Chapter 171

Mary Geoise.

A few days ago it was still a ruin, but now it has started to be rebuilt one after another, gradually returning to its original prosperous and luxurious appearance.

As for the Celestial Dragons, they were nowhere to be seen. Presumably, they didn't want to share the same space with the construction workers.

Following Sengoku to the outside of a tall building, Sengoku looked at Karl: "This is it, go in!"

Karl smiled faintly and strode in.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Come in."

After Karl walked in, the first thing he saw was a huge round table. Five old men with different appearances were sitting evenly on one side of the round table, staring at him with indifferent expressions.

From left to right, the first old man was sturdy, wearing a black suit, with curly white hair, a fluffy white beard, a flat cap, a scar on his left cheek, and eyes narrowed into slits.

The second old man was wearing a dark blue suit, with long, straight white hair, a very long beard, and a pair of slanted eyes.

The third one looked younger, wearing a dark red suit, no bowtie, blonde hair, a golden beard, and a scar on his chest.

The fourth was also an old man, balding, wearing a dark green suit, with two large handlebar mustaches and a birthmark on his forehead.

The fifth old man looked more powerful, bald, wearing a white robe, wearing glasses, and was the only one among the Five Elders who was not wearing a suit or having a beard.

He was holding a sword with a simple appearance in his hand, which looked somewhat familiar. If Karl guessed correctly, that should be the prototype of the Raven, the First Generation Kitetsu.

"Sengoku, you step back first. Regarding the Hero Medal, we need to have a discussion with Karl."

Sengoku nodded, gave Karl an encouraging look, and then left the room.

"You are Karl?" The old man in the black suit spoke.

Karl nodded: "Yes."

"You did a good job this time. Not only did you save the face of the World Government in time, but you also saved several World Nobles. We have kept your contribution in mind."

Karl smiled neither humbly nor arrogantly: "It was just a matter of convenience, not worth mentioning."

The bald old man in the robe adjusted his glasses gently: "You should know why we called you here this time, right?"

"I'm not very clear, but Fleet Admiral Sengoku said it seems to be about the Hero Medal."

"Correct, that is the matter. The Navy has a history of several hundred years, but until now there has only been one Marine Hero. Do you think you deserve the Hero Medal?"

The one who spoke was the younger-looking guy with blonde hair. Karl turned his head to look at him and said faintly: "If there is to be a next Marine Hero, why can't it be me?"

"Guarding the G-10 base for three years, I have fought against all four Emperors of the Sea. Although I couldn't send them to Impel Down, they couldn't take advantage of me."

"The vicious criminal who destroyed Mary Geoise—Enel. Even Admiral Kizaru couldn't catch up with him, but I was able to take him down and kill him with unprecedented speed, saving the face of the World Government."

"If the next Marine Hero isn't me, who else could it be?"

The bald old man snorted coldly: "What a big tone."

"No, you're overthinking it. I'm just telling the truth."

Several Five Elders looked at each other, exchanged glances, and then the white-haired old man in the lead nodded and said to Karl with the posture of a superior.

"You are very confident, which is a good thing. In my opinion, the next Marine Hero can be you, or it can be someone else."

"However, I think more highly of you. But if you want to become a Marine Hero, you must prove your loyalty to the Navy and the World Government."

"Therefore, you have to complete a difficult task before we can safely and boldly award you the Hero Medal."

"Of course, you can also choose not to accept it, and we won't blame you..."

Karl grinned and revealed a smile, a smile that was faintly mocking: "What task? Please feel free to order."

"After the Mary Geoise attack incident, the Olt Kingdom in the West Blue announced its withdrawal from the World Government. We feel very sorry for this."

"But after the investigation by the CP department, there is a hidden reason for their withdrawal."

Karl raised an eyebrow: "Is it the Revolutionary Army behind it?"

The curly-haired old man was stunned. Damn, you've already learned to answer ahead of time. Good awareness!

"Correct, it is indeed the Revolutionary Army playing tricks behind the scenes. We have reasonable grounds to suspect that the entire Olt Kingdom has become a base for the Revolutionary Army. So, your task is to go to the West Blue."

"Destroy the Olt Kingdom and nip all potential Revolutionary Army members in the Olt Kingdom in the bud."

Karl said without changing his expression: "No problem."

Several old men looked at Karl unexpectedly. This guy is a bit different from what they imagined!

They thought he would be another Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan or Garp, but they didn't expect this guy to be so much Move Move Like Akainu.

What does this mean? It means he is very easy to control and is a good tool.

"Very good, Vice Admiral Karl. You have indeed stood the test of loyalty to the Navy and the World Government."

"How about this! We will give you half a month. After half a month, destroy the Olt Kingdom, and we will hold a grand award ceremony for you."

"Let the whole world witness the birth of the next Marine Hero!"

Karl nodded slightly: "Thank you, my lords. Time is tight, I'll go first."

After Karl left, the middle-aged man with blonde hair said: "This is a good seedling, can be cultivated."

"If every marine were this obedient, it would be great."

Outside the building, Sengoku's eyes lit up when he saw Karl come out: "How did it go?"

"They asked me to destroy the Olt Kingdom in the West Blue before they would award me the medal."

"Olt Kingdom?" Sengoku's expression changed.

Olt Kingdom—King Olt VIII is a well-known wise ruler, loving his people Move Move Like his own children, and his reputation has always been quite good. But in recent years, the country's economy has not been good. In order to pay the high Heavenly Tribute, they have been living beyond their means. This year's Heavenly Tribute was barely gathered by him selling off royal property and selling goods at low prices.

Therefore, on the day the Mary Geoise attack incident was announced, Olt VIII withdrew from the World Government on the grounds that the World Government couldn't even protect itself, so how could it protect its member countries? He wanted to use this to let the country recuperate and get back on track.

"Why? What did they say?" Sengoku asked anxiously.

Karl told him everything. Sengoku immediately slapped his thigh: "These guys are clearly trying to give other member countries a warning. What Revolutionary Army? They're lying to children!"

"Karl, you can't go. Once you go, your reputation will plummet. Even if you become a Marine Hero, it will only be in name."

Karl said calmly: "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, don't worry, I have my own plan to kill two birds with one stone."