Chapter 2 Kingdom Ranking Revelation: The Unforeseen Ascendancy of the Dragon Kingdom
"System, do you know what's going on?"
[Host, this is a new function that has appeared after your kingdom level reached level nine!]
[It's also an achievement test following the promotion from the ninth-level kingdom to the tenth-level kingdom!]
[This function will compare the kingdom you've created over the years with other kingdoms worldwide. If your country ranks among the top three in all categories, you will receive resources from around the world!]
[If your kingdom takes the first place in all three categories on the leaderboard, it will be directly promoted to a tenth-level kingdom!]
[Even if you can't surpass others, this function allows you to increase your popularity and receive one to three times more national resources compared to other kingdoms!]
"No matter the ranking, there are resources? Even if i don't succeed, i still get one to three times more resources than other countries! It's a win-win situation! Count me in!" Gao Yang readily agreed without any hesitation..
The only concern is that once the Dragon Kingdom's ranking becomes too high, it might draw the attention of various powerful forces.
However, Gao Yang believes that it shouldn't be a fatal problem.
The distance from the East Blue, where his kingdom is located, to the centers of power is significant, providing a certain level of protection.
....
"There's been a change!"
"The sky is displaying a countdown!"
"The text on it is also different now!"
....
Sky Screen:
[Kingdom Wealth Ranking: Compare the world's top three financially prosperous kingdoms, and the country with the highest global recognition will receive generous rewards!]
[The rewards primarily aim to enhance natural resources, land area, and the overall physical well-being of the kingdom's territory!]
[The viewers of this video are not limited to living individuals!]
[All viewers can participate by sending comments through touching the screen in the air!]
[The stronger your mental power, the more comments you can send in a short period!]
[During the ranking list, questions will be asked at any moment, and those who answer correctly will receive personal rewards!]
[The rewards mainly surround anything that exists in this world!]
....
As people observe the messages appearing in the sky, excitement and enthusiasm sweep across the entire world in an instant.
"Is this even possible? Being recognized by the world can lead to improvements in a country's natural resources and land area!?" Marshal Sengoku is taken aback, thinking he is quite knowledgeable about the world's affairs.
As everyone observes the viewing notes, a powerful impact resonates within their hearts.
The concept of global recognition leading to vast improvements in natural resources and land area is entirely beyond their comprehension.
The realization that more than just living beings are witnessing this event adds to the astonishment.
The rewards extend to anything existing in the world, making it an unprecedented and mind-boggling phenomenon.
Even the Four Emperors and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are equally shocked by this revelation.
However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the authenticity of this phenomenon, they, like others, decide to wait and observe before making any definitive conclusions.
The extraordinary nature of this event has everyone captivated, prompting both excitement and cautious curiosity among the world's most powerful figures.
They are eager to learn more but remain vigilant until more information becomes available.
[Rocks: Hey, can anyone see the message I sent?]
[Roger: Rocks? Could it really be that annoying bastard Xebec!]
[Rocks: Roger? Someone actually saw my message!!]
[Red Earl: Aren't you two dead?]
....
As the viewer notes fade away, a new phenomenon emerges: comments with various surnames or first names start appearing one by one.
[Garp: Damn it!! Can the deceased really speak? Roger, is that really you?]
[Roger: It's me...]
[Garp: How can I be sure it's really you?]
[Roger: Sword.]
[Garp: It seems to be true!!]
While others may not fully understand what Roger is referring to, Garp immediately recognizes that he is talking about Ace.
The fact that the deceased can convey news and information through this mysterious event has left people in shocked.
[One of the Five Elders: How can the deceased communicate with us, the living? This is unbelievable!]
[Kid: Hey there! Tell us, what's the big secret treasure in One Piece!?]
[Rayleigh: Captain...]
[Doflamingo: Things are getting crazy!]
[Civilian: Is Roger, that devil, still affecting the world? It's too scary!]
[Whitebeard: The energy from the sky is probably beyond anything we can imagine!]
[Aokiji: If this is real, which countries will be the wealthiest in the kingdom ranking?]
[Sengoku: Which kingdom will be the richest?]
[Loan usury king: Though the countries I rule have no shortage of money, the world's wealthiest kingdom must be the entertainment empire ruled by the Golden Emperor! That guy claims to own more than 20% of the Baileys in the world!]
[Kaido: That guy is certainly wealthy. I've even asked him for a loan before!]
[One of the Five Elders: Are you sure the Golden Emperor is the richest? It might not be the case!]
...
The Holy Land Five Elders have taken swift action and mobilized numerous departments to investigate this phenomenon.
He inwardly smirked with a cold smile, thinking that the person was like a frog in a well.
In this world, the true wealth lies with the World Government, and it also serves as the homeland for their financial warriors.
.....
The sky screen starts to play the video!
[NO.3: Kingdom of Solo in Grand Land! ]
[NO.2: Kingdom of St. Vinus! ]
[NO.1: Dragon Kingdom! ]
The leaderboard stopped at the third-ranked country and everyone's jaws dropped.
Even the Five Elders, who had just been trash-talking the Golden Emperor, were stunned.
Their faces froze.
They were the biggest producers of heavenly gold in the World government, and they couldn't even compare to the Dragon Kingdom?
How was that possible?