The New World was a vast stretch of sea, home to many countries. However, due to its chaotic environment, only a few nations near the Red Line at the entrance to the New World were affiliated with the World Government. All other countries and regions were excluded from the World Government's political system.
The Robert Kingdom was one such nation. It was small and sparsely populated, with no resources or specialties to speak of. The country was desperately poor, unable to pay the Celestial Gold and thus unable to become a member of the World Government.
What made this country even more unfortunate than its similarly situated cousins in the Four Seas was that it was located in the New World.
So, for safety, the country could only choose to attach itself to pirates.
Bright stood at the harbor of this country, gazing at the pirate flag hanging high in the distance.
It was a very familiar pirate flag. The skull wore lipstick, a bicorne hat, and had a mass of pink hair behind its head.
It was the flag of the BIG Pirates.
This was the territory of the great pirate Charlotte Linlin.
Although there was not yet any title like Sea Emperor these days, the Charlotte Family led by Charlotte Linlin had long since become one of the most untouchable forces in the New World.
"The New World is a cruel place."
A voice came from behind him. Tesoro strode over. "Afraid of pirate harassment, they submit to the strongest pirates and gain temporary peace through tribute."
"That is how the weak survive. How tragic. Although the World Government is a pile of trash, at least it treats its affiliated countries better than pirates do."
"Why are you suddenly lamenting all this? I didn't know you were so