On the surface of the East Blue Sea, a magnificent golden lion-headed warship was speeding along.
The flags of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons flew atop the towering mast.
These two flags were enough to scare away any merchant ships and warships on the route.
As for pirate ships.
Under the rule of the Goa Empire, life became increasingly difficult for pirates in the East Blue.
They dared not appear on the main shipping routes and instead hid in those remote sea areas.
Pirates have almost disappeared from the territorial waters of the Goa Empire.
Those pirate crews all fled to the waters of other Affiliated Nation.
On the deck of the Lionhead warship.
"This Wang Shi is indeed quite capable; he even encountered a pirate ship on the way."
A cold-looking man with a long sword at his waist and red hair stood at the bow of the ship, his eyes carrying a hint of arrogance and languor.
His face is exactly the same as that of Red-Haired Shanks of the Four Emperors.
The only difference is that the three scars at the corners of his eyes are missing, which makes him look less Haki and more noble.
He had originally planned to find a few pirate crews to kill some time, but unfortunately, he didn't encounter a single pirate ship.
"Vice Commander, this time Saint Saturn has asked us to confirm whether Wang Shi really suffered permanent injuries."
If his injuries have healed, then formally invite him to become Holy Knight.
A woman in a military cap, her face partially obscured by bandages but revealing her long legs, spoke in a cool, detached tone.
His heterochromatic eyes were full of mystery.
"In order to make the Three Dukes of the Goa Empire and the Four Seas Underworld Chamber of Commerce work for us, it wouldn't hurt to lower our demands on Wang Shi a bit."
Whether or not you get hurt is completely unimportant.
Shamrock chuckled. Once Wang Shi accepted that man's modifications, what injury couldn't heal?
Have all those old fogies of the Five Elders gotten so rusty from living so long?
I really want to kick them off, make room for my father and myself to take over.
Anyway, it's practically a done deal that he'll invite Wang Shi during his trip to the East Blue.
Gunko also wants to leave Abyss teleportation array in the Goa Imperial Capital.
This will facilitate future transfer to the Goa Empire, enabling complete control over it.
"To become a god, strength is essential. I will personally test the power of Wang Shi's Exile Power."
Gunko spoke coldly, inviting Wang Shi to become Holy Knight, which was an immense favor to Wang Shi.
It's estimated that Wang Shi would grovel like a dog, wanting to become the supreme Wang Shi's Holy Knight.
She wanted to test Wang Shi's strength and see if he was qualified to become Holy Knight.
Shamrock did not refute this.
After all, Gunko, this Holy Knight, is Lord Imu's 'vessel'.
The other Holy Knight all showed extra respect to Gunko, this special modified individual who was not Celestial Dragons.
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Just as the Lionhead warship entered the waters off the Goa Imperial Capital.
They found the imperial capital brightly decorated and filled with festive cheer.
They only found out after sending out several CP agents to gather information.
Today is actually the wedding day of Emperor Wang Shi of Goa Emperor and Princess Nefertari Vivi of Alabasta.
"Hmph? Why didn't I receive any news about their marriage before?"
Shamrock's face was somewhat cold as he looked displeased at the several CP agents in charge of intelligence.
After Wang Shi married Nefertari Vivi, the Nefertari clan was also dragged into the matter.
It's important to know that Lord Imu has specifically paid attention to the Nefertari clan.
If the Wang Shi to become Holy Knight and request that the Nefertari clan be transformed back into Celestial Dragons, what would they do?
The other Celestial Dragons races had long looked down on the Nefertari clan, whom they considered traitors.
It is impossible to allow the Nefertari clan to return to the Holy Land.
Any Celestial Dragons voluntarily leaves the Holy Land will be completely stripped of their Celestial Dragons status and will never be able to return to the Holy Land.
The Donquixote family from decades ago is a case in point.
The Nefertari clan, who left the Holy Land eight hundred years ago, were the same.
"It seems that inviting Wang Shi to become Holy Knight might encounter some unexpected problems."
Shamrock thought it was a sure thing, but this unexpected turn of events has made things a bit tricky.
While Wang Shi himself has clearly expressed his desire to become Celestial Dragons, it is absolutely impossible for the Nefertari clan to return to the Holy Land.
Hopefully, Wang Shi won't make a mistake by proposing any presumptuous conditions.
Wang Shi can become Holy Knight, the Nefertari clan can never become Celestial Dragons again.
"Becoming Holy Knight is already a great blessing. Wang Shi shouldn't go so far as to defy God's will for Princess Nefertari."
"The Wang Shi's offspring can become Celestial Dragons, but none of his women are allowed to become Celestial Dragons, especially the Nefertari clan who have left the Holy Land."
Gunko spoke coldly, believing that Goa Emperor Wang Shi of Goya would know how to make the right choice.
What are women compared to godhood and supreme power?
"Let's see what Goa Emperor chooses. Hopefully, things won't get complicated, because I hate trouble."
Shamrock slowly drew his sword, the blade transforming into black mist that conjured three hellhound heads wreathed in black Flame Clouds, instantly snapping at the incompetent intelligence agents.
He despises even more incompetent people who can't spot problems early on.
"Your Highness, spare me! Shamrock, spare me..."
Amidst terrified cries, the three hellhound heads, tongues lolling and saliva flying, roared as they flew away, calling each other "intelligence agent."
They were brutally bitten and thrown into the air above the sea, torn to shreds, their blood and flesh splattering into the ocean.
"Speed up! Let's see if we have enough time to stop this marriage."
Shamrock sheathed his sword and calmly gave the order. In his eyes, killing a few intelligence agents was as casual as killing a few ants.
Anyway, we have as many of these agents as we need.
Just like chives, they can be cultivated at will.
Shamrock's killing spree created an incredibly tense atmosphere on the Golden Lionhead ship. Every CP agent and Holy Land guard was on high alert, perfectly executing every order.
Shamrock's aloof demeanor truly captures some of the essence of Imu.
He disregarded the lives of the CP agents, and similarly, Imu disregarded the lives of the Five Elders and the Holy Knights.
If Imu is not satisfied, even if you are Five Elders or Holy Knight, you can be annihilated if you provoke him.
Anyway, they're just servants; there are as many as you want. Countless elite Celestial Dragons are waiting to rise to power and gain immortality.
"Then let's not take the boat."
An arrow appeared in Gunko's hand, and bandages quickly extended outwards, weaving into a giant flying bird in the blink of an eye.
However, the head of this bandaged bird was a giant arrowhead.
Gunko jumped up first, and Shamrock followed suit.
"Once you leave Abyss teleportation array in the Goa Empire, it won't be so troublesome next time."
Shamrock and Gunko rode away quickly on their Arrowhead Birds, completely ignoring their subordinates.
The crew of the Golden Lionhead warship hurriedly sped towards the Goa Imperial Capital, determined to reach their destination as quickly as possible and protect their master.