Simulation: Start with one person

"Ahem..." Icarem on the side noticed that his king was getting further and further away from business matters to trivial household matters. He quickly coughed twice to remind the king to return to the topic.

After being reminded by Ikarem, Kobra immediately came back to his senses, patted his forehead lightly, and said with a smile: "Look at me, I went too far as soon as I started talking~Sorry~Sorry~"

"Let's get back to the topic!" After saying that, Kobra stopped talking and clapped his hands gently, "Let's eat first..."

As the applause passed into the back kitchen, the restaurant owner walked slowly with two plates of dishes. He could vaguely hear the conversation in the living room while staying in the back kitchen, and his expression was a little complicated at this time.

'Does the king want to plant trees...'

Due to the geographical environment of the Kingdom of Alabasta, afforestation activities have actually never stopped. However, the survival probability of the trees planted is low, and there are very few forests. It can be said that there are almost none.

'With so much chaos in the country now, shouldn't we give priority to countering the rebellion? ! '

The restaurant owner sighed inwardly, placed two plates of food on the dining table, and returned to the kitchen to bring in other dishes.

"Come on! Let's go after eating!"

It was originally a very ordinary sentence, but when Fang Rui heard it, he felt a little strange. It felt like "I'll send you off after eating", which was quite subtle.

After tasting the food in the store, Fang Rui felt that it was very ordinary. The ingredients used in the food were all quite common, ordinary fish, ordinary meat and ordinary vegetables...

Because it was ordinary, it didn't give Fang Rui any unusual feeling.

If the meat is replaced by Neptune, maybe it will be a little different, right?

Fang Rui thought uncertainly.

Speaking of which, Neptune meat does taste different.

The food for his body in Wano is currently provided by the Beasts Pirates, and is of the highest quality. The meat is all Neptune type, and the vegetables are also of the highest quality...

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

Fang Rui, whose taste has been cultivated, basically tastes the same when eating ordinary food.

After having a quick bite, the group left the hotel and headed to the outskirts of Albana.

It is said to be a suburb, but it is actually a desert area connected to the urban area of ​​Albana. The endless golden desert has different feelings for different people.

For Kobra and others, it is the hardship of living in the desert. Especially in recent years, various difficulties have increased and life has become more difficult.

"Then... let's get started!"

With that said, Fang Rui took out several bags of plant seeds from the storage artifact. Fang Rui did not classify the seeds from other islands, and there was no need to classify them...

It's fine to let them grow wildly. There is no need to do any zoning planting.

With this thought in mind, Fang Rui threw several sacks into the air, and various plant seeds poured out, and then were carried far away by the wind.

A few minutes later, Fang Rui pressed his hands on the ground, and a large amount of mana was injected into the bark of the Seven Treasures Tree that was close to his left arm, immediately showing the power that a top-level magic weapon should have.

rumbling...

The desert suddenly shook, and the endless yellow sand surged up, as if something was about to break out of the ground...

rumbling...

Each green shoot pierced the barrier of yellow sand and grew at a speed visible to the naked eye. The scene of thousands of plants growing together is quite shocking, and it is even more shocking after forming a lush green forest.

"This, this, this..." Kobra said incoherently.

Bell and Jaka were shocked and looked at the lush green forest, which was a sight that had never been seen in Alabasta.

"Ah ah ah..."

Speechless, only singing.

Icarim made an unpleasant sound at the top of his lungs.

how to say?

Although I have seen Fang Rui control the growth of plants, how can a sapling be compared with a forest.

"I thought it would be a long-term task, but I didn't expect it to be completed in the blink of an eye..."

Cobra murmured softly, the current situation was indeed unexpected.

'We are both Devil Fruit users. Is there such a big difference in strength? ! '

Bell and Gaka have complicated expressions, they are completely on two levels!

'...If the top cadres of Baroque Working Co., Ltd. have this kind of strength, then Princess Wei Wei... No, Princess Wei Wei must be called back! '

Icarem made up his mind silently.

Chapter 223 Cobra wants to make money

There was no way that the news of a forest appearing on the urban side of Albana could be hidden from others. The residents of Albana, the capital, were immediately surprised, and the whole city seemed particularly jubilant.

During this period, a hotel owner's unintentional words quickly spread, making the residents of Albana City already know that the appearance of the forest was related to King Kobra, and that he was the person he invited...in some way. planted forest.

For a time, praise for Cobra poured out in the urban area of ​​Albana, and the gloomy atmosphere was swept away, leaving only joy and joy.

Albana is the capital of the kingdom, and there are many merchants who come here to do business. I believe that the entire Alabasta will know about this in the near future.

At the same time, what is King Kobra, who is praised by the people, doing?

He was hosting a banquet for Fang Rui in the palace and asked him when the follow-up work would be carried out.

"As long as the money is available, it can be done at any time."

Fang Rui stirred the seafood fried noodles with his fork, and said in a lazy voice without losing his appetite.

"Ahem~" Kobra coughed, "I'll raise money as soon as possible."

Due to the rebellion and the 60 people in the kingdom's standing army, the Kingdom of Alabasta doesn't have much money in its treasury. Although Fang Rui's bid is not too high, it covers a large area...

Even if one square meter earns 100 beli, one hectare still has [-] million.

Not to mention that the price of one square meter is more than [-] beli, and the forest created at one time is more than one hectare.

"Okay, come on."

Fang Rui was quite indifferent. After all, he had regarded this matter as a long-term cooperation from the beginning. He was not worried that the scope of afforestation would be too large and would tire him out, but he was considering that the other party did not have that much money.

When this topic ended, Cobra quickly changed the subject: "About the issue of water resources..."

With the current water resources in Alabasta, it cannot be said that it is possible, but it is 100% impossible to supply so many plants.

Without enough water, those plants will wither.

"It's a small matter, I can give you two solutions. The first way is to find a person with abilities to make rainfall regularly, and you need to pay the salary. The second way is to contact a certain scientist and ask him to make a device that converts seawater into Fresh water device, the money required to purchase the device shall be paid by you..."

"Choose, the first one or the second one."

Hearing this, Kobra and the others looked bitter.

All options that require money are difficult for them to choose.

"...The second one." After struggling for a while, Cobra said.

In comparison, the second option is more cost-effective.

"Okay, you pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand. The price of one machine is [-] million beli. Considering the land area of ​​Alabasta, at least five machines are needed."

Fang Rui said very casually.

Kobra's hand holding the knife and fork trembled slightly. Five hundred million beli... it's so expensive!

But a device that can convert seawater into fresh water is indeed worth the price.

"I would like to ask how much it would cost to ask someone with abilities to make rain." After thinking for a while, Kobra asked.

"Because there are very few people with the ability to rain large areas, the price for asking them to help is not low, at least 1000 million Baileys at a time."

Hearing this, Kobra slapped the table and said cheerfully: "Seawater conversion device, come to Wutai first!"

Kobra's domineering attitude didn't last for a few seconds before he softened like a deflated balloon: "Can I pay in installments?"

Fang Rui: "…………"

Nicole Robin: "…………"

After being speechless for a few seconds, Fang Rui replied: "Okay, we're not worried about you escaping anyway."

As the saying goes, a monk who can run away cannot run away from the temple. With such a huge inheritance of the Neferutari family, it is impossible for them to run away.

"Thank you." Kobra breathed a sigh of relief.

"If you plant trees, you can also get money on credit..."

Before Fang Rui could finish speaking, Kobra interrupted: "Thank you for your kindness, no need."

Ikarem, who had been hanging out among bounty hunters for a while and had seen a lot of bad things, heard what Fang Rui said, and a series of fraud plans suddenly appeared in his mind. The thought "Baroque Co., Ltd. really has a conspiracy" suddenly appeared in his mind. The words of admonishment to the king came to his throat, and he heard the king rejecting Fang Rui's proposal.

Icarem immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and his words of admonishment disappeared, and he praised in his heart: "As expected of a king, he is indeed not that easy to be fooled."

"Okay, as you please."

Fang Rui didn't force anything. After all, forcing things might not lead to results.

"Call if necessary."

After saying that, Fang Rui stood up and said, "Robin, it's time to go~"

"Okay." Nicole Robin, who had eaten and drank enough, followed Fang Rui and left.

Cobra stood up to see them off, followed by Ikarem and others.

At the entrance of the palace, Kobra looked at the two people slowly walking away. He turned around and returned to the palace, followed by the others.

"Icarim." Kobra called softly.

"I'm here." Ikarem bowed slightly and said respectfully.

"Is there any way to make money quickly?!" Cobra was very distressed.

Ikarem was silent for a while and then suggested: "Your Majesty the King, why don't we hunt pirates? The kingdom's standing army has 60 people. We don't go after pirates with high bounties, but specifically catch pirates with low bounties. A little adds up to a lot..."

"And catching pirates in exchange for bounties will bring in money very quickly."

"Let me think about it." Kobra did not agree immediately, but turned his attention to Jaka and Bell, "What about you~ do you have any ideas?"

Jaka and Bell looked at each other for a while, and Jaka took the lead and said: "I think Ikarem's proposal is very good. It can not only make money, but also train troops."

"I can fly, which gives me an advantage in reconnaissance." Bell added.