You're Busted

Chapter 2: You're Busted

Conomi Islands.

Cocoyasi Village conference room.

As the most developed town in the Conomi Islands, Cocoyasi Village had specially built this conference room for discussing the islands' development.

After sweeping his gaze over the spacious, brightly lit conference room, Xia Che looked toward the people seated around the table.

This was an impromptu meeting, so there were not many attendees. They were basically all villagers from Cocoyasi Village.

Ever since the base commander of the Loguetown branch... Well, he should be called the former base commander now.

He had been promoted, received a raise, and transferred to Marine Headquarters some time ago.

As for whether he would be assigned as a base commander on the Grand Line or in the New World, or simply remain at Marine Headquarters, Xia Che did not know.

Honestly, Xia Che was still somewhat unaccustomed to Colonel Sean's transfer. After all, they had worked together quite pleasantly.

Unfortunately, just as they were preparing to make their mark in the East Blue, his partner had left. As for who would become the next base commander of the Loguetown branch, Xia Che had known long ago.

The Marine Genius Colonel—Colonel Smoker!

Even setting aside what he knew from the anime, Xia Che had learned quite a lot about this senior of his through information from his time at Marine Headquarters.

In any case, their secret cooperation with Loguetown would probably have to be put on hold for now.

That's right~

Xia Che.

He was a transmigrator, currently a Marine Colonel dispatched from Marine Headquarters.

Of course, he should now be called Marine Colonel Dander Xieche. To be honest, when he had first arrived in this world, he had been utterly confused. Especially after becoming a Marine, then being sent before a tribunal for offending a Celestial Dragon's personal guard during his first mission, he had wanted to curse even more.

And ever since the Egghead incident, the Marines' justice had become a joke, the Garp family had become a farce, and this world was practically turning into a cesspit.

Even putting everything else aside, Whitebeard—Edward Newgate—had voluntarily protected poor island nations without interfering in their lives. He became a pirate, anonymously donated money to his hometown, and was so poor he could not even afford alcohol. Yet even such a pirate could be called one of the ten figures who moved the seas.

He was more righteous than those who constantly shouted about justice, absolute justice, and justice that ruled the world.

Perhaps quite a few Marines at Marine Headquarters truly carried justice in their hearts. They did not know of the World Government's filth and had always worked hard to preserve peace on the seas.

But without a doubt, once those at the top had rotted, no matter what those below did, it no longer mattered.

Of course~

None of that had anything to do with Xia Che.

In the end, since his offense had not caused overly serious consequences, Teacher Zephyr had protected him and secured him an opportunity to be dispatched elsewhere. He became the base commander of Marine Branch 16 in the East Blue.

Originally, he should have been sent to the remote and impoverished Base 315. But after Colonel Mouse was dismissed for corruption and bribery, Xia Che became the base commander of Marine Branch 16 under Colonel Sean's recommendation.

As for Colonel Mouse, the former commander of the 16th Branch... he had already become nourishment for Colonel Sean's promotion.

"...Nothing major has happened in Cocoyasi Village lately. The Orange Jam Factory has also been producing steadily, but even with the factory rushing production, we still cannot meet customer demand for the time being." Mayor Nojiko shook her head helplessly.

Logically speaking, as one of the village's younger residents, she should never have been able to become the mayor of Cocoyasi Village. But under Colonel Xia Che's recommendation, she had firmly taken the position. Although she did not particularly care whether she could be mayor, as long as she could protect the orange grove Bellemere had left behind, that was enough for her. But...

Looking at Colonel Xia Che before her, Nojiko's heart was filled with gratitude and admiration.

He had saved Cocoyasi Village, saved her younger sister Nami, fulfilled Bellemere's wish, and led Cocoyasi Village toward prosperity.

It could be said that he had saved everyone. He was Cocoyasi Village's benefactor.

Therefore, Nojiko would do everything in her power to complete any task Colonel Xia Che gave her.

She sighed and said, "Although everyone followed Colonel Xia Che's suggestion and expanded orange cultivation some time ago, production still cannot increase in the short term. And..."

Her tone was both pained and happy.

"Everyone has been working extremely hard lately. Yet not only does the factory need people, Cocoyasi Village still needs manpower everywhere!"

As soon as she finished speaking.

The others around the conference table immediately nodded helplessly as well.

Although Cocoyasi Village could now be called a town, it had only just become one. Its infrastructure, population, and everything else were still incomplete. Xia Che understood that.

After hearing Mayor Nojiko's words, he nodded. Xia Che was quite satisfied with Mayor Nojiko's work.

After coming to the East Blue, he had never planned on returning to Marine Headquarters.

Keeping the identity of a Marine Colonel simply made things easier for him.

He had no interest in being a Marine, nor did he care to become a pirate. Since that was the case... he might as well stay here and become a great warlord!

Unfortunately, this world was simply too dangerous, especially the later Egghead incident... The Gorosei had even brought out something like a Tailed Beast Bomb. Just thinking about it was terrifying!

It really gave him no sense of security!

Fortunately, as a transmigrator, he had a cheat of his own.

Xia Che looked at his cheat.

It was called the Transmigrator Alliance Performance Settlement System.

That's right, he was not an ordinary transmigrator. He was a lawful, compliant transmigrator with insurance.

Simply put, according to the company's requirements, he had been sent to various worlds to complete different targets and performance metrics, such as rewriting plots and advancing social development. If anything unexpected happened, he would receive generous compensation. In any case, it was a very formal company.

And just as everyone might expect, he had initially considered committing insurance fraud and going home directly.

Unfortunately...

Perhaps too many people had been committing insurance fraud recently. To prevent it from happening again, the company's rules and regulations had become even more comprehensive. Once someone was discovered committing insurance fraud, they would face extremely severe punishment.

After seeing the temporary employee business-trip handbook and all those horrific examples of insurance fraud being exposed, Xia Che harshly condemned those shameless fraudsters. Then, with righteous resolve, he refused to commit insurance fraud and return home, instead throwing himself into his work.

Only weak transmigrators would think about committing insurance fraud to go home!

Moreover, because there had been too much insurance fraud, the higher-ups had directly introduced a series of mandatory targets to prevent any further loopholes.

Only after reaching the targets and completing the work could one receive subsidies and compensation after death, and become a full-time employee.

And that was what had become his cheat.

Name: Xia Che

Profession: Level 4 Section Chief

Target points: 1500. Note: When an employee reaches 10000 points, they may be promoted to Level 3 Section Chief and receive an employee benefit.

Every time he completed a performance task, he could earn target points. Once his target points reached the required amount, after leaving this world, he could directly receive a promotion and raise.

As for target points... Rewriting plots, advancing social development, and such could all earn him target points!

Major events and changes involving important people could earn even more target points.

For example, the Cocoyasi Village incident... It had directly promoted him from a Level 2 Clerk to a Level 1 Clerk. Afterward, by leading Cocoyasi Village's development, he had successfully been promoted to Level 4 Section Chief.

As long as he continued developing like this, getting promoted, receiving raises, and reaching the pinnacle of transmigrators was just around the corner.

As for that little bit of compensation from committing insurance fraud and going home, he no longer cared about it.

After pondering for a moment, Xia Che raised his head and looked at the woman elegantly taking notes beside him.

Nico Robin.

She wore a white shirt and a Western-style women's bodycon skirt. Her long black hair was combed back into a neat bun, and from time to time, she lightly adjusted the fashionable, exquisite women's glasses she wore as decoration.

The outfit gave her a refined, scholarly air while making her look especially sharp and capable. It suited her identity as a warlord's personal secretary perfectly.

Xia Che had met Nico Robin even before the Cocoyasi Village incident. It had happened when he first came to the East Blue, and at his invitation, she had become his secret assistant.

Of course, the two of them were merely partners.

In any case, after inviting Nico Robin, he had directly risen from a temporary worker to a full-time Level 2 Clerk.

It could be said that Miss Robin was also a major source of performance for him!

"Leave this matter to Mok!"

Mok, Moke.

He was the captain of the Moke Pirates. Xia Che entrusted Mok with many matters that were inconvenient for him to handle personally.

Of course~

As one of his own subordinates, Mok knew what he should and should not do, so Xia Che did not need to worry.

Even if this world was a cesspit, Xia Che still had his own bottom line.

"Understood." Miss Robin lightly brushed aside a lock of hair before her forehead, crossed her full legs, and nodded with a smile. "I'll notify Mok later!"

As a partner, Miss Robin was quite satisfactory. She understood what should and should not be done, and she was extremely capable!

Seeing that the arrangements were more or less complete, Xia Che turned back to the others, briefly summarized the meeting, and once again explained the purpose behind developing the Conomi Islands.

In short... build high walls, stockpile grain, and delay proclaiming oneself king!

Develop in secret!

After receiving everyone's response, Xia Che nodded in satisfaction.

Everything was steadily moving forward!

Just as he was about to announce the end of the meeting.

Suddenly.

"We're doomed, we're doomed!"

Nami rushed in frantically, panic written across her usually smiling face. Amid everyone's puzzled looks, she ran up to Xia Che. Before he could ask what had happened.

She said, "The Marine Headquarters Inspection Team has arrived! The branch just sent word that your corruption, bribery, embezzlement of public funds, and collusion with pirates have been exposed, Xia Che."