The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 23 The Ideal Land?

The residence of the Heberfeller family.

In the square!

A group of thugs in black suits gathered together, and in the center of the square, Ivan waved a World Economic News newspaper in his hand.

"Brothers, look here."

Everyone followed Ivan's words and focused their attention on the newspaper in his hand.

On the large newspaper page, a line of huge bold text read, "The Day the Island Food City is Destroyed."

The report was about the devastating battle that took place in the island's gourmet city just two weeks prior.

"Brother Ivan, what does this mean? What's so interesting about the destruction of the Gourmet City?"

Beta asked, his face full of confusion.

Ivan pointed to a smaller section below, "Look here?"

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the spot Ivan was pointing to.

[A stunning strike from a mysterious powerhouse!]

It was accompanied by a stunning image of someone with their back to the enemy, sheathing their sword, their head flying off.

The blurry profile is indistinct.

"This is... Boss Charlotte!!!"

Beta exclaimed in surprise. The figure looked blurry, but he was certain he wasn't mistaken.

Ivan nodded appreciatively. "That's right, it's Boss Charlotte."

"Look everyone, even in such a dangerous situation, Boss Charlotte still practices his kindness and saves the weak."

At that moment, everyone thought of themselves. Many people already had snot running down their noses, but they all bit their lips tightly and didn't make a sound.

"That's right. If it weren't for Boss Charlotte, I, a slave, would have died wearing a collar my whole life, dying in shame like livestock."

"Yeah, if it weren't for Boss Charlotte, I would have been dead long ago. Things wouldn't be like this now!"

"If it weren't for Boss Charlotte taking me in, I'm afraid I would have starved to death."

Beta silently thought about his past self, wondering what would have happened to him without Boss Charlotte.

The giant Dahl remained silent, feeling a long-lost warmth and hospitality.

With red eyes, Mitis thought of his sister. Without Mr. Charlotte's help, she would probably be dead already!

Barrett was deeply shaken as he recalled his betrayal and turbulent life. The days he had spent here were the happiest and most peaceful.

Looking at everyone, Ivan was so moved that he almost couldn't hold back his tears again.

Composing himself, Ivan continued.

"I once asked Boss Charlotte, 'What is your dream?'"

This sentence instantly brought everyone's thoughts back to the present.

"Boss Charlotte said that his hometown was a peaceful, free, safe, prosperous, and happy place—truly an ideal land!"

In an instant, everyone looked on incredulously.

Does an ideal world really exist?

Ivan said calmly, "It will definitely exist, because Boss Charlotte will lead us to transform Lati Island into our ideal home."

The crowd stirred; it seemed everyone was captivated by these words.

Yes! Isn't this what life is like after coming here?

"Gentlemen, look at Boss Charlotte in the newspaper, what's this?"

"What?"

They looked at each other, some shaking their heads, some deep in thought, and some racking their brains, but none of them really understood.

Upon seeing this, Ivan's face flushed red, and he spoke with great passion.

"This is Boss Charlotte sending his voice to the world, disregarding his own safety and resolutely confronting the cruelty of war with killing!"

As an elder of the Heberfeller family, Ivan needs to guide the other members correctly and ensure that Charlotte's meaning is expressed clearly and completely.

You have to understand that those crazy pirates on the high seas, which one of them didn't go crazy and show off their power because of the slightest achievement or strength, causing countless killings?

A leader like Charlotte, who is low-key, calm, easy-going, cares for his subordinates, and has lofty ideals, is truly rare.

Since Boss Charlotte has already begun to show his prowess to the world, he has an equally unshirkable responsibility.

"Gentlemen, a leader like this cannot stop here."

"We want to make Heberfeller Charlotte famous."

"To make the Heberfeller family glorious and great."

"Let us together shoulder the great will of Heberfeller and build an ideal land together."

In an instant, the crowd was filled with excitement, their eyes brimming with boundless enthusiasm, and everyone shouted loudly.

"Bearing our will, let's build our ideal home together!"

They will surely follow in Charlotte's footsteps to conquer the seas and spread his will throughout the world.

Looking at everyone, Ivan was excited. Sure enough, this was the real meaning behind Charlotte's actions!

……

"Hmm... what's gotten into these guys now!"

Charlotte, sitting in the office, was speechless. All that shouting and yelling all day long, she wondered how many things could possibly make her so happy.

Despite wearing a research lab coat, Saga Yar couldn't hide his impressive physique, and smiled broadly.

"Lord Charlotte's subordinates are truly full of energy!"

Charlotte glanced at Saga Yar and shook his head. After spending half a month with her, he knew that this female scientist was not steady at all, but rather very mischievous.

"Saga Yar, will continuing the experimental research on the [QG] drug harm the people and animals on the island?"

In response to Charlotte's question, Sagaya Er smiled sweetly.

"Don't worry, Lord Charlotte. As long as we take proper protective measures, there won't be any problems. The staff will also be unaffected if they wear protective equipment."

Charlotte remained skeptical of Saga Yar, who seemed somewhat careless.

Shouldn't scientific research be approached with rigor?

At this moment, he even suspected that this was a fake scientist.

After all, this is his stronghold. If something really goes wrong, he might have to become a wanderer.

"Furthermore, research on the [QG] drug can be further improved, and other therapeutic drugs can also be developed, which is very beneficial."

Saga Yar spoke in an incredibly seductive voice.

Charlotte thought for a moment and then nodded, which was taken as her agreement.

After all, various experimental equipment, research materials, and even thirteen Miracle Flowers were brought back to Lati Island intact.

As long as security measures are in place, there shouldn't be a major problem.

Although the medicine was useless to him, many of his underlings could use it.

In this world, it's easier to survive if you're strong.

As soon as Saga Yar saw Charlotte agree, he immediately showed a triumphant look.

"Then, Mr. Charlotte, could you approve a few billion Berries for your research grant?"

"Cough cough..."

Charlotte coughed in fright. "Do you think I'm some kind of eligible bachelor? My Pyrites don't just fall from the sky."

"Mr. Charlotte is quite the joker!" Saga Jarre teased.

"Thinking about all those Baileys is pointless. I still need to build the fortress, and your new research lab and other things will also require Baileys."

"You only have 300 million Berries in research funding for now, that's all you have for now."

Charlotte said angrily.

He was well aware that research costs money, but he would never allow Saga Yar to make such exorbitant demands.

"Hey, deal." Saga Yar agreed crisply.

Charlotte was completely dumbfounded by the woman's swift response. Had he fallen for this alluring woman's trap?

Saga Yar left in a good mood.

"An interesting man."

Although the current laboratory can only be used temporarily, she is full of fighting spirit and really likes life here.

His own father also returned to his beloved architectural design work.

That grand plan!

It is worth looking forward to.

(End of this chapter)