Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"Unless they stay put in Noxus, they will be forced into the vortex."

Leone frowned.

His face immediately scrunched up into a bitter expression.

Politics and strategy have never been her forte.

Encountering problems.

Her consistent approach is to forge a future by sheer brute force.

"what--"

"It's so annoying!"

The lion, its mane bristling, couldn't help but shake its head.

My claws are itching, and I want to find someone to have a fierce battle with to vent my frustration. I'm so incredibly frustrated.

They finally achieved a significant increase in strength.

Are we supposed to be blocked at our doorstep and not allowed to leave?

That's so frustrating...

"No way!"

Locke's resolute voice rang out.

The knife fell onto the ceramic plate.

It emits a clear, crisp sound, expressing its inclination and determination to the crowd.

With a massive army pressing in, allowing Esdeath to lead her forces to sweep across the North Sea would be falling into a trap and becoming a lackey. But doing nothing and letting time slip by would truly be a form of slow suicide.

The former can still fight for survival, just like Rocks, who, while raising poisonous insects, also turned against the World Government. As long as he develops fast enough, he can snatch chestnuts from the fire and kill them by relying on the sweeping tide of the times.

One force can overcome ten techniques!

With absolute power, all calculations can be shattered. A fishing line can catch a carp, but it can never lift a real dragon!

But the latter?

Those who abandon the fast track to improving their strength and are abandoned by the tide of the times, unable to board the train of the times, are all remnants of the old era. Sooner or later, they will be utterly destroyed by the impact of the times, just like Fingeri in Locke's hands!

Whether it's a conspiracy or a trick...

Ultimately, strength is the only true measure of success; what you gain is what truly matters!

"Noxus can't move around easily; it'll be easy for them to be used as a target for attack. But... I can!"

Locke's expression was subtle.

Their gaze fell upon Seele, who had been eating quietly and without saying a word at the long dining table.

have to say!

Among the forty-eight Imperial Arms summoned, the manifestation of the [Five-Perspective Omnipotent Observer] was truly a brilliant move.

Its support function is off the charts!

more importantly.

Locke's unique way of becoming stronger.

Whether it's his own strength or the forces under his command that he cares about most, becoming stronger doesn't require him to deliberately sweep across the seas like other forces, build a vast foundation, and use the seas as his base to improve.

he……

All you need is a Devil Fruit!

The Imperial Arms users make up 90% of the forces under his command!

Territory... Army... Population...

For Locke, it was always just something that added icing on the cake, never something indispensable!

Only the users of Imperial Arms!

That's his core!

This is also the most fundamental difference between Noxus and other factions...

"Want to set up a target...?"

"Then let me see if you can withstand this target I've set up!"

"I hope your firepower won't disappoint me..."

Locke smiled faintly.

Endless killing intent surfaced in his clear, black-and-white eyes.

The suppressed anger had long since transformed into a soaring killing intent. The ambitions he had plotted countless times could finally be released outwards, even if only in another direction.

"You have to... endure it..."

Locke murmured to himself.

The profound meaning sent a chill down one's spine.

It was as if some terrifying being had been released from its cage by his own hands.

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North Sea!

The strongest sea among all seas!

The area near the western part of the ocean is very close to the Grand Line, and there is a calm sea lane not far away. The geographical location is quite good, making it easy to embark on a voyage to the New World.

The vast ocean currents, when they sweep over this place, will quietly pause for a while.

in other words!

This!

Adjacent to the entrance/exit of the windless zone!

There are a large number of naval troops stationed not far away!

But compared to this...

Beneath this vast sea lies another piece of information, little known to most.

Totonia!

The Land of Freshwater, also known as the Land of Life, is one of the dozens of nations that have formed an alliance with the World Government. This ancient nation, which has existed for thousands of years and is as long as Noxus, is located here!

Although both are ancient, the Freshwater Kingdom's national strength of 0.6 is far superior to that of Noxus.

On the surface, it doesn't show off its abilities.

But secretly, they monopolize more than 70% of the freshwater resources on the sea and possess unique secret methods for producing freshwater within the country, having amassed an unknown amount of capital from the sea.

I want to sail on the high seas.

Boat! Fresh water! Food!

These three are indispensable; no matter how strong or weak one is, one cannot live without them.

Especially freshwater.

Food can be obtained from the sea, but fresh water cannot be extracted from the ocean by hand. Eating too much salty seawater can be fatal!

Dying of thirst is obviously faster than dying of starvation.

On the high seas, controlling such a pillar industry is undoubtedly a money-making machine.

It's a continuous stretch of land.

Chapter 212: The Master's orders are absolute!

It's not just about a strong economy and political system.

With an overbearing attitude, they plundered countless riches and believables, and they also have the covert tentacles of the World Government. It is unclear whether they are a puppet of the World Government or have been forcibly intervened by the World Government.

In short.

It's not clean!

It was buried very secretly. Only after Locke and his people received Locke's knowledge and accumulated so much information over the years could they have known about this. Otherwise, even other countries in the North Sea would not have known.

Almost no one knows that this seemingly ordinary place actually possesses such a powerful heritage.

And this area!

They have been quietly accumulating profits.

A hidden kingdom that keeps pirates at sea in check.

Our peaceful life is about to be shattered today.

above the sky.

Dark, ominous clouds and howling winds swept across the sky, creating a mournful sound.