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Chapter 513: This is Just Fooling Them!
The first Multiverse Combat Power Competition Selection Trial successfully concluded.
During this period, whether it was the Citizens from the Major Seas within the World, or the Audience from the three Worlds of Kabaneri World, Demon Slayer World, and Titan World, all felt their horizons broadened.
They gained a clearer understanding of what constitutes an Expert and what constitutes a Powerhouse.
It also significantly reduced the sense of unfamiliarity between these Worlds.
Although this Selection Trial resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of Injuries, it can be said to have fully displayed its cruelty for all to see, but aside from frightening a small number of people, it didn't cause much of a stir in public opinion.
Especially the Sea Star Persons.
Because for nearly a thousand years, they have lived in a large Environment of continuous Slaughter, often threatened and attacked by Pirates, mountain bandits, slave catchers, Gangs, and even mentally ill Patients with great Strength.
Therefore, their psychological tolerance for death and Blood is quite high, completely incomparable to Im's Previous Life.
As for the people of Kabaneri World, they are even more formidable than the Sea Star Persons; they live year-round in an atmosphere separated from the Kabaneri World by just a wall.
The Eldian of the Titan World are also similar.
So overall, only the people of Demon Slayer World are relatively more naive, more sentimental, and more sensitive to death and Slaughter.
However, the World Government doesn't have time to care about them.
In addition, the Propaganda Department and the Medical Academy launched a joint rescue Operation, successfully demonstrating to all the Audience that every participant, no matter how severe their Injuries, received the best Treatment while their lives were preserved.
They only needed to rest on a Hospital Bed for a few days to return Healthily to their respective Hometowns.
And it was all free!
Although this left the Medical Academy's Doctor team almost exhausted, it indeed worked as Im had envisioned, causing countless Citizens to praise the World Government's Mercy.
Following this, the World Government, citing the need to avoid such large Casualties from happening again, put forward the 'Reform Plan for Future Selection Trials'.
This made people feel even more that the World Government was indeed constantly progressing.
The tens of thousands of deaths were no longer mentioned by anyone except their own relatives and friends. The main reason was that they had all signed a 'life-and-death agreement' beforehand, and no one forced them to participate, so naturally, no one would champion their cause.
In comparison, more Citizens were concerned about the four hundred contestants who fought their way out of the Four Seas Selection Trials.
Some enterprising commercial Companies had already produced booklets containing each contestant's basic Data/Files and their performance in the Selection Trial, selling them at high prices and making a fortune.
Some Companies even opened betting pools, wagering on which of these four hundred contestants would pass the 're-match' and enter the true 'Top 100 Finals'.
Of course, there were also bets on who would be in the 'Top 10', 'Top 3', and 'First Place'.
This could be said to have become a nationwide topic.
It's just a pity that there was no Network to provide them with a Platform for extensive discussion, but even so, every Country and every Island was incredibly lively.
In this way, these four hundred promoted contestants became well-known 'Stars' among the Audience of the four Worlds overnight!
Among them, the people living in Loguetown in the East Blue, the Lubni Kingdom in the North Blue, the Hazel Kingdom in the South Blue, and Farmer Island in the West Blue were the most excited group.
Because the World Government temporarily arranged the contestants promoted to the 'Top 100 Competition' here for rest and recuperation.
Two days later.
They will travel under the Guard of Marine Warships to a certain Island in the First Half of the Grand Line to engage in fierce Competition once again.
Loguetown.
"Well then, excuse us."
Inside an Inn specifically used to host contestants from the East Blue Competition Zone, Coulson, whom they hadn't seen for a while, walked out of a Room with his colleague.
"Alright, Mr. William refused. What a pity."
"Indeed, a Logia System Ability User, if properly trained, could produce at least another top-tier Vice Admiral."
The two chatted in low voices as they headed to the next Target Room, their tones filled with regret.
In fact, Coulson also felt fortunate for William, fortunate that he encountered a World Government that had undergone considerable changes.
If it were in the past, he was sure that after the 'Combat Power Competition' ended, William would be forcibly taken away regardless of whether he became one of the 'Top 100'.
If he complied, he might be arranged into the Marines or other Departments/Organizations, but if he refused, William's next destination would either be Impel Down or receiving 'special Education' at CIPHER POL Headquarters.
Coulson's colleague sighed, "I hope things go a bit smoother next..."
"According to the Data/Files, the probability of success is quite high."
Coulson maintained a Smile and comforted the other person, then stopped and knocked on the second Door.
"Who is it?"
The Door didn't open, but a cautious inquiry sounded from inside. The two weren't surprised; Mr. William had the same Reaction just now.
Coulson said gently, "Hello, Mr. Yesubu. We are Senior Directors from the World Government Administrative Department, sent here to discuss some Matters with you."
Yesubu inside seemed to hesitate, but after a moment, he opened the Door and said, "Come in."
"Thank you."
Coulson thanked him politely, then entered with his colleague. Yesubu glanced at the empty Corridor on both sides before closing the Door again.
"Mr. Yesubu, I won't beat around the bush."
Coulson didn't sit on a chair but turned around and waited for Yesubu to come over before speaking.
"The World Government hopes you can join Cipher Pol, putting your sniper Talent to use in the most suitable place, and also contributing your Strength to the World Government in the future Multiverse Conquest."
"Cipher Pol?"
Yesubu chuckled lightly, "I thought it would be the Army or Marines~"
"We did consider that before, but given your Ability in sniping, we believe a sniper's role is not significant on a large-scale Battlefield, but rather of immense Value in Assassinating important Targets."
Coulson seriously relayed the Situation that the Higher-ups had told him in advance.
"This is indeed..."
Yesubu thought for a while and had to admit this was correct. Using his sniping Ability for Assassination was indeed terrifying; he could easily shoot through someone's forehead from several kilometers away.
Seeing him start to hesitate, Coulson quickly continued.
"Furthermore, as long as you accept the invitation, you and your Family will move to the Red Line to live, receiving the best Protection and Treatment, and your future children can receive the best Education and upbringing!"
Yesubu didn't care much about his wife; he was a true wanderer, marrying simply to leave behind an heir.
"But if I join you, won't I lose my Freedom? I still want to visit those Otherworlds."
Coulson said, "Of course, you will definitely be subject to certain restrictions, but Cipher Pol has always been the vanguard Department for exploring new Otherworlds."
"In other words, as long as you become part of Cipher Pol, you can enter the Star Gate immediately and have priority access to the World Government's latest High-Grade Resources and Technology Equipment, keeping your Strength consistently in the first echelon of the entire World!"
Hmm... This was just him fooling him.
After all, High-Grade Resources also needed to be exchanged for Merit, but Yesubu had never left the East Blue until now, so how could he know this?
"So if I join you, do I need to withdraw from this Combat Power Competition?"
Yesubu was a bit reluctant to give up the Prize Money and Rewards from the 'Top 10'. That's right, he was that confident in himself!
"No, no, no, you can participate normally in this Competition, but not in the next one..."
"Alright then!"
The first Multiverse Combat Power Competition Selection Trial successfully concluded.
During this period, whether it was the Citizens from the Major Seas within the World, or the Audience from the three Worlds of Kabaneri World, Demon Slayer World, and Titan World, all felt their horizons broadened.
They gained a clearer understanding of what constitutes an Expert and what constitutes a Powerhouse.
It also significantly reduced the sense of unfamiliarity between these Worlds.
Although this Selection Trial resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of Injuries, it can be said to have fully displayed its cruelty for all to see, but aside from frightening a small number of people, it didn't cause much of a stir in public opinion.
Especially the Sea Star Persons.
Because for nearly a thousand years, they have lived in a large Environment of continuous Slaughter, often threatened and attacked by Pirates, mountain bandits, slave catchers, Gangs, and even mentally ill Patients with great Strength.
Therefore, their psychological tolerance for death and Blood is quite high, completely incomparable to Im's Previous Life.
As for the people of Kabaneri World, they are even more formidable than the Sea Star Persons; they live year-round in an atmosphere separated from the Kabaneri World by just a wall.
The Eldian of the Titan World are also similar.
So overall, only the people of Demon Slayer World are relatively more naive, more sentimental, and more sensitive to death and Slaughter.
However, the World Government doesn't have time to care about them.
In addition, the Propaganda Department and the Medical Academy launched a joint rescue Operation, successfully demonstrating to all the Audience that every participant, no matter how severe their Injuries, received the best Treatment while their lives were preserved.
They only needed to rest on a Hospital Bed for a few days to return Healthily to their respective Hometowns.
And it was all free!
Although this left the Medical Academy's Doctor team almost exhausted, it indeed worked as Im had envisioned, causing countless Citizens to praise the World Government's Mercy.
Following this, the World Government, citing the need to avoid such large Casualties from happening again, put forward the 'Reform Plan for Future Selection Trials'.
This made people feel even more that the World Government was indeed constantly progressing.
The tens of thousands of deaths were no longer mentioned by anyone except their own relatives and friends. The main reason was that they had all signed a 'life-and-death agreement' beforehand, and no one forced them to participate, so naturally, no one would champion their cause.
In comparison, more Citizens were concerned about the four hundred contestants who fought their way out of the Four Seas Selection Trials.
Some enterprising commercial Companies had already produced booklets containing each contestant's basic Data/Files and their performance in the Selection Trial, selling them at high prices and making a fortune.
Some Companies even opened betting pools, wagering on which of these four hundred contestants would pass the 're-match' and enter the true 'Top 100 Finals'.
Of course, there were also bets on who would be in the 'Top 10', 'Top 3', and 'First Place'.
This could be said to have become a nationwide topic.
It's just a pity that there was no Network to provide them with a Platform for extensive discussion, but even so, every Country and every Island was incredibly lively.
In this way, these four hundred promoted contestants became well-known 'Stars' among the Audience of the four Worlds overnight!
Among them, the people living in Loguetown in the East Blue, the Lubni Kingdom in the North Blue, the Hazel Kingdom in the South Blue, and Farmer Island in the West Blue were the most excited group.
Because the World Government temporarily arranged the contestants promoted to the 'Top 100 Competition' here for rest and recuperation.
Two days later.
They will travel under the Guard of Marine Warships to a certain Island in the First Half of the Grand Line to engage in fierce Competition once again.
Loguetown.
"Well then, excuse us."
Inside an Inn specifically used to host contestants from the East Blue Competition Zone, Coulson, whom they hadn't seen for a while, walked out of a Room with his colleague.
"Alright, Mr. William refused. What a pity."
"Indeed, a Logia System Ability User, if properly trained, could produce at least another top-tier Vice Admiral."
The two chatted in low voices as they headed to the next Target Room, their tones filled with regret.
In fact, Coulson also felt fortunate for William, fortunate that he encountered a World Government that had undergone considerable changes.
If it were in the past, he was sure that after the 'Combat Power Competition' ended, William would be forcibly taken away regardless of whether he became one of the 'Top 100'.
If he complied, he might be arranged into the Marines or other Departments/Organizations, but if he refused, William's next destination would either be Impel Down or receiving 'special Education' at CIPHER POL Headquarters.
Coulson's colleague sighed, "I hope things go a bit smoother next..."
"According to the Data/Files, the probability of success is quite high."
Coulson maintained a Smile and comforted the other person, then stopped and knocked on the second Door.
"Who is it?"
The Door didn't open, but a cautious inquiry sounded from inside. The two weren't surprised; Mr. William had the same Reaction just now.
Coulson said gently, "Hello, Mr. Yesubu. We are Senior Directors from the World Government Administrative Department, sent here to discuss some Matters with you."
Yesubu inside seemed to hesitate, but after a moment, he opened the Door and said, "Come in."
"Thank you."
Coulson thanked him politely, then entered with his colleague. Yesubu glanced at the empty Corridor on both sides before closing the Door again.
"Mr. Yesubu, I won't beat around the bush."
Coulson didn't sit on a chair but turned around and waited for Yesubu to come over before speaking.
"The World Government hopes you can join Cipher Pol, putting your sniper Talent to use in the most suitable place, and also contributing your Strength to the World Government in the future Multiverse Conquest."
"Cipher Pol?"
Yesubu chuckled lightly, "I thought it would be the Army or Marines~"
"We did consider that before, but given your Ability in sniping, we believe a sniper's role is not significant on a large-scale Battlefield, but rather of immense Value in Assassinating important Targets."
Coulson seriously relayed the Situation that the Higher-ups had told him in advance.
"This is indeed..."
Yesubu thought for a while and had to admit this was correct. Using his sniping Ability for Assassination was indeed terrifying; he could easily shoot through someone's forehead from several kilometers away.
Seeing him start to hesitate, Coulson quickly continued.
"Furthermore, as long as you accept the invitation, you and your Family will move to the Red Line to live, receiving the best Protection and Treatment, and your future children can receive the best Education and upbringing!"
Yesubu didn't care much about his wife; he was a true wanderer, marrying simply to leave behind an heir.
"But if I join you, won't I lose my Freedom? I still want to visit those Otherworlds."
Coulson said, "Of course, you will definitely be subject to certain restrictions, but Cipher Pol has always been the vanguard Department for exploring new Otherworlds."
"In other words, as long as you become part of Cipher Pol, you can enter the Star Gate immediately and have priority access to the World Government's latest High-Grade Resources and Technology Equipment, keeping your Strength consistently in the first echelon of the entire World!"
Hmm... This was just him fooling him.
After all, High-Grade Resources also needed to be exchanged for Merit, but Yesubu had never left the East Blue until now, so how could he know this?
"So if I join you, do I need to withdraw from this Combat Power Competition?"
Yesubu was a bit reluctant to give up the Prize Money and Rewards from the 'Top 10'. That's right, he was that confident in himself!
"No, no, no, you can participate normally in this Competition, but not in the next one..."
"Alright then!"
