Chapter 54 Five Elders, Small Goals for the Future
"No way? How could there be a hole in the wall of this place?"
Vegapunk's first thought was that it was impossible. This was Mary Geoise, and it was a reception room. How could there be such a significant hole? But when he walked to Orlan's side, the inconspicuous dent became extremely glaring.
"It really is."
The room was full of various luxurious decorations, and the space was very large. Such a small hole was not obvious, but it was difficult to understand.
"Maybe no one dared to say it. It's none of their business. After all, if you don't say it, nothing will happen. If you say it, you may not know what the outcome will be."
The Celestial Dragons are fickle towards people outside their tribe. This is a holy place. It's okay if no one finds it. Once this thing is reported, the people above may hold them accountable.
The Celestial Dragons don't need a reason to kill people. They think it's noisy if the laughter is too loud, boring if the sound is too quiet, and damaging the wall is a crime that can implicate the whole family.
No one wanted to say anything in this situation, and Oran thought it was reasonable. There was a hole in the wall between the thrones, and Wapol could eavesdrop on the highest-level conversation, so it was not strange to have a hole in the wall of the reception room.
The hole in the wall was not within the scope of Oran and Vegapunk's research. The reception room was indeed decorated magnificently, but that was all Oran thought.
Not long after, the door of the room was opened again, and two guards in heavy armor walked in.
They were guards of Mary Geoise, who did not obey the orders of the navy and were directly under the World Government. They were mainly active on the Red Earth Continent.
"Two doctors, I've been waiting for a long time. Please follow me."
Under their leadership, Oran and Vegapunk walked through a long corridor, and the person who led them was also replaced by a navy. Judging from the rank on his shoulders, he was still a major general.
After all, according to the rules of the Five Elders, people below the rank of Major General cannot look directly at them. Every part of this city reflects the class differences. The solidified worldview over the years also makes people here feel that it is an honor for Orlan and Vegapunk to see the Five Elders.
"You two, I can only take you here. The rest of the road will be up to you."
In front of a new door, the Major General took two steps back and made way for the passage in front.
The towering ceiling is inlaid with exquisite golden reliefs. The sunlight shines through the huge crystal chandelier, forming mottled light and shadow. On the surrounding walls, there are huge oil paintings depicting the history and culture of the country.
In addition, there are heraldic paintings of different shapes. A total of 19 different family marks symbolize the families of the Celestial Dragons. In the center of the hall, the Five Elders, representing the highest power, have been waiting here for a long time.
"Vegapunk, Sidilir Orlan, in recognition of your outstanding contribution to the peace of the sea, we have granted you the right to meet us."
The man in a white robe, bald head, glasses, and holding a knife spoke first.
The God of Finance, Venus, Izambaron V. Nasusho, usually controls the financial situation of the World Government, and the Ibel Prize is also allocated by him.
"Some talents occasionally appear in the turbulent sea. I hope you will not disappoint people."
The youngest of the Five Elders with blond hair and golden beard followed closely and added that he is the God of Agriculture, Jupiter, Shepard ten Pitt.
"Some of your research is on the edge of the law. If you cross that red line, even if you are a genius, the result will be the same."
The Five Elders, who have two eight-shaped beards and a birthmark on their foreheads, have some threatening words in their words. Legal issues are his responsibility. As the name suggests, he is the God of Law, Mercury, Topman Vochuli.
"Don't be nervous. I just heard that you have a good relationship with Kloba of O'Hara, so I remind you that the one who is most interested in you two is actually this one."
After the threat of Vochuli, the Five Elders with long white hair and beard explained the reason. This is the God of Environment, Mars, Macas Maz, and after saying this, the four of them left the room.
These four people appeared here more to give face to their colleagues.
That is the last remaining Five Elders.
Wearing a flat hat, with white curly hair and fluffy white beard, and a deep scar on his face.
The God of Science Defense, Saturn, Jaygolusia Satan, a person who is most interested in scientific research results.
"I am very optimistic about your potential. Compared with the previous winners, your level is more pragmatic, but it is not enough.
I am also a scientist and I understand how much money is needed for research. Show your potential. Your talent may be qualified to work for the government in the future."
Satan's purpose is very simple, to warn them not to study anything banned by the government, to encourage them, and to show that they can be recruited.
In Satan's view, being recruited by the World Government is a very happy thing. This is his inherent thinking as a Celestial Dragon. Apart from that, Satan did not say much.
"It's a day of wasting time, and I didn't gain anything valuable."
Although Satan said in front of Vegapunk and Orlan that he was also a scientist, he did not show any ability. He simply drew a pie for them, and did not consider whether the other party wanted to eat this pie.
Nowadays, Vegapunk wishes that someone could replace him when he eats and drinks. This meaningless trip seems to him to be a waste of time.
At this time, they were already on the way back, and Oran even checked whether there were any eavesdropping devices in the room.
"But the funds. If there is sufficient funds provided by the government, then research will indeed be more convenient."
"Yeah, researching this thing is really expensive, I think it's quite ironic."
"Ironic?"
"Nothing, just a little personal feeling."
The ability of the God of Science is a spider that uses poison, the God of Law is a wild boar that does not follow the rules and rushes around, the God of Environment is a strange bird that only appears with the plague, the God of Wealth is a bone horse without any flesh and blood, and the God of Agriculture is a sandworm that can burrow into the ground.
The abilities of the five people match their duties, which seems a little ironic to Oran, but this is just what he thinks in his heart and he didn't say it out loud.
"Well, I think as the research progresses, it will sooner or later attract more attention from the government. When that time comes, it seems that being recruited would not be a bad idea. Then we may be able to study greater things together."
"I don't have such plans. The funding of the World Government is good, but I don't want to be restricted in every way."
"But the funding. No one should be richer than the World Government at present."
"You are right, but there is more than one way. There is a saying in my hometown: if you want to get an official position, you have to kill people and set fires to be recruited."
"Killing people and setting fires??"
"It's just a modifier. If it is put into practice, it is my personal problem."
Olan has his own plan and needs the support of the World Government. He doesn't want to be restricted under the eyes of the World Government. Then there is only one position that best meets Oran's needs.
The plan that the World Government has not yet proposed is the special seat in the original timeline-the Seven Warlords of the Sea.