Pirate: My Piltover technology is far ahead!

Chapter 97 The First Book Conference

Burdog told Beccori many things, but he didn't reveal Oran's existence.

Or perhaps, having been king for so many years, he understood the principle of keeping something in reserve.

The gun squad that Bekley mentioned were the owners of the first batch of guns sold by Oran. Due to limited resources at the time, Oran's first batch of guns were basically handmade with the help of the bear, and were modified versions of a lever rifle.

Due to differences in barrel and ammunition, its rate of fire and power are superior to traditional weapons at sea. Skilled gunmen can empty their magazines in a few seconds to achieve suppressive fire.

They eventually became known as the Arquebusiers, and were among the most elite members of the Kingdom of Sorbe.

"You...you made this?!"

"It seems greed has blinded you. Don't you think about why the Kingdom of Sorbe deserves to own this factory? You don't really think this technology just fell from the sky, do you?"

At Oran's command, Zach's body began to extend, snatching the weapon from Bekley's hand. Then, just three seconds later, the rifle was dismantled into parts scattered all over the ground.

"Colonel Dodori, let's end this farce. We should get down to business now."

"That's true. I still need to finish the task assigned by Professor Zephyr as soon as possible. Everyone, listen up! Take down the rebels!"

Burdog's words gave the navy a legitimate reason. Although Beccori had a few staunch supporters, the Kingdom of Sorbet was not a military power, and their royal army was simply no match for the navy that came from the Grand Line.

Moreover, few guards were willing to risk their lives for Bekoli, and it didn't take much effort for Bekoli to be captured and imprisoned, becoming the shortest-serving king in the history of the Sorbet Kingdom.

The punishment for Becley was to let him experience the prison rules he himself created, such as being imprisoned for decades without food, and to see if he could endure such a situation for decades like Xiaoqiang.

Burdog still enjoyed popular support, and with him back in charge, the situation quickly stabilized.

"Dr. Siddirell, I never knew you had the ability to catch bullets with your bare hands."

"I'm an ability user, how could I not catch a few bullets? Besides, it's not difficult at all, even my daughter can do it."

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Dodo suddenly realized he couldn't keep up with the conversation. He could catch bullets too, but to be honest, it wouldn't make much sense. After all, blocking or dodging bullets is more meaningful than catching them.

The biggest advantage of catching bullets is that it makes you look impressive.

The problem is that he's an elite member of the navy, so he's capable of doing this. How come in Oran's mouth, it's become a trick that even a child could do?

To be precise, all the people Oran brought were capable of catching bullets with their bare hands, and even if they couldn't, ordinary bullets couldn't hurt them.

Metal shell, dragon scales, naturally formed steel balloons, domineering ordinary bullets—they have countless ways to defend themselves.

By leveraging racial advantages or one's own abilities, one can accomplish this "small matter" through training.

In a sense, Bekley actually helped Oran a little; his actions actually increased the number of people who wanted to leave the Kingdom of Sorbe.

"Little Bear, remember to come back and visit sometime!"

"We'll take care of the church for you, don't worry!"

Xiong was well-liked in the area. After handling the aftermath, they boarded the warship amidst a crowd of farewells and began their immigration journey.

"Dr. Siddirell, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will take about a month to reach our destination from here. Please be patient."

Dodori brought a large warship with him to assist Oran's operation. This type of warship can carry 1,200 soldiers when fully loaded. Since this is not a combat mission, there are not that many soldiers on board.

The craftsmen and their families who were willing to leave together could live in the vacant soldiers' cabins.

Oran and the others rested in the cabins on the deck, which were much more comfortable than the cabins, and even people of Xiong and Riley's size could move around freely.

The environment on the warship was limited, but it was not difficult to accommodate Oran's large family. After giving some specific instructions, Dodori left.

"Oran, you've really become amazing lately. Even the Navy treats you with utmost respect."

Ginny was lying on the bed playing checkers with Leriana. They could also read newspapers in the Kingdom of Sorbe, but the coverage in Oran was limited, mostly about him winning the Iber Medical Prize and such.

The cybernetic body business in the underworld is not reported, and the Navy's cybernetic body modifications are also information within the military, so Ginny and her friends have limited knowledge of it.

"It's just a little effort. If you can't even do this much in eight years, then you have no right to talk about future goals."

"That's true. After all, it's you, Brother Oran. I wonder how Brother Ivan is doing. I haven't heard from him since he left."

Ginny took out a checker piece and jumped it seven times in a row, then put all the checkers she jumped over into her mouth. The checkers were made of chocolate. She said she was playing a game with Leriana, but it was also partly because she was craving something sweet.

However, Leliana didn't react much. She's not possessive of her food, and sharing food with friends is one of her pleasures.

She really liked Oran's old friends, and Ginny, who loved to eat just like her, was a perfect dining companion.

The bear's gentleness made her feel very comfortable, especially since the bear was very strong and could even playfully wrestle with Leriana. Apart from being a bit old, it was simply the perfect partner in her heart.

In the end, she even shared the same candy-made chessboard with Ginny, and they each ate half of it.

"Ivan? He's probably already become one of the new humans he's targeting. Don't worry, given his tenacity, he's definitely living a good life now."

"That's true. Bear, don't you want to say something? It's been so long since we last met."

At this moment, Xiong sat quietly in the corner of the room, holding a brush in his hand and brushing the scales off Terra's body. He was only 17 years old, but he acted like an old man who had seen through everything.

"That's enough. I'm happy just listening to you talk."

"Seriously, by the way, don't you think Riley is cute?"

"You're so cute, what's wrong?"

"Let's have one too. Oran's daughter is so cute, our child shouldn't be any less adorable."

"Well... Kate has been gone for so long and hasn't come back yet. I'll go look for her; maybe she needs help."

Bear walked out awkwardly, seemingly unwilling to answer Ginny's question directly. Ginny, however, didn't seem embarrassed or anything, and simply complained to Oran that Bear always avoided her feelings.

"Speaking of which, Brother Oran, are you going to join the Navy? I have a feeling these people have some ill intentions."

There are quite a few people who have opinions about the Navy, after all, they were accomplices in the God Valley incident.

"To be honest, I don't really hate the navy. There's nothing inherently wrong with an army that follows orders. It's just that this army doesn't follow my orders, which is what makes it troublesome."

They're different from the World Government; some of them are tractable. You haven't lost your eavesdropping skills, have you?

"Of course, Brother Oran, look at this. These are some of the best things I've collected over the years."

Ginny opened a box containing a small, black Den Den Mushi.

Black Den Den Mushi are a rare species in the Den Den Mushi family. They are small in size and like to exchange information with their own kind, so they are often used as tools for eavesdropping.

Ginny then tested the Den Den Mushi and checked the room environment. Only after confirming that everything was alright did she pick up the receiver.

This is Colonel Dodori, currently leading Dr. Siddirell to their destination.

"Unfortunately, I've never been able to find the white Den Den Mushi that's resistant to eavesdropping. Now that I'm on the Grand Line, I should be able to find this species."

"Leave that to me. I've developed some connections, so buying Den Den Mushi shouldn't be a problem."

Meanwhile, Kate returned to her cabin. She had just used the excuse of strolling around to check on the situation on the warship and had figured out the location of the ammunition compartment. If anything went wrong, she could blow it up in a heartbeat.

With Kate's return, Bear lost his excuse and had to go back to his room. Fortunately, Ginny didn't continue the conversation, which relieved him.

"Alright, now let's get down to business. Fran, you stay outside. If any navy personnel come, deal with them."

Seeing that everyone had returned, Oran clapped his hands, then summoned a book the size of a carpet, opened it, and spread it on the ground.

"Come on everyone, let's go into the meeting room."

Oran stepped onto his own page and vanished in a flash, with Kate jumping right after him.

"Brother Oran's ability is really convenient. Come on, Bear Cub, let's go in and take a look."

This was their first time entering Oran's book world. Ginny and Bear felt a sudden spinning sensation and then found themselves in a conference room with a screen on the wall whose purpose was unknown.

"Wow, is this what the world in the book is like?"

Ginny thought the world in the book was a blank space, but she didn't expect that even the wood grain on the table was so clear.

"No, it's just that this is how it is this time. I think it's better to have a formal setting for meetings. This is a replica of the scene I used to use for academic presentations, so please make do with it."

A book is a world, a scroll is a universe.

The appearance of the Book World created by the Book Fruit depends entirely on Oran's imagination. As long as his imagination is developed enough and his physical strength is sufficient, Oran can make the Book World look like anything.

Depending on the situation, one can even choose to bring in the enemy's true form or simply let their consciousness fall into the illusion of the book. Here, Oran is God.

With a snap of his fingers, Oran projected a 3D map onto the screen. He then zoomed in on the map and located an island on the Grand Line.

"This is the place I chose. Heading west from here is the Kingdom of Drums, a famous country of medicine."

Sailing southeast leads to Alabasta, a rare and powerful nation even on the Grand Line.

Heading north from here will take you to the Western Summit, from where you can directly reach the Sky Island.

Geographically speaking, it's a great island. If you have any questions or better suggestions, please feel free to speak up now.

(End of this chapter)