After staying in Rapeseed Flower City for a day or two, Ian and the others restocked their supplies, and then planned to set off on the road again.
However, no one expected that two unexpected people appeared before leaving.
And this person is Neferulet Cobra, the current king of Alabasta, and he didn't come alone, and he brought Princess Weiwei.
The two of them came to the port of Rapeseed Flower City in secret, but Alabasta's palace guard captain Jaka and Bell escorted them, and when Ian and the others were about to set sail, they boarded the ship to ask for an audience, saying that King Cobra I want to see Ian.
Ian felt quite surprised, and he was a little curious about what Cobra asked him to do, so he agreed.
After Cobra brought Vivi onto the boat, Vivi greeted Ian in a ladylike way, called him, and then obediently retreated to the side, letting her father talk to Ian.
Cobra looked at Ian carefully first, then smiled suddenly, and said to Ian: "I'm sorry to meet in this way, in fact, I also heard my daughter Weiwei talk about it. Knowing that you are the older brother of Luffy and Zoro, the Straw Hat Pirates defeated Crocodile and saved the country of Alabasta, so I should thank you!"
Ian glanced at Weiwei, who didn't expect that she would tell about her relationship with Sauron, but it seemed that she only told her father, so she waved her hand and said, "It's not necessary, We didn't do anything about Alabasta."
However, Cobra said sternly: "I can't say that, in fact, when you first came to Alabasta, I had already noticed you, and your battle with Crocodile also made me think He became more and more skeptical, which can be regarded as indirectly helping us."
Speaking of this, Cobra hesitated and said: "Although I also know that you have nothing to do with what Crocodile has done, but with all due respect, why did the vice president of the Baroque studio transfer to you?"
When saying this, Cobra glanced at Nico Robin next to him.
This is probably the purpose of his coming here. Because Ian and the Straw Hat Pirates met here, and Vivi was among them, she recognized Nico Robin's identity. After telling his father about the matter, Cobra still couldn't help feeling uneasy.
Because Ian is also a member of Shichibukai, after what happened with Crocodile, the whole country of Alabasta is now inexplicably resistant to the name Qibukai. Although Crocodile was arrested, the territory of Alabasta is now There is also Ian, the Qiwuhai, and Ian's subordinates, there is also a senior cadre from the baroque studio, how can this not let Cobra's imagination run wild.
"Don't worry!" Ian heard what he meant, so he comforted him: "Robin was just coerced by Crocodile at the beginning, and my appearance just gave her another choice."
When Robin heard Ian's words, he couldn't help but glanced at him, his face was very calm.
Cobra couldn't figure out the real situation, so he nodded half-understanding, and then he suddenly asked Ian, "Your Excellency Ian, do you hate the nobles of the world?"
"Huh!?" Ian was taken aback when he heard this: "Why do you ask such a question?"
Cobra took a deep breath and said: "Actually, the first time I heard about you was in Mariejoia. Alabasta is a member country of the World Government. I also went to the World Conference at that time. It was on that day that you made a big fuss about Marie Gioia..."
When he mentioned it, Ian immediately remembered that when he followed Kona Nay and the others into Marie Gioia, he had indeed met Cobra at the port, and it was Tina's warship at that time. Pick up and drop off Alabasta to Marie Gioia.
So strictly speaking, this is the second meeting between the two.
So Ian smiled and said: "You ask, is it because the Neferolit family almost became the nobles of the world?"
"Yes!" Cobra did not hide anything, nodded and said: "At the beginning, the ancestors of the Neferulet family gave up the opportunity to become a noble in the world and returned to Alabasta, so strictly speaking, our family almost became I became a member of the Tianlong people, but now, I am very grateful for the decision of my ancestors."
It can be seen that Cobra seems to be very dissatisfied with the actions of the Tianlongren, otherwise he would not have said such words. Arrogant, domineering, arrogant, and corrupt, the so-called world nobles have long been recognized by the world Having been labeled with this kind of label, it can be said that not only Cobra, but any wise head of state with ideals will feel dissatisfied with Tianlong people after seeing them.
Ian also didn't answer Cobra's question, so what if this kind of thing is answered? So he changed the subject, invited Cobra to sit down, and then asked him: "Actually, there is one thing I have always been curious about. Since the Neferolit family almost became the nobles of the world, at least it means that at the beginning At that time, the Neferolit family was also on the side of the Tianlong people, so why did the Neferolit family keep the historical text?"
When Cobra heard the words "historical text", he was shocked immediately, but then he realized that this was probably revealed to Ian by Crocodile.
After hearing Ian's question, Nicole Robin stared at Cobra closely. She knew that Ian's question was on point!
It is said that after the Tianlong people gave up their power and became the nobles of the world, supported and established the world government, they have been working hard to eliminate the impact of the blank hundred years of history. It is a group, so if the historical text really records any history that is unfavorable to the Tianlong people and the world government, then this unfavorable nature should also involve the Neferulet family.
And this kind of disadvantage may even threaten the rule of the Neferulet family in Alabasta. In this case, it is too late for the Neferulet family to find a way to destroy the historical text, so why do they still keep it
Perhaps the stele of the historical text is really difficult to destroy, but there is always a way to make it invisible, such as digging a deep pit and burying it, instead of putting it in the royal treasure house in a stately place placed...
Although because of the Blackbeard Pirates, Ian did not go to Al Raba to see the historical inscription, but he also has a general understanding of the historical text, and Crocodile's real goal is it.
Cobra shook his head and said, "I don't know what you're talking about, Alabasta doesn't have any historical texts!"
This answer made Ian stunned for a while, and then immediately laughed.
Cobra is really cautious, even though he has confirmed that Ian knows that Alabasta guards a piece of historical text, but when Ian talked about this topic, he still did not admit such a thing at all .
Moreover, just after saying this, Cobra got up and said: "It's getting late, I won't disturb you sailing, goodbye!"
Then, he left Ian's ship with the puzzled Princess Weiwei.
Watching Cobra and his party walk away gradually, Ian stroked his chin with a playful expression on his face.
"Captain, what are you thinking?" Nicole Robin leaned on the side of the ship with her arms folded, and asked him, "If you want to sneak into the Alabasta palace to find the historical text, then I have to I regret to tell you that according to the information I inquired, the Alabasta royal family’s treasury has been destroyed, Crocodile collapsed the treasury before leaving, even if you go back, you may not be able to find it.”
"I'm not thinking about it!" Ian shook his head and said to Robin: "I also know that it may take a long time for the historical text to be seen again, but Cobra's reaction made me confirm one thing. The thing is that the historical text guarded by Alabasta probably really records the news about the ancient weapon Pluto... "
Cobra's reaction at the time betrayed him. The more he didn't want to talk about the historical text with Ian, it proved that he must have some understanding of the content recorded in the historical text guarded by Alabasta! Otherwise, he wouldn't be so secretive.
Alabasta is a thousand-year-old country, and the throne of the Neferulet family has been passed down from generation to generation. The content of the historical text must have been passed down from a long time ago with the replacement of the throne, even because of the long-term relationship, Cobb Ra learned only a few words, but he certainly knew.
After all, if what was recorded in this historical text was really just ordinary history, he didn't need to be so careful to keep it a secret.
After hearing what Ian said, Robin was startled, raised his eyebrows, and asked Ian pretending not to care, "Then, Captain, do you also want Pluto?"
"How should I say it!" Ian saw the tension in Robin's heart, and knew that she was worried that she, like Crocodile, wanted to subvert the world with the help of ancient weapons, so he said, "Robin , let's talk frankly, you know, my real identity is the Revolutionary Army, although to be honest, I am a member of the Revolutionary Army is not very competent, but I have always had a premonition that these ancient weapons may see the light of day again One day, so if possible, I still hope that these ancient weapons can be in my hands or in the hands of the revolutionary army, because in this way, at least I can ensure that they are within a controllable range... "
Ian knew that Robin still had some scruples in her heart. She was the only one who could understand the text of history, so she was always worried that her ability would be used by others, which would lead to things that worried her, so even if she already knew Despite the identity of Ian's Revolutionary Army, she has always had reservations about Ian, and she has never told Ian about what is recorded in the rubbings of the historical text that Ian got from Sky Island... ...