Chapter 9: Unleashing the Torrent of Slaughter in the South Sea

Sea Circular Calendar: Year 1507 -

The South Sea region!

Witnessed the most significant blow to pirate crews in history.

Under the orders of Caldo, the ruler of the Kata Kingdom.

Countless pirate crews active in the South Sea were brutally suppressed by the massive fleet of the Kata Kingdom, with an absolute iron-fisted approach.

Various major forces turned their attention to the South Sea.

Intent on gauging the overall strength of the Kata Kingdom -

Intense cannonfire roared, countless screams resounded through the skies.

In just a few months, countless pirate crews, with hundreds of thousands of lives, were completely wiped out under the ruthless artillery fire of the Kata Kingdom's fleet!

Countless lives were lost to the depths of the sea.

However,

The atmosphere reeking of slaughter was far from over.

The shadow of war continued to loom over the nations of the South Sea.

Pirate crews that had fled to various towns, seeking refuge from pursuit, were left dumbfounded by the incoming fleets.

They never dreamt that the Kata Kingdom's fleet would be so domineering, relentlessly pursuing them!

They also hadn't anticipated the immense reach of their influence.

Surprisingly, the nations of the South Sea made no attempt to resist.

They let them set foot on their own lands, capturing fleeing pirates as they pleased.

The surrounding nations' attitudes were also exceedingly conciliatory.

Although they were World Government affiliate nations,

In this region of the South Sea, who would dare provoke the territorial lord that was the Kata Kingdom?

Even the World Government can't quench their thirst from afar.

If they angered the Kata Kingdom's fleet and it fired a round of cannonshots, there would be nowhere to cry.

So both sides displayed an extremely tacit understanding: You keep quiet, I'll just hunt pirates, and once I'm done, I'll leave.

But if you dare speak up for pirates, be prepared to face the consequences.

Everyone had been kings for so long, and which one of them wasn't an old hand?

Of course,

Not everyone was that cooperative.

Initially, there were some stubborn kings.

They intended to challenge the massive navy fleet of the Kata Kingdom solely based on their status as World Government affiliates.

However, after one round of artillery fire, they became obedient.

That king had been laughed at within their circle of monarchs for quite some time, mockingly referred to as "Bonehead."

As time passed,

The soldiers on the fleet were filled with a bloodthirsty aura.

After months of slaughter, the naval soldiers had completely transformed into killing machines!

The treasures captured ship by ship were continuously transported back to the homeland.

The cargo holds of the warships were jam-packed with treasures, causing the ships to sit deeper in the water.

All the soldiers gazed intently at the Kata Kingdom in the distance, their expressions solemn.

It was their homeland.

Months of continuous killing had instilled in them an intense longing for their homeland, and each person yearned to reunite with their spouse, children, or parents.

They wanted to confide the suppressed emotions in their hearts to their loved ones.

The vast quantity of treasures also drew the attention of various major powers.

But their thoughts immediately turned to the countless pirate crews in the South Sea, whose bodies hadn't even grown cold yet.

All the flags and banners were lowered, a somber silence enveloped them.

"Whoo~ Whoo~"

The mournful sound of a low flute broke the silence at the quiet harbor, its melody reminiscent of ancient times, resonating ceaselessly across the azure sea.

Seeing the nearby harbor, the soldiers wore serious expressions, but their faces all carried genuine smiles from deep within.

When all the fleets reached the shore,

The soldiers pulled out box after box of treasures from the cargo holds.

With everyone's combined efforts, they carried the treasures off the warships!

Soon after,

They tirelessly coordinated with the incoming troops to transport the treasures to the royal treasury in the capital city.

Everyone profited greatly from this war.

Even the soldiers sent to defeat the pirates gained immense wealth and military achievements from this conflict.

As each person left the capital city of the kingdom,

Their faces were filled with joy, and they wore pouches of golden jewelry around their waists.

These were rewards from their Highness Caldo!

And also,

As a reward for their participation in the pirate suppression, they were granted a week-long vacation to recuperate both physically and mentally.

All the soldiers cheerfully rushed to their residences...

The night in the capital city of the kingdom was exceptionally lively.

Merchants from all over the world settled there, making the commercial atmosphere particularly prosperous.

In the red-light district, the air was filled with song and dance, and colorful lights illuminated the faces of passersby.

Among the hustle and bustle of shops, children played around, creating a peaceful scene.

Inside the largest brothel in the red-light district, the entire establishment was booked by someone.

They were all dressed in Imperial military uniforms -

They waved bills with abandon, pulling the scantily dressed ladies into their rooms, where they began indulging in unbridled revelry, releasing the pent-up darkness accumulated over the past few months.

That night, the soldiers took on sinister, brutal appearances! This caused many of the staff in the red-light district to feel miserable.

All the brothels within the kingdom were owned by the Kata Royal Family.

They purchased female slaves from various nations to serve as reception staff in the brothels.

The laws of the Kata Kingdom clearly stated that it was absolutely forbidden for women of their own nation to work in the brothels!

If such a case were discovered, it would result in substantial fines and severe punishment, including expulsion from the country.

For anyone else who attempted to establish brothels privately,

Once they were caught by the military police, they would be executed immediately, whether they were staff or the people behind the scenes; no one could escape.

Therefore,

Under the strict law, no one within the entire kingdom dared to challenge the authority of the Kata Royal Family.

In the past, there had been audacious mafia organizations that challenged the royal family's authority, secretly establishing brothels.

Furthermore,

They even managed to corrupt quite a few high-ranking officials, forming a coalition of sorts.

However,

When the royal family's executioner's blade fell, everyone became lambs led to the slaughter.

As for resistance?

The hundreds of thousands of troops within the kingdom were not to be trifled with.

On that night,

All the mafia organizations within the entire Kata Kingdom suffered a bloody massacre and suppression; blood painted one street after another.

Bodies were burned all over the place, and the aroma of roasted flesh pervaded the entire kingdom.

Even the powerful high-ranking officials who thought they had enough strength weren't spared; those who needed beheaded were beheaded, and those who needed to be executed were executed, and none could escape.

From that moment, all the factions within the Kata Kingdom understood one thing.

You can challenge the empire's laws, but you cannot question the royal family's power.

The consequences of those events led to the newly emerging mafia being suppressed collectively by major forces in the kingdom, like mice in a gutter, eating the scraps left behind by the various major factions.

They never really gained prominence.

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