Chapter 32
Chapter 32
The news written by Alba newspaper spread throughout West and South Blue and the impact of that newspaper is huge. It is true that, the 'Alba' newspaper is somthing the public have heard for the first time and they cannot trust the Alba newspaper but, a seed of doubt for the WG and marine.
Currently, Marine and WG agents are doing everything they can to collect the Alba newspapers throughout West Blue and Sorth Blue. They are ordered to destroy the newspapers as soon as they found so that, it no longer spread. Furthermore, they are also ordered not to trust the Alba newspaper at all and that, the WG newspaper is the true newspaper the civilians should trust.
Meanwhile, something strange is spreading among the merchants and certain shop owners of West Blue and South Blue.
"My friend, that is why I am saying. If you can't trust anyone, be independent. Stand on your own feet and feed yourself. Become an independent man who trust nothing but, own judgment. Come on, my friend, when one is saying black, one is saying white, what else is dependable than your own judgment, am I right?" (First man)
"Hmm. Maybe you are right. Revolting against WG is not something strange to heard either. So, yeah. You are right. Us, merchants should trust ourselves." (Second man)
"That's right, my friend. Come on, Cheers." (First man)
"Cheers" (Second man)
The exchange between the two men, drinking in a restaurant is seen by a lady wearing a purple dress. With her appearance and the jeweleries she is wearing, no one would have doubt that, she is a noble. Moreover, she is also one of the most beautiful woman among the civilians of this Baterilla town. Beside her, another woman with pink-blonde hair whose beauty is also hailed as the most beautiful woman, is walking side by side.
"Shizuku-san, what do you think about that newspaper? For me, I have to say, it is well written enough to make me believe that, they are true." (The woman with pink-blonde hair)
"Nahaha, They indeed are well written. For me, rather than, my impression on the news, I am more interested in who wrote that news and how did they got the information. These questions are more important to me. So, who will you trust, Rouge-san?" (Shizuku)
"Hehe. I am not going to trust anyone but, myself. Well, that is what I want to say but, I am also interested in the next news of Alba newspaper." (Rouge)
"I see. I see. That's right. We should be independent of ourselves. Rather than trusting which side is true, we have to trust our judgment and decide ourselves. After all, freedom is something we all have since birth, isn't it?" (Shizuku)
"... You have become quite a talker, you know that?" (Rouge)
"Ahaha. I am a merchant, remember? Talking and negotiating is my forte. Though I prefer fighting sometimes." (Shizuku)
"*chuckle*" (Both woman)
Both woman chuckle looking at each other after the last remark of Shizuku and they continue to walk around the small town, listening to what the people are talking about. But, in the minds of Shizuku, she is holding herself back not to get shivers every time some one talk about 'thinking of ourselves' and 'freedom'.
'This is sick, Oi. I gets shiver every time I hear them, seriously how much further does King Embra calculated? There is no doubt this information war is King Embra's victory.' (Shizuku's thought)
She gets shiver a little which did not goes unnoticed by Rogue who is wearing a light blue dress. Worried, she asked her jewel merchant friend.
"Shizuku-san, are you alright? You are getting shiver. Is it cold?" (Rouge)
"Ah no. I was shivering because of something else. Thanks for worrying about me though." (Shizuku)
"Oh. If you are fine then." (Rouge)
Shizuku smiles to her friend which Embra ordered to make months ago and recalls his order she get this morning.
'General, I need you to spread rumor about something. Well, it is not a rumor but, rather a suggestion. Tell the people in merchants line that, they should become independent, embrace their freedom and judge themselves in these confusing times. Like that. Only among merchants you know, ok?' (Embra's order)
Shizuku gets a little bit of shiver again and begins to gets sympathy for WG. They won't get out of this situation soon. That, she is sure of it.
Meanwhile, Koko who is also given the same order in West blue is feeling the same as Shizuku,
'Shit. I am definitely not becoming an enemy with King Embra. All of his plans have no loose end. Damn. And, the attack on C.D are issued just yesterday evening and he has already thought about these plans overnight? *shudder* As expected of our King who have fought a century long war with the rest of the world. Wait a minute, is he planning to get his hands on West and South Blue? *Realize Something* Oh My God...!!!' (Koko's thought)
Her thoughts are going somewhere but, the fact that, she is in awe with Embra's intelligence is the same feeling shared among every subordinates of Embra. The same is true for Esdeath who just woke up in a room. She is currently on an inhabited island of West blue, which is far from the Illusia Kingdom. She just read the Alba newspaper and she also got the same reaction as others.
"*grin* I see, we have to prepare for war." (Esdeath)
Esdeath walks out of the room she is resting after taking a bath and wearing her new general uniform. Adjusting her hat, Esdeath walks out of the room and see around to see that, the 'pets' are still working to build a base. She walks towards the room where the generals are gathered by following her haki. When she enters the room, she sees that, every generals are already here and so she greets them making some small talks. After the small talks comes big ones and Esdeath declares something that makes everyone in the room widen their eyes.
"We will face the pursuers head-on?" (Najenda)
Of course, the new member, Najenda who is not familiar with the personality of Esdeath yet, exclaimed loudly while the others are just smiling warily. Among them, only Senjumaru seems to agree with Esdeath's proposition immediately like it is the best thing to do.
"I agree with sister Esdeath. Whatever we do, we will be discovered by the pursuers sooner or later. I concur, it will be in three months. This West Blue is wide but, it is not wide enough to hide us forever. So, facing them head-on and giving them the false information that, we are not in West blue anymore will be the best. So, how about we make one of the islands in Paradise as another backup?" (Senjumaru)
"Oh. Great idea. I was also thinking the same. I will go and get us another base in Paradise after we deal with the pursuers." (Esdeath)
"That is best, isn't it? SO, which island should we choose?" (Senjumaru)
And so, Esdeath and Senjumaru continues to discuss about the second base they will make in Paradise. The others in the room no longer care as they are already familiar with the personalities of the two and they also do not have better proposition. But, the same cannot be said for Najenda who still do not have no idea, why will they be comforting the pursuers.
"Please wait a moment, Captain. The pursuers will definitely be consists of at least two admirals and four vice-admirals. And, we cannot forgot about the cipher pol either. There are people strong enough to contend with Vice-admiral Garp in the Cp-0. Taking that on, we -" (Najenda)
"*chuckle* there is no need to worry about, Najenda. Seeing that, you are already allowed to sit here, I will tell you something. We have two divine generals who are as strong as Vice-admirals and two queens who are as strong as admirals. And, even if there are more dangerous individuals, do not worry, we will be able to escape in case. " (Krul)
Najenda looks at the pink hair girl who has calf-length rosy pink hair, partially done up into two pigtails by black hairpieces that resemble bat wings. Najenda still could not believe that, this girl is a vampire who created the 'pets' outside. Moreover, Najenda is wondering why the teenage girl is speaking about 'generals' and 'queens' who she has no idea who is who, though she can somewhat guess. So, she asked to be sure.
"Um. You have been talking about 'Generals' and 'Queens' but, who are they? Can you please explain to me?" (Najenda)
To her question, Izumi explains to her as she is the one who brought Najenda to this meeting room. Esdeath has also given the green lights so, Izumi can talks about certain things to Najenda. Though, she decided to not talk about Sakura Kingdom as Embra has not given his permission yet.
"For that, let me explain. I am Izumi Nase, a divine general of a certain Kingdom. This is Morgiana. She is also a divine general like me. And, here are Queen Esdeath and Queen Senjumaru. All four of us hold the most authority in the Kingdom after our King and here, we four hold the authority. The reason you are sitting here is because of Queen Esdeath who gave you the temporary right-hand man position of her. Well, it should be woman in this case but, anyway, you are here as a direct subordinate of Queen Esdeath. So, you will answer Queen Esdeath.
Others sitting here are all generals who have the most authority after us. So, please treat them with respect, even if you don't want to answer them because they have earned their position form King. Unfortunately, we cannot tell the name of our Kingdom and King because the King hasn't given permission yet. Therefore, please do something to earn our King's trust. Then, we shall tell you everything." (Izumi)
Najenda was shocked that, everyone here are the generals of a Kingdom. She is thinking about which Kingdom would have this kind of military strength. However, after thinking Izumi's words, she comes to understand that, she still haven't earned the trust of their King. Of course, she is curious about him and other details but, she knows herself the most that, she has not become one of them yet.
"I see. Then, I will prove myself useful and earn the trust of the King. Please take good care of me, everyone." (Najenda)
Everyone smiles and introduce themselves again, this time with their titles. Krul has already been given the position of 'General of support' by King Embra months ago. So, she is also a general of Sakura Kingdom. Her strength is nearing a divine general but, she still do not have the combat strength to fight a divine general in equal footing yet. Thus, her position is a general. Krul herself do not minds as she can serve Embra loyally this way and be of use to him.
The meeting continued with Esdeath and Senjumaru coming to a conclusion of the island they will make a second base as. Continuing on, they decided to whom they gives the DF to. In here, Izumi and Morgiana refused to take any DF again as they only want to rely on their weapon and their body. Soon, news from Grayfia comes, about the two warships hunting them in the West Blue.
Grinning, Esdeath orders her ship to gets ready. Her plan is that, high combatants will face the pursuers while other people will stay underwater with submarines. The submarine will be waiting near the Illusia Kingdom because that is the last place WG will search. So, on the island, only pets of Krul will be left and they are to continue building the base. Looking from afar, they looks like zombies and Esdeath is planning to have the user of 'Rain' DF and users of 'Mist' DF to create a eerie or ghost like atmosphere around their base.
As for Esdeath and others who will face the pursuers, they will try to eliminate them and if that is not possible, they will escape to Reverse Mountain and to the grand line. Of course, they will not really escape but, they will just hide underwater while 'their ship' will run.
The details plans are crafted with everyone's idea and in the middle of their journey, Grayfia also decided to join them in facing the pursuers. And thus, that evening, the ship, Enterprise, that is carrying Esdeath, Senjumaru, Izumi, Morgiana, Krul, Najenda, Ryuko, Mimosa and twenty other high combatants with ten servants set out to face the pursuers head-on.