The next morning, Julian summoned all the Flame Dragon Kingdom's senior officials to a meeting at the Administrative Center. With a serious expression, Julian said, "Recently, no one has come to our Flame Dragon Kingdom to sell Devil Fruits. That won't do. We need to step things up." Herbert looked equally puzzled and asked, "Captain, how should we step things up?"
Julian said solemnly, "Increase the publicity. I want pictures taken so everyone on the Sea knows that the Flame Dragon Kingdom uses real gold and silver to buy Devil Fruits." George looked confused and asked, "How are we supposed to shoot videos?"
With a sly grin, Julian said, "Of course we need actors for pictures. Preferably people playing themselves. We need to create public opinion and let everyone on the Sea know that we're serious about buying Devil Fruits."
Pablo looked confused as well and said, "Lord Flame Emperor, I don't understand how to create public opinion either!" Julian thought to himself, Isn't public opinion easy? Just throw money at it. Make up a random headline, and that's enough. There are even more greedy people in the pirate world. Smiling, Julian said, "Bring all my money to the square. Take out all the gold and Berries. We're going to show off our muscles."
A ten-kilometer security perimeter had been set up around the Flame Dragon Kingdom's square, with thousands of City Defense Army soldiers standing guard. Ten billion Berries in banknotes were arranged into five piles. Gold worth more than thirty billion, Gold Coins, and jewels were all placed in the square, along with countless Gold Ornaments. Julian sat on a golden throne, with more than a dozen staff members behind him holding cameras and taking pictures. Julian posed at a forty-five-degree angle toward the camera, looking exceptionally handsome.