The Pirate Garen

Alabasta, rainy land.

This used to be the stronghold of Crocodile, but now it is a fief granted to Earl Galen by the King of Alabasta.

The birth of the Lord of the Rainlands was quite a big news in the local area.

And with the shocking news of Crocodile's death, this prosperous port city has even more journalists from all over the world.

"Yes, I have always regarded myself as a law-abiding citizen."

Galen had a warm smile on his face, and the gorgeous armor on his body reflected the bright light under the flash:

"Crocodile is a huge cancer in a harmonious society. It not only brought great disasters to the lives and property of the people of Alabasta, but also blatantly challenged the ruling order of the world government system."

"It is the responsibility and obligation of every law-abiding citizen to make a modest effort to wipe out this kind of criminals who are hated by the people."

The reporters buried their heads in recording Galen's tirade. They have been reporters on the Great Channel for most of their lives, but they have never seen such a talkative interviewee.

Soon someone asked a more pointed question:

"Lord Lord of the Rainland."

What the reporter called out was the honorable title Galen had just received:

"After all, what you killed was Shichibukai, the king recognized by the world government. Will you go against the world government because of this?"

"How is that possible?"

Galen waved his hand and said solemnly:

"I said that I am a law-abiding citizen, how can I be an enemy of the world government that represents justice and order?"

"In that case."

The reporter's tone was more aggressive, and the question was full of pitfalls:

"My lord, why don't you join the navy directly?"

"Not joining the navy, does it mean that you still have some opinions on the world government?"

"Absolutely not."

The smile on Galen's face was even more false, and he just answered meticulously:

"Also please, this reporter friend, don't always think about making big news."

"I am the legal lord of Alabasta, which is a member of the world government, and I can chat and laugh with King Wallace of the East China Sea. How can I have an opinion on the world government?"

After speaking, Galen turned and left amidst the flashing lights with a smile on his face.

Although the reporters were still eager to catch up and ask questions, Galen's subordinates who had already been ready to attack firmly stopped them outside.

After withdrawing from everyone's sight, the elegant and restrained smile on Galen's face collapsed.

It wasn't because Galen was numb to deal with those reporters, but because the only fierce figure in the company who could stabilize his head was sitting in the backstage waiting for him with a gloomy face at the moment.

"Lord of the Rainland?"

Miss Nami crossed her arms and gave Galen a displeased look:

"You're still here after all."

"Next, will you be promoted to Alabasta's son-in-law?"

"Hahaha"

"Then, how is that possible?"

Galen laughed twice, and hurriedly explained:

"Staying here as a lord is all necessary for work."

"We are just pure friends. Just like you and Vivi, we are all good friends."

"Besides, how can I not want such a good place with rainy land?"

"Nami, do you know how much tax this place can collect in a year? There is also Crocodile's legacy here, that."

It's a pity that things like money can no longer seduce Nami today.

"snort!"

Nami just snorted coldly and continued to act coldly, silently enjoying Galen's cautious attitude in front of her.

Seeing the embarrassment on the face of his powerful boss who can defeat Shichibukai, the secretary, Ms. Robin, who was standing quietly beside her, couldn't help covering her mouth and chuckling.

Robin has worked with so many bosses in these years, and Galen can be said to be the most powerful and influential one among them;

But Galen didn't have the airs of a strong man at all. Not only did he not ignore emotions like those heroes, but he was very considerate and caring for the women around him, and even patiently endured the temper of Nami, an underage girl.

This is extremely incredible in Robin's eyes.

Therefore, Robin gradually got used to and liked the warm atmosphere of working under Galen.

After quietly watching Galen and Nami's cold war routine for a while, Robin finally stepped forward to interrupt the meaningless conversation between the two, and said to Galen:

"Galen."

According to Galen, Robin does not call him the boss:

"The reporter who spoke rudely just now, do you need to put him on the blacklist?"

Seeing that Galen was going to deal with business, Nami, the proprietress of the company, also thoughtfully stopped losing her temper, and just quietly stepped aside.

"blacklist?"

Galen shook his head and said:

"Don't overestimate the integrity of this journalistic scum."

"If you don't let him attend the press conference, he will make things worse."

"That"

Robin glanced at Galen, just curiously waiting for Galen's solution.

Galen paused, then said without hesitation:

"This kind of little reporter who likes to engage in conspiracy theories is just trying to gain attention, increase sales and make money."

"Give him a thicker 'red envelope' and plug this guy's mouth."

"It's really impossible to stuff other people's red envelopes thicker, and drown him with massive positive reports."

"OK."

Robin nodded, and recorded the incident on the agenda in his portable notebook.

Although it was inconvenient for her to show her face outside, Robin's extraordinary wisdom, profound knowledge, and ability honed through years of rough experiences made her quickly become Galen's most capable assistant.

Galen's orders can always be conveyed and implemented from Robin with the fastest speed and the highest efficiency.

But after listening to Galen's instructions this time, Robin couldn't help but feel some slander towards Galen:

My boss is obviously so young, but he doesn't know where he learned a set of public opinion propaganda skills without morals at all;

With such a bad start from Galen, it is estimated that this 'red envelope culture' will spread throughout the entire Great Channel soon.

Robin shook his head helplessly, then turned to leave to convey Galen's order.

But Robin didn't take a few steps, but the strange call of the phone bug came from her.

This is not Robin's phone bug, but the phone bug that Galen, the boss, kept on the secretary.

"Hello?"

Robin fumbled out the phone from his body, and dutifully picked up the receiver:

"Hello, I am the secretary of the Rainland Lord Galen."

"May I ask you are?"

The facial features revealed by the phone bug alone are not enough to recognize Robin's identity, and it is even more impossible for the world government to know the voice of an adult Robin, so Robin boldly helped Galen handle various phone messages up.

But the words from the other end of the phone made Robin's face stiffen immediately.

"Okay, okay."

Robin suppressed the panic in his heart, but replied with the same voice:

"I'll call Galen for you at once."

As he said that, Robin walked up to Galen in three steps at a time, and handed the phone in Galen's hand with a solemn expression.

Galen took the phone bug that was still warm, and looked at Robin with puzzled eyes:

"You're wearing a tight dress today without any pockets, and the skirt is even shorter than Nami."

"Where did you hide this phone bug again?"

Hearing Galen's words, the nervous look on Robin's face disappeared instantly.

Robin couldn't help but turn cold, and pretended to be calm and said:

"Boss, you don't need to worry about this!"

"You'd better answer your call! This is from the Navy Headquarters."

"Navy Headquarters?"

Galen was a little taken aback: "Does everyone in the Navy headquarters know my private number?"

But as soon as he answered the phone, Galen recalled that someone in the Navy headquarters did know his private number.

"Hahaha!"

That hearty laughter was clearly transmitted from the microphone to Galen's ears:

"Galen, you kid is really good at it!"

"Just ran to the great channel, and won a king's Qiwuhai!"

"Senior Garp!"

Galen hastily put on a gesture of respect for the old man who supported him, and then slowed down to defend himself:

"Crocodile deserved what he deserved. I killed him to uphold justice."

"Lieutenant General Garp, I have no intention of confronting the Navy."

"Crocodile?"

Karp smiled and said:

"This pirate will die if he dies. I'm not talking about him!"

"That"

Galen suddenly remembered the big news in the newspaper that "Pluto is coming back", and felt even more guilty:

"Lieutenant General Garp, the matter of Moonlight Moria has nothing to do with me!"

"How could I know someone like Pluto? Haha"

This matter is indeed related to Galen, after all, he is considered to be on good terms with Kulokas, and Kulokas called out the great god Raleigh, the king of the underworld.

After careful calculation, he, a "law-abiding citizen", is really an accomplice who conspired with the crew of One Piece to murder King Shichibukai Moonlight Moriah.

"Eh? This has nothing to do with Moonlight Moria."

Garp was a little confused by Galen's performance, and after a moment of pondering, he said:

"I'm calling to tell you."

"The navy and the world government have made a decision, and it's up to you to take over as the king's Shichibukai!"