Meanwhile, the Affiliated Nation of the World Government also saw the news in the World Economy News Paper.
Several kings from around Dressrosa gathered together and began to discuss the matter.
"No need to pay the Heavenly Tribute, and you can still get the protection of the Four Emperors, sounds pretty good!"
The kings, reading the news in the newspapers, were somewhat tempted.
"The burden that the Heavenly Tribute places on us is simply too great."
A king complained in distress.
Every country would be troubled by the enormous amount of Heavenly Tribute.
Even in a year of abundant harvest, after paying Heavenly Tribute, the land decays as if struck by a disaster.
Those already suffering from disasters could essentially have their king replaced by a new one simply by paying the price of "Heavenly Tribute."
"Furthermore, I'm also very unhappy about handing over large sums of money to the Celestial Dragons. They're just hooded pigs and dogs; why should they be allowed to squander our country's money like this!"
Another king was dissatisfied with the object of the Heavenly Tribute.
"Shh! Are you out of your mind? Talking bad about the Celestial Dragons!"
A king intervened.
The Celestial Dragons are the Celestial Dragons, and the World Government does not allow anyone to insult Celestial Dragons.
If what I just said gets out, the Cipher Pol might come knocking on my door to kill me.
"What are you afraid of? None of us here have clean hands. If word gets out, none of us will be happy!"
"Besides, you don't really think it's a good thing to pay money to the Celestial Dragons, do you?"
Another king said sarcastically.
The king, who had tried to stop the discussion, fell silent; he was also extremely displeased with the Celestial Dragons.
If the Celestial Dragons were even slightly sensible, they wouldn't be so dissatisfied. They could understand the privileges enjoyed by the descendants of the twenty kings who established the World Government.
But these Celestial Dragons take their money and treat them like pigs, dogs, and lowly people, even arbitrarily taking their lives, which is infuriating.
"If it weren't for the fact that failing to pay the Heavenly Tribute would lead to the destruction of my country by the World Government, I wouldn't pay the Heavenly Tribute!"
"Paying them won't do any good; those pirates will still come to rob us!"
The kings were indignant.
Furthermore, despite paying so much money, the World Government does nothing, or at least not properly.
The money is paid in full every year, but the number of pirates shows no sign of decreasing.
It's like their country is supporting both the World Government and pirates.
If they can't pay the Heavenly Tribute, their country will be destroyed by the World Government.
These two giant mosquitoes have been crawling on my body and sucking my blood for eight hundred years. No country could withstand that!
They have reason to suspect that this is a means for the World Government to control them.
They continued to exploit them, leaving them with no ability to resist.
"Luo Wen's Illuminati and Neo Marines look quite impressive."
"They wiped out all the pirates near Dressrosa in just three days; that's far more efficient than the World Government."
"And I heard that you only need to pay a maximum of 50% in taxes each year, and you can also use other goods to offset the tax. It seems very generous."
"Lord Luo Wen is also a Four Emperors- level powerhouse, feared by pirates, and a good backer."
The kings discussed Luo Wen's advantages with great enthusiasm, and they were all somewhat tempted.
Their country isn't far from Dressrosa, and they've indeed seen quite a few defeated pirates in the last couple of days.
These fleeing men didn't dare linger for long. They grabbed some food and then fled in panic to distant places.
This was the first time the kings had ever seen the usually arrogant and domineering pirates so fearful.
"Why don't we take a look together and see if it's really as good as the rumors say?"
"Okay, let's go take a look!"
The kings finalized their plans in a few words and soon set off.
This is just a small part of the picture; many other countries also yearn for Luo Wen's Illuminati. However, unsure of the true nature of the movement, they want to wait for the countries ahead to test the waters before moving on.
Meanwhile, a few kings held different views and scoffed at Luo Wen's actions.
"The World Government's 800-year foundation cannot be shaken by a Four Emperors."
These people are quite proud and have great confidence in the World Government.
In their eyes, the World Government is invincible, and Luo Wen's actions are nothing more than those of a clown.
Despite the immense power of the Four Emperors of the New World, whose influence radiates throughout the world and instills fear in countless people, they are not intimidating.
But the world's master is still the World Government, and it has been for eight hundred years.
The simultaneous existence of four Four Emperors did not truly shake the World Government's ruling position.
What power does Luo Wen, a mere individual, have to challenge such a World Government?
Some kings thought this way, wanting to see Luo Wen defeated.
"Once Luo Wen is defeated, you lot who betrayed him will be dealt with by the World Government!"
These kings had twisted thoughts in their minds.
They were quite envious of the conditions offered by Luo Wen, but very dissatisfied with those countries that enjoyed these benefits after joining.
We're all in the same Affiliated Nation, so let's just accept being exploited together. Why do you think you can turn the tables?
"Hehe, the World Government will deal with these people!"
The twisted kings, so eagerly awaited.
It's utterly ridiculous that they, deeply oppressed by the World Government, would hope for the failure of those who rebel.
It's as if only in this way can they demonstrate their cleverness, so they can say a few sarcastic remarks when the rebels fall.
"See, I told you long ago that the World Government is invincible!"
These people even considered how the World Government would punish countries that joined the Illuminati, and how proud they would be of their wise decision then.
After eight hundred years of training, the World Government has completely tamed some of the countries.
Even if it means handing over exorbitant Heavenly Tribute, which the entire country can hardly afford, forcing both the people and the royal family to tighten their belts.
Even if the World Government does nothing productive and pays the Heavenly Tribute, the pirates still run rampant.
Even if the Celestial Dragons treat them like pigs and dogs, and kill their patrons at will.
Despite the accumulation of various injustices, they still accepted it willingly.
It was as if they weren't the cattle and horses that supported the Celestial Dragons, but rather the Celestial Dragons, high above and enjoying everything.
If Luo Wen knew what they were thinking, he would have to offer his opinion.
Donuts are so delicious!
Of course, such a king is not on the Illuminati's list of supporters.
In Luo Wen's classification, this was the batch that needed to be manually replaced. After all, even if such a king were cured, he would still drool over him.
I wonder if they would still have the same mentality when the Celestial Dragons their country for a killing game.
So let time tell; time will provide the answer.