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"Tell me, what are your plans and ideas for Germa's future..."
After showing Ichiji around one large laboratory after another, Vinsmoke Judge asked in a deep voice.
He had always known that this eldest son possessed a vision superior to his own and a more fervent ambition, making it impossible for him to have no plans for the future.
The three-hundred-year revival of Germa had already consumed Vinsmoke Judge's entire life, and in recent years, it had left him somewhat breathless. He was unsure if he would live to see Germa once again dominate North Blue.
Therefore, he wanted to hear his eldest son's opinion, as Germa would eventually be handed over to him.
"Lack of its own territory, resources, taxes... these all limit Germa's development. It can be said to have reached a bottleneck, which I think you deeply understand..."
Ichiji did not decline. Germa's future development and transformation required Vinsmoke Judge, the wielder of power, to approve. He spoke directly: "The generous rewards earned from war mercenary work might be enough for ordinary small countries, but for Germa 66, which wants to rapidly grow and rise in a short time, it's merely a drop in the bucket, as war mercenary work isn't always available..."
"...You are not wrong!"
After a moment of silence, Vinsmoke Judge sighed heavily, completely agreeing with Ichiji's view.
Germa 66 was different from other kingdoms; it had been a "nation of science" for generations, possessing a world-class research team. The World Government would never sit idly by and watch a dangerous kingdom like Germa acquire its own territory and gradually grow stronger.
Moreover, the North Blue nations, who held a great grudge against Germa, were always highly wary and vigilant of ambitious "evil organizations." Once Germa grew to a point where it threatened their safety, they would undoubtedly unite to suppress it without hesitation.
"Currently, seeking further development under the World Government's watchful eye is indeed impossible, but it's not entirely without a solution..."
Ichiji said with a smile.
Isn't Sky Island the most suitable place?
Even if resources are scarce, it can directly avoid the World Government's surveillance.
But there's no hurry for now.
Ultimately, this world still depends on hard power.
Unless there's a secret weapon like a nuclear weapon, technology, no matter how advanced, can only be an auxiliary.
How far Germa can go in the future ultimately depends on what heights Vinsmoke Ichiji can reach.
Why are the Four Emperors so arrogant?
And why does even the Marine Headquarters, the undisputed overlord of the sea, fear them?
It's because they all possess terrifying strength!
Even the pirate crews under the Four Emperors can easily crush the vast majority of pirates, shattering the dreams of countless individuals who yearned to become the Pirate King every year.
As long as his own strength is sufficient, and he plans well, with Germa's first-class technological foundation, developing will not be a difficult task.
However, dominating North Blue is far from as simple as it appears.
...
It was deep into the night.
Ichiji returned to his room after discussing with Judge for half the night.
Of course, he had other plans, but the time was not yet ripe, and speaking of them would be useless.
Two identical, curvaceous girls were there, whispering something, their legs occasionally swinging.
"Your Highness, you're back..."
The dignified and elegant Isabel came forward to greet him.
Her gem-like, sparkling emerald eyes were filled with tenderness and adoration.
Five years ago, when she, a princess of a fallen kingdom, was rescued by this prince from the abyss of despair, saving her from the fate of being violated by villains, Isabel's life, heart, and indeed everything, had already been wholeheartedly dedicated to this master.
"Your Highness..."
Winnie and Delia, the twin sisters, quickly rose to greet him.
"Isabel, you've worked hard... did you miss me these past few days?"
This beautiful maid was not his only woman, but she was arguably the first woman he kept.
For a considerable time, she had even accompanied Ichiji to battle, and she was not as fragile as she appeared on the surface.
In his heart, her position was irreplaceable.
"Of course..."