"No way? Why is there a hole in the wall in this place?"
Vegapunk's first thought was that it was impossible. This was Mary Geoise, and it was also a reception room. How could there be such a significant hole? But when he walked to Oran's side, the inconspicuous dent became extremely glaring.
"It really is."
The room is filled with various luxurious decorations and is extremely spacious, so such a small hole is not obvious, but it is difficult to understand.
"Perhaps no one dares to speak up. They just stay out of it. After all, if you don't speak up, nothing will happen. But if you speak up, you're not sure what the consequences will be."
The Celestial Dragons are naturally moody towards people outside their tribe. This is a holy place, so it's good that no one has discovered it. But once this thing is reported, the people above might hold them accountable.
The Celestial Dragons don't need a reason to kill. They find loud laughter noisy, quiet laughter boring, and damaging the wall a crime enough to implicate the entire family.
No one was willing to say anything in this situation, and Oran thought it was reasonable. If there was a hole in the wall between the thrones, and Wapol could eavesdrop on the highest-level conversations, then it was not surprising that there was a hole in the wall of the reception room.
The hole in the wall was not within the scope of Orlan and Vegapunk's research. The reception room was indeed decorated magnificently, but that was all Orlan thought.
Soon, the door of the room was opened again, and two guards in heavy armor walked in.
They are the guards of Mary Geoise, do not obey the orders of the Navy, are directly under the World Government, and mainly operate on the Red Earth Continent.
"Two doctors, sorry for the long wait. Please follow me."
Under their guidance, Orlan and Vegapunk walked through a long corridor. The person who led them was replaced by a navy officer. Judging from the rank on his shoulders, he was a major general.
After all, according to the rules of the Five Elders, people below the rank of Major General are not allowed to look directly at them. Every corner of this city reflects the class differences, and the solidified worldview over the years has made people here feel that it is an honor for Orlan and Vegapunk to see the Five Elders.
"You two, I can only take you so far. You have to go on the rest of the way on your own."
In front of a new gate, the major general took two steps back to clear the passage ahead.
The towering ceiling is inlaid with exquisite golden reliefs, and sunlight shines through the huge crystal chandelier, creating mottled light and shadows. On the surrounding walls are hung huge oil paintings depicting the country's history and culture.
In addition, there are heraldic paintings of different shapes, a total of nineteen different family marks symbolizing the respective families of the Celestial Dragons. In the center of the hall, the Five Elders representing the highest authority have already been waiting here.
"Vegapunk, Sidilir Oran, in recognition of your outstanding contributions to ocean peace, we grant you the privilege of meeting with us."
The man in a white Taoist robe, with a bald head, glasses and a knife in his hand spoke first.
The God of Finance, Venus, Izambaron V. Nasujuro, usually controls the financial situation of the World Government, and the prize money of the Ibel Prize is also allocated by him.
"Even in a turbulent sea, talented people occasionally emerge. I hope you won't disappoint us."
The youngest of the Five Elders, with blond hair and a golden beard, followed closely behind and added, "He is the God of Agriculture, Jupiter, Shepard ten Peter."
"Some of your research is treading on the edge of the law. If you cross that line, even if you're a genius, the result will be the same."
The Five Elders, who has two mustaches in the shape of an eight and a birthmark on his forehead, speak with some threats. He is responsible for legal issues. As the name suggests, he is the God of Law, Mercury, Topman Vochuli.
"Don't be nervous. I just heard that you have a good relationship with Kroba of O'Hara, so I want to remind you that the person who is most interested in you two is actually this person."
After Vochuli's threat, the Five Elders with long white hair and beards explained the reason. They were the God of Environment, Mars, and Makas Maz. After saying this, the four of them left the room.
The four of them appeared here more to give face to their colleagues.
That is the last remaining Five Elders.
He wears a flat hat, has white curly hair and a fluffy white beard, and has a deep scar on his face.
The God of Science and Defense, Saturn, Jaygolucia Satan, is a person who is most interested in scientific research results.
"I'm very optimistic about the potential of both of you. Compared to previous winners, your level is more pragmatic, but it's still not enough.
I am also a scientist and I understand how much money research requires. Show your potential. Your talents may qualify you to work for the government in the future."
Satan's purpose was simple: to warn them not to study anything banned by the government, to encourage them, and to hint that they could be recruited.
In Satan's view, being recruited by the World Government is a very happy thing. This is the inherent thinking he has developed as a Celestial Dragon. Apart from that, Satan did not say much.
"What a waste of time, without gaining anything of value."
Although Satan said in front of Vegapunk and Orlan that he was also a scientist, he did not demonstrate any abilities. He simply painted a pie in the sky for them, and did not consider whether the other party wanted to eat the pie.
Vegapunk now wishes someone could eat and drink for him. He thinks this meaningless journey is a waste of time.
At this time, they were already on their way back, and Oran also checked whether there were any eavesdropping devices in the room.
"But funding... If there is sufficient funding from the government, then research will indeed be more convenient."
"Yeah, it's really expensive to research this stuff. I think that's quite ironic."
"Satire?"
"Nothing, just some personal insights."
The ability of the God of Science is a poisonous spider, the God of Law is a wild boar that runs rampant without following the rules, the God of Environment is a strange bird that only appears with the plague, the God of Property is a bone horse without any flesh and blood, and the God of Agriculture is a sandworm that can burrow into the ground.
The five people's abilities matched their positions, which seemed a bit ironic to Oran, but this was just what he thought in his heart and he didn't say it out loud.
"Well, I think as our research progresses, it's only a matter of time before we attract more government attention. If that happens, recruiting me wouldn't be a bad idea. Perhaps then we can work together on something even greater."
"I don't have such plans. The funding from the World Government is certainly good, but being restricted in every way is not what I want."
"But in terms of funding, no one is likely richer than the World Government right now."
"You're right, but there's more than one way. There's a saying in my hometown: if you want to get an official position, you have to kill people and set fire to them and then be recruited."
"Murder and arson??"
"It's just a modifier. As for the actual practice, it's my personal matter."
Orlan has his own plans and needs the support of the World Government, but he doesn't want to be controlled under the World Government's nose. So there is only one position that best meets Orlan's needs.
A plan that the World Government has not yet proposed, a special seat in the original timeline - the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
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