Kingdom Alchemists!

Putola Region.

Located in the valley region in the northwest of the empire, it also borders the Alchemi Kingdom.

The overall terrain is typical of arid hilly and mountainous areas, with no green vegetation visible except for uneven, bare Kitsuchi rocks.

The climate is extremely hot; the sun here is like a giant fireball extremely close to the ground.

During the day, the sunlight is so intense that it burns and stings the skin, causing the skin of people who live here to appear dark and yellowish.

In its heyday, this place was a kingdom.

At the same time, it has been an important transit and resupply point for caravans from various countries on long journeys since ancient times, and it was very prosperous.

Although it no longer has a country name, it has maintained its independence and preserved its unique culture due to its strategic location and being sandwiched between two major powers.

The most famous landmark here is the 'underground royal tomb' of the Putola royal family, which is rarely approached for exploration due to the presence of guardians.

However, in the past few days, there have been no caravans to be seen in Putola, and the entire region appears extremely desolate.

Because the air was filled with a strong sense of impending doom.

Its origin.

Just a few days ago, the massive army of the Alchemi Kingdom suddenly surged in like a tidal wave.

Especially when they heard that two 'Kingdom Alchemists' were personally leading an army of 200,000, the merchants dared not linger for a moment and hurriedly left with their goods overnight.

Now.

Tall, muscular warriors clad in thin, silver-white armor, wielding silver shields, and carrying longswords with white sheaths at their waists guarded every corner of the hilly terrain. Golden banners bearing six-pointed star patterns were planted high up, facing the blazing sunlight.

Each of them had a serious expression, gripped their sword hilts tightly, and their sharp eyes constantly scanned their surroundings and the distance, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

Occasionally, strange roars and hisses of beasts could be heard echoing from the depths of the valley, sending shivers down one's spine.

At the same time.

It's located at the foot of the mountains, less than twenty kilometers from Plato.

There also exists a vast military camp stretching for miles, composed of countless black tents.

Above the white flag hanging high in the center is a black Five-Circle Cross emblem.

World Government!

This area is home to the 3rd Division of the 1st Main Battle Legion, commanded by Charlotte Oven, and Auxiliary Corps of approximately 20,000 men.

Ten thousand of them were auxiliary troops who had just arrived two days prior.

Therefore, the total military strength is just over 30,000, which is pitifully small compared to the Alchemi Kingdom on the other side.

But none of the soldiers here believed that their side was at a disadvantage.

The soldiers' confidence stemmed from their own strength and their contempt for the Otherworld beings.

The support soldiers' confidence stemmed from the former's strength and the World Government's influence.

Moreover, in terms of sheer troop strength, they might not actually be fewer in number.

Don't be fooled by the size of this 1st Main Battle Legion; its total strength is only about 50,000.

However, as Army General, Sakazuki had the authority to mobilize an unlimited number of Auxiliary Corps at any time.

The Canberra Continent in the Giant World was originally the main base for conquering Otherworld.

However, the efficiency of transporting troops is limited by the size of the 'Star Gate'.

Although the 'Shrinking Tunnel' improved efficiency to some extent, it was still only eight meters wide.

For troop movements involving tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops, it will still take a long time.

"Oven, news has come from Akainu Admiral that the Air Force is ready and can provide air support at any time. You can begin the attack."

Inside the central command tent, Charlotte's Oven lit up with excitement as he saw Bullet say this on the virtual screen, and he laughed heartily.

"That's great! I've been so bored these past few days, I've been eager to see what this so-called alchemy is all about!"

Bullet, who was inside the castle of the Seka Fortress, grinned.

"Indeed, remember to keep the Den Den Mushi image stable; there are quite a few important figures back there who also want to see alchemy."

"And be careful, once you're on the battlefield Haki, you must always protect yourself, lest you get ambushed!"

He went to great lengths to recruit Oven to his team in the future, even using such a earnest tone to give him advice.

"Yes, Vice Admiral Demon Shark!"

Charlotte Oven could also sense the goodwill in Bullet's words.

However, he did not have any intention of resisting, because he actually preferred Bullet to Sakazuki.

Because Sakazuki would more or less show disdain for those of them who came from One Piece backgrounds.

But these people are proud and arrogant; how could they possibly do something like offering their warm welcome to someone who doesn't reciprocate?

You look down on me, but I don't even look at you!

The reason they have no other choice right now is because the Army Headquarters only has one Admiral, Sakazuki.

If the last three Admiral are all gathered, then there will be more choices, and Bullet's talent and strength make him a very likely candidate for one of them.

Certainly.

Crocodile, also Army Admiral Candidate and a former One Piece, is also a good choice.

However, Charlotte Oven's strong personality made her prefer a boss like Bullet.

Thirty minutes later.

As Charlotte Oven issued the division commander's order, the black military camp stretching for miles surged with activity, everyone instantly entering combat readiness, and a chilling aura spreading outwards.

They were the first to riot.

Naturally, this refers to the armored groups of the Auxiliary Corps.

Nearly a thousand black tanks, their bodies gleaming with a metallic sheen and bearing a white Five-Circle Cross emblem on their frontal armor, roared as the vanguard.

Following them, a line of heavily armored black trucks carrying large detachments of auxiliary soldiers came close behind.

Finally, there were the officers and soldiers of the main battle divisions, each riding their Heavy Motorcycle.

Smoke and dust billowed, the earth shook violently like a torrent, and the sound was like thunder!

Accompanied by the roar of their engines, the 30,000-strong army, like a swirling, all-consuming black water of the Underworld, continued to spread and approach the western Putola Region.

On the other side.

The army of the Alchemi Kingdom had already built a wall and city gate that were twenty meters high and five meters wide on the plain outside the hills.

Large-caliber Cannon on the city wall pointed directly at the eastern horizon.

In front of the city wall stood three imposing infantry formations, each with ten thousand men, poised and silent.

Clearly, they did not want the World Government's forces to directly penetrate the hilly region of Plato.

After all, they haven't faced off directly yet.

"An Otherworld army that has already conquered three worlds? That's exciting, isn't it, Hugh?"

Above the city gate, a middle-aged man with brown hair, wearing a white robe with intricate red patterns, gazed at the desolate plain that was about to become a battlefield and sighed.

"Mr. Feng, compared to excitement, I feel more of an overwhelming pressure."

Another man, slightly younger, with black hair and a white robe printed with blue patterns, answered him calmly with his hands in his pockets.

"From a rational perspective, the other side has the foundation of three, no, four worlds, which is far beyond what our world can match, at least in terms of resources and population."

"Furthermore, their regime is unified, while ours is..."

Just as Feng found Xiu's words boring and was about to turn around and complain, she heard him suddenly say in a deep voice, "They're here!"

"Um?"

Feng quickly looked up.

Sure enough, shimmering black dots began to appear at the other end of the plain, followed by a rumbling roar carried by Rafale.