For Bonnie, the time she spent on assignments with Bear had been very enjoyable.
She had seen scenery completely different from Piltover's and made many new friends.
"Dad, the world outside is so big."
"Yes, the sea is amazing. There are sky islands flying in the heavens, Merfolk Island in the deep sea, and giant countries where apples are bigger than people."
"That sounds wonderful. I really want to see the whole world."
"Sure. Once you're a little older, our whole family will travel the world together. We'll invite Brother Oran and the others too."
Bear's group had only come here to handle the first phase of the project. Once they had finished the basics, Alabasta's people would handle the remaining work themselves.
However, during the inspection, Wolf suggested that Alabasta purchase an armored locomotive in advance.
There were quite a few dangerous creatures living in the desert. Without a certain degree of armament, dealing with them would be rather troublesome.
Although it would cost extra, it was undoubtedly worth it. Alabasta's territory was vast, but that sea of sand also obstructed communication between its towns.
As long as the railway could be successfully opened, the connections between towns would become closer, bringing considerable benefits to the nation's economic development.
Alabasta began a new round of development, while Drum Kingdom entered a state of isolation because of Wapol's series of actions, gradually declining from its status as a renowned medical powerhouse.
Yet the world's development did not stop because of that. Whether on the Grand Line or in the Four Seas, everyone was welcoming the future. It was just that some people were in a bad mood.
Some time earlier.
North Blue, Germa Kingdom. Judge was lecturing his children.
"You are the rulers who will soon command Germa 66, evolved