Chapter 235: Kindheart Mall
Alexander went straight into the main housing area of the island. Only women were there, who were looking and gawking at them as they passed by. They soon reached the stairs of the Kuja palace. That was where they first faced resistance.
"Halt, why have you come here? Men are not allowed on this island." The guard barked.
Alexander and his party seemed too relaxed. "Ah, you may have recognized me from my uniform. I am an Admiral from the headquarters. I pretty much have the authority to go anywhere, however, I will not force myself here. Go and inform your Empress that I have a proposal for her."
The guard nodded and sent some underlings to the palace. She knew angering an Admiral was not a good thing.
After a while, they were allowed to go into the palace. Though only Alexander was allowed to see the Empress while others were taken to a dining room.
Alexander came to the throne room like area. There were many snakes there as the Kuja tribe worshipped snakes. He wondered if they would have started worshiping Medusa if she was there.
Soon a voice from behind the curtain came, "What has our small island done to garner the attention of an Admiral? We still have a month left to pay the heavenly tribute."
Alexander felt a bit of fear in that voice, but again, knowing the corruption in Marine and the world government, he could imagine them not having good experiences. This heavenly tribute was also something he heard for the first time. He hadn't really learned much about how the world was governed until now. ~It seems I need to do some research.~
"Hahaha... Nothing to fear, Empress of Kuja. I am not like my counterparts. I also didn't come here for official work but more of personal business." Alexander revealed.