# Chapter 722: Philosopher's Stone!
The Flevance Kingdom and the Amber Lead Disease had always been a thorn in Im's side.
It could be said to be the darkest thing the World Government had done in the past century. In his opinion, it was even more detestable than the 'Ohara Buster Call Incident' which he had secretly prevented.
This was because the Scholars of 'Ohara' had knowingly broken the law, disregarding repeated solemn warnings. While the World Government's judgment might have been excessive, it wasn't entirely unreasonable.
But the 'White Town' incident was solely for the sake of money, sacrificing the lives of an entire nation's citizens and their descendants.
In Im's view, this was utterly disgusting.
The dignified World Government, for the sake of that paltry sum of money, committed such a heinous act.
Where was the Scope?
However, the decision to conceal the Amber Lead Disease and cooperate with the Flevance royalty was made by the World Government's higher-ups over a hundred years ago. Im had no way to hold them accountable.
And holding the current relevant personnel accountable wouldn't be right either.
Because the Amber Lead Disease was Top Secret, these people couldn't possibly know the truth about the 'Amber Lead Profits'. They were merely collecting money normally according to 'Convention'.
So, the only ones left to hold accountable were the current Five Elders, as they knew the truth.
But was Im going to hold them accountable for 'knowing but not stopping'? That would be even more nonsense.
Hence,
Im decided not to pursue accountability within the World Government. Instead, he directly placed all the crime on the current royalty and successive kings of the Flevance Kingdom.
Then, he would find a way to solve the Amber Lead Disease of the Flevance citizens and restore their healthy bodies.
As for whether this was fair or not.
Heh heh.
Therefore, as early as four years ago, Im ordered the Medical Academy and the Biochemical Research Institute to begin research on a cure for the Amber Lead Disease. But who would have thought that they still hadn't come up with anything until now?
This forced him to consider making Tsuru and Kuma work hard.
Either use the Wash-Wash Fruit Ability to Wash Away the Amber Lead Toxin from the human body, or use the Paw-Paw Fruit to expel the Amber Lead Toxin from the human body.
The difficulty lay in the fact that Flevance was still a kingdom, and it had hundreds of thousands of people.
So, deep down, Im actually had a last resort plan.
That was to directly wipe out the entire Flevance Kingdom on a certain night, and then drop a large meteorite on it.
Outwardly, it would be claimed that a meteorite had fallen from the sky, flattening the unfortunate 'White Town'. This would physically eliminate the hidden danger that could bring huge negative impact to the World Government.
This was the resolve and coldness he must possess as a ruler.
Fortunately, the Alchemy from the Imperial Arms World could perfectly solve the Amber Lead Disease, as long as the alchemist had a certain understanding of the mineral Amber Lead.
They could write the Construction Formula in the Alchemy Array beforehand, and then convert all the Amber Lead components in the human body into minerals that are harmless to the human body and can be easily absorbed or excreted.
In the 'Canon', Law used the ROOM of the Op-Op Fruit to surgically remove the Amber Lead from the body, completely solving all the symptoms caused by the Amber Lead Disease.
So, under the World Government's order.
A team of Alchemists led by Senior Alchemist Taylor, who had recently become the Dean of the Academy City Alchemy Academy, and an Elite Medical Team from the Medical Academy led by Dr. Kureha.
Under the guard of numerous police officers, they were stationed at the 'Heart Hospital' in the Flevance Kingdom to be responsible for treating all citizens for the Amber Lead Disease, while simultaneously sealing all Amber Lead Mines within its territory.
As for the massive amount of Amber Lead creations, there was no need to rush to deal with them.
This was because the toxin from these Amber Lead finished products would only seep into the body through the skin after long-term physical contact.
This also meant that all outsiders needed to bring their own utensils.
However, the World Government couldn't just be responsible for treating the Flevance citizens for the Amber Lead Disease; they also had to help them find a new place for life. After all, once the truth about Amber Lead was exposed, presumably no one would want to continue staying here.
Fortunately, the World Government was already prepared.
The plan was to relocate everyone to the Red Line, and then establish a 'Flevance City' in the designated RL0010 Area.
It would be conveniently adjacent to 'Saint Grace City' in the RL0009 Area.
This was the city where the slaves released by the Celestial Dragons from Holy Land Mary Geoise four years ago lived.
Now, these people, who were originally deeply affected by servitude and unable to act independently, have gradually regained normal thinking under the influence of a relaxed and free environment and the passage of time.
They began to work the cultivated land and raise livestock themselves, and their faces showed smiles to varying degrees.
Most importantly, their gazes became lively.
At the same time,
Four stretches of Railway that stretched as far as the eye could see had been laid through over five hundred zones on the Red Line thanks to the diligent labor of the Construction Department over the past four years.
Although there was still a considerable gap from the original plan of fifteen hundred zones.
It was enough to establish cities in these areas where Railway had been laid. With trains responsible for transporting supplies and personnel, these cities could be connected, making it easier for the World Government for their Management.
It is worth mentioning that the size and distance of this Railway was slightly larger than the specifications from Im's Previous Life.
This was because they were not meant to carry ordinary trains, but rather 'Iron Fortresses' from the 'Kabaneri World', which were large Armored Trains.
Im ordered that these trains, which would speed around the Red Line in the Future, be uniformly called 'Armored Heavy Trains' and then numbered one by one.
At the same time, a 'Railway Department' would be added to manage the Railway and trains.
However, what puzzled many people was that this 'Railway Department' did not have a subordinate Political Affairs Department but was assigned to the Proclamation Government Institute.
But Im had no interest in offering any Explanation to the Five Elders about this matter.
Should he say that he felt the Proclamation Government Institute, which controlled Technological Power, would be more convenient for upgrading and maintaining these trains?
Or should he say that he thought the Political Affairs Department's Plate was already large enough, so he wanted to suppress it a bit?
In short,
The matter of the Flevance Kingdom would be left to the subordinates to handle from now on. It was also considered the successful Elimination of a 'Public Opinion Mine'.
Otherwise, if the truth about the Amber Lead Disease were exposed someday.
It would definitely deal a heavy blow to the good image the World Government had built up in recent years!
"Hoo, not bad. The 'White Town Incident' is also considered resolved."
In the Study Room, Im finished reading the report content related to the Flevance Kingdom and also saw the Five Elders' subsequent arrangements for the nation's citizens.
He was very satisfied.
As a Transmigrator, being able to change a tragedy that would have originally happened naturally made him feel happy.
Once Law's Amber Lead Disease is cured, he should let him continue Learning Medical Arts at the Drum Kingdom's Medical Academy. With that kid's medical talent, it is likely that the world will have another 'Super Doctor' in the Future.
[Knock knock knock]
"Come in."
Im looked up as Stussy walked into the room. He saw that she was holding a small red box with gold edges in her palm.
"Lord Im, this is a treasure submitted by the Alchemy Kingdom from the Imperial Arms World. It is said to be an entire complete Philosopher's Stone, and they hope to use it to replace the 'Heavenly Tribute' for the next ten years."
"Philosopher's Stone!"
Im was startled, and then picked up the box that had been placed on the tabletop with great curiosity.
The next second.
A ruby, incredibly smooth on the surface and as large as a goose egg, emitting a dazzling crimson light, entered his sight.
"So beautiful..."
What could an entire complete Philosopher's Stone do when he was bored?
You can refer to the related settings in 'Fullmetal Alchemist'.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 723: Im's Fiery Gaze!
Philosopher's Stone.
A legendary Treasure found throughout the Myriad Worlds, it is the highest Treasure in the Alchemy Domain and a top-tier Material countless Alchemists dream of.
Besides this Name, it also has many other appellations.
Such as Red Elixir, Philosopher's Stone, Heavenly Stone, Great Alchemy Elixir, Ultimate Crimson Substance, and is even called the Fifth Entity.
According to the Historical Records of the Alchemy Kingdom over the past thousand years.
This is an Alchemy amplifier that can ignore the "Principle of Equivalent Exchange" and Transmutation any Substance.
Or rather.
It can replace the Price that Alchemists originally need to Pay, completing any Transaction with the 'Gate of Truth', including Taboos.
As for the Manufacturing Method of the Philosopher's Stone.
The Historical Records only state "Three Unknowns", which are: unknowable, cannot be known, and need not be known.
"Heh heh."
Im was amused by the related explanation of the 'Philosopher's Stone' attached by the Alchemy Kingdom. If the Manufacturing Method is unknown, then how did this one come about?
Also, he didn't believe that the Alchemy Kingdom, with its thousand-year Foundation, would only possess this single 'Philosopher's Stone'.
If that were the case.
It would be impossible to hand over the only 'Philosopher's Stone' to the World Government so easily.
In fact, this Matter originated from Im.
He had previously thought of the Alchemy Kingdom possessing the 'Philosopher's Stone', so he requested the Five Elders to issue an Order through the World Government for them to hand over a few for Research.
However, at that time, he only wanted some Gravel and truly didn't expect to receive a complete, whole piece like this.
That makes it worth pondering.
Did the Alchemy Kingdom reluctantly hand over their only 'Philosopher's Stone' because they feared the World Government?
Or do they have quite a few in their hands, so they simply took out one piece to appease the World Government, and incidentally waive their Heavenly Tribute for ten years?
But no matter what.
He had indeed obtained a 'Philosopher's Stone' now, so he would first see how useful this thing truly was before considering his Attitude towards the Alchemy Kingdom.
Im narrowed his Eyes, staring at the flawless 'Ruby' in the box, while his mind rapidly recalled various information related to it.
He remembered a detailed description in a certain Japanese Anime/Manga Works from his Previous Life that specifically focused on Alchemy.
"This thing seems to be able to achieve perfect Effect with 'Human Transmutation', which is to Manufacture Life with true self-Soul, or true Resurrection..."
Im pondered inwardly.
How about.
Try resurrecting Byrnndi World, who died in the Titan World?
Hahahaha!
How could that be~~
His Head must be rusted if he were to do such a foolish thing.
"Right!"
Suddenly, a Flash of Inspiration struck Im's mind. Since this 'Philosopher's Stone' is said to be able to Transmutation any Substance, can it Manufacture Devil Fruit?
Animal System and Paramecia System are naturally unnecessary, but Logia System Devil Fruit are something even Vegapunk stated he couldn't replicate.
"But wouldn't using the 'Philosopher's Stone' to Manufacture Devil Fruit be a bit too extravagant?"
Im fell into hesitation.
He vaguely felt it was better to keep it for now; perhaps it would have great use in the Future.
But the problem is, if he doesn't use it once first, how will he know the specific Effect of the 'Philosopher's Stone'?
Maybe the Legend is just Boasting!
How about asking the Alchemy Kingdom to send another one?
Im immediately dismissed this Idea. After all, they have Affiliation with the World Government; he shouldn't coerce them like this. It's quite good to receive a complete 'Philosopher's Stone' every ten years from now on.
"Right, I remember Dorothea from The Empire has a Philosopher's Stone in her hand. Although it's just a small piece of Gravel, it should still be enough to see the Effect..."
But the problem is, how to get it?
She is already an Intermediate Researcher at the Biochemical Research Institute. Directly ordering her to hand it over doesn't seem quite Appropriate.
"Stussy."
Im had an Idea in his Heart. Stussy replied respectfully.
"Dorothea from the Biochemical Research Institute is hiding a small piece of 'Philosopher's Stone'. Have someone ask her what the World Government can exchange for it, according to the 'Principle of Equivalent Exchange'."
His Idea was that he didn't want to forcibly seize it, but could exchange for it according to the Alchemists' Rules.
He also believed the other party was a smart person and wouldn't dare to ask for an exorbitant price.
"Yes!"
Stussy nodded after hearing this, but just as she was about to turn and leave, she suddenly heard Lord Imu ask her, "Right, how have you mastered the Imperial Arms I gave you? Has it acknowledged you?"
Is he caring about me?
A strong Delight instantly surged in Stussy's Heart, but on the surface, she maintained a gentle, sweet Smile, while also partially revealing the two Fangs in her mouth.
"It seems to like me very much. Not long after putting it on, I mastered its 'Profound Secret Technique'. Please see..."
As soon as her voice fell, she raised her fair and smooth slender Palm.
Soon.
Im saw wisps of Blood Mist drifting from the surface of Stussy's Palm, then gathering above her Palm to form a slowly rotating mass of Blood.
"Blood Control?"
"Yes, it allows me to freely control the Blood inside my body. For example, like this..."
The next moment, the mass of Blood quickly flowed, then formed a scarlet Demonic Longsword in Stussy's Palm, which seemed to have crystallized.
"It's just that I don't particularly like using Blades, so if I encounter a Combat Situation, I'll probably turn them into Sharp Claws?"
After speaking, Stussy casually turned the Long Sword back into flowing Blood and withdrew it back into her body through her Palm.
"Right, it can also turn into this, allowing me to fly without using Moonwalk~"
Immediately, Im saw a large amount of Blood Mist surge from behind her, forming a pair of Blood-Red Bat Wings in the blink of an eye, and she flew up by gently flapping them.
This was only possible because his Study Room was large enough and high enough.
"It's exactly like the legendary Vampire. Not bad..."
Im gave a simple evaluation, but in his Heart, he was thinking, "It seems that in the Akame ga Kill Original Work, Dorothea didn't receive recognition from this Imperial Arms."
That's right, recovering from Injuries and enhancing Physical Ability after sucking Blood is hardly a Secret Technique.
However, he was very curious why this Imperial Arms called 'Blood Collection' liked Stussy so much?
Speaking of which.
Since these Imperial Arms are willing to acknowledge people from the Non-Imperial Arms World, can he also arrange for these Imperial Arms to meet the people under him?
Perhaps they can form a few pairs~
"I think I mentioned to the Five Elders before that I hoped the World could have a true Angel Race. So, can I also find a way to get a Blood Race?"
Im had always been very interested in this kind of Matter.
He always hoped that his World could become more and more lively, even if this liveliness might bring certain Danger and Sacrifice to many Commoners.
"Oh, right!"
"Let those Super Dangerous Beasts move to the World to live! That should be very interesting!"
This Idea made Im's Eyes light up. As long as they are on the World, he can observe them with 'Star Fate' anytime~~
"Stussy!"
"Uh, yes, what is it?"
Stussy tilted her Head in Doubt, while flapping her blood wings and slowly descending back to the Ground. She felt that Lord Imu's Gaze now was much more fiery compared to his usual indifference.
Could it be...
The Women's Heart instantly pounded. Could it be that Lord Imu likes her in this appearance?
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(End of this chapter)
Chapter 724: Maximum Security Prison and Minimum Security Prison!
Inside the Warden's Office of Impel Down.
The main officers of this prison, known as the 'Sea Star World's largest prison', were gathered here enjoying a rare lunch break.
This was because it was the only room on Underground Level 4, Blazing Hell, that had air conditioning.
Moreover, as the Warden's Office, its area and space were large enough.
Therefore, Warden Columbus could only helplessly let them wander back and forth in front of him during this time.
Gecko Moria, who had risen from a small Prison Guard to Vice Warden after four years of effort, was wearing a beige uniform. His massive body, nearly seven meters tall, was completely pressing down on a red sofa, causing it to groan in pain.
It must be said, Moria seemed to have gotten quite a bit fatter.
On the Coffee Table in front of him sat a bottle of Red Wine, which was considered expensive even in the outside world.
Beside it was a plate of Sea King Raw Meat Slices that the Sea Apes had just slaughtered from the Deep Sea.
Sitting opposite Moria was his Direct Superior.
'Slave King' Taklama, who was defeated and captured by Dragon himself back then, had gained the World Government's Importance due to his Pet-Pet Fruit Ability.
He was now the Head Warden here.
On the Coffee Table on his side were Whiskey with a pale yellow Liquid and a plate holding pale blue Cheese and Ham Slices.
However, judging from the Line of Sight that occasionally collided between the two.
Moria, who was shaking his Wine Glass, clearly didn't have much Respect for his Superior.
And Tarklama's Gaze towards the other party was filled with Disdain.
This made the Atmosphere in the Room very strange.
Warden Columbus, sitting behind the Office Desk, was already completely used to this.
He simply propped up his Chin with one hand and casually looked at the Document Paper on the desk, his Gaze occasionally glancing at Nakime, who was standing to the side holding a Pipa.
This Attendant from the Demon Slayer World, who originally belonged to Muzan Kibutsuji.
With Muzan's departure from Impel Down, she had become Warden Columbus's Secretary.
It was simply because her Blood Demon Art, which could control the Space Layout within a Building, was too suitable for this place.
Just think about it.
In the Future, if a Prisoner from an Other World escaped from their Prison Cell and ran all the way to the Sea Level using some special Ability.
But the second before he was about to step out of Impel Down's Main Gate, he instantly found himself back in his Prison Cell. What kind of utterly despairing feeling would that be?
In fact, several Prisoners had already experienced this feeling.
Although they only managed to run out of their Prison Cells at most, ran a few Laps in the Corridor, and then returned 'home' in the blink of an eye.
But it was enough to prove.
Nakime was naturally suited to stay in Impel Down.
"Um... Miss Nakime, This Old Man can take a week off in three days. Do you want to go out and look around together, see the Scenery and such?"
Warden Columbus, who was over fifty years old, hesitated for a moment before smiling and asking.
"..."
Moria and Tarklama were instantly speechless. This Warden really didn't hide his pursuit behavior at all.
But Nakime looked like she could completely be his Daughter, right?
No.
It was said that Nakime was over two hundred years old, but the problem was that she wasn't Human, she was a Demon!
But how could they know,
This Warden Columbus was naturally flirtatious and especially liked beautiful Women of different Races.
Although Nakime only had one Eye on her face and looked a bit scary, if that point was ignored, her face shape and figure both had the Characteristics of an Oriental Beauty.
Especially that peculiar indifferent temperament, which held a strong Temptation for Columbus.
Of course.
The biggest attraction was the fact that Nakime was a Demon.
Fortunately, he still had some decency and didn't use his Identity and Strength to force her.
"Warden Lord, I cannot walk in Sunlight."
Nakime lowered her head, letting her long black hair cover her face, and replied indifferently.
Speaking of which.
After Muzan Kibutsuji ate the Blue Spider Lily and became the 'Perfect Being' he had dreamed of, although his other Abilities remained, he uniquely lost the Ability to create 'Demons'.
Because the Blood in his body was no longer 'Demon Blood', this caused the Upper Limit on the number of 'Demons' to be sealed.
Coupled with the World Government constantly sending people to the Demon Slayer World to Capture Alive 'Demons' in the Wilderness to provide Experiment Materials for the Biochemical Research Institute.
This further led to a continuous decrease in the number of 'Demons'.
The Biochemical Research Institute had considered using Cloning Technology, but they found that they could only Clone inferior 'Demons', the kind of 'Low-Level Demons' without Blood Demon Arts.
Then, after long-term Experiments feeding them 'Food', they finally discovered that these Cloned Demons could not naturally Awaken their own Blood Demon Arts no matter how much 'Food' they ate.
So they could only choose to shift their Experiment Target to developing an Enhanced Serum that could give people a High-Speed Regeneration Physique...
"Hahaha, with This Old Man here, it's absolutely impossible for you to have any Accident. You've been in Sea Star World for so long, don't you want to see the many beautiful sights of this World?"
"This..."
Nakime was stunned upon hearing Warden Columbus's words.
How could she not want to see them?
Although she was a 'Demon', she also had normal Desires and Emotions and was definitely full of Curiosity about the Other World.
However, when she was under Muzan, her Heart was filled with the Fear of being killed at any time.
She could only forcefully suppress her feelings and silently act as a Tool for him to Control the Infinity Castle.
But now it was different. Although the Environment of this Impel Down was much harsher than the Infinity Castle.
Mentally, it made her feel incredibly relaxed and at ease.
Because it was safe enough.
So she liked this place very, very much, and it also made her hesitant to refuse Warden Columbus's pursuit, fearing that she would be kicked out of Impel Down.
[Bang!]
But just as Nakime was about to agree, the Office door was pushed open heavily.
A tall figure, nearly five meters high, wearing a Black Uniform with devil-like black wings on his back, walked in.
"Warden, the World Government people have safely left."
The person who arrived was Vice Warden Magellan.
He reported in a booming, rough voice as he walked towards the refrigerator in the corner.
He took out a sealed bag containing liquid food from inside and put the Straw into his mouth.
Although this way of eating was a bit strange, it did prevent him from having to worry about diarrhea.
"Uh, oh, okay, that's good..."
Warden Columbus sighed helplessly.
Fortunately, with his keen Experience from having dated countless Women, Nakime's tone just now clearly indicated she was about to agree.
He would ask again later.
Magellan plopped down onto the Single Sofa between Moria and Tarklama and said.
"By the way, Warden, we have too few Prisoners here now. Can you talk to the higher-ups and ask them to send more people in?"
This Impel Down, as the Construction Department has been continuously drawing Criminals from various levels as Laborers in recent years.
Even the 'Newcomers' sent from Enies Lobby would be taken away within a few days.
This greatly reduced the Workload of their Prison Guards, to the point where they practically had no work to do.
Only the hundred or so Ohara Scholars who were sent here before.
Due to special reasons, they had been staying on Underground Level 1, Crimson Hell.
Enduring the Torment of Sword Trees and Needle Grass every day.
So now the Corridors and Prison Cells of the various levels of 'Hell' were so empty they were like a ghost Domain.
"Ah, there's nothing we can do about that. I heard the World Government is preparing to designate this place as a Maximum Security Prison, and only guys with extremely strong Strength or strange Abilities will be sent here."
Warden Columbus spread his hands, a helpless Expression on his face.
"As for those ordinary Criminals, I heard they will all be directly handed over to the Ministry of Police Affairs' Baltigo Light Punishment Prison, which is being established on Baltigo."
Magellan fell silent after hearing this. After a moment, he asked in a booming voice.
"The Minister of the Ministry of Police Affairs, I heard it's the Son of the Marine Hero, Admiral Garp?"
Warden Columbus smiled and said, "That's right. You'll have a chance to meet him in the Future~"
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 725: Poseidon, Poseidon!
Noah's Ark, Fifth Floor, Third Level of the Star Pressure Palace.
Six projection lights hanging from different positions on the ceiling turned the space within the red-lined area completely purple.
"Six hundred seventy-two, six hundred seventy-three, six hundred seventy-four..."
Lord Imu was bare-chested, letting his waist-length black hair cling to his sweat-drenched skin. He lay on the ground, rising and falling expressionlessly, while silently counting the number of push-ups in his mind.
Even in this fifteen-times Gravity environment, every one of his movements was executed without the slightest hint of cutting corners.
Even though his entire Body's Muscles and Bones were trembling with mournful cries.
Even though every inch of his Body felt intense Pain.
His Gaze remained as firm and indifferent as an Iceberg.
Conversely, his Heart was currently filled with Pleasure.
Because he could Understand the Potential within his Body being squeezed out little by little under the Effect of Gravity.
It was no wonder Garp, Bullet, and others had been spending so much time recently at the Army Headquarters' Gravity Training Hall. This Feeling of constantly growing stronger was indeed captivating.
He heard that in order to ensure their Bodies and Spirit received sufficient Rest, several people skilled in Martial Arts had Discussed it and decided to Train for one day and Rest for one day. At the same time, they strongly requested the World Government to quickly set up Gravity Training Halls at the Marine Headquarters and Air Force Headquarters as well.
In fact, even without them saying anything, the Academy of Science had already begun Mass-producing Equipment with different Gravity multiplier Restrictions.
The World Government's Requirement was for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Holy Four Armies, and CIPHER POL Headquarters to completely transition from traditional, Time-consuming, and Space-intensive Physical Training to the more efficient Gravity Training.
This also led to Issho's somewhat tragic situation, having to let the Academy of Science's Researchers come and Draw his Blood again and again.
As for Why he didn't Refuse.
This was thanks to the World Government not Forcing him to Participate in Otherworld Conquest.
This made Issho Grateful and willing to Cooperate in Manufacturing these Gravity Projection Equipment that could Enhance the Strength of the Whole Army.
It was also a way for him to Contribute his own Strength and Try to Ensure fewer of their Warriors were Sacrificed.
"Eight hundred twenty-one, eight hundred twenty-three, eight hundred twenty-four..."
Lord Imu gasped for breath, watching the large Sweat drops on his Forehead Fall onto the Floor, where they instantly turned into a Membrane clinging to the surface.
At this moment, his Skin was completely Red from the High Temperature.
Meanwhile.
Stussy had Appeared outside the Red-lined Area at some point.
She Quietly Watched Lord Imu Complete Standard Push-up after Standard Push-up under the fifteen-times Gravity that felt like Hell.
However, her Line of Sight slowly Shifted to the Perfect Muscle definition on Lord Imu's Upper Body, and a Look of infatuation gradually Appeared in her Azure Eyes.
As Time passed.
When Lord Imu Completed his one thousandth Push-up, he slowly Stood up in the Hazy Purple Space.
The next second, with a Whoosh, the Remote Control Instantly Appeared in his Hand.
As the Gravity Training Ground System was Shut down, the Surrounding Light quickly Returned to normal.
"What did Dorothea Say? What does she Want?"
Lord Imu Allowed Ubuyashiki Hinaki and Nichika Ubuyashiki, who had Walked over, to Wipe the Sweat from his Body with White Towels, while Calmly Looking at Stussy.
It was still the same sentiment: he didn't Believe Dorothea would Dare to Refuse Equivalent Exchange with him.
"Researcher Dorothea Said she Wants Immortality. She also Said that if you can Grant her Eternal Life and Allow her to Learn Infinite Knowledge, she is Willing to be a Loyal dog to the Celestial Dragons Forever and ever."
"Heh heh."
Lord Imu Chuckled after Hearing this.
This Dorothea's Statement was Quite interesting.
She wasn't Loyal to the World Government, but Specifically Emphasized Loyalty to the Celestial Dragons.
This Indicated that she was Willing to Do Anything for the Celestial Dragons.
Even Things that were Evil and Forbidden.
"Have you Learned what Rank of Alchemist Dorothea Currently is, and which Domain of Alchemy she is Skilled in?"
Lord Imu Put on the White Robe Handed to him by Ubuyashiki Kanata and Walked to the Edge of the Floor, Admiring Historia, the Queen of the Eldians, who was Training Diligently in the Gravity Field Below.
This Queen of the Eldians was Truly Pushing herself to Become Stronger, just so she could Win a Match Against him Sooner.
As for Esdeath.
She Clearly Preferred to Go to Hong Lian's Territory to Cultivate Natural Energy.
Then, Every six days, she would Come here For two Eight-hour Physical Training Sessions.
"Reporting, Lord Imu, According to the Alchemy Kingdom's Rating Standard, Researcher Dorothea, who can Perform Transmutation of Substances of the same Element, Should be an Intermediate Alchemist."
"As for her Research Domain, Researcher Dorothea is Extremely Skilled in Biological Modification. She can Merge People and other Creatures into one, Or Give People the Organs of other Creatures."
"The Angel Race Creation Plan you Proposed has already been Transferred to this Researcher Dorothea by Director Fritz to be in Charge of."
Stussy Recounted the Intelligence From The Empire and the Biological Research Institute In detail.
"Oh?"
Lord Imu Became interested upon Hearing the Words 'Angel Race'.
It Seemed that the Sky Islanders of this World Would soon Possess Real Wings.
Good news!
However, Dorothea's Alchemy Level was a bit Low, Making it difficult for her to Complete the Missions He would Assign her in the Future.
This Should be Related to her Escaping the Alchemy Kingdom in her Early years.
The Empire Might have had Many Senior Alchemists and a Large number of Alchemy Books A thousand years ago.
But Now, she was the Only Alchemist.
This Showed How much the Successive Emperors had Neglected Alchemy.
Of course.
It was also Possible that the Alchemy Kingdom was Intentionally Preventing Alchemists and Alchemy Knowledge From Flowing into The Empire.
"Order the Five Elders To Fully Cultivate Dorothea and Have her Reach Senior Alchemist As soon as possible. Also, Tell Dorothea that When she is Promoted to Senior Alchemist, She will Gain Immortality."
Lord Imu Felt that the Celestial Dragons Indeed Needed Such an Alchemist who was Willing to Do Dark deeds.
As for the Immortality He mentioned, It would Naturally be Giving her a Pure Gold Ring.
"Yes!"
Stussy Nodded In response, Then Took out a Small box From her Pocket and Said softly, "Lord Imu, These are the Philosopher's Stone Fragments In Dorothea's Possession."
"Okay."
Lord Imu Casually waved his Hand, and the Box In her Hand Instantly Disappeared.
However, It didn't Appear Before him, But was Transferred to his Bedroom.
This way, He could Test the Specific Effect of the Philosopher's Stone.
Next, He had to Think about What to do with it.
"Oh right, How are Things Going with Relocating those Super Dangerous Beasts To this World?"
Lord Imu, Followed by the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Walked out the Back door of the Star Pressure Palace.
"The Five Elders Have already Dispatched the CP0 Squad Led by Redfield To the Imperial Arms World To Invite Them."
Stussy Followed behind, While Answering softly.
"What about the Places Arranged for Them?"
"'Divine Dragon' Shen He Is tentatively assigned to the White Sea, 'Poseidon' Heimalin Is tentatively assigned to the New World, and 'Arlong' Bulat Is tentatively assigned to the Arctic Continent. Do you See Any Adjustment Need?"
Lord Imu Stopped and Looked at Stussy With Doubt. "That Great Marlin's Epithet Is 'Poseidon'?"
"Yes."
Stussy Nodded Obediently.
"Heimalin Is the Strongest Ocean Danger Beast In the Imperial Arms World. Because it Likes To move in groups with Marlin-type Danger Beasts."
"So For hundreds of years, the Shenhe Island Nation Has always Regarded it as the 'King of the Great Sea', And Heimalin Also likes To call himself 'This King'."
Lord Imu Was Speechless After Hearing this.
Well now.
The 'Poseidon' of this World Hasn't even been born yet, And an 'Otherworld's Poseidon' Has already arrived.
But Thinking about it carefully, It's Quite interesting...
Speaking of which.
There are Quite a few 'Poseidons' In the Myriad Worlds.
In the Future, Who knows how many 'Poseidons' There might be In the Great Sea of this World~~
It's Truly Exciting!
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 726: The Poseidon Who Can't Fly!
Redfield taking people to invite Shen He, Heimalin, and other Super Dangerous Beasts to settle in the World.
This was destined not to be an easy matter.
After all, it involved their World Government Trust Issue, and it would depend on how he could make them feel at ease and pique their interest in the World.
Of course, how to find them was also a problem.
After all, the Imperial Arms World was a complete Planet. Apart from the Old Azure Dragon that basically stayed in the Cloud Layer above Shenhe Island Nation, the activity range of Heimalin and Bulat was simply too vast.
This was also why Redfield was sent. His Ability made finding people too easy.
Besides that.
Bulat was a big trouble, because Heimalin and Shen He could at least be reasoned with, and their way of thinking was similar to Humans.
But this 'Arlong', who basically refused to speak Reasonable Talk, clearly belonged to the unreasonable type.
This would depend on how Redfield physically persuaded it.
Regardless.
Im, as the one who just gave the order, didn't need to Consider these difficulties. He only needed to see a Result that satisfied him on time.
More than ten days later.
Im received a Report from Saint Shepherd Ju Peter. Redfield had successfully persuaded Shen He, Heimalin, and Bulat to come and live in the World.
It was just that because their Body Sizes were too large, Stussy was needed to go and help with her Mini-Mini Fruit Ability.
It must be said.
Redfield, truly worthy of being the 'Red of Solitude', was very reliable in handling any Matter.
According to the description in the Report, apart from Shen He, who only talked and didn't fight, he fought a battle with both Heimalin and Bulat. Although there was no complete Victory or Defeat, it was said that he held the upper hand from beginning to end.
It also mentioned that Bulat's Talent seemed unable to adapt to and be immune to the Effect of 'Misfortune'.
It actually experienced a Situation where the Natural Energy within its Body went berserk during the Combat.
If Redfield hadn't returned the Luck to Bulat in time, no one would know what Bulat's final fate would have been.
Here, it must be mentioned again.
Natural Energy, while having many Benefits and possessing the Effect of touching the Main Body of a Logia User, similar to Armament Haki.
However, it did not have the Effect of resisting various special Abilities by Hardening the surface like Armament Haki.
One could only say that each had its pros and cons.
However, the Matter of Redfield Countering Bulat was recorded by the World Government.
Finally.
The Report also mentioned that Redfield obtained a lot of Bulat's Bloodline during the Combat.
He had earned another merit for this.
The Biochemical Research Institute had long been full of interest in Bulat's Lineage Factor.
They really wanted to know what kind of Lineage Factor could allow it to have a Physique that could quickly adapt to, or even be immune to, extreme Environments whenever it was in one.
If this Innate Ability could be extracted and developed into a Serum or Vaccine that would allow Humans to also possess similar Talent.
Especially the latter, its significance to the entire World would be immense.
Future Children might be able to enjoy the Benefits of this 'Tyrant Vaccine' from birth.
"They're finally here!"
On the Sofa in the living room of the Bedroom, Im shook the Wine Glass filled with Mellow Red Wine with one hand.
With full expectation, he watched through the 'Star Fate' Surveillance Function as Stussy, Redfield, and three other CP0 Members wearing White Masks.
They led the significantly 'Mini' 'Little Green Dragon', 'Little Black Marlin', and 'Little Arlong' out of the Demon Slayer World Stargate Base located in RL Zone 1557 of the Red Line.
"Pfft----"
Suddenly, Im couldn't help but laugh out loud. Fortunately, there was no Drink in his mouth at the moment.
"Hehehehe, this Poseidon actually can't fly?"
In the Holographic Projection created by 'Star Fate', Heimalin, this completely black Super Sailfish, was actually being pushed out in a two-meter-wide Water Tank.
He was right.
Heimalin just couldn't fly, because it had lived in the Great Sea of the Imperial Arms World for hundreds of years and had never thought of flying into the sky, so it naturally hadn't bothered to Research this aspect.
But the problem was if it wanted to come to the World.
It would have to pass through the Snow Region Land of the Imperial Arms World, the Canberra Continent of the Titan World, the Former Bangzi Peninsula of the Demon Slayer World, the Foot Basin Rooster Island Country of the Second Special Zone, and the Red Line here in the World.
The Otherworld Strategy Committee Personnel, in order to solve this problem.
They came up with the Method of urgently building a Water Tank for Heimalin to Transport it. It seemed the Effect was quite good, but it looked a bit comical and lacked any Kingly demeanor.
"The King of the Great Sea can't fly, which is exactly the same as a certain 'Creator of the Earth'."
On the other side.
Having traveled through multiple Worlds, Shen He finally arrived at the World. With its tiny Dragon Body drifting as if it had returned to its infancy, it flew above Redfield and the others.
It first widened its pair of light yellow Vertical Pupils, filled with vicissitudes, and glanced at the Sun in the sky.
Then it turned its head and looked down at Stussy: "Little girl, restore This Old Man's Body. Next, I will go to the White Sea you mentioned myself."
"But before that, This Old Man wants to go to that Wano Island and see the Yami brat. Don't worry, This Old Man has already deeply imprinted the Map of your World in my mind, I won't get lost."
"This..."
Stussy hesitated a little.
Because the original Plan was to only remove the Mini-Mini Fruit Ability Effect after they were delivered to the designated location.
"Agree to it. Since they have already come to the World, it means they have joined the World Government."
Redfield, standing beside her, gave a Suggestion with an elegant Smile on his face.
Immediately after, Little Padon, standing by his leg, also nodded in agreement: "Boss is right, everyone is our own people now, there's no need to be so strict~"
"Since you also said so, then alright."
Stussy agreed very obligingly, but just as she was about to remove the Ability Effect for Shen He, that Bulat suddenly flapped the wings behind it and shot straight into the Cloud Layer.
"Hey, wait a minute!"
Stussy was just about to call out to the other party when she saw Bulat's Body Size rapidly expanding during its flight.
"How is that possible?!"
Stussy covered her small mouth in surprise.
And although Redfield still maintained a calm and composed appearance, his Right Hand had already moved to the handle of the purple Umbrella Sword at his Waist.
At the same time.
The Army Officers and Soldiers guarding around the Star Gate Base, upon noticing the Situation here, also quickly surrounded them.
"Don't be Nervous, everyone. It's just a bit anxious to leave, and Bulat isn't the type of Personality that likes to actively attack Humans, there won't be any big problems."
Seeing the Atmosphere getting a bit tense, Shen He had to speak up to explain for Bulat.
As mentioned before, in its eyes, these Super Dangerous Beasts were its juniors and Partners, so it always thought of taking care of them.
"But its Body..."
Stussy looked in surprise as Bulat's Back View in the sky flew further and further away, while waves of Sonic Boom carried by the Strong Wind echoed in her ears.
"It's been almost a full day now, it must have already adapted to your Ability." After speaking, Shen He couldn't help but urge: "Little girl, This Old Man should also leave."
"Uh, okay, okay."
Stussy helplessly reached out and patted the other party's Dragon Body. Immediately, Shen He's Body also began to grow larger at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
"Awooo Awooo Awooo——————"
In an instant, as a high-pitched Dragon Roar resounded in all directions.
Personnel from various Departments within several hundred meters all witnessed a huge Green Dragon with white Hair, soaring straight up.
Below.
Heimalin, huddled in the tiny Water Tank, watched Shen He This Old Man's departing figure with tears in its eyes.
It now deeply regretted not having developed the Ability to fly before.
"Hehehehe."
On Noah's Ark, Im naturally also witnessed the scene of Bulat and Shen He flying away.
This made him chuckle with pleasure.
Because his World had become more exciting and lively, his somewhat malicious collecting hobby was greatly satisfied, as if a few interesting species had been added to the Zoo.
(End of this chapter)