all, his years of care and subtle influence over CP9 had not been for nothing.

"Yes, I understand. I guarantee that I'll complete the mission, Lord Roy."

Watching Bon Clay's excited figure depart—

Roy was actually very reassured when it came to Bon Clay.

After all, among all the high-ranking agents of Baroque Works, Bon Clay was the only one without a partner.

As one of Crocodile's trusted subordinates—

Bon Clay had a mind of his own, and his ability to carry out orders was extremely formidable.

Otherwise, he would not have ranked so highly within Baroque Works.

Sizzle!

A match lit the cigarette in his hand.

And just as Roy had yet to take more than two puffs—

Buru Buru!

A Den Den Mushi with two horns on its head rang from inside the drawer.

"Hello, Lord Roy. I have good news for you. That Seraphim test subject has been successfully modified. He's about to wake up."