Chapter 240 Two Scientists

After leaving the moon, Lex did not return to Fenghuai Qianli immediately.

The Red Earl took Barrett back to Fenghuai Qianli first, while Lex came to the top of the Western Sky at this moment.

This secret scientific research institute he built himself.

"Hey, Doctor."

Lex walked into Vegapunk's laboratory with a smile on his face. The light curtains and various advanced machines gave people a feeling that this was a future world.

When Vegapunk saw that it was Lex, he didn't care and just continued with his research:

"What are you doing?"

"Uh-huh, can't you just come and visit the Doctor?"

"Eh~? Come visit me, forget it. I'm not worth it."

Hearing Vegapunk's slightly sarcastic tone, Lex didn't get angry and continued to smile:

"Does the doctor have enough research funding recently? If not——"

"Don't! Bailey, who relies on slave traders, is hot on my hands."

! ! ! !

Lex's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Vegapunk, who still had his back to him, and his face instantly became expressionless.

But it was only for a moment, and a smile appeared on Lex's face again:

"Why do you say that? Doctor, how can you not know clearly where those so-called slaves came from? They are all cloned technological creations. In order not to violate the laws of nature, I even asked to erase their emotions from the moment they were born. Seriously speaking, they are not species born in this sea. They are just machines with human or mermaid skins."

Vegapunk then turned around, looking Lex straight in the eye with his huge head:

"Do you really think they are not human beings?"

Lex also looked directly at Vegapunk:

"Doctor, you know exactly what my attitude is towards species that truly possess complete emotions. I have always called Stussy my sister, but don't I regard her as a complete human being? And those clones of special species created by you and Dr. Indigo are not complete people in various senses. And what you can't get over is that you don't want your technological creations to be sold as slaves, right?"

"But let me tell you, Doctor. Do you think I am willing to do this? Do you think I can do whatever I want? No! Auctioning slaves of various races at the World Expo was not my original intention at all. You must have watched the live broadcast at that time. Sitting next to me was the financial god of the world's highest power. Behind the World Expo, it was not just me, but also the infiltration of the World Government. The slave trade was also the prelude to Venus and others deliberately suppressing various special races. Although I tried my best to stop it, how could I compare with the World Government? Everything is not what you think!"

Lex's words were righteous and powerful, and his tone was enough to wake Vegapunk up.

He was silent for a while before he realized something:

"No, then why would you auction off the Navy's winnings at the Expo, along with those high-ranking government officials and even the Celestial Dragons?"

Lex suddenly laughed, a smile that Vegapunk couldn't understand:

"I recognize your technological capabilities, Doctor, but the struggle in this sea is far more cruel than you think. The trafficking of Celestial Dragons was required by the Five Elders! The purpose was to intimidate the rest of the Celestial Dragons in Marijoa. The trafficked Don Quixote family, to be precise, was the Celestial Dragon who 'betrayed' the world's nobility, so they were hated by the Five Elders. Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys is to prevent the rest of the Celestial Dragons from following suit."

Vegapunk listened in shock as Lex continued:

"And I have tried my best to stop this. I think Don Quixote and his family are all kind people, so I tried my best to protect them in front of the Five Elders. But things are unpredictable, and I ended up only protecting their only child - Doflamingo. Alas, the power of the Five Elders is not something you and I can resist. I have already done my best to protect Doflamingo, let alone stop this slave auction."

"If the doctor still doesn't believe me, I can call Doflamingo to confront him right now."

Lex had a righteous look on his face and looked indignant, as if he had been wronged by Vegapunk.

At this moment, no matter what Vegapunk thought, he could not question Lex anymore:

"Um, sorry, if that's the case, it seems I misunderstood you."

Lex shook his head slowly:

"No, misunderstanding me is just a small matter, but you must not delay the research of scientific and technological projects because of such insignificant things. These are the key to whether we can make this ocean peaceful in the future."

After that, Lex took out the robots he had collected from the underground ruins city on the moon:

"Doctor, these robots are the remnants of ancient technology that I accidentally unearthed. They seem to have lost their power source. If you find them useful, I am willing to give them to you for research."

When Vegapunk saw the exquisite robot that Lex took out from the alien space, his eyes widened.

The reason why his technological level is 500 years ahead of the sea is simply because of his own talent and the bonus of the Brain-Brain Fruit. The most important thing is that Vegapunk has the technological relics of a huge kingdom from 800 years ago.

So when he saw the familiar robot, Vegapunk's eyes lit up, and he instantly forgot about the slave talk just now:

"Hiss~ These things are not simple. Their core device is a technology that is no less than the bloodline factor. It seems to be able to give these robots the intelligence and emotions that humans have at first glance. Moreover, their power source seems to be electricity, which is very convenient."

Seeing Vegapunk instantly enter research mode, Lex continued tactfully:

"Doctor, in addition to the research on these robots, I would also like to ask you to pay attention to the deep awakening of the parahuman devil fruit."

"Don't worry, it's not a very difficult research, it just requires a higher level of ability."

"Also, Doctor, regarding the research on artificial devil fruits, do you have any new progress?"

"Oh, I forgot. You have assigned me too many research projects to take care of. Among the scientists in this institute, only Dr. Indigo can barely help me."

Lex seemed to realize something when he heard it:

"Well, Doctor, among those top scientists you know, who can I invite over?"

"Ah, let me think about it. That fellow Jiazhi must be dead. He is busy with his plan to restore his country in the North Sea. Quinn, I wonder where that fat guy has gone. Oh, by the way, there is a young man. Although he is young and his character is not that good, he does have some talent for scientific research. If possible, we can recruit him."

"Who?"

Lex asked knowingly.

"His name is Caesar Courant. I'm not sure where he is now, but with your power, it shouldn't be difficult to find a scientist with some reputation."

"Well, the doctor must continue to work hard. These important projects all depend on the doctor."

"Don't worry, it's not too difficult."

...

After leaving Vegapunk's laboratory, Lex naturally came to Dr. Indigo's laboratory.

Unlike the self-righteous Vegapunk, Dr. Indigo, a pirate and scientist who had followed Golden Lion in his early years, was very respectful to Lex:

"Little Lord."

"Well, how's it going?"

Unlike the word-by-word explanation to Vegapunk, when talking to Dr. Indigo, Lex only asked "how is it?" and Indigo immediately realized what Lex was asking:

"With the help of the Young Master's Cell Fruit, I have recently stolen more and more key technologies of Vegapunk. At least I have completely mastered the bloodline factor technology."

"Very good. Keep working hard and try to completely replace him before 1498!"

Although I don't know why it is 1498, it does not prevent Dr. Indigo from obeying Lex's orders:

"Yes! Don't worry, young master. I will do my best."

"Indigo, we can only rely on you for this matter. You are the only one in the Hiku Pirates who is a world-class biologist and a comprehensive scientist in other fields. In order for us not to be controlled by others in technology, Indigo, you have a great responsibility, but don't be too impatient and expose your purpose in front of Vegapunk."

"Yes."

...

Leaving the top of the West.

Lex had planned all the preparations before the year 1498, and they had taken shape and were progressing smoothly.

All you have to do is wait for time to slowly ferment.

In fact, with Rex's current strength and influence, he can completely influence the arrival of the Great Pirate Era.

If Lex wanted him to go earlier, he only needed to introduce Kozuki Oden of Wano Country to Roger now and help him interpret the historical text.

If he wanted to delay it, Lex only needed to deliberately cut off Roger's pirate group's exploration of the historical text, or even directly kill Roger and his group, which would not be difficult.

but--

Lex still plans to follow the plot in the original work and let the Great Pirate Era finally come in 1498, the day when Roger was executed.

Because only in this way can the plot not deviate too much, and Lex's knowledge of the plot and history can be used to the greatest effect.

Moreover, a lot of preparation and layout also need time to ferment, and one's own strength needs more time to settle.

Waiting for the arrival of the Haiyuan calendar year 1498.