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Chapter 1406: Kyros's Wish and Choice! (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader Jia Xu Hermit)
"I swear, in the name of the Imperial Prince of the Qin Empire and the future 61st Emperor!"
"I will never use the 'Supreme Imperial Arm: Imperial Guardian Mech' against the World Government!"
Qin Su raised his right hand, his gaze firm, and shouted loudly, meeting Doflamingo's gaze.
Back then, Im had confiscated the 'Imperial Guardian Mech' on the grounds that the 'Imperial Emperor was incapable of controlling the Supreme Imperial Arm, posing a serious threat to the planetary safety of the Imperial Arms World'.
He stated that it would be returned to the Empire when they had the ability to control it.
This matter had always been a heavy stone weighing on the hearts of the Imperial High Command of the Qin Empire.
Qin Su, as the Imperial Prince, felt the same way.
He now felt that his willpower was strong enough to control the 'Imperial Guardian Mech'.
He just didn't know if the World Government would agree, or if it would anger the World Government.
On the Harem Lawn of Noah's Ark.
Esdeath, sitting on the Heavenly Empress's chair, turned to look at Im beside her.
Her eyes, as blue as ice crystals, held a hint of worry.
She worried that Qin Su's wish would make Im angry.
After all, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' was currently the other party's collectible.
Qin Su's action was equivalent to asking Im for a toy.
Although this toy once belonged to the Empire, it now belonged to Im.
Im wasn't angry; he was just deep in thought about the matter.
That 'Supreme Imperial Arm' had been sitting in his study room as a decoration.
This was because the item could only be activated by someone with the Imperial Royal Family bloodline of the Qin Empire.
Of course, the Biochemical Research Institute had long prepared an artificial human with the Qin Empire Imperial Royal Family bloodline.
It could be awakened at any time if needed, to control the 'Supreme Imperial Arm'.
But now Qin Su wanted it back...
Im thought about it. Actually, it wasn't impossible; the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' was useless in his hands.
He could let Qin Su try to see if he could control it.
If he could, and was willing to be dispatched by the World Government, then it would certainly be a good thing.
Why use an artificial human when they could use a legitimate member of the Royal Family?
"Have Qin Su come over, Esdeath. You'll be responsible for receiving him and letting him try to control the 'Supreme Imperial Arm'."
Im instructed Esdeath, then spoke to the Golden Den Den Mushi that was still connected, saying, "You heard that, right?"
"Yes, I will immediately relay it to Doflamingo!"
Topman Warcury Saint responded instantly, then gently placed the handset back on the Den Den Mushi's back.
Soon, Doflamingo on the Multiverse Duel Arena side received the reply.
Qin Su naturally also knew the result.
The World Government agreed to return the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' to them!
This Imperial Prince seemed to have overlooked that he was only being allowed to try it out.
At the same time.
The Emperor and civil and military officials of the Empire, who had been waiting anxiously the entire time, also cheered loudly, completely disregarding their usual dignified demeanor.
"It seems we all misunderstood the World Government. Back then, they truly took away the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' because I was incapable of controlling it and they were worried about causing greater casualties and destruction..."
The Emperor Qin Hao's eyes were moist, and his face was filled with self-reproach.
But when he saw Qin Su on the virtual screen, he felt immense pride.
This was his son, this was the future Emperor of the Empire!
He could finally rest assured.
Qin Su left excitedly with Susanoo. He was going to find Lelei to celebrate!
Oh, and Doctor Tian Zhi, he almost forgot.
"Now for the final main event! Let's welcome the first-place winner of the Second Multiverse Top 100 Power Contest, the 'King of Swordsmen' Kyros from our Sea Star homeland, to the award platform!!"
On one side of the stage, the host Gaz roared into the microphone.
Instantly, the entire venue erupted in thunderous applause and cheers rising one after another.
"Kyros!!!"
"Kyros!!!"
"Kyros!!!"
In the blink of an eye, nearly 500,000 audience members began shouting the same name in unison.
There was no doubt, at this moment, Kyros was definitely the idol of the Sea Star people.
This also made the citizens of the Dressrosa Kingdom, far away, exceptionally excited.
Shouts of Kyros's name constantly came from every household.
Inside the royal palace, Kyros's wife, the eldest princess of this kingdom, Scarlett.
While listening to the shouts from outside and from the screen, she watched her husband, who was striding onto the award platform in the screen feed, with tears in her eyes.
Beside her, the little princess Viola, only eleven years old, looked at her older sister with envy.
She suddenly wanted such an excellent husband too.
She wondered what kind of lover she would meet when she grew up.
Meanwhile, King Riku Dold III was recalling the content of his phone call with Kyros yesterday.
Kyros told him that he wanted to make a wish to the World Government to preserve the national status of the Dressrosa Kingdom and the royal authority status of the Riku Royal Family.
To be honest, Dold III was tempted at the time.
If possible, as a king, how could he not hope to continue possessing royal authority?
But in the end, he still used astonishing willpower to refuse Kyros's idea.
He then requested that Kyros not consider the kingdom, but rather wish for resources that would be useful for his own strength!
Kyros didn't understand, and Dold III told him that the political unification of the Sea Star was a major trend being promoted by the World Government.
No one could stop it, otherwise, they would be completely eliminated.
Therefore, even if he made that wish, it would definitely be rejected, and might even incur the aversion of the World Government.
Moreover, the World Government had promised him a Rank F Marquis peerage and to retain all the property of the Royal Family.
These conditions were already very good. A Rank F Marquis on the Red Line could own a private territory of two thousand square kilometers!
But he refused, choosing instead this royal palace castle, which was much smaller in area.
Because here was the homeland where their clan had lived for generations.
Although it was not as large as a two-thousand-square-kilometer territory, living here felt secure and comfortable.
The officials of the relevant departments of the World Government agreed. Anyway, there was no way they could put the government building inside the castle.
The Nefertari Royal Family of Alabasta was also like this.
Kyros said nothing more after hearing his father-in-law's words.
He was actually quite satisfied with this result.
His favor towards the World Government also grew stronger.
He used to hear how overbearing and unreasonable the World Government was, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
Not only were they reasonable, but they also strived for fairness and justice!
So, facing Doflamingo's final 'State your Wish'.
Kyros said his decision without any hesitation.
"I hope the World Government can grant me suitable weapons or equipment!"
"Oh?"
Doflamingo asked in surprise, "You don't want advanced Haki techniques, or insights into the Great Sword Master realm?"
Kyros shook his head: "No, I will master those sooner or later. Compared to that, I am more in need of handy equipment."
He had thought it through. As long as he was strong enough, he could protect his family who had lost their royal authority.
"Fufufufufu~, you're quite confident."
Doflamingo then asked, "So, do you want a weapon or armor?"
Kyros was startled, touched the long sword on his back, and sighed:
"Armor, I suppose. This sword has been with me for a long time, and I really don't want to abandon it."
Doflamingo nodded and immediately used a video Den Den Mushi to open the Holy Land Treasury's official website.
Then he used the 'Super Den Den Mushi Network' to filter out all Legend Grade and above armor-type secret treasures.
"Here, pick one."
Doflamingo said with a grin.
"This..."
Kyros was dazzled by the virtual image of at least a hundred different types of armor.
Inside were not only various armors, helmets, and inner armor from the Sea Star homeland, but also things from otherworlds.
For example, robes imbued with magic power from the Familiar of Zero World, high-strength alloy shields from the Nuclear World, Imperial Arms from the Imperial Arms World, and ninja tools from the Ninja World.
Kyros was not in a hurry, patiently checking the description of each secret treasure.
Finally, his gaze settled on an armor-type Imperial Arm named 'Demon Armor: Incursio'.
"I'll take that one!"
(End of Chapter)
"I swear, in the name of the Imperial Prince of the Qin Empire and the future 61st Emperor!"
"I will never use the 'Supreme Imperial Arm: Imperial Guardian Mech' against the World Government!"
Qin Su raised his right hand, his gaze firm, and shouted loudly, meeting Doflamingo's gaze.
Back then, Im had confiscated the 'Imperial Guardian Mech' on the grounds that the 'Imperial Emperor was incapable of controlling the Supreme Imperial Arm, posing a serious threat to the planetary safety of the Imperial Arms World'.
He stated that it would be returned to the Empire when they had the ability to control it.
This matter had always been a heavy stone weighing on the hearts of the Imperial High Command of the Qin Empire.
Qin Su, as the Imperial Prince, felt the same way.
He now felt that his willpower was strong enough to control the 'Imperial Guardian Mech'.
He just didn't know if the World Government would agree, or if it would anger the World Government.
On the Harem Lawn of Noah's Ark.
Esdeath, sitting on the Heavenly Empress's chair, turned to look at Im beside her.
Her eyes, as blue as ice crystals, held a hint of worry.
She worried that Qin Su's wish would make Im angry.
After all, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' was currently the other party's collectible.
Qin Su's action was equivalent to asking Im for a toy.
Although this toy once belonged to the Empire, it now belonged to Im.
Im wasn't angry; he was just deep in thought about the matter.
That 'Supreme Imperial Arm' had been sitting in his study room as a decoration.
This was because the item could only be activated by someone with the Imperial Royal Family bloodline of the Qin Empire.
Of course, the Biochemical Research Institute had long prepared an artificial human with the Qin Empire Imperial Royal Family bloodline.
It could be awakened at any time if needed, to control the 'Supreme Imperial Arm'.
But now Qin Su wanted it back...
Im thought about it. Actually, it wasn't impossible; the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' was useless in his hands.
He could let Qin Su try to see if he could control it.
If he could, and was willing to be dispatched by the World Government, then it would certainly be a good thing.
Why use an artificial human when they could use a legitimate member of the Royal Family?
"Have Qin Su come over, Esdeath. You'll be responsible for receiving him and letting him try to control the 'Supreme Imperial Arm'."
Im instructed Esdeath, then spoke to the Golden Den Den Mushi that was still connected, saying, "You heard that, right?"
"Yes, I will immediately relay it to Doflamingo!"
Topman Warcury Saint responded instantly, then gently placed the handset back on the Den Den Mushi's back.
Soon, Doflamingo on the Multiverse Duel Arena side received the reply.
Qin Su naturally also knew the result.
The World Government agreed to return the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' to them!
This Imperial Prince seemed to have overlooked that he was only being allowed to try it out.
At the same time.
The Emperor and civil and military officials of the Empire, who had been waiting anxiously the entire time, also cheered loudly, completely disregarding their usual dignified demeanor.
"It seems we all misunderstood the World Government. Back then, they truly took away the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' because I was incapable of controlling it and they were worried about causing greater casualties and destruction..."
The Emperor Qin Hao's eyes were moist, and his face was filled with self-reproach.
But when he saw Qin Su on the virtual screen, he felt immense pride.
This was his son, this was the future Emperor of the Empire!
He could finally rest assured.
Qin Su left excitedly with Susanoo. He was going to find Lelei to celebrate!
Oh, and Doctor Tian Zhi, he almost forgot.
"Now for the final main event! Let's welcome the first-place winner of the Second Multiverse Top 100 Power Contest, the 'King of Swordsmen' Kyros from our Sea Star homeland, to the award platform!!"
On one side of the stage, the host Gaz roared into the microphone.
Instantly, the entire venue erupted in thunderous applause and cheers rising one after another.
"Kyros!!!"
"Kyros!!!"
"Kyros!!!"
In the blink of an eye, nearly 500,000 audience members began shouting the same name in unison.
There was no doubt, at this moment, Kyros was definitely the idol of the Sea Star people.
This also made the citizens of the Dressrosa Kingdom, far away, exceptionally excited.
Shouts of Kyros's name constantly came from every household.
Inside the royal palace, Kyros's wife, the eldest princess of this kingdom, Scarlett.
While listening to the shouts from outside and from the screen, she watched her husband, who was striding onto the award platform in the screen feed, with tears in her eyes.
Beside her, the little princess Viola, only eleven years old, looked at her older sister with envy.
She suddenly wanted such an excellent husband too.
She wondered what kind of lover she would meet when she grew up.
Meanwhile, King Riku Dold III was recalling the content of his phone call with Kyros yesterday.
Kyros told him that he wanted to make a wish to the World Government to preserve the national status of the Dressrosa Kingdom and the royal authority status of the Riku Royal Family.
To be honest, Dold III was tempted at the time.
If possible, as a king, how could he not hope to continue possessing royal authority?
But in the end, he still used astonishing willpower to refuse Kyros's idea.
He then requested that Kyros not consider the kingdom, but rather wish for resources that would be useful for his own strength!
Kyros didn't understand, and Dold III told him that the political unification of the Sea Star was a major trend being promoted by the World Government.
No one could stop it, otherwise, they would be completely eliminated.
Therefore, even if he made that wish, it would definitely be rejected, and might even incur the aversion of the World Government.
Moreover, the World Government had promised him a Rank F Marquis peerage and to retain all the property of the Royal Family.
These conditions were already very good. A Rank F Marquis on the Red Line could own a private territory of two thousand square kilometers!
But he refused, choosing instead this royal palace castle, which was much smaller in area.
Because here was the homeland where their clan had lived for generations.
Although it was not as large as a two-thousand-square-kilometer territory, living here felt secure and comfortable.
The officials of the relevant departments of the World Government agreed. Anyway, there was no way they could put the government building inside the castle.
The Nefertari Royal Family of Alabasta was also like this.
Kyros said nothing more after hearing his father-in-law's words.
He was actually quite satisfied with this result.
His favor towards the World Government also grew stronger.
He used to hear how overbearing and unreasonable the World Government was, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
Not only were they reasonable, but they also strived for fairness and justice!
So, facing Doflamingo's final 'State your Wish'.
Kyros said his decision without any hesitation.
"I hope the World Government can grant me suitable weapons or equipment!"
"Oh?"
Doflamingo asked in surprise, "You don't want advanced Haki techniques, or insights into the Great Sword Master realm?"
Kyros shook his head: "No, I will master those sooner or later. Compared to that, I am more in need of handy equipment."
He had thought it through. As long as he was strong enough, he could protect his family who had lost their royal authority.
"Fufufufufu~, you're quite confident."
Doflamingo then asked, "So, do you want a weapon or armor?"
Kyros was startled, touched the long sword on his back, and sighed:
"Armor, I suppose. This sword has been with me for a long time, and I really don't want to abandon it."
Doflamingo nodded and immediately used a video Den Den Mushi to open the Holy Land Treasury's official website.
Then he used the 'Super Den Den Mushi Network' to filter out all Legend Grade and above armor-type secret treasures.
"Here, pick one."
Doflamingo said with a grin.
"This..."
Kyros was dazzled by the virtual image of at least a hundred different types of armor.
Inside were not only various armors, helmets, and inner armor from the Sea Star homeland, but also things from otherworlds.
For example, robes imbued with magic power from the Familiar of Zero World, high-strength alloy shields from the Nuclear World, Imperial Arms from the Imperial Arms World, and ninja tools from the Ninja World.
Kyros was not in a hurry, patiently checking the description of each secret treasure.
Finally, his gaze settled on an armor-type Imperial Arm named 'Demon Armor: Incursio'.
"I'll take that one!"
(End of Chapter)
