144. Space Portals

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The space portal stood silently in place, emitting no sound. At its centre, a black vortex spun ominously, radiating an air of mystery.

Observing it from a distance, the portal exuded an unsettling aura that could weigh heavily on anyone nearby.

After Anos finished his preparations, the blue light enveloping him gradually faded, and his eyes returned to their natural state.

The surrounding flora had been swept away, leaving behind a barren expanse of land. Though the construction of the military base had yet to commence, the space portal intended for personnel transport was an urgent priority.

The responsibility for constructing the military base was handed over to the Tru Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the people of Skypiea, including the Shandians, would continue with their own ways of life.

From this day onward, Apayado was declared a restricted area, inaccessible to all.

When all was settled, Anos stood quietly, admiring his work. Besides the space portal, there was nothing else left in the vicinity.

Daiki, who had been observing from nearby, was momentarily stunned. He quickly approached Anos and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, is this the portal?"

"Indeed," Anos replied. "This is designed for two-way transport. Once I return to the Tru Kingdom, I'll build another portal there. For now, the planning and construction of the military base here will be your responsibility."

"I want the base fully operational within three months, so ensure everything is prepared before the arrival of personnel from the Tru Kingdom."

Anos had meticulously planned for this. Daiki, recalling prior discussions, nodded in understanding, as there were no unforeseen developments.

"You mentioned that outsiders could potentially access Skypiea. Should we seal off the entire island?" Daiki asked.

Given the military base's critical importance to the future of the Tru Kingdom, its secrecy was paramount.

With their decision to remain independent from the World Government, they had to proceed cautiously, ensuring no leaks.

After a moment of thought, Anos responded, "There's no need to seal off Skypiea. Very few people from the Blue Sea can reach it. For those who attempt the dangerous journey through the Knock-Up Stream, you must ask yourselves do you have the strength to confront them? And as for those who bypass the stream entirely, you stand no chance against them either."

"Your Majesty is right," said Abona. "Our focus should be on controlling access to Skypiea itself. From now on, Apayado must remain an absolute forbidden zone."

"Maintain good relations with the Skypieans and Shandians, Daiki," Anos instructed. "You will oversee everything here. Skypiea has potential; if there are capable individuals, consider recruiting them into our army."

"Understood, Your Majesty!" Daiki replied.

"Station guards at the space portal. For now, it still functions as a random transporter, and we cannot predict where it might lead. Vigilance is key to preventing danger," Anos advised.

"Understood," Daiki affirmed.

Anos smiled faintly before turning his attention back to the portal. Its intricate design, though compact, carried immense value estimated at over 20 billion Beris.

While this expense wasn't a significant burden for Anos anymore, it underscored the portal's importance.

Having finalized matters on Skypiea, Anos prepared to return to the Tru Kingdom. The portal's construction had been the primary objective of his visit.

During his stay, he resolved governance issues in two days, brokered peace between the Skypieans and Shandians in three days, stabilized the island's population within half a month, and established plans for a military base and a space portal all within a month. It was a remarkable pace.

Despite this, most Skypieans had yet to see their new ruler in person. Life on Skypiea, though peaceful, was harsh, with a poor standard of living.

"Arrange for a meeting in three days," Anos ordered. "We will address material distribution, personnel assignments, and other matters. After that, I'll return to the Tru Kingdom. Daiki, you will take full charge of Skypiea's administration."

Having spent nearly 20 minutes inspecting the portal, Anos was confident everything was in place. With most of the critical tasks completed, only minor adjustments remained.

The portal and military base would solidify the Tru Kingdom's foothold on Skypiea. While Skypiea's resources couldn't be sold to outsiders, they would greatly benefit the kingdom's development.

Daiki nodded in agreement. For now, Anos needed to leave Skypiea. Once the space portal in the Tru Kingdom was operational, travelling between the two locations would become as simple as stepping through a doorway. There was little reason to worry.

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