At first, Gaius had merely gone out to help a friend by selling Cobra a batch of grain at a fair price.
But how could Dawn pass up this chance to go out?
Besides, with the geographical advantage of ruling a major grain-producing nation, even someone from his previous life who barely watched the news would know what an abundant resource this was.
In gaming terms, this was at least a gold-tier, perhaps even diamond-tier start. Add the Marines' backing and a method of cultivation, and the advantages were simply overwhelming.
Even the most useless person, if transported here, could live as a carefree king for life as long as he did not court death, relied on the perspective from his previous life, and properly learned how to govern a country.
With such a huge advantage before him, Dawn naturally would not leave it unused.
Thus, Dawn took the initiative to suggest establishing friendly relations with the Alabasta Kingdom, even forming an alliance to increase their voice and influence at the Reverie.
To persuade Gaius, Dawn laid out all the benefits of establishing diplomatic ties. Then, as Gaius looked on approvingly, he offered to serve as an envoy, finally giving Dawn the chance to set sail and carry out his plans.
Gaius also informed Alabasta through a Den Den Mushi that an heir would be attending this transaction. The implied meaning behind that move was already obvious.
Why had Gaius initially treated this as nothing more than an ordinary transaction, or even a favor between friends, only changing his mind about diplomatic ties after Dawn reminded him?
Was it because Gaius was not a wise ruler?
No. To govern a country to such prosperity already made him an excellent monarch.
It was simply a matter of perspective. Dawn possessed such