Return to Many Countries

"King Linlin, this is the blueprint for building the academy." El handed a drawing to Linlin.

Linlin gave it a quick look and found that the blueprint had already laid out everything a school would need: a library, training rooms, laboratories for cultivating scientific researchers.

It had everything.

"Looks good." Linlin nodded, approving of El's work.

"I've been buying books containing all kinds of knowledge from outside, but even so, I've obtained very few. At this rate, there's no point in building a library." El looked at Linlin, hoping she could offer a solution.

"Hmm!" Linlin thought it over. This was indeed a problem. Milim had already brought back the training methods for quickly mastering Armament Haki, as well as the Empress, so there was no need to worry about training combat personnel.

But Many Countries also needed all sorts of other talents—whether navigators or astronomers. Such people would be of tremendous help in technology and development.

Therefore, Many Countries needed to collect an enormous number of books to expand its knowledge base.

Linlin lowered her head in thought for a few seconds. "El, find a way to contact Ohara's scholars and see if we can make copies of their books."

El's eyes lit up. That was right—nowhere possessed more knowledge than the Tree of Knowledge in Ohara.

"Understood. I'll find a way to contact Ohara right away." With that, El turned and left.

After three days at sea, Milim felt like she had become completely useless.

Every morning when she woke up, Gloriosa helped Milim brush her teeth and wash her face. Breakfast was prepared perfectly, and she did not even need to walk over to eat—Gloriosa would carry Milim straight to her seat.

Groniosa had even figured out what foods Milim liked during those days, feeding her by hand every time with a smile in her eyes.

In just three days, Milim had completely fallen into decadence. She could no longer leave Gloriosa.

Thus, when Linlin waited for Milim by the shore, she saw a strange sight.

Milim was lying on Gloriosa's back, her cheek resting on Gloriosa's shoulder, her expression utterly comfortable and lazy. She looked as though she had completely wasted away.

Linlin blanked for a moment, but quickly recovered. "You must be Gloriosa!"

"That's right. Long time no see, Linlin." Milim squinted from Gloriosa's back, waving her little hand in greeting.

"Hello, Charlotte Linling!" Groniosa also greeted Linlin with a beaming smile. After all, this was Milim's younger sister.

Since she was Milim's younger sister, she was my younger sister too.

"Hello!" Linlin replied, then looked at Milim, unsure what to say. Wouldn't this really be too much trouble for Gloriosa?

Gloriosa saw what Linlin wanted to ask and answered on her own initiative. "I wanted to take care of Milim. It's entirely voluntary!"

"Even so, this is a bit excessive. It feels like Milim has completely become a slacker." Linlin could only complain.

"Hehe!" Milim rubbed her face against Gloriosa's fair, smooth cheek with an utterly blissful expression, a delighted smile on her lips. "It can't be helped. Gloriosa is just too good at taking care of people. I can't resist at all."

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"Sigh!" Linlin slapped her forehead. "Looks like I was meddling for nothing."

"Don't say that. You were doing it for Milim's sake too."

"Perfect!" Linlin walked over to Milim and tugged at her cheek. "There's never been anyone to take care of her. From now on, your job in Many Countries will be to stay by Milim's side!"

"What do you think? Does that suit your wishes?" Linlin had already learned through the Den Den Mushi that Gloriosa had come along because she liked Milim.

Since that was the case, she might as well let Gloriosa stay by Milim's side. Milim also happened to need someone to keep an eye on her.

Though Linlin had the feeling that Gloriosa might not only fail to keep Milim in line, but might indulge her even more than Linlin did.

"Thank you so much, King Linlin." Gloriosa's face was full of happiness, and even the way she addressed Linlin had changed.

Linlin's mouth twitched. Looking at Milim enjoying herself with her eyes closed, she sighed inwardly. What a deeply sinful woman!

But there was no way I was giving up my pillow time.

Ever since Milim returned to Many Countries, the entire nation had become lively once more. The people of Many Countries could always spot Milim running around through the streets and alleys.

The only difference from before was that this time, a woman beautiful enough to captivate all living beings stood beside Milim. Some people even recognized her as Gloriosa, captain of the Nine Snake Pirates!

Though they were somewhat surprised, everyone quickly accepted it. As long as Milim had brought someone back, they trusted them without question.

Today, Milim and Gloriosa arrived before the school that was under construction. Since work had only just begun, the entire area was practically empty.

Everyone was laying the foundation together. Since Milim had nothing to do today and was bored from idling around, she decided to help build the school.

Then an astonishing scene unfolded. Thick wooden poles shot over from afar like arrows, only to be caught by Gloriosa with perfect steadiness.

Afterward, they were placed on the ground. Work that would originally have taken everyone five or six days was completed by Milim and Gloriosa in just one hour.

Meanwhile, in a room within Marijoa.

The Five Elders had gathered together to discuss matters concerning Many Countries.

"Any agent who enters Many Countries vanishes immediately. We have no way of obtaining detailed information about it," Saturn said calmly.

Jaygarcia Saturn Saint (Saturn): Warrior God of Science and Defense. He had white curly hair and a beard, wore a black suit and an aristocratic flat hat, bore a scar on the left side of his face, and carried a cane.

He was a Devil Fruit user of the Mythical Zoan-type. His transformed form was Gyuki, capable of poisoning the surrounding area with attacks, and he possessed an Immortal Body.

Shepherd Ju Peter Saint (Jupiter): "But they went to Mechanical Island one after another and took away the scientist Vegapunk. Then they went to Daughter's Country and took away the former Empress, Gloriosa. Furthermore, Many Countries and Daughter's Country have formed an alliance. Many Countries is becoming increasingly powerful."

Warrior God of Agriculture. He had golden hair and a beard, wore a black suit without a tie, left his chest exposed, and bore a scar across it.

He was a Devil Fruit user of the Mythical Zoan-type. His transformed form was a sandworm, capable of unleashing immense suction, and he possessed an Immortal Body.