While the powerful figures of the Goa Empire were holding a grand feast.
The Silver Alliance members, hiding in the silver mine caves, were trembling with fear.
That's terrifying!
The power of One Emperor and Three Marquesses was terrifying.
They even considered using a trap to deal with these ruthless people.
"Boss, what should we do?"
Abelon, the third-in-command of the Silver Alliance and Paramecia Roll-Roll Devil Fruit User, asked his boss tremblingly.
The previous battle between the Logia of wood and fire destroyed a large portion of the mine, causing countless mine shafts to collapse.
This cataclysmic destructive power terrified them.
The legendary Marquess of Falling Heavens didn't even unleash the most terrifying Meteor.
"Boss, the people from the Goa Empire haven't left yet..."
Peseta, the second-in-command of the Silver Alliance, carrying two cannons on his shoulders, also cautiously looked at the unpredictable Bill.
"..."
Bill remained silent, inwardly cursing, "How is he supposed to know what to do?"
A Marquess Fist-Killer like Spaden, who could fight Jack the Drought, was enough to wipe them out.
Moreover, there are the even more powerful Marquess of Impalement Aramaki and Marquess of Falling Heavens Yixiao.
"Boss, how about we vote..."
One of the younger men swallowed hard, then offered a suggestion with a hint of fear.
But Bill's terrifying gaze frightened him so much that he quickly shut his mouth and shrank back.
At that very moment.
"Something's wrong, boss!"
"Outside, the flag of the Goa Empire has been raised!!!"
A henchman's shout shattered Bill's hopes.
Those bastards from the Goa Empire actually didn't leave; they're going to seize Silver Island?
He wanted to wait until Wang Shi and the others left before rebuilding Silver Island.
As a result, Wang Shi stopped leaving.
They now only have two paths left.
First, they could take advantage of the Goa Empire's inattention to escape Silver Island and completely abandon this territory.
Secondly, he sought refuge with Wang Shi.
···
Bill the Silver thought about it for a long time, and finally made a phone call to his partner, Gild Tesoro.
We request that the world's richest man, who is also the king of the Affiliated Nation, negotiate with Wang Shi to allow Wang Shi to leave Silver Island.
But Tesoro didn't care at all about Bill, the provider of pure silver.
It's just silver jewelry and accessories; we can simply switch suppliers.
He wouldn't risk offending the World's Strongest Affiliated Nation for the sake of a nobody.
In particular, Tesoro had already obtained information about the war on Silver Island in the Underworld.
This made Tesoro even less inclined to provoke the Goa Empire.
The strength of the three Marquess probably surpasses that of the Three Disasters and the Three Division Commanders.
As a businessman, Tesoro could not afford to offend such a powerful and wealthy force.
The Gild Tesoro's heartless abandonment made Bill even more upset.
Is the Silver Alliance, which I've painstakingly built, really going to be destroyed by the Goa Empire?
"Boss, since we can't rely on the Gild Tesoro as a partner, let's stick with the Emperor of Exile."
"With Boss's strength, becoming an Imperial Earl is a piece of cake!"
As the most loyal of them all, Peseta offered his advice directly.
Previously, the Goa Empire's influence was limited to the East Blue, Bill didn't want to go East Blue.
But now, the Wang Shi has already expanded his influence to the Four Blues and the Grand Line.
Today, we've planted our flag in the New World.
It's not shameful at all for them to pledge allegiance to such a powerful force.
The words of his deputy, Peseta, made Bill was prone to overthinking, fall into deep thought.
His long-standing ambition has been to expand his own power.
Until he can rival the Four Emperors, or even defeat them.
But after witnessing the terrifying combat skills of these formidable individuals...
He admitted that he had a narrow perspective, like a frog in a well.
He estimated he would never reach that terrifying level of strength in his lifetime.
Let alone the Four Emperors, he doesn't even reach the level of Fire Fist Ace.
His ambition deflated rapidly, like a punctured balloon.
Bill's dream was shattered.
His ambitions were slapped hard by cruel reality.
"Perhaps you're right, Peseta."
Bill looked listless, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.
"Don't be discouraged, boss. By joining His Majesty the Wang Shi, you might become famous worldwide even faster."
"Look at the Marquess of Impalement; they also got to where they are today step by step."
Peseta, like a wise and understanding advisor, comforted his boss.
"That's right, boss. Defeating a pirate with a 500 million bounty will get you promoted to Marquess of the Goa Empire."
"Perhaps our leader will soon become the next Imperial Marquess!"
Abelon was also trying to persuade his boss, as he also wanted to curry favor with the Goa Empire.
"500 million, an Imperial Marquess..."
"Hahaha, you're right! Maybe I can even be ranked alongside the three Marquess!"
"What title do you think I should be called, to sound more Haki?"
Bill's eyes seemed to regain their vitality; if he worked a little harder, he might become one of the emperors and four marquises.
That would be impressive.
"Boss, Marquess of Impalement defeated Jozu the Diamond, Marquess of Falling Heavens defeated Vista the Flower Sword, a great pirate with a bounty of over 1 billion Belly."
According to the Baronetcy System of the Goa Empire, they might become the Duke of Impalement and the Duke Sky-Fall.
"If that Marquess Fist-Killer and Jack the Drought are evenly matched, he might not be promoted to the rank of Duke."
"Perhaps the eldest brother could strive to become one of the emperors, dukes, and marquises."
The underlings, displaying a very low level of emotional intelligence, explained to their leader that their boss seemed to have no chance of being ranked alongside the three Marquess.
He does have a chance of being ranked alongside Marquess Fist-Killer.
The premise is that Bill needs to quickly defeat a great pirate with a bounty of over 500 million.
"If you can't speak properly, then shut up!"
Bill slapped each of his underlings, sending them flying.
"Boss, the Marquess of Melting is pretty good, and the Marquess of Magma is good too."
"The Marquess of Smelting!"
"Marquess of Hearthstone!"
"The Marquess of Ore-Devouring, the Marquess of Stone-Swallowing..."
Abelon, Peseta, and several squad leaders all offered suggestions to their leader.
They haven't even Goa the Goya Emperor yet, nor have they gained the Wang Shi's approval, and they're already here receiving Marquess titles.
It has to be said, these guys are just so heartless.
Their IQ is truly appalling.
Meanwhile, in the mine where they gathered, some ears and eyes quietly appeared on the mountain wall, watching these guys' self-indulgent party.
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At a banquet in the Goa Empire.
The Wang Shi had already completed the simple yet solemn ceremony of bestowing titles upon everyone.
The Three Dukes– the Duke Sky-Fall, the Duke of Impalement, and the Duke Fist-Killer – have been officially appointed.
Wang Shi was very satisfied with all the battles fought by the Baron, amidst the eager gazes of the crowd.
Wang Shi made a decision that went against his ancestors' wishes: the Baron who participated in the war were promoted to Imperial Viscount, making them comparable to pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions.
Of course, Wang Shi was the originator of this Baronetcy System.
The power of interpretation rests with him.
The fact that they could team up to fight against New World elite captain with a bounty of over 200 million demonstrates that the strength of the group of Baron has earned the Wang Shi's approval.
It seems that the dual-color Haki training, physical training, and swordsmanship training on the Exile Emperor...
None of them disappointed Wang Shi.
"Don't disappoint me, esteemed Viscount. I have high expectations for you."
Wang Shi had full confidence in these characters who had names and surnames in the original work.
If you don't even have this much strength and potential, then go back to planting sweet potatoes Four Blues.