Chapter 24

The World Government has too many ways to lure him into the camp of evil and abduct honest Marines to show him what true Justice is in this world.

Of course, less than a day later, Zalal provided a definite answer, but they also had one condition.

"To ensure your personal safety, the World Government has decided to send an excellent marine, but we also hope that you will allow the sale of mobile phones developed by the World Government in Alabasta."

"Oh?" Ezekiel smiled softly. "Of course, that's all right."

Zalal kindly saluted and departed. He really liked this King, who wasn't bothered by the other's schemes. Even though he knew the World Government had no good intentions, he still generously agreed. He showed basic respect. It was admirable.

Ezekiel watched Zalal's disappearing back, his face shifting from a forced smile to a cold expression. He still wasn't quite used to wearing such a fake mask.

A fake phone, trying to compete with a real mobile phone that will evolve into the true era of smartphones?

It's just ridiculous.

.........

As for the Marine Academy established by Marine Headquarters, Black Arm Zephyr resigned from his position as the Academy's chief instructor. Although he is over 70 years old, due to his relatives and students being killed one by one by pirates, he decided to return to the sea and intends to start creating resistance against pirates. All of this relies on the mechanical right arm repaired by Vegapunk.

The World Government placed enough trust in this former Admiral, who dedicated his life to the Marines. At the same time, they believed he was strong enough to suppress everything in Alabasta, so they sent him on a special mission.

Surveillance of the King of Alabasta, suspected of betraying the World Government? - looking at the mission letter in his hand, a faint smile appeared on Zephyr's aged face. He thought of the little boy-King he had met before. Did he expect that ten years later, that boy would become someone even the World Government feared?

Betraying the World Government is indeed a big deal.

Upon learning about this, Zephyr actually wanted to teach a lesson to this young King who had once dabbled in pirate games.

Everyone knows Zephyr's family perished at the hands of pirates.

Everyone knows Zephyr's students were killed by pirates.

Everyone knows... who he hates most are pirates!

Thinking about this, Zephyr walked down the street; in the darkness, no one could see him clearly.

............

When Zephyr arrived in Alabasta with his apprentice Ain, almost a month had passed.

During this time, Alabasta's population census had been underway for a month, and finally, results emerged. Alabasta was now home to 212 million people. Although not as many as imagined, in this age, it's still beyond imagination. The massive number of inhabitants relies entirely on the Sandora River; otherwise, sustaining such a vast population would be absolutely impossible.

The number of mobile phone users finally reached five million, leading to significant updates.

[Mobile Fruit – Level 6

Current number of users: 5 million

Mobile phone memory 220 GB / 600 GB

[With 4G network capability

Download speed is 800 KB/sec

Download range - 100 km

Features:

Loading new features

Updating applications

Creating mid-level applications

Transfer copies via Bluetooth]

The network upgraded to 4G, allowing updates, and the application creation level was elevated from basic to mid-level.

It can be said that this was a significant breakthrough. Ezekiel realized that he had successfully transitioned from the text era to the era of photos and video. He could install a function to upload videos and photos to the Forum and even offer the ability for each mobile phone user to upload and download photos and videos!

"If everyone has a mobile phone, to what level can my Mobile Fruit reach? If this power is fully unleashed, I could even compete with the Emperors. Alabasta might truly be worthy of the title 'Super Kingdom'!"

Ezekiel stared at the data in amazement. He felt he could change his mindset to develop the country.

How can a world with such a vast workforce be so mediocre in terms of infrastructure?

The Mobile Fruit is a fruit that never existed in this world, and it never could have appeared. It's not just about the power of the Devil Fruit itself, but about its user—Ezekiel , who possessed knowledge of Earth's millennia-old civilization and used its knowledge as a model. The wonders he expanded and applied to this world.

In other words, he could completely recreate in his mind a technological world reliant on the Internet, using an even more powerful mobile phone, ten times, a hundred times more powerful! Someday, the phone will become the only satellite in the world, the only supercomputer, all data will be collected there, and everything will be resolved in his mind.

WOOHOO!!! - With the sound of the long blast from the ancient palace horn, officials in grand new-style attire entered the renovated ancient Palace one after another under the shining sun.

This is a government decree issued by the new King. Officials with established identifications and status in the Royal Capital must attend the Royal Capital once a week for a grand meeting.

Sunlight shines inside, bringing some warmth to the slightly cold Palace, which had been musty for a long time.

"Your Majesty," said Meidi, one of the few maids in the Palace, as she knocked on the door and respectfully brought toiletries. "Everyone is waiting for you."

Meidi had previously served Vivi. After Vivi left, she was dispatched to care for the new King by the chef and the royal seamstress Terracotta, the wife of Igaram, who looked almost like him.

Ezekiel was still not accustomed to being taken care of. When Meidi entered his room with a few newly hired maids, he had already dressed early.

Meidi looked at Ezekiel with a scorching gaze. His figure, his face, and even every strand of hair were so noble. He was the unmatched King who had just ascended the throne, leading Alabasta on a glorious path. And even though everything was just beginning, every person from Alabasta was full of confidence and trust in the King.

He is the true King given to Alabasta!

Ezekiel was already used to being looked at. Over these past few months, he has been steadily growing accustomed to his identity. One day, he will stand atop the heavens and look down upon all living beings. Even now, he is a ruler who commands over hundreds of millions of people!