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# Chapter 681: Stussy's Submission
Upon hearing Ignis's words, the intelligent Stussy immediately realized that her biggest hidden secret had been directly exposed.
For some unknown reason, a feeling of fear filled her entire being.
Her entire body's blood seemed to turn cold and solidify.
Instinctively, Stussy took a small step back with her right foot, as if wanting to escape this place that brought her unknown fear.
Time seemed to stand still.
In this instant, Stussy thought of many things.
The step backward turned into a step forward.
As she took this step, Stussy felt as if she had shed a heavy burden, and her entire being suddenly became much clearer.
Because she understood.
It was impossible for her to escape.
From the moment she entered here, or rather, from the moment she entered the Witch's Feast, it was destined.
Instead of scaring herself, it was better to face it openly.
Of course, the most important reason was that the two men before her held no malice towards her.
And knowing her secret meant they understood her very well and knew her Mother Body, whom she had never met but who had inherited most of the memories.
After taking that step, Stussy seemed to transform into the "Queen of the Pleasure District".
Hiding her apprehension and unease within, she revealed the smile that endeared her to countless people's hearts, carrying a small bag and wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, and walked up to Ignis.
Her attention was focused on the mysterious man leading them.
Beneath his seemingly peaceful demeanor lay hidden explosive strength.
His aura was restrained, yet it revealed a sense of terror.
As for the other young man named Salama, Stussy had already guessed his identity.
After all, this was the child of Buckingham Stussy and "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.
As a clone herself.
In a sense, she was also her child.
"Sit."
Ignis gestured, inviting her to sit.
As Stussy took her seat.
"Ignis."
"As for his identity, you should have guessed it. Ms. Buckingham has recognized you as her sister, so Salama is your nephew."
Ignis made a joke to ease Stussy's tension.
In a sense, Ignis wasn't wrong.
Although this was cloning technology, the people cloned were ultimately different from the Mother Body.
These perfect clones were independent individuals, complete lives from the moment of their birth.
This is undeniable.
If Buwell hadn't had a mental defect, he would have been Salama's biological younger brother.
The original purpose of creating Buwell was to give Salama a younger brother.
Unfortunately, something went wrong.
Defective clones were considered failures by scientists like Buckingham Stussy, who pursued perfection, and received no recognition at all.
So Salama didn't have a younger brother.
However, Stussy herself was very perfect.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was Buckingham Stussy's biological sister, or even her daughter.
Undoubtedly, Buckingham Stussy recognized Stussy's existence.
As the first perfect clone developed with Vegapunk, she held significant meaning in herself.
"What do you need me to do?"
Stussy wasn't easily swayed.
She looked at Ignis and asked directly.
She knew her value.
Her surface identity, her hidden identity.
Her current status, the potential strength she commanded.
The man before her seemed to know a lot.
Her intuition told her that her identity within the World Government wasn't a secret either.
"Vegapunk is dead. From now on, you belong to me and will work for me. I need the Intelligence Force of the Pleasure Street, as well as intelligence regarding the World Government."
"Overall, you just need to maintain the status quo. It won't have much impact on you."
Noticing Stussy's subtle vigilance, Ignis didn't mind.
He was confident he could subdue Stussy, but getting her to completely submit wouldn't be easy.
His calm words carried an undeniable dominance.
"Do I have a choice?"
A bitter smile appeared on Stussy's lips.
Truthfully, Ignis hadn't really threatened Stussy.
He merely knew Stussy's identity.
However, just this information was enough to destroy everything she currently possessed.
The various factions wouldn't just stand by and watch such a large nail be planted in the New World.
The Pleasure Street would undoubtedly be destroyed.
The enormous interests it contained would be completely divided up by the wolves.
Like a whale fall, it would turn into a gluttonous feast, leaving no room for maneuver.
The consequences would be that terrifying.
After finally reaching this point, how could Stussy be willing to lose everything?
Returning to the World Government, protecting World Noble, or executing hidden missions.
.
.
that kind of life wasn't what she wanted.
Ever since she learned of Vegapunk's death.
She had only lived for herself.
Just as Ignis said, her life hadn't changed much.
It was just that the person hidden behind her had changed from Vegapunk to someone else.
All she had to do was provide some intelligence.
This was originally the job of her, an Information Broker.
Providing the World Government with the intelligence they wanted, and now there was one more recipient.
And Vegapunk hadn't gotten anything from her.
He had already died before she joined the World Government.
Choosing to submit to Ignis, Stussy didn't hesitate much.
Of course, the most important reason was Ignis's relatively gentle attitude.
He wasn't as aggressive as she had imagined.
Perhaps Buckingham's recognition of her touched her heart, making her feel, in that instant, as if she had found a home.
This was something she had deeply desired since her birth.
Thinking of her relationship with Salama, after making the choice from her heart, Stussy also completely relaxed.
Her gaze couldn't help but shift to Salama.
Salama remained silent on the side.
He wasn't good at this kind of thing and didn't want to interfere.
Stussy was still somewhat unfamiliar with him after all.
Perhaps they would become familiar, but it would require sufficient time to get to know each other, not now.
However, Stussy's gaze made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
He couldn't help but avert his head.
Salama's appearance made Stussy feel he was somewhat cute.
Seeing this scene, Ignis knew he had succeeded.
Salama didn't know that he himself was an important part of subduing Stussy.
After all, what he wanted was to completely subdue Stussy.
Therefore, relationship was the most important factor.
Thus, Ignis's objective for this trip had been achieved.
He had subdued this future "Queen of the Pleasure District", if nothing unexpected happened.
This was equivalent to gaining the powerful Intelligence Force of the Pleasure Street and inserting an important nail within the World Government.
Although he could borrow the Intelligence Force of the Kronos Kingdom, building his own Intelligence Force was also necessary.
Even with cloning technology, it wasn't easy for an Intelligence Force to reach a certain scale; it required sufficient accumulation of time.
Before the Intelligence Force of the "Sound Nest" developed, the Pleasure Street could completely compensate for the Sound Nest's shortcomings in intelligence.
(end of chapter)
Upon hearing Ignis's words, the intelligent Stussy immediately realized that her biggest hidden secret had been directly exposed.
For some unknown reason, a feeling of fear filled her entire being.
Her entire body's blood seemed to turn cold and solidify.
Instinctively, Stussy took a small step back with her right foot, as if wanting to escape this place that brought her unknown fear.
Time seemed to stand still.
In this instant, Stussy thought of many things.
The step backward turned into a step forward.
As she took this step, Stussy felt as if she had shed a heavy burden, and her entire being suddenly became much clearer.
Because she understood.
It was impossible for her to escape.
From the moment she entered here, or rather, from the moment she entered the Witch's Feast, it was destined.
Instead of scaring herself, it was better to face it openly.
Of course, the most important reason was that the two men before her held no malice towards her.
And knowing her secret meant they understood her very well and knew her Mother Body, whom she had never met but who had inherited most of the memories.
After taking that step, Stussy seemed to transform into the "Queen of the Pleasure District".
Hiding her apprehension and unease within, she revealed the smile that endeared her to countless people's hearts, carrying a small bag and wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, and walked up to Ignis.
Her attention was focused on the mysterious man leading them.
Beneath his seemingly peaceful demeanor lay hidden explosive strength.
His aura was restrained, yet it revealed a sense of terror.
As for the other young man named Salama, Stussy had already guessed his identity.
After all, this was the child of Buckingham Stussy and "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.
As a clone herself.
In a sense, she was also her child.
"Sit."
Ignis gestured, inviting her to sit.
As Stussy took her seat.
"Ignis."
"As for his identity, you should have guessed it. Ms. Buckingham has recognized you as her sister, so Salama is your nephew."
Ignis made a joke to ease Stussy's tension.
In a sense, Ignis wasn't wrong.
Although this was cloning technology, the people cloned were ultimately different from the Mother Body.
These perfect clones were independent individuals, complete lives from the moment of their birth.
This is undeniable.
If Buwell hadn't had a mental defect, he would have been Salama's biological younger brother.
The original purpose of creating Buwell was to give Salama a younger brother.
Unfortunately, something went wrong.
Defective clones were considered failures by scientists like Buckingham Stussy, who pursued perfection, and received no recognition at all.
So Salama didn't have a younger brother.
However, Stussy herself was very perfect.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was Buckingham Stussy's biological sister, or even her daughter.
Undoubtedly, Buckingham Stussy recognized Stussy's existence.
As the first perfect clone developed with Vegapunk, she held significant meaning in herself.
"What do you need me to do?"
Stussy wasn't easily swayed.
She looked at Ignis and asked directly.
She knew her value.
Her surface identity, her hidden identity.
Her current status, the potential strength she commanded.
The man before her seemed to know a lot.
Her intuition told her that her identity within the World Government wasn't a secret either.
"Vegapunk is dead. From now on, you belong to me and will work for me. I need the Intelligence Force of the Pleasure Street, as well as intelligence regarding the World Government."
"Overall, you just need to maintain the status quo. It won't have much impact on you."
Noticing Stussy's subtle vigilance, Ignis didn't mind.
He was confident he could subdue Stussy, but getting her to completely submit wouldn't be easy.
His calm words carried an undeniable dominance.
"Do I have a choice?"
A bitter smile appeared on Stussy's lips.
Truthfully, Ignis hadn't really threatened Stussy.
He merely knew Stussy's identity.
However, just this information was enough to destroy everything she currently possessed.
The various factions wouldn't just stand by and watch such a large nail be planted in the New World.
The Pleasure Street would undoubtedly be destroyed.
The enormous interests it contained would be completely divided up by the wolves.
Like a whale fall, it would turn into a gluttonous feast, leaving no room for maneuver.
The consequences would be that terrifying.
After finally reaching this point, how could Stussy be willing to lose everything?
Returning to the World Government, protecting World Noble, or executing hidden missions.
.
.
that kind of life wasn't what she wanted.
Ever since she learned of Vegapunk's death.
She had only lived for herself.
Just as Ignis said, her life hadn't changed much.
It was just that the person hidden behind her had changed from Vegapunk to someone else.
All she had to do was provide some intelligence.
This was originally the job of her, an Information Broker.
Providing the World Government with the intelligence they wanted, and now there was one more recipient.
And Vegapunk hadn't gotten anything from her.
He had already died before she joined the World Government.
Choosing to submit to Ignis, Stussy didn't hesitate much.
Of course, the most important reason was Ignis's relatively gentle attitude.
He wasn't as aggressive as she had imagined.
Perhaps Buckingham's recognition of her touched her heart, making her feel, in that instant, as if she had found a home.
This was something she had deeply desired since her birth.
Thinking of her relationship with Salama, after making the choice from her heart, Stussy also completely relaxed.
Her gaze couldn't help but shift to Salama.
Salama remained silent on the side.
He wasn't good at this kind of thing and didn't want to interfere.
Stussy was still somewhat unfamiliar with him after all.
Perhaps they would become familiar, but it would require sufficient time to get to know each other, not now.
However, Stussy's gaze made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
He couldn't help but avert his head.
Salama's appearance made Stussy feel he was somewhat cute.
Seeing this scene, Ignis knew he had succeeded.
Salama didn't know that he himself was an important part of subduing Stussy.
After all, what he wanted was to completely subdue Stussy.
Therefore, relationship was the most important factor.
Thus, Ignis's objective for this trip had been achieved.
He had subdued this future "Queen of the Pleasure District", if nothing unexpected happened.
This was equivalent to gaining the powerful Intelligence Force of the Pleasure Street and inserting an important nail within the World Government.
Although he could borrow the Intelligence Force of the Kronos Kingdom, building his own Intelligence Force was also necessary.
Even with cloning technology, it wasn't easy for an Intelligence Force to reach a certain scale; it required sufficient accumulation of time.
Before the Intelligence Force of the "Sound Nest" developed, the Pleasure Street could completely compensate for the Sound Nest's shortcomings in intelligence.
(end of chapter)
