Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"Sounds pretty good!"

Najenda smiled and nodded, muttering a few words to herself, as if she could sense Locke's favor in them.

The three divine beings transformed into ions, dispersed, and leaped into the void.

After a back-and-forth exchange that left everyone somewhat exhausted, Locke finally managed to seize all of Totonia's treasure thanks to the three gods' incredible speed.

The mountains of wealth demonstrate to everyone the exorbitant profits from freshwater and the lucrative nature of pillar industries.

Moreover, Locke was certain that this was less than one-tenth of the total profit.

That's it!

The workers were already exhausted from carrying it.

Fortunately, the storage compartments attached to the Imperial Arms were large enough, otherwise Locke really wouldn't have been able to fit them all in.

Too many...

Too much……

350 “Tsk tsk~”

"Once the money is converted into Beli and put into the treasury, Esdeath shouldn't have to complain about not having enough money every day, and having to be careful with her money so she can't freely train her invincible cavalry."

Locke nodded slightly.

He felt no guilt whatsoever about taking things from the enemy to strengthen himself.

"Hmmmm~"

"His Highness really cares about her~"

Leone snorted.

However, she quickly put it down: "We've harvested quite a few Devil Fruits this time. Will Your Highness summon another sister?"

Her watery eyes looked at Locke.

They all knew perfectly well that, given their prince's personality, he would absolutely, absolutely, absolutely not summon a burly man to fight alongside him every day.

Even if she wasn't a stunning beauty, she should at least be a woman.

Like repels like!

"Summon new companions?"

Locke thought for a moment, then shook his head: "This time, I won't consider it for now."

Do not misunderstand!

It wasn't because of Leone's coquettishness and captivating gaze; it was simply that summoning a new Imperial Arm was not part of his plan. A ten-piece set was less desirable than a single, refined one. His next plan was to plunder treasures and collect Devil Fruits, which meant he needed powerful combat strength. Therefore, strength was more important than quantity.

The evolved power of the Three Gods has already made Locke look forward to the transformation of other Imperial Arms.

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"Your Highness!"

Just as Locke was pondering his next move and response.

Najenda, who was in charge of the front and rear of the battlefield and carrying out the final scavenging and relocation, suddenly came over.

"The Spring of Nor!"

"The most prized possession of the Totonian royal family, and the mainstay of the Freshwater Kingdom's wealth, seems to have surprised us a bit. It's not some special substance or creation after all..."

Najendan frowned.

His face was somber, and he didn't look well.

A freshwater nation that controls freshwater on the ocean and has risen to prominence through its pillar industries.

When Locke and his men first set their sights on this country.

Aside from enemies, there's money, Devil Fruits...

Besides these keywords.

(chag) may not be unrelated to their national treasure. A strange national treasure that can produce fresh water, if taken away, would be like a hen that lays golden eggs. Moreover, once Noxus becomes powerful, it can be gradually brought into the open as a pillar of the economy.

It can be said that it has extraordinary and wide-ranging uses.

but……

Now?

It's all over!

The national treasure of the country of freshwater is not some strange treasure at all, but a spring that continuously gushes forth the essence of freshwater. As long as it is poured into seawater, it can be transformed into a special substance that is freshwater in no time.

However, once away from the spring for a few days, the special substances will completely deactivate and turn into ordinary fresh water.

It's more of a spectacle than a treasure.

Want to take it away?

No way!

"otherwise……"

"Let's just destroy this freshwater source!"

A cold glint flashed in Najendan's eyes.

Since it's a useless thing and there's no way to keep it for myself, I might as well just destroy it!

Having once held a high position, she is certainly not lacking in ruthlessness.

Although she is kind and compassionate, this kindness is only directed towards the people under her command. She cannot accept the slaughter of the remaining soldiers, but she will never hesitate to kill the enemy.

Najendan was never a soft-hearted saint.

Since we cannot bring them under our control to enhance our strength, completely destroying them and preventing them from using them is also a viable option.

"destroy?"

"forget it."

Locke waved his hand, stopping her from doing so.

"There's no need..."

The reason Locke tries to destroy the Devil Fruit Tree when he can't obtain it is because Devil Fruits are powerful combat abilities. The continuous generation of fruits can easily enhance the opponent's strength and disrupt the balance. Of course, Locke won't let this go unchecked.

This is precisely why destruction can be carried out with a clear conscience.

but……

freshwater??

"It's just a basic resource."

Locke shook his head. Even if he destroyed these things, it wouldn't do him any good. He didn't care about the strength of the Freshwater Kingdom at all. Even the strongest Grand Duke had died at his hands.

The remaining group of scattered soldiers, even if they become rich and powerful, will not pose a threat to him.

It's not an arrogant condescension.

Rather, it is the Imperial Arms Space that gives them confidence.

Chapter 220: The Fruit Hunter Who Hunts Down Demons!

Locke's focus has always been solely on the World Government.

Roger, Garp, Sengoku, Whitebeard... even Rocks, none of them were on his mind.

Ultimately, it's just one part that will perish.

With each Imperial Arms summoned and transformed, it becomes incredibly powerful.

They will only become more and more vulnerable in front of Locke.

Only mystery!

Only then do they deserve to be feared!

The World Government, shrouded in mystery and resembling only the tip of an iceberg, is the adversary Locke truly cares about.

freshwater?

Just let them be.

If this pillar is destroyed wantonly, it will only make the supply of fresh water on the sea difficult, and the most affected will be none other than the pirates who set sail.

Locke was hoping those guys would stir things up and bring about the Great Pirate Era ahead of schedule, so he could start his own plans!

Why would he deliberately restrict or alleviate the pressure on world governments?

"freshwater……"

"Ordinary people need these things too."

"Our 'dawn' is the breaking of darkness, the gift of morning light to the world..."