One Piece: Wielder of the Void

6. Treasure

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Early the next morning, the palace was bustling. Old ministers and young talents alike were gathered, all waiting for one person.

Anos finally appeared, dressed in a king's attire entirely different from what he had worn in the past, a golden crown resting on his head.

At just fourteen or fifteen, he still looked a little immature, but there was no denying his imposing presence.

As he entered the main hall, everyone bowed respectfully, offering their congratulations on his ascension to the throne.

Anos stood at the foot of the throne, gazing silently at the chair above him. He had been in this room many times before.

When he had acted as regent, he had almost casually sat in that chair without much thought. But this time, it was different.

The room remained silent. No one spoke. Everyone waited patiently for what would happen next.

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Anos exhaled sharply, then began walking forward with long strides.

The moment he sat down, everyone below bowed and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty..."

Anos still felt slightly uncomfortable with the formality, but at that moment, the long-silent system finally spoke.

[ Ding, congratulations to the host on ascending the throne. To express our congratulations, the system has sent a special gift... ]

Anos, who had been confused moments earlier, was now shocked. He hadn't expected to become king, and even more surprising was that the system could give him items. It was truly astonishing.

Regaining his composure, he looked at the ministers below and, with a smile, said, "There's no need for formalities. This kingdom doesn't belong to me alone it's the result of everyone's joint effort. I may be the leader, but you are the one who will ensure that the kingdom runs smoothly. In the future, we'll need your continuous support to thrive."

After speaking respectfully, Anos stood and saluted the gathered ministers.

The ministers were a bit taken aback, but when Anos saluted, they bowed deeply once again.

This time was different from before—he was now their king, the leader of the nation. When such a person offers recognition, it elevates those who receive it.

"Everyone, the road ahead will be difficult, and it might not be as smooth as we'd hope. I hope we can all work together, hand in hand so that the Kingdom of Tru can become what we've envisioned." Anos stood and spoke again.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Tru will certainly become what we've dreamed of, or else I, for one, will not stand for it!" Daiki declared boldly.

"You've got some nerve saying that," Anos replied with a chuckle. "From now on, you'll be responsible for Protecting the entire Kingdom of Tru. The weight on your shoulders will be great, but I trust you'll live up to the responsibility and the trust placed in you."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. As long as I'm here, I'll never allow any pirates to set foot on the land that belongs to the Kingdom of Tru," Daiki responded, his earlier playfulness replaced by a serious expression.

Anos smiled, acknowledging Daiki's commitment.

There were many challenges ahead, and Anos planned to address them all today.

"Everyone, as you might remember, we've discussed a plan before. Starting now, all the coastal areas of the Kingdom of Tru will be cultivated with flowers and plants. Our goal is to create a national brand and ensure that more than half of our citizens can secure stable jobs and incomes."