Chapter 209: The Truth Seeker
Sabaody Archipelago is an archipelago formed from the branches of the Yalqi Man Red Tree. It is not a single, complete landmass.
However, as the final stop on the first half of the Grand Line, it can be said to be quite bustling. Delicious Food, Beauty, Secret Treasure from Various Locations Worldwide can all be found here, attracting tourists from all over the World almost every day.
At the same time, here, you can see Nobles with high Status and Power, Merchants with great Wealth, Experts with Strength, and various other professionals.
Nicholas was still dressed in a black Cloak, paired with a Swirl Mask. This kind of attire was not particularly eye-catching on Sabaody Archipelago, an Island that gathers people from Various Locations Worldwide.
Upon arriving at Shambles, Nicholas's first choice was to go to a Hot Spring. After all, a long Sea journey, proper relaxation is also a very good choice.
In the Hot Spring, the just-right temperature relaxed all the muscles in his body. Coupled with the Beauty beside him helping with a Massage, Nicholas felt a little drowsy.
Just as Nicholas opened his mouth to take a peeled Grape from a Beauty beside him, the Gate of the Hot Spring was suddenly opened. Then a figure waved his hand to stop his Underling behind him and respectfully came to Nicholas.
"Lord Nicholas!"
The person knelt respectfully by the Hot Spring and said.
"Yo, it's Beddyk, want to join me in the Hot Spring?"
Nicholas looked at Beddyk, who was kneeling there respectfully, and said.
"It is my honor, Lord Nicholas."
Hearing Nicholas's Words, a fawning smile appeared on Beddyk's face.
It can be said that after siding with Nicholas, Beddyk's life has been getting better and better. Although his Status and Position have improved a lot, Beddyk has not become arrogant. He knows that he has not achieved today's success entirely through his own Effort.
Nicholas could even make him fall from the Cloud Top back into the Mud with just a word.
Therefore, in Beddyk's view, he could just deal with others casually, but he had to lick Nicholas with all his might.
Looking at Beddyk's appearance, the Beauties beside Nicholas in the Hot Spring couldn't help but be stunned. Their Work was somewhat related to the color industry, so they naturally had some connections with the Underworld Forces of Sabaody Archipelago. They also knew a little about Beddyk, the newly promoted Big Shot of the Underworld Forces in Sabaody Archipelago.
They just didn't expect this Big Shot to be so respectful to this young man in front of them.
That's right, a young man. It has to be said that if the effects of Pure Gold were known to those Female Celestial Dragons, they would probably go directly crazy. After all, the effect of Pure Gold alone, which can maintain youth forever, is fatally attractive to these aging Celestial Dragon Females.
It can be said that in Sabaody Archipelago, you can see Old Geezer-like Celestial Dragons, but you will never see Old Hag-like Celestial Dragons, because aging makes them unwilling to show their faces anymore, and instead they hide in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, using various morbid and vile acts to satisfy their twisted Inner Thoughts.
"By the way, Beddyk, how is the Thing I asked you to keep an eye on going?"
Nicholas leaned against the edge of the Hot Spring, enjoying the meticulous Care, and asked Beddyk, who had just entered the Hot Spring.
"Lord Nicholas, there is already progress on that matter. HUMANSHOOP indeed had a batch of good stuff arrive not long ago, but we were one step late. The Slave you wanted has already been bought by the Celestial Dragons in advance."
"Oh?"
Nicholas turned his head to look at Beddyk.
Seeing Nicholas's Gaze, Beddyk immediately explained, "But Lord Nicholas, don't worry, I am now trying to operate it. You know that Celestial Dragons have the habit of exchanging Slaves. I guarantee that I will bring that Slave to you very soon."
Although he didn't know why Nicholas specifically wanted that Slave, Beddyk didn't mean to ask more questions. He knew very well from his years of wandering in the gray area that sometimes the less you know, the safer you are.
"Well, I hope to see the Person when I leave Sabaody Archipelago."
"Lord Nicholas, rest assured, I will definitely bring the Person to you!"
After soaking in the Hot Spring, Nicholas parted ways with Beddyk. He still had Things to do. As for Beddyk, he said that he would immediately start operating to bring the Person Nicholas needed to him as soon as possible.
On the way to Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Nicholas passed by a Square. Here, he saw a large group of People gathered there, constantly talking about something in the center.
In the center of the crowd, an Old Man wearing Glasses and an academic cap with white hair was giving a passionate speech to a group of People in front of him.
Interestingly, the Old Man spoke passionately and with cadence, but the surrounding People were not very interested. Their expressions were more like watching a Monkey perform in a circus.
"Everyone! Have you carefully studied the History of this World?"
"As long as predecessors have walked, then there will inevitably be Traces left behind. And in the Process of exploring the World, these predecessors have left countless valuable Wealth for us later generations!"
"Culture, Knowledge, the Age of Exploration, and even the Islands that are constantly being discovered on the Grand Line, these are all precious Wealth that History has left us. And what I have been pursuing is the History that belongs to us in the long river of Time. To re-exhibit History in front of the World is the Significance of my Existence."
The Old Man was very solemn, as if he was showing his Faith to everyone.
Nicholas originally planned to leave. After all, what was so interesting about an Old Geezer's speech? However, after hearing the sensitive Word History, he still stopped.
"People of the World, I want to tell you that according to my many years of Research, the existing History is incomplete! A considerable part of it is missing!"
"Although many people may have heard that we have a Void Century of History!"
"But I want to tell you that what we are missing is not only that hundred years of History, but even thousands and tens of thousands of years of History, including that hundred years!"
"According to the current Historical Documents, even with the Void Century added, our History is only less than a thousand years old, but is this reasonable? This is obviously unreasonable! According to the clues I found from Historical Documents and Historical Ruins, before the World Government, there was once an incomparably magnificent Civilization on this Grand Line!"
The Old Man's Words immediately made the crowd's conversation more noisy. Some people were dumbfounded, some showed interested expressions, and a few people's Complexions suddenly changed, and then they immediately retreated silently behind the crowd, and then quietly left.
Obviously, there is no lack of Clever Ones among these People. As long as they have a certain level of Culture and have studied History a little, they will discover the role played by the World Government in the Void Century.
Now this Old Geezer is obviously repeatedly jumping on the edge of Death. Only a fool would continue to wait for Death here.
Similarly, Nicholas's Gaze sharpened, looking at the Old Man in the Square.
This Old Geezer is too bold!
Nicholas stood in the crowd, listening silently. He did not step forward to stop him.
The Status of this Old Man is still uncertain. People who dare to Research the World History Void Century are definitely not Simple.
Who knows if this Old Geezer is Fishing? After all, the World Government has done this kind of Thing more than once or twice.
Although there are Clever Ones in this World, there are obviously more foolish people who like to join in the Excitement.
Gradually, more and more People gathered here. As they listened to the Old Man's Speech, they also showed interested expressions. After all, Gossip is a very interesting Thing for them, and joining in the Excitement is also one of the Habits of Humans.
"What exactly happened in that hundred years? Why did the World Government erase that hundred years of History?"
"Could it be that the World Government played some kind of dishonorable Role in that Void Century?"
"Why can the World Nobles Celestial Dragons enjoy this Right that is above the World? Is it really just because their ancestors, the Twenty Kings, once made great contributions to the World?"
The Old Man's Voice was low. His Words were very calm, but every sentence was thought-provoking.
Nicholas narrowed his eyes when he heard this. What this Old Man was saying was getting more and more dangerous. Now these few sentences have already stepped on the Bottom Line.
Now it is basically ruled out that he is Fishing. After all, if this Old Geezer is just Fishing by saying these Things, he must be crazy.
"So what exactly happened in that Void Century!? Why does it make the World Government so Apprehension!!"
The Old Man's Voice suddenly became louder, and the Emotion of the People in the crowd was also mobilized and became excited.
"What happened!"
"Tell us quickly!"
"Could it be that something Major event happened in that Void Century?"
(End of Chapter)