Chapter 18 Imu's Loneliness and Troubles!
Imu casually thrust the longsword into the moon-like grey surface.
Although not a single bead of sweat adorned his body, upon returning to the warm and bright Wooden House, he habitually headed to the Bathroom for a shower.
[Splash—]
The showerhead opened, warm water cascading down. Imu tilted his face upwards, closed his eyes, and savored the comfort of the moment. However, as he dried himself, changed into a clean bathrobe, and plopped down onto the soft Sofa, looking at the empty Environment, a sudden sense of Loneliness washed over him.
The initial excitement of suddenly possessing invincible Strength, supreme Power, the wealth of enemy nations, and even being able to call himself the Planet Chief of this Planet, had long since cooled down after such a long time. He had even grown somewhat accustomed to his Power and Identity.
But deep down, he was still just an ordinary person who had Transmigrator here less than two years ago. He didn't possess the heart of steel of the original Imu.
As a normal person, he actually longed for someone to keep him company, to occasionally chat about heartfelt things and ease the pressure in his heart.
However, he was also keenly aware that with his current Identity, he couldn't easily allow anyone to approach him.
This Moon Chamber, seemingly supreme and unparalleled, the most mysterious and noble place on the entire Planet, was also, from another perspective, a spacious Prison Cell, even though he could leave at any time.
Back then, he thought that transmigrating into Imu, compared to those other Transmigrator who became Pirates, Civilians, or even Slaves and Prisoner, was simply the luckiest start imaginable.
But upon closer reflection, those people could at least adventure across the Grand Line, see the beautiful scenery of various places, and experience all sorts of exciting events.
The most attractive aspect of transmigrating to this Pirate King's World was precisely those bizarre Islands and Creatures, wasn't it?
Oh right, and the Abilities of various Devil Fruit. But he couldn't easily try these.
If he really wanted to go out one day, he would have to consider all aspects of the situation. But thinking about it carefully, with his current Strength, there shouldn't be any existence on this Planet that could threaten him.
However, Imu also knew deeply that the ocean on this Planet was far more mysterious and dangerous than the ocean of his previous Life, with all sorts of supernatural phenomena emerging endlessly. It wouldn't be strange to encounter any kind of unbelievable accident.
As for Devil Fruit, to be honest, apart from that Devil Fruit he was currently searching for, he didn't care about the others at all!
So, it seemed the only thing left was to find someone to accompany him.
This person naturally referred to Women. Logically speaking, with his Identity, getting beautiful Women would be very easy. Just take those Maids who served him in his Life, put them outside, and they would all be top-tier beauties.
If it were before the transmigration, he would have cherished any one of them as his Wife, doting on them in his palms.
But the situation was different now. Imu felt that even if he were to establish a Harem, the quality of the Women in this Harem must be guaranteed to be the best!
It was just that the current timing was a bit awkward. Those future great beauties were either not yet born, or still too young. Calling them loli wouldn't even be appropriate, and he had no interest in raising them. And some who were great beauties in the past were now too old, like Vice Admiral Tsuru of the Marine Headquarters.
In the end, for the next ten years or so, he would still have to endure this Loneliness and solitude at the top of the World alone.
Ah————
Just as this World King in the truest sense, at the summit of the Red Line thousands of meters above sea level, was immersed in enviable helplessness and enviable troubles.
In the deep sea ten thousand meters below the Red Earth at his feet, another thirty-six-year-old king was currently radiating pink bubbles of happiness, looking with doting Eyesight at the blue-skinned infant in his Wife's arms on the luxurious bed.
"Otohime, let me hold him, I also want to touch Shaxing."
King Neptune at this moment had none of the demeanor of a Fish-man Island ruler, more like a child attracted by a toy, looking eagerly at the beautiful and delicate blonde Queen.
Queen Otohime's face still showed obvious fatigue, but her Eyesight was exceptionally bright. Hearing her husband's words, she sized up his twelve-meter tall physique and huge palms, then looked down at the tiny person in her arms, and finally firmly shook her head.
"No, Shaxing is less than five hours old, too small, and his Body is too soft. Please wait a few more days."
"Ah, this..."
Hearing the refusal, King Neptune immediately looked disappointed, but he also loved the Women before him and couldn't force her. Just then, a beautiful mermaid Maid walked in.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of the Left has arrived, saying he has important matters to Report to you."
"Is that so? Then let him in!" King Neptune said casually.
Logically speaking, he should go out himself and talk in the small hall outside, but at this moment, he was still immersed in the joy of becoming a father for the first time, and really didn't want to leave his Wife for even a second.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The mermaid Maid naturally had no objection and respectfully turned to leave.
Soon, the Minister of the Left, a catfish Fish-man, walked in wearing a purple robe. At this time, he was only middle-aged, looking not as old as he would in the Future, and he didn't have that bull horn cane in his hand.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Your Highness Queen!"
Queen Otohime nodded gently, while King Neptune simply and directly asked, "What is it?"
"Yes, just now the Minister of the Right sent someone to Report, saying that a World Government ship is waiting outside the Gas Storage gate to enter the country." The Minister of the Left said steadily.
World Government?!
King Neptune subconsciously turned his head and exchanged glances with Queen Otohime. The latter pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's for this year's World Conference?"
"It should be."
King Neptune also thought so, and then instructed the Minister of the Left, "Notify the Minister of the Right to welcome them in, and also have people tidy up the Great Hall, we will meet there!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Minister of the Left responded and left to handle these matters.
"Your Majesty, can you allow me to listen in later?" Queen Otohime asked softly.
"This..."
King Neptune hesitated a little. Of course, he knew what the other party was concerned about.
When he first became the King of Fish-man Island, he had heard that his newly married Wife had begun to run around for the ideal of Peace between the Fish-Men and humans.
But to be honest, he didn't really agree in his heart, feeling that it was too unrealistic. He was clear about the World Government's character, but he couldn't stop her, so he could only let her do as she pleased.
"Your Majesty~"
Queen Otohime's voice became even gentler. Such blatant coquetry and pleading instantly broke King Neptune's defenses. He scratched the back of his head and chuckled honestly, "Alright!"
Thirty minutes later, the King and Queen, dressed in full Royal Family robes, sat upright in the seats of the Banquet Hall, one majestic and robust, the other dignified and virtuous.
This Great Hall was extremely luxurious, spacious, and tall. Everywhere the Eyesight reached was the finest coral and pearls. In the center of the hall was a huge clam shell stage.
Because they were receiving personnel from the World Government, in order to show seriousness, there were no musicians or dancers on the stage.
Before long, a gentle youth wearing a black Suit and Leather Boots, leading two capable-looking followers dressed similarly, rode a huge Flounder with bubbles attached to it and arrived outside the hall.
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