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Chapter 188: Rebuilding the Capital, The Sky Island Emerge!

Chapter 188: Rebuilding the Capital, The Sky Island Emerge!

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The Air Door materialized slowly in a street within the ruins of the former capital, Anel. Noir and his crew stepped out into the desolate city.

Anel was in ruins, though as Reha had said, it was in better condition than other parts of the island.

The streets were relatively clear, and some buildings remained partially intact, hinting at the former glory of Noitem.

Stepping out of the Air Door, Noir surveyed his surroundings. "Not bad. Anel is relatively intact."

Reha, his eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and nostalgia, nodded. "The Government and Marines used this area for years. They wouldn't have let it fall into complete disrepair."

He pointed ahead. "Your Highness, the royal palace is that way. Please, follow me."

Noir nodded, and they walked through the ruined streets until they reached an imposing wall, a single, massive gate providing the only entrance.

He found the familiar style appealing, though it was a shame that so much of it had been destroyed.

Reha led them through the gate, explaining, "The palace's interior is completely ruined. It's no longer fit for a ruler."

Noir wasn't concerned. "It's fine. Any room will do for now."

'We're all seasoned adventurers. Who cares about fancy accommodations?'

Noir's casual attitude, however, elicited a shocked reaction from Reha, who exclaimed, "Absolutely not!"

"If Your Highness is to rebuild Noitem, you will be its new King! You cannot reside in such squalor!"

Noir shrugged, a smile playing on his lips. "Alright, alright. We'll build a new palace later, then."

Reha relaxed, relieved. He led Noir into the palace's interior.

The inner palace was more ornate than the exterior but lacked the same grandeur and imposing presence.

Reha led him on a tour, but they found nothing of personal significance to Noir.

They discovered some nobles' records, but they contained only mundane administrative details from past rulers.

Noir examined the documents, but they offered no clues or insights, just ordinary records of governance and the state of the kingdom.

He wasn't an expert in these matters, so he handed them to Robin for analysis.

After a thorough search, Noir found no clues about his own past in the ruins.

"The Marines and the Government really cleaned this place out..." he muttered, a hint of frustration in his voice, though he'd anticipated this outcome.

Though the population of the new Noitem was small, in the world of pirates, strength was everything!

With his reputation as a Warlord, he could attract those seeking refuge. His actions in freeing slaves had also earned him a certain notoriety...

A thought struck Noir. He could raid more slave ships, Enhancing his image as a "Savior" and attracting more loyal followers, both slaves and virtuous individuals, to his Kingdom.

Noir waved his hand, and more figures emerged from the Portal. "These guys will help you during the night!"

The crowd cheered, recognizing the figures. "It's the lovely zombies!"

Noir's smile faltered.

'Lovely?'

Had their prolonged exposure to the zombies warped their sense of aesthetics, just like Robin's?

The people embraced the zombies like old friends.

The zombies, creations of the Kage Kage no Mi and thus loyal to Noir, showed no hostility towards the people.

Having spent so much time together in the Underworld, the people and the zombies had grown accustomed to each other.

"Everyone here is skilled. Rebuilding the capital will be swift!" Reha said, his eyes shining with unshed tears.

Noir nodded, his mind already racing with plans.

Then, a sudden thought struck him. "Right! The Sky Island!"

The people nearby, startled by his outburst, looked at him in confusion. Enel and Wyper asked in unison, "What sky island?"

Noir didn't answer, instead focusing on the system reward he'd received after encountering Enel on Skypiea.

The system had granted him the ability to create a custom sky island. He'd saved it, and now was the perfect time to use it!

A sky island above Noitem could serve as a hidden base for research, training, or even...

Noir's eyes gleamed. He could build a Palace in the Sky!

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