bioinnovel Chapter 158 Lighthouse, Cornerstone, Sword
Chapter 158 Lighthouse, Cornerstone, Sword
The Holy Land – Mary Geoise.
The absolute center of the world for eight hundred years.
The air was filled with a cloyingly sweet smell.
It's like a curtain formed by blending together hundreds of rare flowers and baking them under the ever-present sunlight.
The passing wind cuts through the fragrance.
Allen's boots struck the gleaming white stone slabs, producing a crisp, yet utterly lonely echo.
This long corridor, wide enough for giants to pass through without hindrance, was occupied only by him and the attendant leading the way.
The attendant's white robe trailed on the ground, his face hidden under his hood, and his footsteps were silent, like a ghost.
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Allen looked around.
The luxury along the way was beyond imagination.
A rainbow-colored waterfall flows through a garden suspended in the air, and all sorts of strange creatures swim in the water.
Dazzling crystals are used to pave the flowerbeds, and diamonds are like coins scattered randomly in a wishing well.
Along the way, even the pure white stone slabs underfoot were more expensive than gold.
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On the branches of rare plants, you can see tiny figures pruning.
Slaves of the Lilliputians...?
Noticing Allen's gaze, the busy little people stopped on the branches and bowed respectfully.
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"Lord Allen, the Five Elders are waiting for you."
The servant stopped, his voice devoid of any human emotion.
Allen twitched his nose slightly and casually said, "Don't you think the smell is too strong? It's a bit pungent."
The attendant bowed.
"I apologize, but everyone in charge of today's incense offerings will be executed. I hope this will appease your anger."
Upon hearing this, the few dwarfs trembled with fear.
But she still didn't dare to look up, much less make a sound.
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"Are you making the decision for me?"
The white robes outlined the attendant's graceful figure, but Allen's eyes held only a cold indifference.
"Who gave you permission to do anything extra? Keep leading the way."
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"I'm sorry, but I will commit suicide after completing my mission, hoping to appease your anger."
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At least those little guys knew fear; has this guy had all his emotions erased...?
If you're going to die, then die. Living is just being an empty shell anyway.
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The pure white palace doors slid open silently, without the groaning of hinges or the shouts of guards.
The dome of power seemed as high as the sky itself, bathed in sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows…
World Government Commander, the pinnacle of power—
The Five Elders are right there.
Whether sitting or standing, the five men's gazes fell upon Allen as if five heavy mountains had descended upon him.
Allen felt an inexplicable mental pressure, as if it wanted to force him to kneel and bow his head.
The visual impact, was it on me?
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Allen forced a smile, placed one hand on his chest, and raised his middle finger.
"Greetings, Five Elders. Rear Admiral Allen of the Marine Headquarters has come to pay his respects."
"The five all-knowing lords surely understand that this is the highest and oldest etiquette in the Flower Kingdom, and only in this way can I express my reverence!"
The transition from initial humility to barely suppressed excitement was perfectly timed.
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"Worship of the center of the world... whatever you say."
Shoulang Sheng, leaning back in his sofa chair with a knife in hand, spoke: "We made time specifically for you."
"sit."
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"Thank you very much, I won't be polite."
Allen sat down naturally and even crossed his legs.
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The central figure, Saint Vocuri, scoffed, "You're the first naval officer to dare sit here; you lack reverence."
Allen clasped his hands on his knees, a smile on his face: "Reverence is something to be kept in your heart and put into action."
"If they're all just the kind of people who lead the way outside, how can they possibly help the five lords?"
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"That's right."
Satan Saint looked at Allen with even deeper eyes. He had received the Sharingan from Vegapunk, and Allen had tampered with those eyes so that they could be used by ordinary people.
He was very satisfied with the experimental results. An ordinary CP member's strength increased by at least ten times after being equipped with the Sharingan!
"I've read Lucci's full report. You handled the Hunting matter very well."
"There's no need to discuss such trivial matters here. We only wanted to ask you one thing..."
"Uchiha Allen."
"From the perspective of a naval admiral, how do you view the system that the World Government has maintained for eight hundred years?"
Testing is also a form of questioning.
Allen remained silent; the hall was eerily quiet, and those few dozen seconds felt like half a century.
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Taking a shallow breath, the air still carries that cloyingly sweet scent.
"World Government..."
Allen slowly began, "Undoubtedly, it is an irreplaceable lighthouse on this vast sea, a great legacy spanning eight hundred years, a complete embodiment of wisdom, order, and supreme ideals!"
"A grand framework that transcends race has brought stability and prosperity to countless member states."
"The rational distribution of power enabled this vast organization to function, a testament to the profound wisdom of these twenty kings!"
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Allen said a lot, as if he wanted to pour out all the thoughts he had accumulated since childhood.
It also quoted many anecdotes from textbooks published by the World Government, and some of its ideas were not even realized by the Five Elders.
So that's what we were thinking?
As expected of Lord Im, his casual action back then was a manifestation of supreme wisdom!
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"Therefore, I firmly believe!"
"Only by firmly upholding the absolute authority and leadership of the World Government can justice be served on the seas, and the dawn of peace truly shine in every corner!"
"This is not only the belief of my subordinates, but also the thought of all the officers and soldiers of the navy!"
When he got emotional, Allen stood up and gestured with his hands outstretched.
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Silence again.
Unlike before, this is because the Five Elders need time to process the information in the words.
They felt these words were important and that a passage should even be published in every issue of the World Politics newspaper.
"Standard opinion."
When Vocuri spoke, his voice was flat, making it impossible to tell whether it was praise or disapproval.
"'Lighthouse,' 'Foundation,' 'Guardian Sword'... You have a good understanding of your position, Navy."
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"We were originally considering having you join CP0..."
Finally, a noticeable change appeared in Sacred Vochuli's eyes: appreciation.
"It's very important to have someone as clear-headed as you in the Guardian Sword. Perhaps you are more suitable for that position than Sengoku."
Allen immediately replied, "This subordinate dares not overstep his bounds; I am still far from reaching the level of a Warring States Marshal."
"To be honest, some of the things I said were taught to me by the Warring States Marshal."
"I never went to school as a child, and I was only able to fully express my thoughts after consulting the marshal."
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"It's been a long time since I've seen Sengoku. It seems his understanding has deepened. Not bad."
Maz, the goatee-wearing saint, spoke, his mustache twitching as he said, "Uchiha Allen..."
"You're still young, we'll be working together for a long time."
"Remember your words: the lighthouse must not be defiled, and the Navy, as the guardian sword... must not have its own will. Do you understand?"
"I will heed your teachings."
Allen once again offered the Five Elders the highest traditional ceremony of the Flower Kingdom.
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"That's enough, you can leave now."
Piet Saint, the blond-haired one who appears to be the youngest of the Five Elders, spoke.
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The palace doors closed.
"how?"
"Ambitious and showing no respect for world governments."
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"But he's a smart man; he knows what he should do at what time."
"A smart person is always more adaptable than someone as stubborn as Garp."
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"He had no sympathy for slaves; as we had previously suspected, it was merely a facade for the sake of reputation."
"He wants to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, and that's enough."
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"He's an extremely realistic person; he knows that only we can help him achieve his ambitions."
"What I'm afraid of is..."
Saint Vochuli lowered his eyes and said softly, "His ambitions don't stop there."
"Have Vegapunk expedite the analysis of his bloodline, and once a replacement is available... please have Lord Im grant him a contract."
"This kind of person only cares about themselves, has no human weaknesses, and is too uncontrollable!"
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I second that.
"Agreed."