As Wang Shi and the Princess left, all the Royal Guard soldiers breathed a deep sigh of relief.
A flurry of discussions quickly buzzed.
The title of 'Demon Son-in-Law' began to spread rapidly among the soldiers.
While these soldiers were clearing the corpses,
those nobles second only to the Oterluk received reports and descriptions from their informants.
One by one, they were scared out of their wits, trembling all over.
They made up their minds to absolutely not provoke this Demon Butcher.
Otherwise, they would follow in the footsteps of the Oterluk and the five hundred Royal Guard.
In fact, regarding the mysterious deaths of the King and the Prince, many nobles had already secretly considered Oterluk III and the Sterry family, who benefited, as potential suspects.
However, due to Oterluk III's power, coupled with the engagement between Sterry and Princess Sally, they dared not act rashly.
But they never expected that.
Tonight, Princess Sally would bring a new son-in-law and launch such a cruel and tyrannical power struggle so quickly.
The powerful and complacent Oterluk instantly crumbled.
Did Princess Sally discover the Oterluk's conspiracy?
One can only say that life is unpredictable!
Some positions, without a bit of luck, truly cannot be coveted lightly.
...
The next day.
At the Goa Kingdom's court palace.
All the nobles and officials were as quiet as cicadas in winter, and the smell of blood inside and outside the palace had not completely dissipated.
The sole Princess, Sally Nan De Cannette, angrily pronounced the Oterluk's heinous crime of murdering the King and the Prince.
She directly sentenced the Oterluk to the extermination of their entire clan.
Last night, the Royal Guard had already raided Oterluk III's mansion overnight, acquiring countless riches.
After Princess Sally dealt with the Oterluk's affairs, she officially revealed Wang Shi's existence to everyone, simultaneously announcing his status as her prospective son-in-law and that he would become the heir to the Goa Kingdom's throne.
The ministers and nobles in the court who had heard about last night's rebellion.
Even if they felt a little unconvinced by the sudden appearance of Wang Shi, they dared not speak out against him at this moment, fearing that the brutal Wang Shi would slaughter them.
Since even the sole Princess now recognized Wang Shi.
Then how could these nobles and officials dare to have any objections?
And so.
As the court session ended.
Wang Shi officially completed his status leap from a ruffian in Edge Town.
He became the Goa Kingdom's prospective son-in-law and future King.
Moreover, under Princess Sally's appointment, Wang Shi also concurrently served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Guard and the King's Army, taking control of the entire nation's military power.
This huge shift in power will likely take some time for the Goa Kingdom's nobles and officials to adapt to.
...
Evening.
Royal Palace Bedroom.
"I wonder if the Princess is willing to share a bed with me tonight?"
"Ying ying ying~"
Two figures, half-reluctantly, half-willingly, walked towards the royal bed.
"Wang Shi... my Lord~"
Princess Sally endured Wang Shi's 'love shockwave', fulfilling the promise she made last night.
Several hours later.
"Wang Shi, our wedding has been moved up to one week from now."
"Is my hero already so eager to become King?"
Princess Sally nestled in Wang Shi's embrace, her slender fingers tracing small circles on Wang Shi's chest.
Her union with Wang Shi was a compromise and a win-win for power and strength.
According to the noble etiquette she had been taught before, she would certainly not have looked down on a common warrior like Wang Shi.
But with the successive deaths of her father and brother.
She discovered that a strong man could make her so fascinated and feel so secure.
She had already fallen in love with this brutal demon.
Perhaps this was like those bizarre stories of "The Demon and the Princess" in popular novels.
"I want to build the Goa Kingdom into the East Blue's first empire!"
"So there's no time to waste."
Wang Shi caressed Princess Sally's fair back, a slight smile playing on his lips.
The scattered plum blossom patterns on the bedsheets were particularly striking.
My Earth friends, I've made it big.
I'm going to marry a princess and become a king!
You can just be envious, jealous, and hateful.
"The East Blue's first empire?"
Princess Sally, her face flushed, her eyes lit up.
This was a grand achievement that even her father had not dared to dream of.
Being able to build the Goa Kingdom into the "Most Beautiful Kingdom in the East Blue" and receive visits and praise from the Celestial Dragons was already a great political achievement that the King of Goa boasted about for a lifetime.
Her father had indeed mentioned the story of the "King of North Blue," the Germa Kingdom, with a hint of envy.
Many years ago, the Germa King had ruled the entire North Blue with powerful military force, maintaining his rule for 66 days.
This was also the great glory that the Vinsmoke prided themselves on.
The King of Goa had also thought about unifying the East Blue and leaving behind a great legend.
But it was ultimately just a fantasy.
After all, the Goa Kingdom's military strength was too weak.
Their country had produced a strong figure like Marine Hero Iron Fist Garp.
But they could not command this Marine Hero at all.
They even had to rely on Vice Admiral Garp to return to his hometown more often, clear out the pirates in this sea area, and intimidate those pirates.
To ensure peace and prosperity for the Goa Kingdom.
"Do you want to be the Empress of the Empire?"
Wang Shi smiled slightly, his 'dragon' rising, seemingly not concealing his ambition.
Princess Sally's gaze towards Wang Shi at this moment was filled with admiration and obsession.
When passion was high, the two resumed their 'war'.
...
One week later.
The news of the Goa Kingdom's Princess's grand wedding and the new son-in-law's ascension to the throne only spread within the East Blue.
Such a minor matter didn't even qualify for publication in the World Economic News newspaper.
Vice Admiral Garp, the Marine Vice Admiral, as a prominent figure of the Goa Kingdom, didn't even return to attend the grand ceremony of the Princess's wedding and the new King's coronation.
The invitation sent to Marineford was directly ignored by Iron Fist Garp.
The invitation sent to Windmill Village was even taken by Straw Hat Luffy to fold into paper airplanes.
After Ace went to sea a year ago, Straw Hat Luffy came down from Colubo Mountain to Makino's tavern more and more often.
After all, letting Straw Hat Luffy train alone on the mountain was indeed a bit too lonely.
Now, Fire Fist Ace had already made a name for himself on the Grand Line.
His bounty even reached Windmill Village.
This led Straw Hat Luffy to prefer going to Makino's tavern to freeload food and drinks, waiting for news and newspapers about Ace.
...
The Royal City of the Goa Kingdom.
Every household was decorated with lanterns and streamers, welcoming their new King.
Amidst the congratulations of countless nobles and officials, Wang Shi, holding Princess Sally's hand, officially completed their marriage and ascended the throne.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Congratulations, Queen!"
"May the Goa Kingdom prosper!"
...
Wang Shi, holding Queen Sally's hand, accepted congratulations from the nobles and officials, as well as foreign ambassadors and citizens.
'I'm a King now!'
Wang Shi, seated on the throne, looked down at his subjects below.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't excited.
After all, it took him less than two months to go from nothing to becoming King.
Damn, who said transmigration was hard? Transmigration is too comfortable.
In a few months, some fresh college graduates might not even have finished their internships.
But Wang Shi had already married a rich and beautiful woman and reached the pinnacle of the Goa Kingdom.
Transmigration is good, it must be transmigration.
And there are more opportunities in other worlds.
Heavy truck business, dump truck business... get moving.
...
Seven days later, the grand wedding and coronation ceremonies concluded.
The Goa Kingdom gradually calmed down and returned to its former tranquility.
Wang Shi and Queen Sally, while entwined night after night, gradually took full control of the Goa Kingdom's power.
However, Wang Shi primarily focused on cultivation.
He planned to train Queen Sally to become a queen in her own right.
He deeply understood that power without the support of strength was merely a castle in the air.
This day.
After Wang Shi completed the development of his Devil Fruit ability and physical training.
In the palace's administrative office.
"Don't be angry, it's just that Garp didn't come."
"But Vice Admiral Garp is a Marine Hero, the face of the Goa Kingdom. His not coming makes us lose a lot of face."
"Face is something you give yourself. However, since Garp didn't give us face this time, I'll 'repay' him well in the future."
"Don't be impulsive, Vice Admiral Garp is not to be trifled with."
Wang Shi and Sally looked at the guest list and gift situation for this wedding and coronation ceremony.
Sally had a small complaint about Garp and made a mental note of it.