Chapter 46: No, You Can, You Definitely Can

Chapter 46: No, You Can, You Definitely Can

Very soon, the Hiberfield pirate group took full control of the royal palace.

"Lina, Barrett, you two take some men and interrogate the nobles. Take all their treasures and kill those who have committed many crimes."

Barrett's eyes gleamed. Interrogating, torturing, and killing were his specialties as a highly trained soldier. Charlotte didn't flinch at seeing the nobles dragged like dying dogs.

With such a vile king, how could his nobles be any better? Charlotte frowned slightly. After all, this was a country with more than 400,000 inhabitants. Although they had violently eliminated the king and his entourage, if they didn't find someone to govern well, it would soon fall into chaos. At that moment, he feared there would be more deaths and that the chaos in the kingdom might increase his bounty.

Solving problems after the battle is harder than the fight itself, Charlotte thought as he closed his eyes to reflect.

"Boss."

The rough and wild voice brought him back to reality. Charlotte showed some displeasure. With a voice like that, he would go deaf sooner or later.

"What's up?"

"We've captured a group calling themselves the rebel army."

The rebel army? Charlotte frowned, thinking of those he remembered who might have formed that group. According to the timeline, they should barely be starting and should call themselves the revolutionary army. He didn't know much about this, especially because he didn't have sources of information to analyze.

Well, he thought, better see them.

"Bring those people."

Beta nodded and left quickly. Charlotte looked at Beta, who still behaved impulsively, and felt tired.

Soon, a middle-aged man was brought by Beta. Charlotte felt annoyed by the way they dragged him.

"Boss, here he is."

"Who are you? Why do you rebel?"

The middle-aged man was full of indignation, but when he saw King Ulun dead, he stood still for a moment.

"Damn! You finally died."

The man broke down in tears, his tears flowing like two waterfalls. This amount of tears was really impressive.

Soon, the man calmed down and finally spoke.

"My name is Rosa Burt. My father was the former general of the Kingdom of Balen, and my mother was a princess of that kingdom."

"When the old and benevolent king died, he asked my father to help the new king govern. But this ambitious and cruel king killed my parents for his luxurious lifestyle. Over time, his violent character exploded..."

As Rosa Burt narrated her story in tears, Charlotte smiled.

She had prestige and legitimate lineage, and at least in her perception, her intentions weren't bad.

This could work, Charlotte thought. A bit of additional organization and no one would suspect.

Charlotte brightened.

"Alright, from now on you will be the new king of the Eleon Kingdom."

Rosa Burt trembled unnaturally, looking at Charlotte in disbelief.

Charlotte could barely believe it, seeing her move as if she had Parkinson's.

She had no interest in wasting more time there or in ruling a kingdom.

She just wanted to return to Ratti Island and rest.

"I, I... don't think I can," Rosa Burt said, confused but refusing. She had never thought of ruling, only wanting to avenge her parents and help the citizens.

"No, you can, you definitely can," Charlotte replied, raising her voice.

She didn't want to waste more time. There was already a candidate, so this had to be resolved quickly.

"Isn't this too rushed?" Rosa Burt asked.

Charlotte felt frustrated.

This was the most comfortable. Why not accept it?

Ruling a kingdom is exhausting... ahem... a great responsibility, right?

Charlotte spoke in a solemn tone.

"Rosa Burt, this is your responsibility. Look at all the common citizens of this kingdom. They need peace and prosperity. This is your inescapable, great, and glorious responsibility..."

"And only you can do it."

Really, Rosa Burt was the only one who could. With her royal blood, she could quickly obtain the kingdom's legitimate power.

The other royal family members had been killed by the king. She had no one else to turn to.

Listening to Charlotte's passionate words, Rosa Burt calmed down, her eyes filling with determination.

"It's settled... I'll accept."

Charlotte nodded, with an approving expression.

"Remember, as the new king, don't mention anything about the pirates. That would affect your authority, understand?"

Rosa Burt nodded seriously. "I understand!"

The boy was smart, thought Charlotte, satisfied to have solved the problem.

"Good, now you're the king. Go and take care of your duties."

Beta soon took Rosa Burt away.

Charlotte felt relieved.

A friendly and safe neighborhood was the key to his peaceful rest.

Not bad.

Charlotte smiled and headed towards the outside of the palace.

When he returned to the ship, he was stunned. This was a stroke of luck!

He only took one Devil Fruit from the kingdom's treasure.

But no one expected that Barrett and the others would find 3 billion berries among the nobles.

Robbing the rich to give to the poor was indeed the fastest way!

The rich were the ruthless nobles, and the poor, naturally, were him, the justice bringer.

Seeing his excited followers, Charlotte raised his hand.

"Two million berries for each one!"

He wasn't someone who treated his subordinates badly.

Even if he gave nothing, no one would complain. But he didn't want to be strict; he wasn't a capitalist.

It was a fair deal, no need to be stingy.

With 3 billion berries, giving 2 million to each wasn't much.

With this large amount of funds, Ratti Island could maintain its development in a good direction.

"You're the best, boss!" shouted his followers with joy.

"Let's go home!"

The ship set sail, leaving behind the Kingdom of Iren, which would soon have a new life.

Of course, all this no longer had anything to do with Charlotte.

(End of chapter)

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