New World

The Kingdom of Drum.

The colossal Sky King swept across the island, which was perpetually covered in frost, and the raging flames spewing from its enormous fumaroles below even melted some of the ice and snow on Drum Island.

At the center of the island, atop the highest mountain peak.

A small reindeer, standing upright, gazes up at the enormous creature that is receding into the distance.

"Wow, it's huge!"

The little deer tilted its head back, its mouth wide open, and asked, "Is this the legendary Ancient Weapon?"

Behind him, a slender woman with an unusually aged face held a wine bottle, casually sipping her drink as she spoke.

"I wonder what that guy will turn this world into! Hahaha! It's good to live a long life; I actually get to see the world change with my own eyes one day!"

"That's wonderful..."

The little reindeer simply kept its head up, gazing at the enormous weapon receding into the distance, its eyes filled with longing. "I really want to go inside that huge weapon too!"

"Snort."

The old woman gave a soft hum.

They probably don't have much of a chance.

But Dalton should be alright, right?

Surely someone like Ian wouldn't go to such lengths to take away an insignificant King just to kill him, would he?

After that guy Wapol mysteriously disappeared, the country was plunged into chaos.

After all, Wapol had no children and was an only child himself. He had no close relatives, and with no heir to the throne, the country naturally could not be stable.

At this point, Dalton stepped in and restored order.

As a former general of the kingdom's army, and a kind and benevolent man, he already enjoyed a high reputation in the country. With Wapol still not returning, the people elected him as the new King of the country.

And now, he is the one who has been taken away by the Beasts Pirates.

I hope everything will be alright.

The old woman took another sip of wine, thinking calmly.

Above the Sky King.

Like all King who come to this Ancient Weapon for the first time, Dalton was bewildered by everything here.

This legendary Ancient Weapon, capable of destroying the world, filled him with both curiosity and fear.

The Beasts Pirates, who had already officially conquered the world, genuinely put immense pressure on him.

What will the Kingdom of Drum become next?

He felt nothing but apprehension.

Fortunately, Luo, as the chief greeter, was already used to this kind of situation.

He was simply taken to Sky King Mountain for a good stroll and to relax.

However, this trip to clear his head did not go smoothly, because just as they were about to set off, Dalton saw the group returning.

His eyes lit up instantly when he saw one of them, "King Cobra!"

He recognized one of the approaching King as Nefertari Cobra, the King of Alabasta.

Although Alabasta and the Kingdom of Drum are not adjacent, they are not too far apart, so they can be considered neighboring countries in a way.

Although Dalton reigned for only a few years, he developed a good personal relationship with Cobra.

After all, he was truly a kind and benevolent King.

I was initially a little lost, but seeing familiar faces immediately put me at ease.

"King Dalton?"

Cobra was also pleasantly surprised, "You're here too?"

Although Dalton was not part of the clique, Cobra knew that the man was an upright King.

"Yes, since the Beasts Pirates are summoning all the King, I certainly can't not come."

Dalton lowered his voice.

Actually, before all the countries swore allegiance to the Beasts Pirates, the terms had already been largely agreed upon.

However, everyone couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Will the Beasts Pirates have mastered the most powerful violence, really keep their promise?

Seemingly sensing Dalton's unease, Cobra thought for a moment, "How about it, Dalton, would you like to come grab a drink with us? I'll introduce you to some friends."

Having roughly toured the Sky King area, it's time to get down to business.

"..."

Dalton paused slightly.

"Good!"

Dalton nodded heavily.

Instead of wasting time on anxiety, why not relax first?

Meanwhile, in a room deep within the Sky King's domain.

This room should be the room where Im was before. As evidence, the spacious room has a high staircase on one side, and at the top of the staircase is a solitary throne.

Ian was lounging lazily on the large throne.

It must be said that, as a man who ruled the world for eight hundred years, Im's control over the quality of everyday items is quite good.

Although the throne beneath your buttocks looks cold and hard, once you actually sit on it, you'll know that it's completely ergonomic and quite comfortable. Even after sitting for a long time, you won't experience back pain.

Moreover, the throne was indeed very wide; even with Ian sitting on it, with his left arm around Hancock and his right arm around Yamato, it didn't feel crowded at all.

Because he was so comfortable, Ian's voice was somewhat languid. "How are the preparations going? It won't be long before all the King's Wine arrives."

Several officers of the Beasts Pirates stood at the bottom of the steps.

Leading the group is Tesoro, Ian's right-hand man in terms of governance.

The man's face was beaming with pride. "Preparations for the ceremony are complete. Once all the King have arrived, we will be able to present the world with the grandest coronation ceremony ever!"

The Celestial Dragons have completely disappeared from this world. Tesoro has achieved his greatest goal in life and has no further pursuits.

All he wants to do now is to repay Lord Ian properly and let his benefactor rest easy!

"Very good."

Ian nodded slightly in satisfaction.

"But, Brother Ian,"

Jack, one of the few Beasts Pirates who showed some interest in governance, was also below. His tone was full of confusion as he asked, "What's the point of those King existing?"

"One king is enough for this world; how can such a narrow sea accommodate so many others qualified to share power with you?"

"That's right."

Hancock, equally puzzled, whispered in Ian's ear, "What gives those guys the right to stand above everyone else? Just because of their bloodline passed down through generations?"

"Ha ha,"

Luo chuckled softly, "What you said isn't entirely unreasonable."

"I didn't think this was anything that was hard to understand,"

Ian smiled, raising his hand to gently stroke Hancock's long, smooth hair, adding a captivating blush to the already stunning woman's face.

He said, "Tesoro, you go and explain this to them."

"The answer is simple."

Tesoro replied matter-of-factly, "You can conquer this world with strength alone, but you can't govern it well."

"Lord Ian possesses unparalleled power, capable of conquering or even destroying the world with ease. However, to truly govern each nation effectively, a large number of officials are required."

"At this stage, if we want to manage these countries on the sea, we can only rely on their original officials. In that case, the existence of King is necessary. If we rashly send people to abolish them, it will only cause chaos."

Is that so?

Jack reluctantly nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Let's wait a little longer."

Tesoro continued, "At least until we have a sufficient pool of talent."

"It doesn't matter, does it?"

Ian didn't really care about it.

He has found ultimate peace of mind.

No matter how hard the people on this planet try, they can probably no longer pose a threat to him.

Whether those countries were ruled by his subordinates or by these hereditary King, it made no difference to Ian.

Even if there are some underhanded dealings, who would dare disobey his orders?

and.

"We have plenty of time, why are we in such a hurry?"

Everyone was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

Yes, with Pure Gold present, their lifespan can be measured in tens of thousands of years.

Needless to say, Ian can extend his lifespan at will, and with the added boost from Pure Gold, it wouldn't be wrong to call him immortal.

Compared to this long life, a few problems might actually be a welcome change.

Not long after a short meeting, the Sky King finally traveled all over the world and summoned the King of all the countries.

Then, it's finally time to get down to business.

More than 300 King from around the world are gathered in a huge hall inside the Sky King's palace.

In the tiered hall, King of different styles gathered together.

The King, who knew each other well, sat together and talked in hushed tones.

The King, who had few friends, sat alone in a corner, cautiously and nervously observing everyone around him.

Whether rich or poor, whether former Affiliated Nation Affiliated Nation not, all those in the world who bear the title of King have gathered here.

Before the formal coronation ceremony, a formal meeting must first be held.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, everyone."

Taking the initiative, the hall doors were pushed open, and Ian strode in.

Tesoro was following behind him.

For a moment, all the King in the hall held their breath.

Those who met Ian for the first time couldn't help but stare intently at him, at this most legendary figure in the world.

He was already famous throughout the seas at the age of thirteen, and in less than three years he was standing shoulder to shoulder with the most powerful monsters on the seas.

They have now completely destroyed the World Government and seized control of the world.

The undisputed King of the World, a man standing above billions of people worldwide.

I'll keep it short.

Ian walked up to the platform and looked down at everyone below.

"All the conditions were agreed upon beforehand; now we just need to proceed accordingly."

These King would obediently submit to the Beasts Pirates not only because of the unparalleled power of Ian and the Master Pirates, but also for other reasons.

As mentioned before, a verbal agreement had already been reached.

Upon hearing Ian's words, almost all the King breathed a sigh of relief.

I'm afraid this man might change his mind.

The terrifying thing is that even if Ian changes his mind, they have no way to retaliate.

"Lord Ian!"

A King stood up, somewhat hesitant, but still mustered his courage and asked, "Can we sign a formal document?"

Everyone couldn't help but look at him in astonishment.

They are indeed very bold.

Ian also glanced at the guy with interest.

"Sure."

He said, "It's not a big deal to formally record things that have already been agreed upon."

"You may still rule your country as before, but you must swear allegiance to me, obey my commands, and pay me taxes regularly according to the development of your country."

Even if a formal contract is signed, what's the point?

Their greatest reliance is simply their willingness to abide by the contract.

Smiles appeared on the faces of all the King.

For them, this was indeed the best outcome.

The rulers of this world have changed, but their lives will not change because of it.

They remained kings high above, and nobles whose lineage had been passed down through generations.

Ian chuckled softly.

In short, only the final coronation ceremony remains.

A few days later.

The whole world is in turmoil.

Countries all over the world have taken action.

Giant, Transponder Snail) were installed in every town and city of these countries.

The price of Transponder Snail is actually very expensive. Even among the former Affiliated Nation of the government, many countries cannot afford to install one in every town, let alone the non- Affiliated Nation that are generally so poor they're practically selling their pants.

But this time, the Beasts Pirates are involved.

In short, all the Den Den Mushi were installed within a few days.

Then, sometime after that.

Almost all residents of the world stepped out of their rooms at the same time.

They gathered at the nearest location of the Transponder Snail and waited quietly.

The wait wasn't long; soon the Den Den Mushi opened its eyes, projecting two beams of light that shone onto the huge screen that had been prepared in front of it.

Countless gasps of surprise rang out from all over the world.

The image projected by the Den Den Mushi) is in a huge square.

There was a high platform in the square, and a large crowd had gathered below it.

People from every country can find their King among that group.

People couldn't help but think that all the kings in the world must be gathered here.

Closer to those high platforms were even more renowned individuals.

The top officers of the Beasts Pirates.

And, those pirates who were once called monsters.

And then there are the highest-ranking officers of the Navy, who uphold justice.

People who stand at the pinnacle of this world have gathered there.

Everyone looked up at the high platform.

A person stood on the high platform.

When the phone charger focused its gaze on the person's face, the whole world fell silent.

That man.

The King of the World addressed the entire world.

"I am the King of the World."

The last chapter will be updated tomorrow during the day. Top Esports' game really gave me a red-hot feeling.