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# Chapter 612: The Hilton Kingdom's Sense of Crisis
The Hilton Kingdom also had its advantages.
They were rich, possessing sufficient gold.
Using the "Great Spending" tactic under the World Government's surveillance, they infiltrated, recruited, and expanded their influence among the various factions.
As an important node on the Trade Route, they attempted to turn the Hilton Kingdom into the center of the entire North Blue.
Some of the Hilton Kingdom's actions naturally couldn't be hidden from the World Government.
However, the World Government needed the Hilton Kingdom's support.
As the most powerful kingdom in the North Blue, it possessed extraordinary influence.
To some extent, it could influence the decisions of other Member Nations.
Therefore, the World Government adopted a tacit attitude towards some of the Hilton Kingdom's behaviors.
The Hilton Kingdom was rich, sitting on a large gold mine, its wealth constantly accumulating, possessing a deep foundation.
It could be said that in recent years, excluding the Kronos Kingdom which was expanding its influence into the Northern Sea Area,
The Hilton Kingdom's actions were the most significant.
Its influence continuously spread, recruiting many kingdoms.
Of course, the funds spent were also enormous, with expenditures completely exceeding income.
However, the Hilton Kingdom's powerful foundation could fully support this.
The current Hilton Kingdom had already begun its expansion, no longer even concealing it.
Unlike the Kronos Kingdom, which was subtle.
Nor like other Superpowers that remained unmoving, conducting secret operations.
This clearly showed Rosanta II's character and style.
"I have two main matters this time."
Rosanta II's gaze was deep, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
"Firstly, regarding the Flying Pirates, should we continue to allow them to run rampant?"
"Should we secretly weaken them?"
It was clear that through this war, the Hilton Kingdom had felt a threat from the Flying Pirates.
The current Flying Pirates already possessed the terrifying power to destroy the Hilton Kingdom.
Once they rallied the numerous monsters of the New World, they would be unstoppable.
The Hilton Kingdom would be completely unable to resist.
How could such strength not cause apprehension?
Shiki, at present, had undoubtedly grown into a second Rocks.
Who could guarantee that Shiki wouldn't charge towards the Four Seas like the Rocks Pirates did back then?
If the target was the Hilton Kingdom, the World Government and the Marines would not intervene to help the Hilton Kingdom deal with the pirates.
Even though the Hilton Kingdom was a World Government Affiliated Nation.
For these Superpowers that threatened their rule, the World Government always wanted to remove them.
Although they couldn't act themselves, if they could utilize the power of pirates, they wouldn't mind going with the flow.
They could even take over the Hilton Kingdom's vast legacy after the war.
Once those greedy pirates learned of the existence of the "Golden Kingdom," the Hilton Kingdom, there was a ninety-nine percent probability they wouldn't miss this opportunity.
It was also because the current Hilton Kingdom was being too prominent, feeling a sense of crisis and fearing being targeted.
Even the other factions present felt this threat.
After all, this was an unsolvable open scheme; one could use someone else to do the killing.
All that was needed was to pass on a message.
Hades and Reinhard Adolf watched from the sidelines.
This was interesting.
Why did the Hilton Kingdom feel a sense of crisis? The Flying Pirates were not the main reason.
Given the Hilton Kingdom's connections within the World Government, it was highly likely they had received some inside information.
Knowing that someone had a plan to act against the Hilton Kingdom, even if it was just a thought, made them become fully alert.
This was a potential danger.
Wasn't it better to remain hidden in the shadows? Being so active in the North Blue over the years, weren't they afraid of being targeted?
Clearly, this situation was something Hades was happy to see.
The North Blue, as the Kronos Kingdom's market for dumping goods, and as a hub connecting several other sea areas and the First Half of the Grand Line, its importance was obvious.
Fortunately, the Kronos Kingdom and the Hilton Kingdom currently didn't have many conflicts.
They also had some connections in economic trade.
The Kronos Kingdom was also part of the North Blue Trade Route built by the World Government.
However, the Kronos Kingdom had its own trade network.
It wasn't that the Kronos Kingdom needed the Trade Route; rather, the North Blue Trade Route needed the Kronos Kingdom's participation.
Although the North Blue was in chaos, due to the Kronos Kingdom's existence, it also attracted a large number of merchants from the Four Seas and even the Grand Line to come here.
Every time the Kronos Kingdom sent a large amount of precious supplies to the North Blue, it was a feast for them.
Under the Kronos Kingdom's influence, the trade in the North Blue was clearly more prosperous than in the other sea areas.
The closer it was to the Calm Belt, the more so this was true.
And the two Superpowers did not interfere with each other.
After all, the North Blue was simply too vast.
It was impossible to generate intense conflicts of interest by crossing countless islands.
The Kronos Kingdom's influence was mainly in the south of the North Blue.
While the Hilton Kingdom was located in the north of the North Blue.
Even if the Hilton Kingdom wanted to act against the Kronos Kingdom, it would be very difficult to do so.
With itself as the center, the Kronos Kingdom had connected the New World, the North Blue, and even the Four Seas, creating a huge chain of interests.
Its influence was not something the Hilton Kingdom could compare to.
The Hilton Kingdom was rich, but it couldn't bring interests to numerous factions like the Kronos Kingdom could.
From this aspect, the Kronos Kingdom had an absolute advantage.
The Hilton Kingdom posed a threat to the Kronos Kingdom, but the threat was not very significant.
This proposal clearly indicated that the Hilton Kingdom felt itself threatened.
And the most crucial part was the Flying Pirates.
As long as their strength was weakened,
Especially their large number of Fleet Captains and high-end combat power.
After being weakened, the Hilton Kingdom would also have a countermeasure against the Flying Pirates.
However, it was clear that the Major Powers would not help the Hilton Kingdom, let alone for something that hadn't happened yet, without even a sign appearing.
Pirates weren't that foolish, to travel a long distance to the North Blue just to invade such an unknown powerful force because of a message.
The World Government wasn't stupid either; they wouldn't easily offend the Hilton Kingdom.
Once the message spread, they would definitely be the first suspects.
Looking at it this way, Rosanta II was merely worrying about nothing.
Moreover, if it really happened, the Hilton Kingdom could completely spend money to avert disaster.
More directly, they could pay to employ the World Government and the Marines, as well as the numerous strongmen on the Great Sea.
Money makes the world go round; this isn't just talk.
(end of chapter)
The Hilton Kingdom also had its advantages.
They were rich, possessing sufficient gold.
Using the "Great Spending" tactic under the World Government's surveillance, they infiltrated, recruited, and expanded their influence among the various factions.
As an important node on the Trade Route, they attempted to turn the Hilton Kingdom into the center of the entire North Blue.
Some of the Hilton Kingdom's actions naturally couldn't be hidden from the World Government.
However, the World Government needed the Hilton Kingdom's support.
As the most powerful kingdom in the North Blue, it possessed extraordinary influence.
To some extent, it could influence the decisions of other Member Nations.
Therefore, the World Government adopted a tacit attitude towards some of the Hilton Kingdom's behaviors.
The Hilton Kingdom was rich, sitting on a large gold mine, its wealth constantly accumulating, possessing a deep foundation.
It could be said that in recent years, excluding the Kronos Kingdom which was expanding its influence into the Northern Sea Area,
The Hilton Kingdom's actions were the most significant.
Its influence continuously spread, recruiting many kingdoms.
Of course, the funds spent were also enormous, with expenditures completely exceeding income.
However, the Hilton Kingdom's powerful foundation could fully support this.
The current Hilton Kingdom had already begun its expansion, no longer even concealing it.
Unlike the Kronos Kingdom, which was subtle.
Nor like other Superpowers that remained unmoving, conducting secret operations.
This clearly showed Rosanta II's character and style.
"I have two main matters this time."
Rosanta II's gaze was deep, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
"Firstly, regarding the Flying Pirates, should we continue to allow them to run rampant?"
"Should we secretly weaken them?"
It was clear that through this war, the Hilton Kingdom had felt a threat from the Flying Pirates.
The current Flying Pirates already possessed the terrifying power to destroy the Hilton Kingdom.
Once they rallied the numerous monsters of the New World, they would be unstoppable.
The Hilton Kingdom would be completely unable to resist.
How could such strength not cause apprehension?
Shiki, at present, had undoubtedly grown into a second Rocks.
Who could guarantee that Shiki wouldn't charge towards the Four Seas like the Rocks Pirates did back then?
If the target was the Hilton Kingdom, the World Government and the Marines would not intervene to help the Hilton Kingdom deal with the pirates.
Even though the Hilton Kingdom was a World Government Affiliated Nation.
For these Superpowers that threatened their rule, the World Government always wanted to remove them.
Although they couldn't act themselves, if they could utilize the power of pirates, they wouldn't mind going with the flow.
They could even take over the Hilton Kingdom's vast legacy after the war.
Once those greedy pirates learned of the existence of the "Golden Kingdom," the Hilton Kingdom, there was a ninety-nine percent probability they wouldn't miss this opportunity.
It was also because the current Hilton Kingdom was being too prominent, feeling a sense of crisis and fearing being targeted.
Even the other factions present felt this threat.
After all, this was an unsolvable open scheme; one could use someone else to do the killing.
All that was needed was to pass on a message.
Hades and Reinhard Adolf watched from the sidelines.
This was interesting.
Why did the Hilton Kingdom feel a sense of crisis? The Flying Pirates were not the main reason.
Given the Hilton Kingdom's connections within the World Government, it was highly likely they had received some inside information.
Knowing that someone had a plan to act against the Hilton Kingdom, even if it was just a thought, made them become fully alert.
This was a potential danger.
Wasn't it better to remain hidden in the shadows? Being so active in the North Blue over the years, weren't they afraid of being targeted?
Clearly, this situation was something Hades was happy to see.
The North Blue, as the Kronos Kingdom's market for dumping goods, and as a hub connecting several other sea areas and the First Half of the Grand Line, its importance was obvious.
Fortunately, the Kronos Kingdom and the Hilton Kingdom currently didn't have many conflicts.
They also had some connections in economic trade.
The Kronos Kingdom was also part of the North Blue Trade Route built by the World Government.
However, the Kronos Kingdom had its own trade network.
It wasn't that the Kronos Kingdom needed the Trade Route; rather, the North Blue Trade Route needed the Kronos Kingdom's participation.
Although the North Blue was in chaos, due to the Kronos Kingdom's existence, it also attracted a large number of merchants from the Four Seas and even the Grand Line to come here.
Every time the Kronos Kingdom sent a large amount of precious supplies to the North Blue, it was a feast for them.
Under the Kronos Kingdom's influence, the trade in the North Blue was clearly more prosperous than in the other sea areas.
The closer it was to the Calm Belt, the more so this was true.
And the two Superpowers did not interfere with each other.
After all, the North Blue was simply too vast.
It was impossible to generate intense conflicts of interest by crossing countless islands.
The Kronos Kingdom's influence was mainly in the south of the North Blue.
While the Hilton Kingdom was located in the north of the North Blue.
Even if the Hilton Kingdom wanted to act against the Kronos Kingdom, it would be very difficult to do so.
With itself as the center, the Kronos Kingdom had connected the New World, the North Blue, and even the Four Seas, creating a huge chain of interests.
Its influence was not something the Hilton Kingdom could compare to.
The Hilton Kingdom was rich, but it couldn't bring interests to numerous factions like the Kronos Kingdom could.
From this aspect, the Kronos Kingdom had an absolute advantage.
The Hilton Kingdom posed a threat to the Kronos Kingdom, but the threat was not very significant.
This proposal clearly indicated that the Hilton Kingdom felt itself threatened.
And the most crucial part was the Flying Pirates.
As long as their strength was weakened,
Especially their large number of Fleet Captains and high-end combat power.
After being weakened, the Hilton Kingdom would also have a countermeasure against the Flying Pirates.
However, it was clear that the Major Powers would not help the Hilton Kingdom, let alone for something that hadn't happened yet, without even a sign appearing.
Pirates weren't that foolish, to travel a long distance to the North Blue just to invade such an unknown powerful force because of a message.
The World Government wasn't stupid either; they wouldn't easily offend the Hilton Kingdom.
Once the message spread, they would definitely be the first suspects.
Looking at it this way, Rosanta II was merely worrying about nothing.
Moreover, if it really happened, the Hilton Kingdom could completely spend money to avert disaster.
More directly, they could pay to employ the World Government and the Marines, as well as the numerous strongmen on the Great Sea.
Money makes the world go round; this isn't just talk.
(end of chapter)
