One Piece: Roar of Justice

In the Kingdom of Balegon, within the walls of St. Innocent, the residence of Cardinal Caculista, who is in charge of finance.

The housekeeper, Dolceton, personally carried a tray full of refreshments into the reception room. Inside, he saw Bishop Kakulista, who was dressed in strict clothes and exuded the radiance of benevolence.

"Master Kakulista, the dinner is ready, here is your black tea and dessert."

Kakulista looked up at Dolceton, nodded at him, and tapped his finger on the table next to him.

Dolceton walked over respectfully, put the refreshments on the tray on the table, and stood aside holding the tray.

Kakulista stretched out two fingers to pinch a piece of snack and threw it into his mouth, chewing while talking.

"Dockedon, you have been with me for a long time, what do you think of the kid who is going to the dinner party tonight?"

Dockedon has indeed been with Kakulista for a while, and he knows his master's preferences and habits very well. After hearing Kakulista's words, he bowed respectfully before speaking.

"Yes, Mr. Kakulista, according to the information we have inquired now, that noble boy named William does have some skills. Half a year ago, Antrus Town was still a very backward small town. After being brought under his jurisdiction It has already become the most prosperous port city outside the wall, and the brownies unique to the West Sea produced by his winery are also very popular in the North Sea. Having acquired a large amount of wealth, my lord, your vision is still precise."

Dolceton has obviously done his homework. These words are very clear. They basically describe what William and the others have done in the town of Antruth during this time. Kakulista flatters.

If it was about other things, Dokidon's answer would definitely satisfy Kakulista, but this time, Kakulista smiled and shook his head.

"You are quite right, Dockedon, but there are some things you have not thought of."

"...Humble position, stupid, please make it clear, my lord."

I saw Kakulista smiled, took another piece of snack from the table, and threw it into his mouth, but his hand slowly clenched into a fist, and said.

"I might have cared a lot about his winery and his business in the past, but I'm old, and I've made a lot of money over the years. What I really value is the army in that kid's hands."

"army?!"

Dolceton was taken aback. Regarding William's personal guards, their secrecy measures were very good, and they rarely took action. It was normal for Dolceton not to find any information.

Kakulista nodded calmly and said.

"How do you think that a brat like him can gain a foothold so quickly outside the wall? Just because of his unknown noble status?"

"He was able to develop into what he is now in just half a year, all thanks to this."

"Beyond the wall is a very complicated place. It's not just the Beihai people, there are also a large number of refugees from other seas. Strictly speaking, it is not the territory of the Kingdom of Balegon, and there is no need for the kingdom to support them. Of course, Except for the quarterly church grants, but you and I know very well that nothing can be done with these, but this kid named William can quickly occupy Port Andrews because of the army in his hand, and with this As a stronghold, it has continuously annexed several surrounding towns, which shows one thing."

"The army in that kid's hands has extraordinary combat power."

"The Kingdom of Balegon has been in a semi-closed state decades ago. Although we cardinals hold great power, we have not threatened the status of the Pope in these decades. The reason is very simple. Pope, in command of the Praetorian Guard."

"If I can have such an army in my hands, Dockedon, do you know what it means?"

Kakulista chewed the food in his mouth, slowly turned his head, and looked at Dokidon standing aside, but at this time Dokidon's forehead was already covered with dense sweat.

Kakulista has already made it clear what he said, and Dockedon can naturally understand what he wants, but he dare not think about it, and even a little afraid of this day.

"Humble job. I dare not think about it."

Dolceton said in a deep voice.

But Kakulista laughed loudly when he heard Dolceton's words, and said.

"Haha, that's why I'm the bishop, and you're just the bishop's steward. Your layout is too small, Dolceton."

".You said so."

"The Kingdom of Balegon does not allow cardinals to control military power, not even private soldiers. However, this does not mean that I cannot own these. The territory outside the wall does not belong to the Kingdom of Balegon. Moreover, that smart kid Why should we waste our energy on our own, having already built a ready-made army for us?"

Dolceton took out a handkerchief and kept wiping the cold sweat on his forehead, put on a puzzled look to satisfy the vanity of the big man in front of him, and said.

"what do you mean?"

"A group of nouveau riche in the countryside are just huddling together to keep warm. Even if their leaders are so-called nobles, the greatest use of these overbearing little people is to use their hard work to open the way for the superiors, so as to avoid trouble when we leave."

"I sit and watch these little people who are only suitable for making some vulgar things as big as sesame seeds and mung beans, running back and forth in the place, just to let them develop and grow, and then pick off this ripe fruit."

Kakulista seemed very satisfied with what he did, and as he talked more and more, the smile on his face became stronger and stronger.

And Dolceton was dutifully flattering by the side.

"Foresight and foresight, my lord is indeed worthy of being the most powerful cardinal in the walls of St. Innocent. In this position, you have a different vision from the beginning to those mediocre people who can only roll around in places."

Dolceton asked again.

"So, when you personally contacted that kid named William this time, do you intend to completely take over the army in his hands?"

Kakulista raised his eyebrows and said.

"Of course not. This is tantamount to setting fire to himself. Of course, the army is still in his hands. As long as it can be used by me, it is enough. What do you think is a nobleman? Just order others to do it when you need it. Little people come to help you, and those who participate in the secular world all day long, what kind of nobles are they!"

"What you taught me."

"Let's go prepare again, check the time, that kid is coming soon."

"Yes."

Dolceton left, but Kakulista, who stayed in the reception room, showed a benevolent smile again, and straightened his collar with a smile, like a priest who radiated the light of benevolence.