In an ordinary little bar, a few people sat in a row at the bar, discussing recent hot topics in China.
The news of Ohara's destruction had caused a huge uproar, but the World Government's official explanation was that a group of ruthless archaeologists attempted to overthrow the world and were eventually wiped out by the World Government.
Centuries of history have given the World Government its legitimate status. Although many people doubt the truth of this matter, it has gradually been forgotten over time.
The West Sea was too far away for Firefly Island. In their view, the road closures on Firefly Island caused by underground construction were more important than the issues there.
The most popular topics here are mostly related to Oran.
"Have you heard? His Majesty the King seems to have gone out for a while."
"I've heard about it. And they brought back a new little princess. Her hair color is just like His Majesty's. Could she be His Majesty's illegitimate daughter?"
As always, even though they were traveling to Ohara on a World Government ship, few ordinary people realized that their king was no longer at home.
When Oran returned home in a grand manner, they realized what had happened.
"Hey you guys, don't go too far!"
An unpleasant voice came from the side, and then a familiar face appeared at the bar, whose distinctive pompadour even bounced twice as he sat down.
"Captain Brand?"
"We were just curious, nothing more."
"I know, I'm just reminding you not to say anything disrespectful when you're drunk."
Normal conversation is fine; Oran has always acted indifferent to such matters. But Oran's indifference is his own business, and it's not good for his subordinates to be too unruly.
Brand was more concerned about preventing these guys from saying anything inappropriate while drunk.
"By the way, Captain Brand, you're always going to the palace to report on things. Is there any special news?"
"What are you thinking? It's not as complicated as you think. It's just that His Majesty Oran adopted a little girl while he was away."
"Really? That's quite a coincidence. That girl is lucky to have met His Majesty Oran."
"Yes, this is a huge leap to success. The adopted child is practically a princess, right?"
Being adopted by the king was undoubtedly a very lucky thing in the eyes of these onlookers.
Even if she can't compare to His Majesty the King's biological daughter in terms of power, her life will be much more affluent.
"This is His Majesty Oran's kingdom. Whoever he says is a princess, then she is a princess. You will naturally find out in the future, so don't make wild guesses now."
Some people may have the official title of captain of the security force, but they may also have other duties.
For example, titles such as Foreign Minister, Home Minister, and Minister of Protocol.
These things are all blank in Piltover. Except for the positions that have been taken over by androids, most of them are done by whoever has time.
From the outside, this might seem like an opportunity to seize absolute power, but Piltover does not present such a risk; real military and political power and top-tier military strength have never been transferred out of the country.
As one of the few people who had close ties with the royal family, Brand knew more than the average person.
To be honest, Brand had initially wondered if Oran was having affairs with other women, and that his trip out might have been because he received some news and then brought his daughter back.
If it weren't for the age discrepancy, Brand would have suspected that she conceived when she left and gave birth on her return. Although Oran wasn't away for that long, the possibility of premature birth cannot be ruled out.
If Oran really did bring a woman back, Brand might find it more normal. After all, Oran seems to have a large family, but excluding non-human beings, the only true members of the royal family are Oran and the two princesses.
While it fits the characteristic of a royal family on the high seas having few family members, it's still far too few.
As a local, Brand was certain that countless people were interested in the vacant position of Queen of Oran and hoped to have a chance encounter that would allow them to rise to the top.
Brand may not say it, but his brainstorming sessions are more intense than anyone else's.
After having two drinks, Brand left and headed home.
"roar"
A mechanical dog-like creature suddenly appeared outside the tavern. It was Naafili, Oran's exclusive weapon after eating a Devil Fruit and undergoing modifications. Naafili's effects were far superior to the so-called imperial sword.
This sword truly embodies the presence of the emperor himself, representing Oran's personal will.
Compared to channels like letters and telephones, Nayafili's presence in Piltover had greater procedural significance; he could be seen as playing the role of a chief steward.
"Does His Majesty Oran have any new orders?"
[On vacation]
Several large, shimmering characters were left on the mechanical mask after the beast form was modified. Nayafili's appearance here was merely a coincidence. Meanwhile, in the royal city at this moment, a person was kneeling on the ground in despair.
"I'm such a waste of air for a flea like me to live in this world, I'm guilty."
The decadent and negative person is Absalom, and behind him is a ghost that looks like a teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll-shaped object). It is because this ghost passed through his body that Absalom appears so negative.
"Brother Oran, is this little one's ability really that special? Where did you find her? And she looks so much like you, could she really be your illegitimate daughter?"
Looking at the pink-haired little girl in front of her, Ginny offered her opinion.
"How do you know that she looks a lot like me?"
"Hair."
"Then look in the mirror. Don't you two look alike? This child is called Perona. Like Abu, she was picked up from a graveyard, but this time Riley picked her up."
It was on the same island where I first encountered Absalom, a land of graves known as the final destination of life. Although the environment was oppressive, it was the transportation hub of the Western Sea.
While strolling around the West Sea with Lyriana, Oran and his companions passed by there, and Lyriana happened to run into her. At that time, some people were planning to bury Perona because of the ghost story.
However, the reason why the place is haunted is indeed related to Perona. She is a user of the Spirit-Spirit Fruit, and even Perona herself doesn't know when she became a user.
She is only three years old now. It seems that the person who raised her died of illness at home, and she is living alone in a daze. The ghosts that her abilities create are just playmates in her eyes.
"Hmm, looking at it this way, it does seem a bit like her. Brother Oran, can I borrow your new daughter for a while?"
"what are you up to?"
"I'll try to provoke Xiong Zai; maybe that will make him even more determined to get married."
Book Title: Heaven Rewards Diligence: Wife, Please Try Harder
Synopsis: My name is Xu Muzhou. I transmigrated to the world of cultivation and became the leader of a bandit stronghold.
Fortunately, the system has activated its cheat code. The harder my wife cultivates, the more the system will reward her with ten times the reward.
So, my lady, please put in a lot of effort to cultivate immortality!
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My name is Lu Yaojin. My father was a high-ranking official in the imperial court. My family has a thousand-year history and has a close relationship with the immortal sects.
One day, on my way back to my hometown to pay respects to our birth mother, my sister and I were robbed by bandits. The shameless bandits forced me to marry them.
I possess extraordinary talent and will surely enter the immortal realm someday. For the sake of my family and my sister's life, I have no choice but to endure humiliation and first reluctantly marry the bandits, while waiting for my father to send someone to rescue me.
But why does he keep urging me to cultivate immortality?
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