Artificial Humans, and the Fish in the Pool (Seeking Reads!)

"Calamity Company?"

Dylan rarely smiled. "It fits our name."

Lord Roa is someone who will bring disaster to this world. To the people of this world, his existence is indeed no different from a calamity.

Bullet didn't react.

He was just a soldier, only needing to obey Lord Roa's orders.

As for Doflamingo, he naturally wouldn't dare to voice any opinion, fearing that Roa would turn him into Judge.

However, he was simply overthinking it.

Judge's main profession was a scientist, so it didn't matter if his mind was twisted.

But Doflamingo, as a combatant, couldn't afford that.

In this world, once your will collapses, you become an easy target.

Doflamingo was already mediocre, and Roa naturally couldn't bear to let him become a stray dog.

"So, Boss,"

Judge looked at Roa with anticipation. "What should we do next?"

He had completely lost his courage, his heart filled only with cowardice, fear, and hatred for the World Government.

These emotions amplified his dependence on Roa infinitely.

It could be said that Judge was now a completely dependent personality, solely focused on Roa.

The human body is quite interesting, isn't it?

"Let's end this war first. It's not good to break promises."

Roa said so.

Soon, the ferocious Germa soldiers escorted out the disheveled royals, along with the ministers of this country.

"Boss, what should we do with them?"

Judge subconsciously asked Roa.

This was the side effect; Judge, having lost all confidence, could no longer make decisions on his own.

Roa said with pity, "Hand the royals over to your employer. As for the others, let them go. Heaven has a benevolent virtue; there's no need to exterminate them all."

Judge was stunned.

These ministers, who had remained in the royal palace when the enemy was at the gates, were basically the backbone of this country. If they were released, the war wouldn't end just like that.

However, Judge quickly mocked himself.

He was useless and couldn't do anything right. Lord Roa offering a suggestion meant he valued him; what was he hesitating for?

"I understand!"

Judge nodded heavily.

"A teachable youth."

Roa nodded with satisfaction. "Then, next, take us to tour the company headquarters, oh no, the Germa Kingdom."

"Yes! Boss!"

The Germa Kingdom was located within the territory of this country.

Having lost its homeland long ago, the Germa Kingdom had roamed the seas for over a hundred years.

This kingdom was built on the backs of a group of giant snails.

Behind these giant snails was a massive platform, on which stood the buildings of the Germa Kingdom. All the platforms could be combined, and when all the snails were assembled, it formed the entirety of Germa.

It wasn't particularly large, with less than a hundred giant snails in total. When fully connected, its scale was comparable to a small county town.

The total population was around 300,000, primarily composed of able-bodied men and women, with only a small number of children.

Since the country made a living as mercenaries, and Artificial Human Soldiers had not yet flooded the nation, it was very similar to the Land of Endless War. All men were soldiers, women worked in factories, and civilians rarely lived to old age.

Therefore, this country had no shortage of black energy, which Roa found very satisfying.

Judge was quite remarkable.

He had single-handedly lifted this near-collapsed country to the status of a world power.

At this moment, Roa and his entourage were touring the country's weapon factories.

He was greatly amazed.

Assembly line operations, standardized processes.

Roa had also visited the factories in the Land of Endless War, and he could only say the difference was too vast.

"These past few years, I've been busy with weapon production lines and Artificial Human Soldiers."

Judge said with some pride. "Without exaggeration, there are few countries in this world whose armies possess more advanced weaponry and equipment than ours."

"Have you considered expanding the scale?"

Roa asked.

Judge's factory was, of course, generations ahead of the mainstream level on the seas.

However, the scale wasn't very large.

It was certainly enough to supply his own army, but it wasn't enough to export his principles to the entire world.

"We don't have enough manpower or resources,"

Judge shook his head.

Roa nodded gently.

Manpower and resources were easily solved.

The New World lacked neither people nor easily found minerals. Non-affiliated nations wouldn't interfere, and the World Government wouldn't bother expanding into the New World.

"Let's go see the Artificial Human Soldiers."

Roa said.

"Alright! Boss! Those are my proudest creations!"

Judge led Roa and the others to another factory.

This place wasn't an assembly line, but rather rows of giant cylindrical glass tanks, each containing the figure of a young boy suspended within.

"Artificial Human Soldiers?"

Dylan looked on with some surprise, "How strong are they?"

"Once cultivated, they'll definitely be stronger than elite Marines!"

Judge said proudly, "They have no physiological flaws, every muscle in their bodies is perfect! They obey orders absolutely, have no emotions, and fear no death!"

"The only drawback is that they require five years to cultivate! This first batch of Artificial Human Soldiers will still need over two years to be fully cultivated."

Dylan nodded inwardly.

Soldiers without emotions were indeed killing tools on the battlefield.

But.

"No emotions?"

Roa frowned, "How can that be? What makes a person human is that humans possess rich emotions."

"Judge, I have to criticize you here. Since you've brought them into this world, how can you let them lose the right to be moved by the beauty of this world?"

Emotions?

Judge was stunned again.

Weren't emotions a hindrance? Only power and strength were real.

But Lord Roa had said so.

"I understand."

Judge nodded heavily, "I'll make improvements immediately. Do you need to improve the obedience aspect?"

"That's not necessary."

Roa smiled, "After all, you created them. It's fine for them to listen to you."

He added, "Can you shorten the cultivation time?"

Five years was too long.

With that much time, he could recruit some giant soldiers from Elbaf.

"It's possible,"

Judge said honestly, "but it will inevitably shorten their lifespan and reduce their physical condition."

"Isn't that good?"

Roa said earnestly, "The weight of life isn't in its length, but in its depth, in how much value they create in their lives!"

"Rather than letting them stay in the cultivation pods forever, it's better to let them get to know the world sooner."

This time, they understood.

Doflamingo curled his lips.

"What's the fastest you can shorten it to?" Roa asked.

"About a year."

Judge calculated, "If this first batch of artificial humans is modified now, they should be able to be cultivated within two months."

"Excellent."

Roa's lips curved upwards, his smile bright and sunny.

These artificial humans would be great whether put to work in factories or used as soldiers.

And with emotions, this country would no longer have to worry about food and drink as a base.

"Very good, Judge,"

Roa said with satisfaction, "Your efforts have taken us one step closer to overthrowing the World Government."

"Really?"

Judge was very excited. "I actually have two other research projects. One is the Battle Suit, which has just begun and has yielded some results. The other is a modified human using Lineage Factor. That will be the crystallization of all my technology, but it's still only on paper."

"Then you'll have to work hard. I have high hopes for you."

"Yes!"

Regardless, the Vinsmoke Family and the Germa Kingdom had become an inseparable part of the Calamity Company from this day forward.

As for whether others in the country would object, it could only be said that the Germa Kingdom belonged to the Vinsmoke Family, and the entire country was Judge's absolute domain.

Next, let's return to the New World.

The company's framework had been established, and now it was time to start developing production and expanding business.

At the same time, on an island in the New World.

"Waaah!"

A man as majestic as a small mountain collapsed feebly.

"You didn't even run when you saw me! You really underestimated me!"

The black color on his steel-like fist gradually faded. The man, known as the Marine Hero, grabbed the fallen monster by the collar. "Now tell me, Kaido, where did that kid go? They're rushing me from above! I can't even enjoy my vacation in peace!"