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**Chapter 836: The Thief of Mary Geoise**
"Aren't we getting involved, Mama?"
With Typhon absent, Perospero was the oldest child.
He held a colorful cane in his hand, his long tongue sticking out.
Possessing Variant Race Bloodline as well, his father was also a cadre of the Rocks Pirates back then.
Although his strength wasn't as great as the younger Katakuri or Oven, who inherited some of Charlotte Linlin's physique, within the Big Mom Pirates, he was undoubtedly a core member, possessing powerful combatant strength and also serving as a staff officer and strategist.
Perospero voiced his doubt, wondering if sending just Katakuri was enough.
Although many of Charlotte Linlin's children haven't grown up yet, and the Big Mom Pirates haven't reached their peak, compared to the Whitebeard Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates need more time for development and growth.
However, the Big Mom Pirates today are no longer the force lacking combatant strength they were a few years ago.
Even without the Monster Legion as a barrier, they still possess great deterrence.
After years of war, the top-ranked children like Katakuri and Oven have all grown up.
Especially Katakuri, who has a fearsome reputation, not only mastering Three-Color Haki but also possessing two powerful Homies.
He himself has no weaknesses and possesses great battle talent.
"Haha! Perospero Brother, getting involved in a war like this isn't good for us."
Cassius, standing nearby, smiled gently.
On his brow was a clear crack, which was his third eye.
Legend says that the third eye of a Three-Eyed Tribe member contains mysterious strength, but this is just a legend after all.
However, for the siblings of the Charlotte Family, it was true.
Beneath Cassius's seemingly gentle appearance, within that mysterious third eye, resided a demon, or more accurately, his second personality.
Even Cassius's twin sister Karin was very mysterious.
For the Big Mom Pirates, participating in such a war was completely unnecessary.
"Mom! Mom! Since Typhon hasn't sent me a message, it means he has no intention of getting us involved. Besides, even if those two guys, Shiki and World, contacted us, we wouldn't necessarily participate. What benefit is there for us in fierce fighting with the World Government?"
Charlotte Linlin glanced at Cassius with a look of approval.
"Don't just rush into meaningless wars. Let them fight among themselves. Sending Katakuri is already enough. Besides, he has the ability to protect himself. You are still too weak."
Linlin said bluntly.
It was the truth.
Although there are many pirates among Linlin's children who can stand on their own, but in the terrifying war at G-1 Fortress, they couldn't cause any trouble at all.
Those who could survive, which one wasn't a strongman?
The chaotic situation in the Former Half of the New World's Northern Sea Area is already enough training for the young members of the Charlotte Family.
Linlin, who understood Typhon's intentions, tacitly allowed this situation to unfold.
The sheer number of territories held by the Big Mom Pirates was essentially bloated; many territories couldn't be controlled in the first place.
It was better to abandon a portion now, forming a barrier to isolate other factions.
Using these pirates to temper her children, they could take back these territories once they grew up.
That kind of war was too early for them.
Even if Linlin went herself, she wouldn't let these children who haven't grown up yet go.
A bloody battle was fine; the battlefield was large and had various opponents.
But what about G-1 Fortress?
It was basically full of monsters; a moment of carelessness would lead to death.
The Five Elders, Holy Knights, CP0 Agent, and the Army.
The World Government's massive combatant strength gathered at G-1 Fortress led to one thing.
Currently, Holy Land Mariejois was very empty.
Although there were strongmen from various Celestial Dragon Families stationed there, it still couldn't change the fact that the holy land's defensive strength was severely lacking.
If Mary Geoise were truly subjected to invasion, would these powerful combatants protect their own people first, or Mary Geoise?
Furthermore, these powerful combatants from the Celestial Dragon Families were, to be precise, not familiar with Mary Geoise.
The various checkpoints, the important areas that needed defending.
Where were the defensive loopholes?
All these things were exposed after the World Government withdrew most of its strength.
The great battle was underway.
What they didn't know was that an uninvited guest had silently infiltrated Holy Land Mariejois.
Ignis remained in a phasing state.
As if located in another space, yet completely overlapping with The Great Sea.
He deliberately bypassed G-1 Fortress.
Passing through Red Port, where he had been before, he continuously ascended along the passage leading up to Mary Geoise.
If Ignis wanted to, he could fly to a high altitude of ten thousand meters and directly reach Mary Geoise.
However, he wanted to see it with his own eye even more, to see what the interior of Mary Geoise truly looked like.
Although an epic-level war was erupting in the nearby area, there were still people coming and going throughout Mary Geoise.
Ignis passed by them, like a ghost.
No one could see him or sense his presence.
This land stained with countless blood and darkness.
Filled with the greatest sins in the world.
Beneath the unknown beauty, it was filled with an aura of despair.
Ignis's figure passed through the underground.
Vast numbers of slaves were toiling arduously.
The seemingly ordinary moving walkways were built upon who knows how much slave blood and sweat.
They had no time to rest, only endless labor and shifts.
And this was merely the tip of the iceberg for Mary Geoise.
Beneath Mary Geoise's prosperity, countless slave corpses were buried.
Ignis actually knew what Mary Geoise was like.
Sound Nest also had intelligence personnel in Mary Geoise, and furthermore, the current "Queen of the Pleasure District" Stussy was Ignis's person.
His understanding of Mary Geoise was far greater than what most factions on The Great Sea knew.
But knowing and seeing it with his own eye was a completely different concept.
Ignis frowned.
Indeed, the Celestial Dragons were the root cause of The Great Sea's chaos.
The World Government itself wasn't wrong; it was even beneficial to the world order.
However, the existence of the World Nobles was constantly destroying the world order.
Naturally, Ignis's heart didn't have much fluctuation.
When it came to destroying The Great Sea and creating chaos, today's Sound Nest, and Ignis himself, were also among the biggest behind the scenes manipulators of The Great Sea.
Using various addictive contraband and medicine to corrupt people's hearts, colluding with Underworld Forces in various sea areas to earn interests.
Using cloning technology to create chaos and infiltrate worldwide.
If the news broke, who knows how many people would want to devour him.
How could his heart have fluctuation over such insignificant matters?
Ignis was indifferent, not caring about the life of others, or those unrelated to him.
However, he was curious: Did the Marines know about the situation above Mary Geoise?
Probably not.
Even if they knew, it would only be a small part.
If the truth were truly exposed, the World Government, which the Marines upheld, stood upon the heads of vast numbers of slaves.
Perhaps people were dying every day.
But at that time, would any Marines still believe in justice?
He had thought the moving walkways were some kind of high technology, but who could have imagined that it was vast numbers of slaves making them move?
And in such a primitive manner.
Could it be that the World Government couldn't build mechanical power?
Of course not.
They were simply accustomed to it.
Only the existence of slaves could prove their noble status.
(end of chapter)
"Aren't we getting involved, Mama?"
With Typhon absent, Perospero was the oldest child.
He held a colorful cane in his hand, his long tongue sticking out.
Possessing Variant Race Bloodline as well, his father was also a cadre of the Rocks Pirates back then.
Although his strength wasn't as great as the younger Katakuri or Oven, who inherited some of Charlotte Linlin's physique, within the Big Mom Pirates, he was undoubtedly a core member, possessing powerful combatant strength and also serving as a staff officer and strategist.
Perospero voiced his doubt, wondering if sending just Katakuri was enough.
Although many of Charlotte Linlin's children haven't grown up yet, and the Big Mom Pirates haven't reached their peak, compared to the Whitebeard Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates need more time for development and growth.
However, the Big Mom Pirates today are no longer the force lacking combatant strength they were a few years ago.
Even without the Monster Legion as a barrier, they still possess great deterrence.
After years of war, the top-ranked children like Katakuri and Oven have all grown up.
Especially Katakuri, who has a fearsome reputation, not only mastering Three-Color Haki but also possessing two powerful Homies.
He himself has no weaknesses and possesses great battle talent.
"Haha! Perospero Brother, getting involved in a war like this isn't good for us."
Cassius, standing nearby, smiled gently.
On his brow was a clear crack, which was his third eye.
Legend says that the third eye of a Three-Eyed Tribe member contains mysterious strength, but this is just a legend after all.
However, for the siblings of the Charlotte Family, it was true.
Beneath Cassius's seemingly gentle appearance, within that mysterious third eye, resided a demon, or more accurately, his second personality.
Even Cassius's twin sister Karin was very mysterious.
For the Big Mom Pirates, participating in such a war was completely unnecessary.
"Mom! Mom! Since Typhon hasn't sent me a message, it means he has no intention of getting us involved. Besides, even if those two guys, Shiki and World, contacted us, we wouldn't necessarily participate. What benefit is there for us in fierce fighting with the World Government?"
Charlotte Linlin glanced at Cassius with a look of approval.
"Don't just rush into meaningless wars. Let them fight among themselves. Sending Katakuri is already enough. Besides, he has the ability to protect himself. You are still too weak."
Linlin said bluntly.
It was the truth.
Although there are many pirates among Linlin's children who can stand on their own, but in the terrifying war at G-1 Fortress, they couldn't cause any trouble at all.
Those who could survive, which one wasn't a strongman?
The chaotic situation in the Former Half of the New World's Northern Sea Area is already enough training for the young members of the Charlotte Family.
Linlin, who understood Typhon's intentions, tacitly allowed this situation to unfold.
The sheer number of territories held by the Big Mom Pirates was essentially bloated; many territories couldn't be controlled in the first place.
It was better to abandon a portion now, forming a barrier to isolate other factions.
Using these pirates to temper her children, they could take back these territories once they grew up.
That kind of war was too early for them.
Even if Linlin went herself, she wouldn't let these children who haven't grown up yet go.
A bloody battle was fine; the battlefield was large and had various opponents.
But what about G-1 Fortress?
It was basically full of monsters; a moment of carelessness would lead to death.
The Five Elders, Holy Knights, CP0 Agent, and the Army.
The World Government's massive combatant strength gathered at G-1 Fortress led to one thing.
Currently, Holy Land Mariejois was very empty.
Although there were strongmen from various Celestial Dragon Families stationed there, it still couldn't change the fact that the holy land's defensive strength was severely lacking.
If Mary Geoise were truly subjected to invasion, would these powerful combatants protect their own people first, or Mary Geoise?
Furthermore, these powerful combatants from the Celestial Dragon Families were, to be precise, not familiar with Mary Geoise.
The various checkpoints, the important areas that needed defending.
Where were the defensive loopholes?
All these things were exposed after the World Government withdrew most of its strength.
The great battle was underway.
What they didn't know was that an uninvited guest had silently infiltrated Holy Land Mariejois.
Ignis remained in a phasing state.
As if located in another space, yet completely overlapping with The Great Sea.
He deliberately bypassed G-1 Fortress.
Passing through Red Port, where he had been before, he continuously ascended along the passage leading up to Mary Geoise.
If Ignis wanted to, he could fly to a high altitude of ten thousand meters and directly reach Mary Geoise.
However, he wanted to see it with his own eye even more, to see what the interior of Mary Geoise truly looked like.
Although an epic-level war was erupting in the nearby area, there were still people coming and going throughout Mary Geoise.
Ignis passed by them, like a ghost.
No one could see him or sense his presence.
This land stained with countless blood and darkness.
Filled with the greatest sins in the world.
Beneath the unknown beauty, it was filled with an aura of despair.
Ignis's figure passed through the underground.
Vast numbers of slaves were toiling arduously.
The seemingly ordinary moving walkways were built upon who knows how much slave blood and sweat.
They had no time to rest, only endless labor and shifts.
And this was merely the tip of the iceberg for Mary Geoise.
Beneath Mary Geoise's prosperity, countless slave corpses were buried.
Ignis actually knew what Mary Geoise was like.
Sound Nest also had intelligence personnel in Mary Geoise, and furthermore, the current "Queen of the Pleasure District" Stussy was Ignis's person.
His understanding of Mary Geoise was far greater than what most factions on The Great Sea knew.
But knowing and seeing it with his own eye was a completely different concept.
Ignis frowned.
Indeed, the Celestial Dragons were the root cause of The Great Sea's chaos.
The World Government itself wasn't wrong; it was even beneficial to the world order.
However, the existence of the World Nobles was constantly destroying the world order.
Naturally, Ignis's heart didn't have much fluctuation.
When it came to destroying The Great Sea and creating chaos, today's Sound Nest, and Ignis himself, were also among the biggest behind the scenes manipulators of The Great Sea.
Using various addictive contraband and medicine to corrupt people's hearts, colluding with Underworld Forces in various sea areas to earn interests.
Using cloning technology to create chaos and infiltrate worldwide.
If the news broke, who knows how many people would want to devour him.
How could his heart have fluctuation over such insignificant matters?
Ignis was indifferent, not caring about the life of others, or those unrelated to him.
However, he was curious: Did the Marines know about the situation above Mary Geoise?
Probably not.
Even if they knew, it would only be a small part.
If the truth were truly exposed, the World Government, which the Marines upheld, stood upon the heads of vast numbers of slaves.
Perhaps people were dying every day.
But at that time, would any Marines still believe in justice?
He had thought the moving walkways were some kind of high technology, but who could have imagined that it was vast numbers of slaves making them move?
And in such a primitive manner.
Could it be that the World Government couldn't build mechanical power?
Of course not.
They were simply accustomed to it.
Only the existence of slaves could prove their noble status.
(end of chapter)
