To outsiders, a casino holds countless uncertainties, with some people dreaming of getting rich overnight. However, this is impossible. The so-called random odds are non-existent for the organizers; everything is under their control.
Cyclizar’s size is larger than its original form to accommodate the people of this world. Otherwise, its original size would only be suitable for a ten-year-old child to ride.
But these small giants are still not qualified to compete. Their size has nothing to do with the race; the increased size is primarily to allow “normal” people around three meters tall to participate.
Participants will fight for prizes, while spectators will bet on who will win. Only with enough uncertainty will people dare to place bets.
Beasts Pirates can’t control all the riders, but these Cyclizars can understand commands.
“Before starting the business, teach them how to throw a match. Losing too obviously would be boring.”
Arceus then looked out the window. Since Cyclizar appeared, Yamato had developed a strong interest in these transforming Pokémon. Although not as cool as mechas, they have enough cool features.
She was currently racing along Onigashima’s coast like a biker gang member, exuding the demeanor of a delinquent gang.
“Yes, I understand. You don’t have to worry about that.”
“Train a batch of professional riders from trusted people. Let them partner with fixed Cyclizars and serve as patrol guards for Gran Tesoro. Don’t underestimate them; these little guys can fight too. After all, they are dragons.”
Cyclizar, the Mount Pokémon, Dragon and Normal-type. Although it looks like an ordinary lizard, dragon blood flows within its body. Combined with its unique transformation ability, they can form a special motorcycle unit, speeding up the construction of the “semi-mechanized” battalion.
Like the Millennial Dragon’s air cavalry, they can become a very special unit within the Beasts Pirates.
But the Millennial Dragons’ air cavalry can fly, so they have no difficulties moving over the sea. Although Cyclizar can swim, it primarily moves on land and faces too many limitations at sea.
The maritime city of Gran Tesoro provides them with the perfect space to move around. The seemingly friendly Cyclizar can also transform into a fierce and protective mount.
Their high mobility will also bring more security to Gran Tesoro.
“When I return, I will select suitable personnel. There are quite a few in the crew.”
The members partnered with Pokémon are old members of the Beasts Pirates. In such cases, they will definitely choose their own people first, such as some older pirates who are not fit for frontline combat and are transitioning to second-line roles.
Among the tens of thousands in the crew, only the officers are wanted. Even if they move to another place, no one will know who they are.
“One last thing, are the relevant personnel ready?”
“Basically ready, just the final test remains. Do you have any other arrangements?”
“Prepare a package for Yamato, to teach her what it is to lose in gambling.”
Gambling is very popular among pirates. Among the high-ranking members of Beasts Pirates, none of them are fond of gambling. Except for Kaido, who is an alcoholic, the senior officers, despite their strange personalities, do not touch vices like pro*tiution, gambling, drugs, or even excessive drinking.
The drugs Queen researches for weapons is obviously not the same as the drugs above.
Yamato’s childhood has long passed, and as she enters her teenage years, the things she encounters have become more diverse. To prevent her from suffering losses elsewhere, Arceus decided to let her suffer some setbacks under Tesoro.
“I understand your intentions. Rest assured, Miss Yamato won’t win.”
…
Tesoro left Onigashima with various strange species and began gathering retired Beasts Pirates members from within Wano Country, intending to train a batch of Cyclizar-mounted cavalry.
Yamato did not keep that Cyclizar, as its transformation was far inferior to Genesect’s flying mode and it also couldn’t fly.
Having Genesect, her interest in it wasn’t much. She was currently asking others if they wanted to join her for the opening ceremony, but didn’t get much response.
“None of you want to go?!”
“Mr. Kaido won’t go, so I’ll stay on Onigashima.”
Maria, adjusting the strings of a large shamisen, refused Yamato, while Jack’s reason was more straightforward.
“I’m going to train. I have no interest in that entertainment ship. Recently, more pirates have dared to challenge us. I need to show them what fear is.”
“Really, are you all this boring? Pay-tan, Ulti, are you going?”
“I’ll go if Pay-tan goes. It seems interesting.”
Time had made them more familiar. Ulti no longer refuted others calling Page One “Pay-tan.” Since they were all friends, and refuting was futile, she accepted it.
“I want to go. I want to try participating in this competition.”
Page One was holding Tesoro’s promotional flyer, which mentioned a fishing competition.
Besides the three of them, Zeraora and Setsuna also planned to take the children there for a trip. However, the Beasts Pirates’ travel list included a special person – Kozuki Hiyori.
“King, are you serious?”
Shayna looked at King in front of her with confusion. Kozuki Hiyori’s affairs were entirely handled by him, so the fact that he mentioned her name indicated he believed it was fine.
“You know, she’s merely a puppet.”
“I know, but it’s our territory. I don’t think she would have any chance with Zeraora and me there.”
“Moreover, we’ve given her enough deterrence, and she has been cooperative over the years. You understand the principle of using carrot and stick. Keeping her confined there doesn’t serve our best interests.”
The puppet’s attitude isn’t important, but a cooperative puppet is obviously more useful than one with rebellious thoughts. This was King’s conclusion from years of controlling the Flower Capital. He believed that giving some benefits appropriately would be conducive to future development.
“But…”
“Let Lord Sacred Beast make the decision. If he agrees, there’s no need for you to worry.”
“You’re right. Wait a moment.”
King directly approaching Arceus was not an issue, but this was a fixed process. Usually, if there is no big matter, Shayna, as the secretary, would relay such matters.
In the end, Arceus did not veto the suggestion. As King said, giving some benefits appropriately was not a problem, and the strength of the people on the list was sufficient to handle any special situations.
King and Zeraora, two disaster-level forces in their normal state, plus disaster-level force Setsuna in her explosive state, unless there is a force on the scale of a Marine Admiral, there is no way there can be an accident.
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