Mobius had already considered how to develop the Apophis.
He had come up with a plan long ago.
The first step was to invite numerous underground forces to establish themselves aboard the Apophis.
In effect, he would run the Apophis like a Dark Island.
That would be no great challenge for him.
With his status and influence, plenty of forces would be willing to show him respect.
Especially the Underworld Kings.
With the Underworld Kings taking the lead, the other forces would naturally follow.
In a sense, whether certain islands in the New World could prosper depended on nothing more than their whims.
There was the shipping business of Umit, the King of Shipping, and the arms shipments of Victor, the King of Arms.
Then there was the entertainment offered by the Pleasure District or the Witch's Banquet.
And there were other underground forces as well.
Combined, the businesses they controlled formed a complete system.
As long as they designated an island as a Dark Island, it would naturally develop rapidly, because they controlled its core economic interests.
Besides, the Apophis was not merely a Dark Island, but an entertainment city.
Mobius had already contacted those underground forces in advance.
When Apophis Entertainment City officially opened, they would all come to show their support.
Before that, he needed to fulfill his old agreement and fight Whitebeard.
With the prestige he would gain from fighting Whitebeard, he would naturally attract a flood of visitors to Apophis.
After all, Mobius also held the title of Son of Hades.
As long as he handled the opening ceremony well, the entertainment city's subsequent popularity would be assured.
Mobius would also use public opinion as a weapon to promote the Apophis.
Mobius believed the entertainment city he had built could offer its guests ample enjoyment.