Despite hearing Shamrock publicly invite him in front of so many royalty and nobles, Wang Shi remained remarkably calm.
This is clearly an attempt to get him to the Holy Land as quickly as possible.
This completely branded Wang Shi with the label of the World Government.
"Alas, becoming Celestial Dragons means giving up the throne and leaving my people behind."
"To be honest, Saint Shamrock, after today I've realized that I truly can't bear to leave my people."
"For the sake of the people of Goa, and for the peace of the Four Blues, I am willing to give up the precious opportunity to become Celestial Dragons and continue to work and dedicate myself to world peace in the lower realms."
"I hope His Highness the Five Elders and Saint Shamrock can understand my good intentions."
Wang Shi put on an act of reluctantly becoming Celestial Dragons for the sake of his people, raising his head at a 45-degree angle to prevent the tears welling up in his eyes from falling.
Wang Shi's move completely stunned Shamrock!
No, buddy!
You said you'd become Celestial Dragons and Holy Knight in exchange for resolving Whitebeard's danger and Nefertari Vivi's problem.
Shamrock had confidently assured the Five Elders that he would bring the Wang Shi back to Holy Land Mary Geoise.
Is Wang Shi trying to make his mission fail?
Just thinking about the terrifying look in Lord Imu's eyes after the mission fails...
Saint Shamrock shuddered.
Wang Shi, you bastard, you can't do this to people!
Previously, he was afraid of going to war with Whitebeard and used Nefertari Vivi as an excuse.
Now you're using the excuse of not wanting to part with your people? Are you kidding me?!
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Hearing Wang Shi's tearful speech shocked countless nobles; their emperor had actually given up the Celestial Dragons status that was within their grasp!
The top-tier reporter, Flame Photography Hero, who was mixed in with the banquet, instantly snapped a photo of Wang Shi, feeling incredibly excited.
This is yet another shocking Big News!
Wang Shi's refusal to become Celestial Dragons for the sake of his people is no less shocking than the struggle for the Four Emperors in the New World.
He's going to make a fortune this time!
They took so many precious photos and obtained such shocking news.
When Uta saw Wang Shi's tearful expression, her heart felt as if it had been pierced by an arrow.
This is the perfect king only found in a utopian world!
The more she looked, the more obsessed she became, the more she succumbed to her allure.
"Wang Shi! You must go to the Holy Land to pay your respects to Lord I... the Five Elders!!"
"As for whether you need to give up your status Goa Emperor and reside permanently in the Holy Land after becoming Celestial Dragons, you can apply to the Five Elders yourself!"
Shamrock Saint was furious. He didn't care whether the Wang Shi was one of these insignificant citizens or not; he just wanted to bring the Wang Shi back to the Holy Land Mary Geoise!
When Lord Imu 'confers' the title upon the Wang Shi, the Wang Shi will surely understand the benefits of becoming a god.
To put it bluntly, Wang Shi under Imu's control, he won't be able to make excuses here anymore.
"Alas, it seems Saint Shamrock does not understand my love for the people."
"Alright, once the Five Elders' reward is delivered to the Goa Empire, I will personally go to the Holy Land to express my gratitude to His Highness the Five Elders."
And I tried to obtain their permission to remain in the lower realm."
Wang Shi looked at Shamrock's gloomy face, smiled inwardly, but put on a helpless and expectant expression.
Is this really true?
"If you still don't want to go to the Holy Land by the time the payment is sent to the Goa Empire, you'll have to bear the consequences."
Shamrock, who was about to explode, calmed down after hearing Wang Shi's words.
As long as the Wang Shi can go to the Holy Land Mary Geoise!
Then his mission wouldn't be considered a failure.
Imu Im probably won't care about this little bit of time.
"Don't worry, if nothing unexpected happens, I will definitely go to the Holy Land to pay my respects to the Five Elders."
Wang Shi's serious expression improved Shamrock's mood considerably.
When Shanks and Gunko heard the unsurprising remark, their brows furrowed, and they had a bad feeling.
However, it seems that no one in the Four Blues can cause any trouble for the Goa Empire.
After all, even if the Four Emperors' pirate crews or the Revolutionary Army came to Wang Shi's territory, they would probably be wiped out.
Besides, the battle for the Four Emperors is currently underway in the New World, so there's no time for them to come to the East Blue.
If they were Revolutionary Army, they would have no reason to provoke the powerful Goa Empire.
Moreover, even if the entire Revolutionary Army were to be mobilized, it's estimated they wouldn't be able to defeat the Goa Empire.
Therefore, this accident should not exist.
"That's good!"
"I will immediately inform the Five Elders about the payment for this battle and have them send it over."
With the Wang Shi's formal promise, Shamrock was no longer afraid that the Wang Shi would find another excuse.
If Wang Shi dares to make excuses again, then he shouldn't blame him for being impolite.
"Thank you, Saint Shamrock."
Wang Shi smiled slightly, already having made countless preparations in his heart.
Creating some unexpected trouble is a piece of cake!
The Sun God Nika and the son of Rocks made a grand entrance...
What Revolutionary Army attacking the Goa Empire...?
What happened? Information about the Pluton Battleship in Wano Country was exposed...
They can even use the Pluton Blueprints to stage a few unexpected events.
After all, on the way to the Holy Land, news of the discovery of the Pluton Blueprints in Water 7 of the Grand Line could easily lead to a months-long struggle with the Revolutionary Army over the Pluton Blueprints.
Let the Cross Guild attack the Silver Fortress in the New World again, and stir up some trouble.
They could even manipulate a Celestial Dragons into a conflict with Wang Shi, staging a dramatic scene Wang Shi injures or kills an ordinary Celestial Dragons, thus deterring Wang Shi from going to the Holy Land out of fear...
Maybe she can even win the heart of the Pirate Empress, who's obsessed with romance.
Finally, there was one last trump card: he deliberately and directly exposed Imu's information.
Even the Wang Shi dared not go to the Holy Land Mary Geoise because he was wary of Imu.
In short, Wang Shi had many reasons, and some were unexpected...
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Wang Shi is indeed keeping an eye on the Celestial Dragons' schedules, ready to create surprises and stir up trouble at any moment...
They've even made contact with the Gild Tesoro; this Tesoro will provide the Goa Empire with accurate information about the Celestial Dragons.
And it's almost time to release Blackbeard Teach, the son of Rocks.
At worst, we can use the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to enhance him, so that he, along with Sun God Nika Straw Hat Luffy, can attract the World Government's attention.
Of course, as long as the information about the Pluton Battleship is exposed, it can still keep the World Government busy and draw its attention to the Beasts Pirates.
After all, the World Government certainly doesn't want a Four Emperors pirate crew to possess Ancient Weapon capable of destroying an island.
With so many threats, the Five Elders were even less inclined to break with the Goa Empire.
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Having received the Wang Shi's request and promise, Saint Shamrock planned to return to Holy Land Mary Geoise to find the Five Elders.
But he didn't know that Wang Shi had already prepared countless plans to deal with him.
"These are the Devil Fruit I prepared. I hope you'll release Benn Beckman and the others soon!"
Seeing that Shamrock and Gunko were about to leave, Red-Haired Shanks quickly handed a batch of Devil Fruit to Wang Shi.
"Don't worry, Shanks, I'm just doing my job for the money."
"However, there's a girl who wants to meet them properly. After they meet, I'll set them free."
"You just need to wait for news; they will contact you to let you know you're safe."
Wang Shi looked at Red-Haired Shanks with a faint smile, his eyes conveying a deeper meaning.
You wouldn't want your daughter's identity to be exposed, would you...?