Chapter 207: Precautions

As the curator of the Tree of Knowledge Library, Dr. Clover naturally understood the terrifying military operation known as the "Buster Call."

Hearing Adrian's words, Dr. Clover's pupils slightly contracted, and he laughed dryly.

"Ahaha, Adrian, you must be joking…"

"In matters of life and death, I wouldn't joke, Dr. Clover."

Adrian calmly said, looking at Dr. Clover's face.

"Whether it's the 'Void Century' or the more ancient history, they are secrets the World Government wants to keep under strict control."

Dr. Clover looked at him in shock and asked, "Adrian, how did you know about the 'Void Century'?"

"Traveling the seas exposes you to a lot of different things," Adrian casually explained, then continued.

"The Navy Headquarters discovered and destroyed the Ohara Archaeological Expedition's ship. They must have noticed Ohara's secret exploration of ancient history.

"Perhaps soon, the World Government's CP agents and the Navy Headquarters fleet will directly arrive at Ohara."

Faced with Adrian's firm words, Dr. Clover remained silent for a while before slowly speaking.

"History should be known."

Adrian raised an eyebrow, "Even if it means angering the World Government that rules the seas?"

Dr. Clover nodded resolutely, "Knowledge is the past! A present without a past is destined to have no future!"

Clap! Clap!

Adrian clapped joyfully, "Very good, Dr. Clover. It seems we now have a common stance and a common goal."

"Hmm?"

Dr. Clover looked at Adrian in surprise.

"What's so curious about that, Mr. Curator?"

Adrian shrugged and pointed at himself.

"Who do you think stands before you? The strongest Supernova ever, the enemy of the Celestial Dragons who dared to strike them, a Super Pirate with a bounty exceeding six hundred million Berries!

"I was already publicly wanted by the World Government and Navy Headquarters for interfering with their joint operations. Doing it again now is no big deal."

Dr. Clover's eyes glistened with tears, deeply moved, "Adrian..."

At that moment, Adrian's figure suddenly became a lot more ethereal, as if he were a holographic projection.

"Dr. Clover, don't doubt my sources. Unless something unexpected happens, the Buster Call will soon reach Ohara.

"I've told you everything I could. Please don't spread the word too much to avoid alerting CP agents who might have already landed on Ohara to gather intelligence.

"I have a few other things to handle now."

Dr. Clover raised his hand, but Adrian's figure burst like a bubble and disappeared into the air.

{POP!}

...

With full proficiency in Observation Haki, capable of covering the whole of Ohara, Adrian easily found Lady Penelope, her bright and dazzling pink hair making her too conspicuous.

Arriving at Lady Penelope's residence, before Adrian could knock, the wooden door was suddenly opened from the inside.

A slender figure ran out from within and bumped into Adrian.

"Ouch!"

Just as the clumsy girl was about to fall, a steady and powerful hand grabbed her wrist, accompanied by a voice she had been longing to hear.

"Little Robin, long time no see. Is this your greeting gift for me?"

Little Robin, who had closed her eyes tightly in anticipation of a fall, opened them wide, looking at the person in front of her in disbelief, exclaiming, "Brother Adrian!"

"It's really me. Long time no see." Adrian smiled, patting the girl's head, "You've grown a lot, Little Robin!"

Little Robin said excitedly, "Because I'm already an eight-year-old beauty now!"

As she spoke, Little Robin struck a childish and cute pose.

Adrian laughed and shook his head.

"Alright, Little Robin, go about your business. I need to talk to Lady Penelope."

Little Robin bit her lip, "Brother Adrian, you won't disappear before I get back, will you?"

Adrian grinned, "Quite possibly, if you take too long."

"I'll hurry back after buying some vegetables!"

Watching Little Robin's small running figure, Adrian shook his head again, turned around, and knocked, then entered the house.

"Is it Little Robin? Back so soon?"

Lady Penelope, in her home attire, peeked out from the kitchen and, seeing Adrian, she exclaimed.

"Adrian!"

"It's me, Madam." Adrian greeted leisurely, "Long time no see."

Lady Penelope, wearing a kitchen apron, walked out happily, "Adrian, did you just return from the Grand Line today?"

"Sorry, Madam, things are quite urgent. Let's put the chit-chat aside for now," Adrian said apologetically.

"Do you remember the task I gave you before?"

Lady Penelope nodded.

When Adrian left Ohara for the Grand Line, he had given her a rather peculiar task to actively engage with other residents of Ohara Island.

Adrian asked, "Are you now familiar with the residents of Ohara Island?"

"Not completely, but I can definitely recognize any strangers on the island immediately."

Lady Penelope's response indicated she knew most of the island's residents.

"That's great, thank you," Adrian said.

Then he posed another question.

"Lady Penelope, do you think there are any 'incurable' trash on this island?"

Lady Penelope looked puzzled, unsure what Adrian meant.

"Like pirates, gangsters, or anyone with a similar disposition," Adrian briefly explained. "Or perhaps those with such unlikeable personalities that their death wouldn't be regrettable."

"Ohara Island is very peaceful and doesn't have the kind of people you mentioned," Lady Penelope answered.

"Is that so?" Adrian rubbed his chin, "I thought Little Robin's uncle and aunt were such people!"

"Adrian, what are you talking about!" Lady Penelope smiled wryly, "Robin's uncle and aunt may be harsh, but they're not bad people. And they're her only remaining relatives."

"Alright, I was just joking."

Lady Penelope looked probing, "Adrian, is something about to happen?"

"Yes, a disaster that could completely destroy Ohara is approaching," Adrian said. "It seems the only solution is to take Ohara with us!"