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Chapter 1154: Im's Order!
Imperial Arms World.
Im had been living in this world for two years.
Previously, the 'Heavenly Gate Holy Island Attack Incident' of heinous nature had occurred.
The first batch of graduates from the Celestial Dragon Holy Academy, led by Longinus, killed most of the members of the Free Resistance Army.
This brought a relatively satisfactory conclusion to the matter.
Subsequently, Im issued an order.
Eliminate the royalty of the twelve small countries that secretly provided aid to the Free Resistance Army, along with all the nobility involved.
Then, migrate all the citizens of these countries to the Qin Empire, Shenhe Island Nation, and the Alchemy Kingdom.
This great migration resulted in countless casualties and numerous tragedies and ruined families along the way.
But the Five Elders believed this was the punishment they deserved.
One must know that during the 'Heavenly Gate Holy Island Incident', Lord Imu's statue was destroyed!
In their eyes, even completely slaughtering the twelve small countries would have been justified.
At that time, Saint Saturn even proposed dispatching the Holy Knights to execute this judgment mission.
However, Lord Imu ordered that these citizens be spared.
He merely relocated them to live in the 'Three Great Countries'. What immense mercy was this?
Within the Alchemy Kingdom.
A vast, sandy expanse stretching as far as the eye could see.
Originally, this place should have been an uninhabited zone.
But now there were many soldiers, collecting rubies from the scorching hot sand.
And in front of them, there were dense piles of rubies. No one knew when they would finish picking them up...
Meanwhile, high above.
Dean Isaac, a Stigma Alchemist, was looking down at the countless sparkling, translucent red dots below.
But despite such a beautiful and spectacular scene, his gaze was filled with suffering and helplessness.
"Isaac, we don't need this many people, nor are we willing to give them land, food, and water!"
"Since that's the case, exchange them with the World Government for more rare resources. This is my order as the King!"
The stern words of the current Alkemi the Forty-Seventh still echoed in his mind.
"Sigh————"
Dean Isaac could only let out a long sigh in the end.
Heavenly Gate Holy Island, located above the Imperial East Sea of the Qin Empire.
Every day, a large number of people still arrived by ship, lining up in a long queue to enter the repaired Celestial Dragon Temple. They would kneel, kowtow, and pray before the Imu Statue.
On this frozen wasteland island, there were now many buildings and facilities, forming a small town.
In addition, the security level had been significantly improved.
A battalion of the Holy Land Garrison, led by a Knight Captain, was permanently stationed on the island.
They numbered a thousand strong, constantly responsible for guarding the temple.
At the same time, there was also a Navy Base specially established here by the Marine Headquarters.
It was overseen by a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, two Rear Admirals, over a dozen officers of various ranks, and five warships.
Coupled with the Naval and Land Forces dispatched by the Qin Empire and Shenhe Island Nation for joint defense.
The entire Heavenly Gate Holy Island was virtually indistinguishable from a military base.
Those who claimed to be believers had to undergo various inspections and interrogations by the Marines at the designated port before landing on the island.
They would also issue a temporary pass to each person, which stated their period of stay on the island.
As a result, the order of the entire island began to become standardized.
In fact, this place had become a pilot program for Im.
He wanted to see if this approach would bring him any benefits...
In another eerie green dimensional space above Heavenly Gate Holy Island.
The Noah's Ark, like a savage giant beast, floated quietly in mid-air.
Im was sitting calmly in the study room, looking at the holographic virtual image in front of him.
Stussy stood to the side, waiting silently.
The screen showed a horrifying scene.
In a vast desert, hundreds of thousands of people, bound hand and foot, were gathered together.
And beneath their feet.
Lines of silver light were rapidly forming on the golden ground.
They were constantly connecting to each other, forming a massive Alchemy Array, covering an enormous area and featuring exceptionally complex patterns.
That Dean Isaac floated high above.
With a blank expression, he pressed his palms together, releasing a large amount of red lightning around him, striking the sandy ground below repeatedly.
Soon, as all the markings were connected.
The Alchemy Array, covering a vast desert spanning dozens of miles.
Instantly burst forth with a dazzling light that turned the entire heaven and earth white.
A moment later, the white light dissipated, and no people could be seen in the desert.
Only ruby stones were left scattered across the ground, sparkling under the scorching hot sunlight.
This scene caused Im to fall into a long silence.
He truly hadn't expected that the Alchemy Kingdom would turn the citizens of the small countries allocated to them into...
However, that Alkemi the Forty-Seventh proactively contacted the World Government Branch in Snowlight City, stating his willingness to send over seventy percent of the 'Harvest'.
His requirements, besides a few years of Heavenly Tribute exemption.
Were primarily a few enrollment quotas for the Sea Star Academy City for the Alchemy Imperial Family each year.
He also requested to exchange for a few bottles of Cell Enhancement Serum and a decent Zoan-type Devil Fruit.
Were these requirements excessive?
Certainly not. What were they compared to over a hundred thousand Philosopher's Stone fragments!
Although they were all fragments of poor quality.
This substance could be improved in quality through synthesis, enough to create over a dozen complete Philosopher's Stones!
Therefore, Im found it very difficult to blame the Alchemy Kingdom.
"Stussy, have the Five Elders warn the Alchemy Kingdom to do less of this kind of thing in the future, especially not using Sea Star People. Otherwise, it will be considered a great sin."
Im had actually considered having them report to the Five Elders before doing it in the future and only proceeding after getting permission.
But then he felt that if that happened, wouldn't the source of evil become the World Government?
Rather than that, it was better to just be the recipient.
That way, if it was exposed in the future, the Alchemy Kingdom could be thrown to the public.
And they could claim externally that they didn't know the origin of the Philosopher's Stone, only that they obtained it through a normal transaction...
"Yes, Lord Imu."
Stussy responded softly.
For her, having originated from Cipher Pol, she had seen all sorts of dark things.
The scene just now had only slightly surprised her.
Just then, Im saw that Saint Nasujuro, the War Affairs Martial God, had sent a document.
Opening it, it contained the recent situation in the 'Special Zone World'.
It also included a piece of footage that Bud had filmed earlier.
As he watched, Im's gaze turned cold.
Stussy beside him was so shocked that she covered her mouth, thinking to herself, "Are these gods crazy?"
"Issue the order. Have Shiki's side capture a few people from the 'Special Zone World' and execute them in the Titan World. Also, recall all the Ninja executing missions in the 'Special Zone World' to the Alnus Hill Camp to await orders!"
The coldness and killing intent in Im's words made Stussy feel a stinging pain all over her body, as if sharp sword tips were pressed against her skin.
The intense palpitation made her feel breathless.
She knew that Lord Imu was truly angry this time.
"Yes, I shall obey your imperial will!"
Stussy quickly replied with a formal reply.
Then, she hurried out of the study room, not daring to delay for a second.
Inside, Im lay back in his chair.
His gaze was indifferent as he looked at Goddess Freya in the holographic virtual image.
"Let Mu see how capable you gods are. If you're not strong enough, the Ragnarok play will have to be staged..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a bright white light suddenly bloomed on the back of his right hand!
(End of this chapter)
Imperial Arms World.
Im had been living in this world for two years.
Previously, the 'Heavenly Gate Holy Island Attack Incident' of heinous nature had occurred.
The first batch of graduates from the Celestial Dragon Holy Academy, led by Longinus, killed most of the members of the Free Resistance Army.
This brought a relatively satisfactory conclusion to the matter.
Subsequently, Im issued an order.
Eliminate the royalty of the twelve small countries that secretly provided aid to the Free Resistance Army, along with all the nobility involved.
Then, migrate all the citizens of these countries to the Qin Empire, Shenhe Island Nation, and the Alchemy Kingdom.
This great migration resulted in countless casualties and numerous tragedies and ruined families along the way.
But the Five Elders believed this was the punishment they deserved.
One must know that during the 'Heavenly Gate Holy Island Incident', Lord Imu's statue was destroyed!
In their eyes, even completely slaughtering the twelve small countries would have been justified.
At that time, Saint Saturn even proposed dispatching the Holy Knights to execute this judgment mission.
However, Lord Imu ordered that these citizens be spared.
He merely relocated them to live in the 'Three Great Countries'. What immense mercy was this?
Within the Alchemy Kingdom.
A vast, sandy expanse stretching as far as the eye could see.
Originally, this place should have been an uninhabited zone.
But now there were many soldiers, collecting rubies from the scorching hot sand.
And in front of them, there were dense piles of rubies. No one knew when they would finish picking them up...
Meanwhile, high above.
Dean Isaac, a Stigma Alchemist, was looking down at the countless sparkling, translucent red dots below.
But despite such a beautiful and spectacular scene, his gaze was filled with suffering and helplessness.
"Isaac, we don't need this many people, nor are we willing to give them land, food, and water!"
"Since that's the case, exchange them with the World Government for more rare resources. This is my order as the King!"
The stern words of the current Alkemi the Forty-Seventh still echoed in his mind.
"Sigh————"
Dean Isaac could only let out a long sigh in the end.
Heavenly Gate Holy Island, located above the Imperial East Sea of the Qin Empire.
Every day, a large number of people still arrived by ship, lining up in a long queue to enter the repaired Celestial Dragon Temple. They would kneel, kowtow, and pray before the Imu Statue.
On this frozen wasteland island, there were now many buildings and facilities, forming a small town.
In addition, the security level had been significantly improved.
A battalion of the Holy Land Garrison, led by a Knight Captain, was permanently stationed on the island.
They numbered a thousand strong, constantly responsible for guarding the temple.
At the same time, there was also a Navy Base specially established here by the Marine Headquarters.
It was overseen by a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, two Rear Admirals, over a dozen officers of various ranks, and five warships.
Coupled with the Naval and Land Forces dispatched by the Qin Empire and Shenhe Island Nation for joint defense.
The entire Heavenly Gate Holy Island was virtually indistinguishable from a military base.
Those who claimed to be believers had to undergo various inspections and interrogations by the Marines at the designated port before landing on the island.
They would also issue a temporary pass to each person, which stated their period of stay on the island.
As a result, the order of the entire island began to become standardized.
In fact, this place had become a pilot program for Im.
He wanted to see if this approach would bring him any benefits...
In another eerie green dimensional space above Heavenly Gate Holy Island.
The Noah's Ark, like a savage giant beast, floated quietly in mid-air.
Im was sitting calmly in the study room, looking at the holographic virtual image in front of him.
Stussy stood to the side, waiting silently.
The screen showed a horrifying scene.
In a vast desert, hundreds of thousands of people, bound hand and foot, were gathered together.
And beneath their feet.
Lines of silver light were rapidly forming on the golden ground.
They were constantly connecting to each other, forming a massive Alchemy Array, covering an enormous area and featuring exceptionally complex patterns.
That Dean Isaac floated high above.
With a blank expression, he pressed his palms together, releasing a large amount of red lightning around him, striking the sandy ground below repeatedly.
Soon, as all the markings were connected.
The Alchemy Array, covering a vast desert spanning dozens of miles.
Instantly burst forth with a dazzling light that turned the entire heaven and earth white.
A moment later, the white light dissipated, and no people could be seen in the desert.
Only ruby stones were left scattered across the ground, sparkling under the scorching hot sunlight.
This scene caused Im to fall into a long silence.
He truly hadn't expected that the Alchemy Kingdom would turn the citizens of the small countries allocated to them into...
However, that Alkemi the Forty-Seventh proactively contacted the World Government Branch in Snowlight City, stating his willingness to send over seventy percent of the 'Harvest'.
His requirements, besides a few years of Heavenly Tribute exemption.
Were primarily a few enrollment quotas for the Sea Star Academy City for the Alchemy Imperial Family each year.
He also requested to exchange for a few bottles of Cell Enhancement Serum and a decent Zoan-type Devil Fruit.
Were these requirements excessive?
Certainly not. What were they compared to over a hundred thousand Philosopher's Stone fragments!
Although they were all fragments of poor quality.
This substance could be improved in quality through synthesis, enough to create over a dozen complete Philosopher's Stones!
Therefore, Im found it very difficult to blame the Alchemy Kingdom.
"Stussy, have the Five Elders warn the Alchemy Kingdom to do less of this kind of thing in the future, especially not using Sea Star People. Otherwise, it will be considered a great sin."
Im had actually considered having them report to the Five Elders before doing it in the future and only proceeding after getting permission.
But then he felt that if that happened, wouldn't the source of evil become the World Government?
Rather than that, it was better to just be the recipient.
That way, if it was exposed in the future, the Alchemy Kingdom could be thrown to the public.
And they could claim externally that they didn't know the origin of the Philosopher's Stone, only that they obtained it through a normal transaction...
"Yes, Lord Imu."
Stussy responded softly.
For her, having originated from Cipher Pol, she had seen all sorts of dark things.
The scene just now had only slightly surprised her.
Just then, Im saw that Saint Nasujuro, the War Affairs Martial God, had sent a document.
Opening it, it contained the recent situation in the 'Special Zone World'.
It also included a piece of footage that Bud had filmed earlier.
As he watched, Im's gaze turned cold.
Stussy beside him was so shocked that she covered her mouth, thinking to herself, "Are these gods crazy?"
"Issue the order. Have Shiki's side capture a few people from the 'Special Zone World' and execute them in the Titan World. Also, recall all the Ninja executing missions in the 'Special Zone World' to the Alnus Hill Camp to await orders!"
The coldness and killing intent in Im's words made Stussy feel a stinging pain all over her body, as if sharp sword tips were pressed against her skin.
The intense palpitation made her feel breathless.
She knew that Lord Imu was truly angry this time.
"Yes, I shall obey your imperial will!"
Stussy quickly replied with a formal reply.
Then, she hurried out of the study room, not daring to delay for a second.
Inside, Im lay back in his chair.
His gaze was indifferent as he looked at Goddess Freya in the holographic virtual image.
"Let Mu see how capable you gods are. If you're not strong enough, the Ragnarok play will have to be staged..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a bright white light suddenly bloomed on the back of his right hand!
(End of this chapter)
