"Returning to what I said earlier" Ars' previously cold gaze immediately turned calm again, "The Kingdom of Alabasta is one of the two kingdoms that have received my attention and I want to be part of the kingdom that builds cooperative relations with our kingdom. It is also why I have sent some of my spies to investigate the situation and conditions experienced by the Kingdom of Alabasta in the past."
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "In terms of own criteria, surely many would like to know the conditions for a kingdom wishing to establish a cooperative relationship with our kingdom. I think a lot of people are curious about this. Well, to establish a cooperative relationship with our kingdom. Actually not too difficult or not too easy. As long as the kingdom can meet these requirements. Even though my kingdom doesn't have anything needed in that kingdom. As long as they meet the conditions set by me. I have no problem establishing a cooperative relationship with the kingdom."
All the kings of the realms who were currently watching were staring at the live broadcast screen seriously and intensely. They knew that they might soon find out about the provisions established by the Fortis Kingdom regarding the conditions for a kingdom to be able to establish cooperative relations with their kingdom.
"The criteria itself is…" Ars paused and stared at the screen, "The kingdom prospers their people."
"Prosperity?"
"Is that all?"
Many people watching were muttering in bewilderment especially to the kings of the various kingdoms.
"I'm sure those of you who are watching right now are wondering or thinking that's all? Honestly, what you guys think is just that is completely wrong" Ars said, "Here I ask, of the many kingdoms that exist in this world. How many kingdoms are there where they treat the people living in the kingdom's territory well?"
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Everyone was silent.
"We started from the Drum Kingdom which is in the Grand Line area"
Wapol who heard the name of the kingdom was mentioned immediately stood up from his seat. Meanwhile, people watching the live broadcast became interested in this.
"The Drum Kingdom is a kingdom that is in the territory of the Grand Line. This kingdom itself is very synonymous with its citizens who have great skills in the medical and medical fields. There's even someone I respect there."
"Respected?"
"Is there someone that King Fortis respects there?"
"Who is that?"
A wave of questions arose the moment those words left Ars' mouth.
"It can be said that because of the excellent human resources, namely the citizens who are great in the field of medicine. The Drum Kingdom is one of the best candidates to work with, especially in the health sector. However…" Ars's gaze turned cold, "It's only because the current King who rules the Drum Kingdom is giving up too much on wealth and power. The king made the people living in his kingdom very miserable. King–No, the Wapol who is currently leading the kingdom collects all the doctors in the kingdom into his power and then increases the price for medical treatment to be very high which makes it difficult for residents to get medical treatment when they suffer from illness"
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "Drum Kingdom is an island that is always covered with snow where the temperature on this island is quite cold. Residents, especially children aged less than 12 years, are very vulnerable to disease. Because of the actions taken by the Wapol, many residents, especially children, died. This is what causes forever. As long as Wapol ruled the Drum Kingdom. My Kingdom will never establish a cooperative relationship with the Drum Kingdom."
Everyone was silent when they heard this and then they started shouting mockery and insults at the Wapol.
"Our second example switches to the Kingdom of Goa" Ars said back calmly.
"Kingdom of Goa?"
"Isn't that the kingdom in East Blue?"
"Kingdom of Goa… That's the kingdom called the cleanest kingdom, isn't it?"
"Yes. I've heard of it too. The kingdom is very beautiful. Many people want to come there. Even I myself also want to go on vacation with my family there"
"Why did King Fortis bring up the Kingdom of Goa as a topic of conversation?"
"Could it be that the Goa Kingdom is a kingdom that has certain criteria?"
Many comments from the residents after Ars' words fell. Dragon who was watching the live broadcast had a very serious look. Meanwhile the King of the Kingdom of Goa who was watching the live broadcast had his eyes full of joy. It wasn't just him, but the royal family who were currently watching the live broadcast their gazes filled with excitement as their royal name was currently being mentioned.
"The Kingdom of Goa… Isn't that the kingdom that stands near Garp's hometown?" Sengoku asked Tsuru who was nearby.
"Yes" Tsuru nodded, "I don't know what King Fortis will say. However, there is a possibility of information regarding the Kingdom of Goa that we know. Maybe completely wrong"
"Wrong?" Aokiji asked while raising his eyebrows.
"Better watch the live broadcast. I don't know the answer to this myself either." Tsuru said calmly and his gaze immediately focused on the live broadcast.
"Kingdom of Goa… I guess many people have heard of this kingdom's name , haven't they? The Kingdom of Goa is a kingdom that originated in the East Blue region, more precisely on the Island of Dawn. This kingdom is also the hometown of someone quite famous, namely the Marine Hero, Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp"
"Vice Admiral Garp's hometown?!"
"This… In that case, is it possible that this is a kingdom that meets the criteria?"
"May be. If it is Vice Admiral Garp's hometown, it can certainly fit into the criteria of King Fortis."
"Besides being known as the hometown of Vice Admiral Garp. All of you who watched this live broadcast also know that the Kingdom of Goa is the cleanest kingdom and also has beautiful and classy views because that is what has been described so far for people who have never been there. However…" Ars' gaze returned to being serious as before, "Even though the Kingdom of Goa is a clean, luxurious kingdom, and also known to be friendly to others. However, is that really the case?"
Immediately everyone fell silent hearing this, especially the King of the Goa Kingdom
"Is that true?"
"Is it possible…"
"Judging something don't look at it in just one place. But, take a look thoroughly" Ars said calmly, "For the newcomers or someone who has just been to the Kingdom of Goa. You must only judge the Kingdom of Goa from a clean and tidy area where the area is inhabited by nobles. The Kingdom of Goa itself is a kingdom that builds its territory into three parts, where each part is fortified by a large wall where at each entrance to the wall is guarded by their military. The first area is the territory occupied by the King of the Kingdom of Goa and his family. The second area is the territory occupied by the nobles of the Goa Kingdom. While the third area is the area occupied by the civilian population.
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "At the time you or I are referring to visitors who are just on vacation or doing business in the Kingdom of Goa. What you saw at that time was the first region and the second region where the region was a residential area for people who had money and also had status. If you come to the third area which is the area where the civilians live. You will see very different things with the first region and the second region. If you compare between the first region, the second region and the third region. The third area was barely managed by the Kingdom side. There are a lot of criminal acts and various other crimes."
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Everyone fell silent hearing this. Meanwhile, the King of the Kingdom of Goa and his family who were watching the live broadcast fell silent.
"Meanwhile there is also another area that is mentioned as the Gray Terminal area where this area can be called a dumping ground. Not only as a dumping ground but also as a dumping ground for people who are no longer needed by the Goa Kingdom." Ars paused and continued with a colder gaze than before, "A few years ago to be exact in 1512. The Kingdom of Goa took an action that wanted to eliminate all the garbage in the area. Well, the purpose for them to do so is very noble. Because by cleaning up the garbage, it means that the residents who live there can get a decent place to live. However… Only if they clean up the trash and not the residents living there"
"Not the people who live there?"
"What does it mean?"
A large number of people were confused by these words from Ars. While for those who have high thinking skills. They have got the answer to that. The faces of the King of the Kingdom of Goa and his family became even more grim. They knew that after this live broadcast ended their face in the eyes of the world was gone.
"King Fortis… What do you mean…" Bell asked in a low voice.
"The year 1512 was an event that all the citizens of the Kingdom of Goa would know. Apart from that year their kingdom was visited by a Tenryuubito. In that same year, the Kingdom of Goa took an action, namely wanting to eliminate the Gray Terminal area by burning down the entire Gray Terminal. Burning down what I want to say is not only burning down the garbage that is there but all the people who live in the area. They want to eliminate the whole thing."
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Everyone fell silent hearing this.
"In that incident, the Kingdom of Goa showed no mercy to the citizens living in Gray Terminal. At the time of the incident, they even closed the gate and did not let any citizens from that region enter the third area for protection. The fire had spread throughout the Gray Terminal area. While there are many residents who are still in the midst of the fire" Ars paused and continued, "If the reason the Kingdom of Goa does not want to include residents in the residential area of the third region is only because of the disease problems experienced by the residents in the third region. Gray Terminal area. Then, what is the reason why you still give them permission to enter and exit the residences of residents in the third region every day? If the reason is only because of illness, doesn't your kingdom have a lot of wealth? This can also be reflected in the very beautiful appearance of the first and second residential areas. You can help heal them. With their recovery, those people will thank you then you can hire them. That way, your kingdom will get a lot of power resources especially you won't know that it's possible that the people who live there have great skills. Don't forget that there are many great pirates today and also the great Navy today. They had a dark past. It's just that, they got the good care which is what they are today. So, that's the question now. What is the reason for wanting to get rid of them?"
The great pirates and also the Marines who watched this live broadcast especially those who had a dark past their faces showed pride and there was also disgust towards the Kingdom of Goa.
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "The excuses they have are quite stupid and unreasonable. They just wanted to get rid of those people because it only spoiled the sight of their kingdom where at that time their kingdom was visited by the Tenryuubito" Ars paused and continued, "I know that Tenryuubito is someone you guys fear especially at that time. They have superior status even just touching them, the Navy will send an Admiral. However, does such an action really have to be taken?"
"Couldn't you have done something more humane? Like sending the garbage to an area or island that has no inhabitants at all or you urge the residents who live there to temporarily move to that side of the island. Isn't there a way ?" Ars paused for a moment and continued, "To be honest, you nobles— You are the vile humans who have the greatest contribution to producing many bad people in this world. If it weren't for your evil actions, the inhumane policies you're carrying out, if it weren't for your stupid actions. There will be very few pirates that will appear in this world. Because why? Every human being born into this world will never have evil in their heart. It's just that, those who are bad people at this time are people whose hearts have been broken by other people who have higher power than them at that time or maybe because of the greed for power that they always wanted. However, I believe that the second type is usually only owned by people who have been born into noble families. Only a few of them do not have that trait."
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Everyone was silent hearing this even many of them began to ponder about it.
"I'm sure you already know the answer" Ars spoke again, "I will only give two examples from this kingdom. These two kingdoms are two examples of kingdoms that it would be impossible or even impossible to establish a cooperative relationship with our kingdom. No, never . My kingdom will never establish a cooperative relationship with a kingdom like this— Not only that, even I myself would never want to meet the leaders of that kingdom." Ars stopped back and continued, "I've listened to some information and reports from the King of Prodance. That there are many royal parties who want to establish cooperative relations with our kingdom and ask him for help to be able to contact me. However, he refused. You're not wrong about that. I myself asked him to do this. I asked him to reject any kingdom that wants to establish cooperative relations with our kingdom as long as the king of that kingdom does not prosper its citizens. So don't blame the King of Prodance for his actions. Because whatever he does and it's related to our kingdom. I myself asked him to do this."
All the Kings who had ever done such a thing fell silent for a moment. They previously thought that the actions taken by the King of Prodance or Elizabello II were just his own actions. This also made them very angry and disgusted with Elizabello II. However, after they listened to it live from Ars on this live broadcast. They couldn't say anything. Because of the refusal, he immediately received direct instructions from Ars.