"Hmm, I'm almost at my limit." Nero muttered to herself, stroking her chin that evening.
"Hathaway, how much herbal medicine do we have left in reserve?"
"It's only enough for the two of them to last about another month. Some of the herbs are very difficult to procure in the Four Seas. Do we need to arrange for someone to transport them here?"
"Continue. For the next batch, have the World Government send it directly. The same Spandine as last time."
"Ah, so what about the funding?"
"Let them pay for it themselves. I only want the results."
"Yes, but two of the medicinal herbs are special varieties cultivated by Doctor Hiriluks Wife. Currently, only Nicuss has them."
"Increase the price tenfold and have the World Government buy them themselves."
Nero spoke casually, making the World Government pay for her own things and send them to her. It sounded like a honey trap, but Nero had no intention of hiding it.
Given her current unique status among the Celestial Dragons, even the Gorosei had to defer to her in less important situations.
Let alone a mere World Government official. It was his honor that His Majesty Nero would spare some time to squeeze him like a soft persimmon.
Hathaway shared the same thought. She heard that the official named Spandine had even been transferred to the Ministry of Finance. How lucky.
"Knock knock!"
The door was knocked, and Genzo's voice came through: "His Majesty Nero, are you available now?"
"Hmm, come in and tell me what it is."
Hathaway also changed her position, moving behind Nero.
"Yes! Excuse me!" Genzo knelt on the floor and opened the door, his manners always impeccable.
"No need for pleasantries. Is there something you need me for at this hour?"
Nero waved her hand, indicating no need for formality, and watched him with interest.
Genzo understood Nero's reaction, realizing that she had already noticed. He then spoke concisely: "A few friends of mine are passing through here and heard that His Majesty Nero is present. They would like to meet you."
"Friends? Hmm, Genzo, these are truly extraordinary friends!"
Nero's smile widened: "Very well, I am also very interested in your friends. Come in, I permit it!"
"Thank you…" Genzo bowed his head again, and three people walked in from outside the door.
All three were clad in black robes. Aside from the leader who appeared normal, the other two had extremely strange physiques.
One had a large head and a small body, while the other had a small head and a large body, though both were very tall.
"Long time no see, Empress of Nicuss." The three simultaneously removed their black robes, their attitudes polite and humble.
"Hmm, I didn't expect the world's most dangerous criminal—the revolutionary, Monkey D. Dragon—to appear in such a small place."
Nero stared at the mark on his face for a long time: "Last time we met, you seemed to be active as a Marine with Garp, didn't you? How things have changed."
"Ah, the corrupt World Government cannot make this world better, only endless oppression…"
"Stop, stop, stop! I'm not interested in any of that, and I am also a beneficiary of the system. I don't have time to pay attention to you struggling fellows."
Seeing Dragon about to launch into a long speech, Nero quickly stopped him. She had no interest in that topic.
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