888 Alliance (2/2)

”That depends on the results of my mission, which is exactly why I need your help.” Duke Ham looked at Donald sincerely.

”That's the way it should be. There are no eternal friends or enemies… only eternal interests!” Donald muttered. ”The strength of these pirates is definitely way beyond our wildest imaginations. Just imagine how many horrifying incidents will crop up with the rise of pirates? Ocean trade will be halved, and no ships will dare to travel out to sea unless they are pirate ships flying the Jolly Roger! I think… we can make the dangers the pirates represent known to the world and not just bring in Cecil. We should rope in all the countries in Opher to form an anti-pirate alliance!”

Ettoman was merely an island nation. In the past, its navy might be impressive, but it was nothing when brought up to the next level.

Even though it had had a massive invincible fleet, this was only when compared to individual nations.

If all the other countries banded together, Ettoman would never be able to match the combined number of ships, tonnage, and crew members.

”Anti-pirate alliance? Is this possible?” A slight ray of hope appeared in Duke Ham's eyes.

”As long as we exaggerate the dangers of the pirates, of course it's possible. I believe those merchants don't wish to see the pirates monopolizing all the ocean wealth. Regarding trade profits, all the countries in Opher speak the same language. Moreover, this world is very large… Ettoman won't be able to monopolize all the trade, which is why we have to connect and work together. By integrating all of Opher, it will become a trend in the future. This is something I will elaborate on in my new book…” Donald said frankly and confidently.

”Great! I believe that inviting you to become my adviser is the most appropriate decision.” Duke Ham was on the verge of applauding out loud. ”Wonderful opinions!”

He also understood the hidden meaning in Donald's words.

Even if they managed to rope in Cecil, the badly battered royal navy would be subordinate to it.

But if they were to form an alliance with many different countries, everyone would be allies. This made everything different.

After all, the previous Ettoman could not compare to the total of all the navies in Opher, let alone Cecil.

…

”Very good! It seems like Ettoman's defeat has led to the emergence of an alliance!”

Nightmare Ocean.

Following the howls of pirates, an entire island of Ettoman fortifications completely fell.

Looking defeated, a navy captain led all the crew members who could still walk toward the proud pirates to offer their weapons.

This scene took place in succession throughout the Nightmare Ocean.

This showed how easily the pirates had managed to march in and take back all the territories in the Nightmare Ocean that used to belong to Blackbeard.

”Just like that, the wealthiest Golden Sea Route will be under our complete control!”

Fang Yuan smiled while looking at his men standing behind him.

The Nightmare Ocean needed someone to fill the position of pirate governor. Naturally, he was going to choose someone under his personal command.

This was also why these men had been extremely hardworking recently.

”However, we might have to tweak our future actions slightly. Just like those pirate governors, we have to change the way we think. By looting others, we're only gaining temporary wealth and killing the goose that laid the golden egg…

”Furthermore, the world is too huge. Given our strength, we won't be able to fully exploit the resources. Thus, we can't do without the participation of the Opher Continent.

”Therefore, our control over this sea route has to be like how Ettoman controlled the Solomon Strait. We must collect protection fees and sink any ship that dares to go against us… At the same time, we need to take in more capital and not pin our hopes on a group of pirates to do business for us! In the end, I hope that you guys can be the defenders of ocean trade and not destroyers!”

The enactment of the Pirate Statutes was merely the first step toward standardizing piracy.

What followed was directly interfering with the pirates' 'free' nature.

What kind of evil consequences would come from forcefully changing the nature of a profession?

Fang Yuan wanted a reformation, and he could simply follow the details of how the ancient emperors did it.

He could predict the backlash that would come with it.

If he managed to brace past it, he would be able to control the ocean lifeline just as Ettoman had, and then he could establish an incomparable and glorious ocean empire.

If he could not brace past it, there was no need to talk about the consequences.

”During a period of backlash like this, will those Evil Gods finally act? I'm looking forward to it…”

Fang Yuan licked his lips.

On Donald's body, he had already sensed the essence of the Deep-Sea Stalker.

While the other party was powerful, it was still nothing compared to him, a Mental Demon Demon God who controlled two Great Daos.

When ordinary people wanted a reformation, they naturally had to face backlash, the simplest and crudest being the erasure of the fleshly body.

However, Fang Yuan was different.

He himself was so extraordinary that he could obstruct many ambushes.

In the end, he would become a powerful current capable of influencing this world.

”The outcome of everything will eventually become apparent!”

Fang Yuan looked meaningfully at his subordinates.