Chapter 127: Alber, Dragon, and Zephyr
This report call was just a minor interlude. Although Fish-man Island was improving in all aspects, Nereus hadn't gone so far as to monitor all the Transponder Snails nationwide.
Since it didn't lead to any consequences, no one knew about this incident.
While Alber was still wondering how to find someone, Amphelite had already followed Nereus and found him.
Compared to Alber, who knew nothing about Fish-man Island, for Nereus to pinpoint a person's location on Fish-man Island was just a matter of saying the word.
Upon meeting, they didn't speak. Instead, using the long sword she carried, Amphelite drew a pattern on the ground that looked very strange to Nereus.
However, Alber provided another pattern in response.
"Come with me. Let's talk somewhere else."
What they drew was a kind of totem symbol, something used by the Lunarian Tribe to confirm identity.
"Alber."
"Amphelite."
The two exchanged names as a simple self-introduction.
"You really are a Lunarian... Why would the World Government issue a notice like that?"
At this time, Amphelite wasn't hiding her face; she appeared openly in broad daylight. But the totem she drew told Alber that she was indeed a Lunarian.
"Probably because... I found someone I can rely on. He is strong enough, and his overwhelming power made the World Government find him too troublesome to deal with, so they agreed to some conditions."
"I see..."
Alber didn't doubt Amphelite's words. As one of the few compatriots left, she had no reason to lie to him.
"It couldn't have been easy for you to make it to Fish-man Island on your own. Do you have any plans for the future?"
"To become stronger."
Alber gave a very simple answer. He was only 11 years old this year. Like Amphelite back then, he actually felt a sense of confusion about the future.
Since being strong enough could force the World Government to make concessions, naturally, he wanted to become stronger too.
"Stay here with me. I am also recruiting powerful subordinates. The talent of the Lunarian Tribe is unquestionable. I can help you become stronger, and then we can deal with our common enemy."
Nereus extended his invitation. The name Alber, coupled with his appearance, allowed Nereus to confirm that this was indeed Kaido's original right-hand man, King.
After being rescued from the laboratory by Kaido, he chose to follow him because of Kaido's strength and wanted to help him become the Pirate King.
Based on Alber's attitude, following the strong was not something difficult to accept.
"Won't I cause you trouble?"
"The World Government won't change its attitude just because there's an extra Lunarian child by my side. It has no impact."
Amphelite's Phoenix Fruit was specialized in defense and recovery, plus it had extra means targeting spiritual bodies. Combined with the Lunarian Tribe's natural talents, she was also a troublesome "mechanic monster" in battle.
As for King's Pteranodon Fruit in the original timeline...
Apart from a very minor physical enhancement, the compatibility between this fruit and King was extremely low, almost close to zero.
During his final decisive battle, he even used his human form rather than the strongest human-beast form of a Zoan user. Even if he wasn't a pure swordsman, the inability to use his hands in the human-beast form was a massive hindrance.
With a different Devil Fruit, his future upper limit could be even higher.
The only enhancement the Pteranodon provided Alber was perhaps teaching him how to attack using facial contortions.
There were clearly many prehistoric islands in this world where animals extinct in the outside world still lived. Who knows where Alber saw ancient pterosaurs hunting with their faces.
As for Kaido losing a rare, reliable executive... well, that was Kaido's problem to consider.
"From now on... I'll be in your care. Your investment now will reap more returns in the future."
With a compatriot already living here, plus Nereus's own powerful strength, Alber didn't refuse the recruitment. However, like Amphelite used to be, out of habit, he still covered his entire body tightly.
It took Amphelite quite a while to break this habit; Alber probably wouldn't be much faster.
The physical training for the Royal Guard was also nearing its end. With an extra person who could fly, they coincidentally gained an extra flight instructor.
Afterward, Amphelite also chatted with Alber about various things.
Although they belonged to the same tribe, they were from different clans and had been acting separately since hundreds of years ago.
Calculating it out, if they went by traditional generational seniority, Amphelite was three generations older than Alber.
"So, according to this generational calculation, he has to call you Great-Grandmother?"
"Perhaps, if neither of us remembered wrong. But we don't plan to calculate it like that anymore. I don't even have children yet; I don't want a great-grandson popping out of nowhere."
After returning to the Ryugu Palace, Amphelite also chatted with Nereus about Alber.
"Thank you for being willing to take him in."
"We each take what we need. I don't mind sheltering a few more people. Once he grows up, he can help me too. Let him train with the Flying Fish Army when the time comes.
Are there any areas needing special attention for the Lunarian Tribe?"
"No, you can increase the intensity. Don't be fooled by his young age; our tribe's endurance is very strong."
"..."
There were originally some high-ranking officials living in the Ryugu Palace, and Alber was temporarily accommodated here to recuperate his body for a while before joining the training.
This also allowed Alber to experience a long-lost stable life.
Sometime later, while everything on Fish-man Island was developing systematically, Sebastian had been ordered to take a ship to the East Blue.
On a deserted island, he contacted Dragon.
"I heard that back in God Valley, you crossed paths with Big Bro."
"Yes, that was my first time meeting Mr. Nereus."
This made Dragon feel somewhat emotional. He never expected that he, who was once a Marine, would make such a choice today.
"For an ordinary soldier to grow this much in just over two years... no wonder Big Bro is interested in you.
The order I received is to test whether your strength can suppress the manpower I brought.
If you are ready, I'm going to make my move."
Sebastian had always strictly executed Nereus's orders. He knew roughly what level of strength the people on the ship had. As long as he exchanged blows with Dragon for a while, he could naturally make a judgment.
"Of course, I am already..."
"Leader! Bad news! We spotted a warship approaching the rear of the island! The one leading the team... is the new Admiral of Marine Headquarters, Black Arm Zephyr!"
"Kid, it seems the security measures here need improvement for a Marine Admiral to come knocking at your door.
But I'm even more curious. What exact heaven-defying, earth-shattering thing did you do to make a Marine Admiral come to this remote corner of the East Blue?"
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