Within the Sunken Castle, there was a great feast as everyone gathered together around the table and there were all sorts of different types of drinks and deserts that were placed by the arranged food there.
A tall and muscular looking female body that had features similar to a doll as it remained expressionless cut up and served the food in a maid uniform. "Masters, please enjoy!"
The robot looked very human but expressed the very slightest emotions as it served everyone.
The most unique features were its short shoulder length pink hair and pink eyes while it was 8'8" in height and had many similarities to Yamato but instead of horns or ears on its head, the robot had a pair of metal ears or antennae that looked similar to feathered or angel wings often seen on Valkyre helmets.
Even in the large castle surrounded by many humans and other races, she looked very big and took up a lot of room but there was enough space for her to move around and carry out her duties without being hindered.
Alyssia looked over at the robot which had been made with the combination of all of the technology in her possession and smiled. "Thank you for your efforts Val, i permit you to take it easy and enjoy yourself a little."
The pink haired robot named Val then bowed. "Yes master!"
A small figure appeared by Val's side and hovered there. "You should listen to master, master is always right!"
The small figure was K1 who had received modifications as it had been upgraded with new technology and had its systems upgraded.
It had already become an advanced carrier of most of Alyssia's knowledge and had developed a close relationship with Val as they each were built from Alyssia for their own use.
K1 was used to store knowledge and had many other uses but Val was built to serve Alyssia and her children while playing the role of a guardian and worker so she was much more serious in her duties than K1 who had developed more emotionally after her upgrade.
K1 had a wider variety of knowledge while Val had been mostly given knowledge in different types of martial arts, weapon styles and many other non combat professions so that she could assist in many ways but she was built to be strong and very capable in and out of a fight.
Alyssia rolled her eyes and then turned to everyone who was sat at the table as she raised a glass that was filled with an orange coloured fizzy drink. "Here is a toast to our future! When this crew was first formed, there was a promise to explore new lands and adventure but we have remained in place for a long time. Some may think that I have not kept that promise recently and may not intend to but that is very wrong. As for today… I will announce my intention of moving into the New World and feel that those around me have matured enough to survive there while some can remain here and hold off any threats."
Yvie lifted a glass full of a black coloured fizzy drink. "Hmph. I cannot wait any longer but since you said so, I expect that the future will be exciting."
Ever since the crew first formed, a long time had already passed and they still remained within Paradise as they gathered their strength but some had been dissatisfied with the lack of movement so some had left the crew to venture off on their own while some had remained patient enough to stick around for such a long time even when they wished to explore the New World much sooner.
There were those within the top rankings of the mercenary group or within the close circle of the crew that had long been ready to survive in the new world on their own so long as they did not provoke someone powerful enough while some had just become able enough to protect themselves from basic or more powerful threats like Ein, Ann, Pascia and Aizah.
Just as Alyssia was about to speak once again, the door opened and a finger pointed inwards. "Slow Slow Beam."
Alyssia flashed and disappeared from her place and reappeared outside the room while everyone remained frozen in place.
She then patted the shoulder of former leader of the Foxy Pirates before taking out a marker as she flashed in front of many of those frozen in place as she drew funny images on each of their faces before they could regain their movement.
She then sat in her seat leisurely as she waved her hand towards the door. "Come in."
Foxy entered the room smugly and sat down enjoying the food but everyone remained in slow motion until time finally caught back up to them.
Alyssia spoke again. "You have failed the first test, each and everyone of you. Allow me to introduce Foxy of the previous Foxy Pirates who I will be sponsoring and doing business with soon. I have warned you guys repeatedly about the dangers of Devil Fruit abilities but this lesson should help remind you of the potential dangers you may face in the future that could come even when you may least expect it."
Foxy put his hands together and asked. "So what is the plan exactly? Fifififi!"
Even the Minks in the room had been slowed down by his slow slow beam so Alyssia was very disappointed with everyone but she could not scold them for too long since she had planned the event to catch them when they were least vigilant.
She crossed her arms over her chest and answered. "I want you to continue as you have but under a new name and basic structure. From now on I would like you to operate as a moving sports competition or carnival. This way you can collect talents while moving around and put on shows or competitions around the world as you travel. It will have some similarities to the Davy Back Fight but without the high stakes gambling between crews. There will still be competitions and betting allowed but there will not be the same exchange of crew members if one side loses."
What she was suggesting was like a moving circus that arrives and sets up in a new location and holds a festival for sometime before moving to another place but it was more in the form of the Davy Back Fight games and other sports.
Since there was not an official world cup of any types of sports or other islands did not have their own teams, it was best to establish something similar and make the Davy Back Games a little less dangerous and barbaric to let more people enjoy it as they visited each island and challenged other crews at sea.
Foxy was the one person most equipped to carry out such a thing so Alyssia had kept watch over his movements and suggested that he make some changes to make it more accessible to others to watch and participate in.
She then added. "Many of your old friends have been part of my mercenary group for a while now so they should be more than familiar with the games and will be able to offer you help with this."
Foxy grinned as he replied. "Fifififi, so long as I can grow again then I will accept!"
He has suffered at the Straw Hat Pirates hands many times and his crew had been reduced in numbers so he had many difficulties rebuilding but he was truly happy upon receiving the support from her even if it did come with a couple of restrictions and changes.
She then raised her glass to the sky and said. "To Foxy Sports!"
"Foxy Sports!"
"May it be a success!"
"That beam though… how tricky!"
"Shoot me with it again, I dare ya!"
"Yawn.."
Whether it was basic martial arts competitions, ball games, racing or many other types of sports or games, the Foxy world tour would cover it.
Alfred stepped forward and bowed. "Boss, I guess that I will remain here to overlook the Paradise businesses and groups?"
Alyssia nodded. "Un. That would be helpful since I cannot just pack up everything and suddenly disband everything all at once. The repercussions would be terrible if I did that and many would suffer."
Alfred nodded. "Mm.. you are correct. Leave it to me and I will try to keep everything stable but you will need some able people to help you get settled within the New World if you happen to wish to do the same there."
Alyssia shook her head. "For now… it is good enough to go as mercenaries or an exploration group. I have already gained enough from here and there is little that could interest me anymore."
She was well aware that moving to the New World had its difficulties to do so and she would be leaving behind the businesses and groups that she had set up.
The groups she had built up had supported many people and if she suddenly shut them down as she moved to the New World then many that had been working diligently would then lose their way of living so she trusted Alfred to keep them running until they were able to run on their own without her or Alfred's influence.
She had merely shown many others a better way to earn berries and make a life for themselves rather than stealing and warring with each other, whether they learned from it and improved themselves in the time given to them was down to them.
Eventually those groups of hers may become a thing of the past and only a couple of them or fragments of the groups would remain but it was best to prepare for future problems that may arise whether it be preparing to disband any group to protect the employees or group members from attacks from the Marines or other groups who may act out of retaliation for future events.
However for the time being, it would be maintained and the relationship with the various groups would remain in place until the time came for it all to be disbanded or moved.
She then waved to Foxy again. "You may leave and make preparations for your sports world tour."