Pirate: My apprentice is called Whitebeard

Desert Emperor Shurima!

Isn’t this name a game character from a certain league?

Duplicate name?Is it such a coincidence?

Although Roy has been in this world for more than five years, he still doesn't know much about the development of this world.

After all, this is the year 1463 of the Oceanic Calendar, and the story line behind One Piece is about the year 1520 of the Oceanic Calendar.

Of course he knows something about Alabasta. This country is considered a super country in the East China Sea, with hundreds of thousands of reserve troops.

At the same time, behind Alabasta, there is a very shocking secret.

This country is one of the twenty member states that created the World Government. It was originally a country under the rule of the Celestial Dragons.

Later, the king of Alabasta announced his withdrawal from the world nobility.

Since then, this country has lost the exclusive privileges granted by the world government!

At this time, the future King Cobb had not yet been born.

"How much do you know about this desert emperor?"

Roy asked calmly.

"Of course I don't know, but I've read something about him in the newspapers."

"He is a dictator who advocates violent methods. If the people of Alabasta have any dissatisfaction with his tyranny, he will kill them on the spot. I heard that in the past ten years, many people have died at his hands. , it is estimated that there are more than 10,000 people.”

"This is only part of his legend. What's even more frightening is that I heard that he has the ability to turn people into mummies. Even the world government is afraid of it and can only sit back and watch."

Turning people into mummies... isn't this the ability of the natural Shasha fruit!

Has the ability to absorb moisture from any living thing or object!

One thing is certain, this desert emperor is definitely not Crocodile.

After all, this guy hasn't even matured yet.

"Let's go, we are going to the Kingdom of Alabasta, Saburo, do you know the route?"

Roy looked at Saburo.

Saburo shook his head.

In this regard, Roy could only caress Shi Ji with his hand very lovingly: "If you can lead the way and your performance satisfies me, I can consider asking Saburo to help you make a famous sword."

"Really?"

Shi Ji's instinct was to refuse, but as soon as he heard about the famous sword, he agreed without even thinking about it.

......

half a month later.

Kingdom of Alabasta.

This is a country built on a desert, surrounded by several vast oases.

The population is about 500 million, and the standing army reaches an astonishing 50.

In this country, the most convenient means of transportation are Karoo ducks and camels.

In an inn.

Roy, Saburo and Shiji were all sitting at the same table at this time.

Why not expose Newgate to the public eye, because this guy is too big and will attract attention easily.

So he could only take Saburo and Shi Ji, who were of normal size, to inquire about the news.

They have been here for three days.

I also gradually gained some understanding of the current situation in Alabasta.

The map section of this country is not small.

There are six in total.

Among them, Albana is the capital of the Kingdom of Alabasta and the residence of the royal family members.

Yuba, a commercial and trade center in western Alabasta, has a hot spring island nearby.

As for the Rain Land, it is the largest oasis in the country. It is rich in various fruits, freshwater fish, etc. It is a treasure land that is very rich in materials.

Rapeseed flowers, port city of Alabasta.Rich in perfume.

Airuma, the oasis city, is located in the lower reaches of the Santo River. The water in the lower reaches of the Santo River has decreased, resulting in insufficient water resources.

Catlea, I heard from nearby residents that there is an underground rebel army that is planning to rebel against the desert emperor Shurima.

"Have you heard any useful information these days?"

Roy raised his eyes and looked at the two of them.

In this regard, Saburo said truthfully: "I heard that in five days there will be the annual sacrificial ceremony in Alabasta, and the residents and emperor of the country will participate."

"Once a year? What is this ceremony for?"

"It's used to pray for rain. There is very little rainfall in Alabasta every year, so they choose this time every year to pray for rain."

In the desert, there is very little rainfall every year.

After Roy came here, he realized how precious water resources are.

Here, you may be able to buy a lot of gold and silver jewelry, but if you want to buy water, you will be subject to strict restrictions.

"Moreover, the way of praying for rain here is very special. I heard that they will sacrifice some boys and girls to let the Rain God make rain."

Similar to the feudal period, rulers of some dynasties would sacrifice boys and girls when cholera broke out.

When he got to the key point, Saburo paused.

"The most terrifying thing is that this time Shurima is ready to sacrifice his daughter to the Rain God!"

what?

As soon as this word comes out.

It made Roy feel a little incredible.

Tiger venom does not eat its seeds, so a king sacrificed his daughter in order to pray for rain.

It’s really the dregs of feudal society.

In this era, this kind of thinking and behavior is not incomprehensible.

But as a person from the 21st century, I will inevitably feel that this is simply outrageous.

Exactly at this time.

The people eating at the next table were also discussing this matter.

"You heard that Princess Caesar ran away!"

"What? The princess ran away? Is it because of the sacrifice..."

"Is it true that the King of Shurima just sacrificed his daughter when he failed to pray for rain for four consecutive years?"

"My Lord will bless Princess Caesar, let it rain."

Not only the table, but also other people in the inn were all talking about it.

It sounds like a discussion about the hottest events in Alabasta recently.

"Don't you know, Princess Caesar is the daughter of the desert emperor Shurima. I heard that she is very beautiful and is known as the most beautiful woman in Alabasta. It is said that princes from several countries have come to Alabasta for him. Pay tribute.”

"In order to pursue power, the Desert Emperor once asked Princess Caesar to marry him, but she refused."

"Princess Caesar was well-educated and had the ability to govern the country. If she really dies like this, the country of Alabasta will really be hopeless."

without any exaggeration.

Now the people of Alabasta are extremely dissatisfied with Shurima's rule and hate the entire royal family.

Long-term tyranny, corvée under high pressure, and the arrogance and luxury of the royal family members.

It was all seen by the local people.

But the difference now is that there is a princess in the royal family who is very approachable and truly blends in with the masses.

Just ten days ago, the Shurima Emperor announced the list of sacrificers at the sacrificial ceremony.

Among them, including Princess Caesar!

"Let's go upstairs and rest first."

Roy planned to wait and see what happens, after all, they have not yet come into contact with the royal family of Alabasta.

at this time.

Next door, a woman wrapped in a black veil rushed up to the room on the second floor.

I am afraid that others will see it.

And it just so happened that Roy also lived on the second floor.

When he walked up the stairs, the woman bumped into him without hesitation, and the black veil on his face just fell to the ground.

The face completely emerged before his eyes.

kindness?

Is it a beauty from the Western Regions? !

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