Pirate: Hades! ( One Piece)

Chapter 272: Warning and the Construction of Paros Island

"MADS" Peace Institute.

They were also paying attention to the World Expo.

However, these world-class scientists weren't concerned about matters like the Sword Tournament.

The existence of the mechanical arm undoubtedly attracted their attention.

For these top scientists, the operating principle of the mechanical arm was easy to guess.

But the most important thing was, how was it done?

It contained astonishing knowledge.

After they applied for funds to purchase several mechanical arms for research.

Du Feld, their financial backer, called them immediately.

"Sorry, you cannot research this item.

For the sake of the considerable funds I've provided you, promise me that you will absolutely not research this technology.

Even if you gain something, you must not leak it to anyone else or any other faction."

Du Feld warned seriously.

This surprised Vegapunk and the others.

It was the first time Du Feld had been so serious, his words implying a certain danger.

To be honest, after these top scientists conceived the idea of researching the mechanical arm technology.

The Eternal Kingdom, hidden behind the scenes, immediately considered killing all of them.

They had no doubt about the talent of these top scientists; perhaps they truly had a chance to break through the mystery of the "God's Domain".

It should be known that bio-mechanical technology was the core of the Eternal Kingdom and absolutely no faction was allowed to touch it.

However, they ultimately gave up this plan.

It would be a pity to sacrifice these top scientists just like that.

Their knowledge, to some extent, promoted the technological advancement of the Eternal Kingdom.

In the Eternal Kingdom, which values technology, the status of scientists is very high, even capable of influencing national decisions.

It was the obstruction from the scientists within the Eternal Kingdom that made them give up this idea.

And the most important reason was that the Eternal Kingdom only considered Vegapunk as the one scientist truly capable of researching bio-mechanical technology.

Besides mastering "God's Domain", one also needed top-tier attainment in the field of machinery.

Based on their understanding of Vegapunk, even if Vegapunk researched the technology related to the mechanical arm, he wouldn't expose it.

Vegapunk was just that kind of person.

Moreover, the Eternal Kingdom didn't have much strength on the Island where the Peace Institute was located, and quite a few factions were targeting them.

The Eternal Kingdom's internal leadership now felt some regret.

The Eternal Kingdom had established many similar research institutes before, harvesting a lot of knowledge and technology.

However, the quality of scientists this time was the highest.

If they had known earlier, they would have directly set up the institute in the Eternal Sea Region and brought them back to the Eternal Kingdom as soon as their talent was discovered.

Unfortunately, it was already too late.

Vegapunk had already been targeted by the World Government early on.

Vegapunk and the others didn't know that they were almost on the verge of death, perhaps due to a single thought.

"MADS" had only been established for three years, but it had already produced quite a few results.

"God's Domain" had not yet been touched upon.

With this incident occurring, coupled with many top factions keeping an eye on these scientists.

The Eternal Kingdom's internal leadership was also hesitant about whether to guide these scientists towards the path of "God's Domain", as this would benefit other factions.

However, nothing is more important than one's own strength.

The number of top scientists in "MADS" exceeded ten.

Among these top scientists, the Eternal Kingdom had secretly recruited several, and some were even pre-arranged by the Eternal Kingdom.

Besides scientists, the number of researchers with research talent exceeded one hundred.

As time passed, the influence of the "MADS" Peace Institute would grow, and more scientists would be continuously attracted.

The Eternal Kingdom had already made a large investment and could not easily give up.

They were never in the business of charity.

There is still half a year until the start of the Sword Tournament.

The World Expo is gradually ending.

Just from this grand event, the Kronos Kingdom earned an unknown amount of Beli from drinks alone.

Many pirates left Sicily Island.

Similarly, many pirates stayed behind to continue trade and transactions.

Hades has a plan to build Sicily Island into a Trade Island, and its location is conveniently close to Paros Island.

As time passes, with the foundation of the World Expo and the influence of Paros Island, the scale of trade on Sicily Island will gradually increase.

And with the huge gain brought by this auction, Hades plans to build an Auction House on Sicily Island.

It will be held once every year.

The Kronos Kingdom's true focus going forward is Paros Island, and the Sword Tournament.

As a large island with an area of eight hundred square kilometers.

A kingdom could be established on Paros Island.

It already has a population of approximately eight hundred thousand residents.

And next, the Kronos Kingdom will build Paros Island into a city capable of accommodating five million people, using high standards.

The entire island has entered construction mode.

In three more months, the basic framework of the entire city will be completed.

If all the construction costs for Paros Island are included, it will be far more than just one hundred billion Beli.

The Battle Pyramid alone can accommodate over one million people simultaneously.

Currently, Paros Island is open, including the Battle Pyramid.

Even before the Sword Tournament has begun, Paros Island has attracted pirates and travelers.

Many are pirates who just left Sicily Island.

Over the next six months, people will continuously pour into Paros Island, filling its population.

According to the Kronos Kingdom's estimation, in six months, the island can increase its population by at least one million.

Paros Island will naturally attract residents from other islands in the Pluto Sea Area.

And the Pluto Sea Area will also attract people from surrounding sea areas.

Whether for Paros Island or for the overall interests of the Kronos Kingdom, this Sword Tournament must be held well.

Hades never said he would only hold the Sword Tournament once.

According to his vision, a Sword Tournament should be held every twelve years thereafter.

Why twelve years?

It should be noted that from the Battle of God Valley to the future, a full thirty-eight years have passed.

Nearly two years have passed since then, and by the time the Sword Tournament begins, two years will have passed.

This way, the time can align perfectly.

There is also a bit of Hades's thinking behind this.

By then, the Sword Tournament will have been held four times, and twelve years is enough time for a new generation of swordsmen to grow up.

From now on, people are constantly arriving at Paros Island.

Two months before the start of the Sword Tournament, even more people will come.

To accommodate potentially millions of people, the Kronos Kingdom must make all necessary preparations.

Titan will personally oversee Paros Island.

Two months before the start of the Sword Tournament, Hades will also guard Paros Island.

The members of the Pluto Pirates will be on full alert; they will be busy for the next period of time.

In the shadows, the Kronos Kingdom's Hades will also be.

The craze for the Sword Tournament is spreading throughout the world.

News occasionally circulates, such as retired Great Sword Masters re-emerging.

Famous swordsmen heading to the New World.

Certain swordsmen who are unknown on The Great Sea but possess great strength suddenly appearing.

At this time, many people realize just how many swordsmen there are in this world.

Swordsmen, who were previously thought to be rare, suddenly seem to be everywhere.

However, the real test has already begun.

On The Great Sea, swordsmen are constantly dueling each other.

This is a warm-up for the Sword Tournament.

Continuously tempering their swords, continuously building momentum, trying to make a further step before the Sword Tournament begins.

And this is also the first step of screening before the Sword Tournament begins, first eliminating a batch of swordsmen with ordinary strength.

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