Chapter 343
Throne of the Stars, Trial 2
Chapter 343 The Throne of the Stars, Twelve Trials
For the rest of the world.
They had no idea that what was happening in the sea area near the Great Elevator was an 'accidental awakening' that was destined to change the future history of the ocean.
In fact, the whole world is in a state of panic right now.
The reason is as follows.
“Deputy Director Andrew, the news can no longer be kept secret—Anka News Agency and the Four Posters have also discovered the situation in the Sabaody Archipelago and have now connected to the signal via live Den Den Mushi.”
Inside the World Economic News Agency, an employee looked at the video feed from the video phone in front of him and couldn't help but ask his superior in a low voice.
In fact, all the journalists at the World Economic News Agency were reacting similarly at that moment.
They were all watching the giant starship that had appeared in the waters of Sabaody Archipelago.
Its size surpassed that of any island ship, comparable to that of a continent, and it was surrounded by countless enormous deep-sea sea monsters that acted as its guardians.
Even to seasoned reporters and writers at the World Economic News Agency, it was an unprecedented scene.
And more importantly...
"There's no mistake, it's definitely the ship that appeared in the waters near Elbaf, almost exactly the same as the intelligence we received—the only difference is that it's much larger than we estimated, and there's an island embedded in the hull. Is that Fishman Island?"
"The ship that rose from beneath the sea seems to have brought Fishman Island to the surface, and it even has that unique starlight. Vice President, this could very well be the 'flagship' of the Twelve Constellations!"
Their expressions showed a lot of struggle.
As one of the world's most influential "world mouthpieces," the World Economic News Agency was once undoubtedly unbridled.
Through long-term planning and years of hard work, coupled with his unique ability to manipulate birds and beasts, Morgans, the "big news," has actually become the controller of public opinion on the sea, possessing a great deal of hidden information and intelligence.
Some of these were top-secret intelligence items that even the government and the Five Elders were unaware of.
Because he possessed a great deal of evidence of the evil deeds committed by the Celestial Dragons, and the World Government needed his power to control public opinion.
Morgans used this as leverage to cooperate with the Five Elders, and in the past, he was very successful.
But just recently.
After the Dressrosa incident, Morgans was asked to leave by the World Government and only had basic and necessary exchanges with the World Economic News Agency.
After the final battle between Serpent and Hawkeye, and the death of Satan, one of the Five Elders, Morgans disappeared without a trace.
If it weren't for the fact that they possessed Morgans' life card and knew that Morgans was still alive, everyone would surely have thought that this 'big news' was dead.
The Celestial Dragons' misdeeds, which they used as bargaining chips in the past and which caused the World Government to lose face, no longer seem to be valued by the World Government at all—even when they tentatively released a small amount of related information, no one in the government paid any attention to them.
This left the World Economic News Agency somewhat constrained, and in subsequent reports, they could only secure their president's safety by cooperating with the World Government.
This time was no exception—under the world government's gag order, they did not directly broadcast the massive natural disaster that occurred in the Sabaody Archipelago to the world.
But now, the situation is clearly different.
The intelligence they possessed told them that there was a very high probability that the giant ship was the flagship of the Twelve Constellations.
Besides, there was no way to hide the terrifying size of that behemoth—some of their peers were already preparing to start a live broadcast.
so.
"Let's start the live Den Den Mushi broadcast."
After a moment's hesitation, Vice President Andrew spoke decisively.
"However, the government's order clearly states that if we don't do as they say, the president might..."
Upon hearing this, one of the veteran employees felt somewhat uneasy.
"No!"
However, Andrew shook his head after hearing this.
"I don't know what changes have occurred within the World Government that have caused such a huge shift in their attitude."
"But the president's life card is still intact, which means that the government still needs the strength of our World Economic News Agency at least."
"And this incident is absolutely big news that could affect the world, no, it could change history."
“If we don’t report on this incident immediately, we might lose our standing in the press—and then we would be ‘worthless’ to the government!”
What he said was based on very simple logic.
The government clearly no longer cared about the Celestial Dragons' scandals being exposed, which is why they imprisoned Morgans without any regard for the consequences.
But at the same time, they didn't kill Morgans—which means they still have a use for the World Economic News.
Therefore, once the World Economic News Agency loses its role as a "mouthpiece" in the fields of intelligence and public opinion, it will be a real death knell for Morgans.
"But."
Upon hearing this, a number of members still hesitated.
But Andrew's next words dispelled their hesitation: "You guys are all old-timers who have followed the president for many years. Think about it, if the president were here, facing news of this magnitude—what would he say!?"
Upon hearing this, all the members present were stunned.
And in their minds, it seemed as if they could all picture the words that the albatross in the top hat would say.
"Hey, what are you all standing there for?! Hurry up and report!"
"This is the cry of the times! There's no need for any hesitation; let it spread!"
"Let this world be turned upside down by 'big news'!"
The staff of the World Economic News Agency no longer hesitated.
"Turn on the live Den Den Mushi!"
"Activate all lines, and also the backup lines—use them to briefly summarize what has recently happened in the waters off Sabaody!"
"Copywriting! I need to see the best copywriting within three minutes!"
The entire newspaper island seemed to come alive.
In less than five minutes, viewers around the world who had been waiting for so long were able to see the World Economic News Agency’s signature, clearest live broadcast.
"Friends around the world who follow the news, I believe you have already heard about the 'major event' that is currently taking place in the waters off Sabaody!"
"As you all wish, World Economic News will be broadcasting live—what you are seeing now is the 'visitor' that has appeared in the waters off Sabaody.
As the host from World Economic News Agency provided an insightful and accessible report, all viewers came to see the magnificent, star-studded ship that appeared on screen, resembling a continent.
Exclamations of surprise, such as "What is that?" and "It's huge!", echoed throughout the world.
“We believe this ship is the same one that appeared when the ‘Adam the Tree’ sank during the recent Elbaf anomaly.”
"And now, for the first time, it has truly appeared on the sea surface."
The host's words were full of curiosity: "Whose car is it? I think we'll find out very soon. Oh? Oh? That's it, that's it."
Before he could finish speaking, he let out a cry of disbelief mixed with excitement.
It wasn't just him.
Everyone in the world can see it clearly.
"boom!"
At that moment, countless deep-sea sea monsters surrounding the giant ship opened their mouths and spewed huge columns of water into the sky.
The countless water columns formed colorful rainbows in the sky above the sea—the rainbows spanning the giant ship as if they were its decorations.
Amidst the rainbow and starlight, several figures appeared at the highest point of the giant ship.
Those were several fish-men and three tall giants.
"That's...the merman royal family of Ryugu Castle!?" It was obvious.
For the people of this sea, quite a few have traveled to Fishman Island—at least most pirates who reach the New World, or merchants who have engaged in smuggling, need to use Fishman Island as a 'hub' to reach the New World.
These people had already been suspicious the moment the Esther surfaced, since the Fishman Island on the Esther, which was inlaid with the power of the 'Fusion Fruit', was very distinctive in appearance.
And now, they have recognized him.
Among those mermen were Neptun, the lord of Dragon Palace, and his three sons, as well as...
"So beautiful, so enormous. Is that the legendary 'Princess Shirahoshi'?"
"The legendary 'most beautiful woman on Fishman Island,' who is said to be comparable to the Pirate Empress?"
"I heard she never leaves the Dragon Palace, yet she's shown up here!?"
Many people quickly noticed Shirahoshi's stunning appearance and figure and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Even more outrageous, their eyes revealed a greedy glint—how much is the legendary princess of Fishman Island worth?
"However, on the other side are the giants."
However, soon after, many people noticed the three giants on the other side.
Of course, it's different from Fishman Island.
Elbaf, located deep within the New World, is a relatively unknown realm for most people.
Even if there were adventurers or pirates who had reached Elbaf, most of them would not recognize the identities of those three giants.
Therefore, at this moment, most people were simply marveling: "The giants still exist. So, this ship really is related to the sinking of Elbaf!"
"Given its size, could this ship have been built by the giants?"
"Impossible. Even for giants, this size is far too large—a ship almost the size of a continent. I've never heard of such a thing before."
"Speaking of which, the giants suddenly boarding a ship, could this be another 'giant pirate crew'?"
People were talking about it so much, and those in power were especially worried.
The giant pirate crew that once roamed the seas was a century ago.
Even now, they remain a nightmare for many countries in this ocean.
It was precisely at the same time that people were discussing it.
"Ok?"
"Others have come out!"
"Wait, what does that look like?"
The host exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone then saw that a figure had emerged from among the fish-men and giants.
It was a man holding the 'Book of Stars' and wearing a horse-head mask.
With his appearance.
"Buzz!"
From behind him, an endless stream of starlight emerged.
Amidst the shimmering starlight, the book he held in his hand slowly floated up, as if becoming the 'central hub' of the starlight.
A series of illusory scenes began to flash behind him.
Lingshan Mountain, with its flowing waterfalls, is like a fairyland.
A massive pyramid stands atop the scorching desert.
A pitch-black underworld composed of countless shadows.
It is ever-changing, as if it were a dream world constructed from countless illusions.
Scene after scene flashed and disappeared.
More importantly, within each illusory scene.
People can almost see a figure wearing a mask standing among them.
And in the end.
At the center, surrounded by twelve illusory scenes.
A single starlight, as if it were the core of all starlight.
There was nothing there except a huge throne.
Anyone who has ever visited Mary Geoise or visited Pangaea will instinctively think of the throne that represents the true ruler of the world—the Empty Throne.
However, it is clear that the throne that appears at this moment is not the 'Void Throne'.
What was engraved on the throne was not a 'cross', but a 'twelve constellations'.
That is
【Starry Sky Throne】
On the throne, a phantom sat.
He was hidden in the starlight, and because he seemed to be a phantom, his appearance was completely obscured.
But everyone could instinctively understand who it was.
That's the 'Star Lord'!
"The sea beast's head—that's one of the twelve constellations. And the horse mask... could that person be...that person is..."
The host's voice almost cracked at that moment.
But that's obviously not important anymore.
Because at that moment, the man wearing the horse-head mask spoke.
“My name is ‘Wu Ma’, the recorder of the twelve constellations.”
"Here, by the command of my Lord 'Star Lord', I will proclaim my Lord's will."
He said softly.
"As you can see, the fish-men and the giants have allied with the twelve constellations with the consent of the royal family of the Dragon Palace, the giant regent Hajrudin, the giant king of the underworld Loki, and the giant queen Ida."
"From this day forward, all fish-men and giants in the world are children of the stars."
"They will be allowed to board and sail on the Starship 'Ester' and enter the 'Garden of Stars' Stars, where they will live freely and never again suffer oppression and torment."
"And this is not an isolated case."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and opened the book.
At that moment, the dazzling starlight spilled from the book as he moved.
The raging waves and natural disasters in the entire Sabaody Archipelago were calmed down in an instant.
"Our Lord is merciful—therefore from this day forward, the Starship will sail anywhere on the sea."
"Wherever it goes, any intelligent creature that does not harbor malice, regardless of race or status, can enter the 'Garden of Stars' to undergo the trials of the twelve constellations."
"Of course, those who harbor malicious intent will perish at sea."
As he spoke, the deep-sea sea kings surrounding the Esther shook their bodies violently, as if to corroborate his words.
"Those who pass the twelve trials will have the opportunity to make a wish upon the stars, to have their desires fulfilled, to live freely, and to receive the blessings of the stars."
(End of this chapter)