“Koza is my childhood friend and I'm sure he will definitely listen to everything I say” Vivi said seriously.
"I think it's hard to do, Vivi-sama" Chaka said seriously, "Currently, many people no longer believe in the kingdom especially with the leadership of His Majesty." Chaka's gaze looked at Cobra, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. ”
"It doesn't matter." Cobra nodded.
Chaka then continued, “Alabasta's current condition has become even more concerning since your departure, Vivi-sama. Citizens who do not believe and want His Majesty to step down from the throne are becoming more and more. Even now the number of Rebel Troops has increased compared to the previous number. According to the data we got from the people who were our spies in there . At least now the number of Rebel Troops has reached 250 thousand people”
“250 thousand people…” Vivi was very surprised by the number.
“Your Majesty” Igram suddenly said, “I think we can take the action of inviting Koza to come talk to us. We can explain everything that happened to him later if he doesn't believe it. We can only take one action…”
“One action ?... ” Everyone muttered in confusion regarding the action Igram wanted to take.
“We will make a bet”
"Bet? What do you mean Igram?” asked Vivi seriously.
“Bet on the decision that the Fortis Kingdom will make” Igram said seriously, “Although I didn't personally see the meeting that took place some time ago. However, I read the information in the newspaper . According to this information, I came to the conclusion that the Fortis Kingdom is a kingdom that is unlikely to build a cooperative relationship, especially with a kingdom that oppresses its citizens, which can be seen with King Fortis who hates gambling, slavery and others. In addition, look at the kingdom that is currently establishing a cooperative relationship with the kingdom of Fortis. Each of the Kings who led the kingdom was not a king who would oppress his citizens. We can use that as a bet against Koza.”
Igram paused for a moment and continued, “Besides, I believe we all agree that spies from the Fortis Kingdom must have spread all over the world. We can take a reference by seeing that the World Government has even been infiltrated by their spies, especially for us. I believe in this kingdom there are spies from the Fortis Kingdom who are always monitoring us.”
Igram stopped back and continued, “We can use this conversation that Bell is about to have as our bet on Koza. If we can really establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom, that means all the accusations leveled against His Majesty are false. Meanwhile, if the Fortis Kingdom does not accept a cooperative relationship with our side, it means that the accusations leveled against His Majesty are true.”
Igram's gaze stared at everyone, "What do you think about this?"
“If you want to make such a bet…” Chaka mumbled softly then looked at Cobra, “His Majesty must risk his position—”
"No problem!" Cobra said seriously.
"Father" Vivi was very surprised by the decision made by Cobra.
"I have no problem with that. If I really am the one who did that and also because of the problems of my government many citizens of my kingdom are suffering till now. I am willing to step down from this throne and let a better person to rise to the position to replace me" Cobra said seriously, "I'd better step down for the sake of my citizens can be better than now"
“I believe you are a King who would not commit such an act, Your Majesty.” The previously silent doctor suddenly said, “As long as I follow the government that you are currently leading. You never do anything that actually oppresses the people. You don't even collect taxes from the citizens which is very different from the government carried out by other kings” said the doctor.