In fact, Kobra's question didn't require an answer.
Anyway, with the current status and power of Ron and Albarez, even if they directly control Alabasta, it will not bring much crisis to Alabasta. On the contrary, it can deter pirates from invading Alabasta.
As for whether to publicly break away from the World Government's participating countries, this question actually does not require an answer. On the one hand, the Neferutari family is one of the twenty royal families that once founded the World Government. If their ancestors had settled in the Holy Land at that time, then They are now the Celestial Dragons.
Therefore, their family has a different status from royal families such as Dressrosa.
And there are some key points, such as Ron once saving Alabasta, and Kobra also has enough confidence in Ron, thinking that Ron is the person who can change the world.
"What are you going to do next?"
Kobra pondered for a while and asked Ron: "It is no longer possible to mediate between you and the World Government, so do you plan to replace the World Government in the future?"
"No."
Ron shook his head and said: "I have no interest in ruling. The Albarez Guild will not participate in any politics. In the future, it will be an organization independent of the political power and will only be responsible for the stability of the world."
A magic guild that is independent of all royal powers, has a transcendent status, and has jurisdiction over magicians and powerful men around the world.
And those ordinary people, those civilians, are still governed by the kings of countries like Kobra... In fact, this is the form that separates ordinary people from those with abilities.
"Is that how you frame it?"
Cobra looked at Ron with some surprise. After thinking about it carefully, he couldn't help but nod.
In fact, in this world, the Celestial Dragons are a force that is superior to ordinary countries. They dominate the world government and also dominate all countries in the world.
Things like the World Conference seem to be able to dominate the future direction of the world, but in fact the power of control is still in the hands of the Tianlong people and the Five Old Stars. They kings can only issue some proposals of their own.
If Ron's idea is realized, then the future Albarez Guild will become an organization that replaces the world government but does not interfere in the governance of ordinary countries.
And this organization will be based on accepting tasks, protecting royal families, etc., and there will be no so-called collection of "heavenly gold".
Cobra couldn't predict what that situation would be like, but at least it would be better than the current situation, not to mention Ron's current goal was to defeat the other Five Emperors.
“If you want to establish a branch, establish it here.”
"The government's attitude is just to let them be."
Kobra finally made his decision.
As the king of Alabasta, he would not publicly declare his separation from the government and support the Albarez Guild, but being able to say such a thing was actually a choice of stance.
Ron smiled and said: "Then, from now on, the heavenly gold no longer needs to be handed over to the World Government. It will be said that we control it. This should make Alabasta a lot richer."
"Well."
Cobra groaned.
For Alabasta, if it can avoid handing over heavenly gold, it will certainly make the entire country much richer, and the poor population will be greatly reduced.
Weiwei looked at Ron, interjected, and said: "The construction of the guild should also require money. Now that the government is suppressing you all over the world, your situation should not be very good."
"It's not very good indeed."
Nami rolled her eyes at Ron next to her and said: "The main income from hunting bounty pirates has been cut off a lot. Some time ago, we couldn't even receive commissions. Each branch is on the verge of collapse. Now I have managed to recover some, but I am still so poor that I can’t even afford to buy basic supplies.”
Ron glanced at Nami and said, "Didn't all the money obtained from Doflamingo be transferred in advance? Even if a lot has been spent during this period, there will still be at least a few billion Baileys."
Nami puffed up her cheeks and said angrily: "Do you think this is a lot? The cost of building a branch is at least several hundred million beli, even if all the people from the guild come to help... And building a branch, a magic tower and a sea You still need Lou Shi, and the Devil Fruit you want. If you don’t get the money, you’ll be able to drink the northwest wind in a short time!”
"Well, well... when you put it like that, it doesn't seem like much."
Ron scratched his hair, but all he found was a pile of sand.
He somewhat ignored how huge the Albarez Guild was now. It was not inferior to the forces of the other four emperors, and it would not plunder those countries. It did not have a fixed territory, nor did it obtain anything from a fixed country. Fixed income.
It would be okay if we didn't break with the World Government. After breaking with the government, it would be troublesome to receive the bounty, and it would be troublesome to accept the commission. After all, it was already considered a 'criminal organization'.
Billions of Baileys may sound like a lot, but if you buy some Sea Tower Stones, it won't be much. And he continues to collect Devil Fruits. No matter how bad a Devil Fruit is, it will still cost hundreds of millions of Baileys.
"It's exactly what I thought."
Weiwei also looked a little troubled.
Alabasta's economy is actually very stagnant. After all, it is a desert country, and water resources alone are already a big problem restricting development.
She has actually tried to help with Alabasta's finances, but there has been no good improvement, and the treasury is basically always empty.
Some of the private money she had saved was basically filled in when she needed it urgently.
"Actually, there's no need to worry about Alabasta."
Ron thought for a while and said: "After enough magic towers are built, I can set most of the magic towers to water element types, and this country will no longer be short of water."
Ron didn't have the ability to change the climate of a large country before, but now Ron has mastered water magic. With the help of the magic tower, he can completely change the overall climate of a country.
"Huh? This kind of thing...can be done?"
Weiwei looked at Ron in surprise, her big eyes sparkling.
If the water shortage problem in Alabasta can be solved, and there is no need to hand over heavenly gold, then the situation of this country will probably be greatly improved in a very short period of time.
"Well, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Ron nodded, and then thought again: "As for the financial problems of the guild, I already have an idea. Let's go to Tezolo to borrow some money."
Nami heard Ron's words and said thoughtfully: "Tezolo... is the guy who is known as the richest in the world. It is said that he owns more than 20% of Bailey in the world."
(End of chapter)