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Rob stood in the sky, gazing at the world below. Before his eyes, nothing was hidden—whether it was the Sea Kings in the ocean depths or the strange beasts of this world. Almost everything was revealed. The world beneath him was in silent stillness, as if time itself had stopped in that moment.

This was the game world—One Piece, created using the level 20 feature of the Artistic Publishing System, [Virtual World], using the One Piece manga and anime as a template.

By sacrificing the Art Store as a foundation and at the hefty cost of countless art coins, Rob had managed to create this world, which he regarded as a game world.

In this world, Rob had complete control over time, space, and elements because he was its creator. Minor errors appeared in the world since Rob wasn't particularly skilled at this. After all, this was his first time using the Virtual World feature to create a game world and bring it into existence.

By considering the newly created virtual world as a game world, Rob could make the most of it.

"It's time…" Rob muttered as he looked at the first place he needed to fix errors.

Under his watchful eye, Syrup Village appeared gray and devoid of any movement. It only took a glance at the source of the flaw to locate and fix it.

In the same way, Rob began fixing all detected errors one by one, moving from place to place.

"I can feel it… This world grows stronger and stronger as I fix these issues," Rob smiled as he repaired the last discovered error. Zeff's body was restored as it was—except for the missing leg, which had been replaced with a wooden prosthetic to help him walk.

"I remember the main reason Zeff lost his leg was that he ate it due to hunger… That's what happened in the manga, but the anime depicted it differently. I wonder how he lost it in this game version…"

Rob didn't dwell on such minor details as he moved on after resolving the issue there.

"I'm done… I don't feel the presence of any more issues. Great, I've fully utilized the closed beta. Without it, it would've taken me a long time to explore all this on my own…"

"Now that the errors here have been dealt with, the remaining ones in the Grand Line and other parts of the world will fix themselves," Rob thought. He no longer felt worried. All he needed to do now was to continue drawing the manga so this world would shape itself toward perfection, automatically fixing the remaining issues along the way.

"Do I need to diversify the quests and add more to allow players to level up quickly and handle early risks?" Rob had been pondering this a lot recently. The performance of elite characters in the closed beta was truly disappointing.

Even the likes of Roger and Whitebeard couldn't do much against their opponents. They were utterly defeated without any means of resistance.

For this reason, Rob believed that when the game officially began, players would need to find quests easily and quickly to level up and gain the capital to progress in the game.

"Anyway, they'll gain a lot of insight after a series of crushing defeats…" After thinking for a while, Rob decided that there were already enough quests, so he didn't bother adding more.

"There are even those exposed devil fruits… If players acquire them, they'll dominate everything…"

After all, all these players already knew about the story and future events—at least up until the two-year time skip. Their journey in the game world would be smooth. That's why Rob had to think about increasing the difficulty instead.

...

One month later:

In the streets of Ohara, a festive atmosphere dominated. Men, women, and children enjoyed their time freely moving about. Shopping centers, stores, and taverns were packed with people.

"Have you heard?! Everyone is talking about this game world…"

"Yes, I've heard. Can you believe it? We'll be able to enter the manga world and meet our favorite characters face-to-face!"

"That's right. It's so surreal, I can hardly believe it, man."

"What's so strange about it? Ever since Mr. Rob appeared here in Ohara, he's been achieving one miracle after another. I bet this game world won't even be the last shocking thing he does."

At that moment, a third person joined the conversation between the two men.

Then a fourth added, "Man, it's just that we'll be re-experiencing the manga inside the game. Considering our low starting levels, our impact on events will naturally be minimal." ȐἁƝÒᛒЁȿ

"The most important thing is that I'll finally get to see Nami-san in person! Oh my God, I can't believe it. Will I be able to join the crew too?"

"Impossible! What makes you so special that Luffy would invite you to his crew, huh?!"

"Hmph! I'll create a strong pirate crew to rival Luffy! I'll become a Supernova in the game world!"

"Hahaha! Don't make me laugh. Keep dreaming! You'll never surpass me, no matter what you do!"

Excitement was at its peak even before the game's official launch!

Many people were already planning how they would play the game. Some even began challenging each other. Teenagers with fiery spirits who previously dreamed of going out to sea to imitate Luffy and become free pirates abandoned that idea entirely, choosing instead to create pirate crews in the game world.

This way, their lives wouldn't be in danger, nor would they get wanted posters in real life. In the game world, they could truly do as they pleased without worrying about the consequences.

Of course, under Rob's influence and the missions he provided, he ensured that all those with twisted or evil natures would be shaped properly. Nothing in this game would fall out of his control. He already knew what he was doing and the outcomes of his actions.

Pirates would eventually disappear from this world. Afterward, even the Marines would lose their purpose for existing… Then, the World Government itself would gradually fade away. In the end, this entire world would fall into his grasp without spilling a single drop of blood.

This had always been Rob's ultimate plan, which was now reaching its final stages.

...

"Darling… Tomorrow is the big day. How do you feel?"

On the bed, Olvia lay in Rob's arms, enjoying his warm embrace and resting her head on his chest.

"I feel anticipation. So many people have no idea what the game world is really like or how closely it resembles reality. Only when they enter will they realize," Rob replied with a smile.

"Haha! I'm also excited to see how the residents of Ohara and the rest of the world will react… Shock, fear, confusion, amazement, and joy—they'll experience all of these emotions," Olvia said, laughing.

"Will you allow children to play too? And what will the participation fee be?"

"Of course not. Children under 16 won't be allowed to participate. As for the participation fee, the game will be completely free."

"The game world will be a refuge for many people who've lost hope in life. Perhaps many will find the game world better than the real world, as they'll gain new bodies and backgrounds based on their desires. They'll also help me develop it further. That's why I won't charge any fees—at least not at the start."

"That's wonderful, darling…"

"This way, many will start revering you as a god after tomorrow's event. What will you do after that?" Olvia asked curiously, wanting to understand her lover's thoughts on the matter.

"Revering me as a god? I don't care about others' beliefs. Besides, I'm not a god. I'm just a human, albeit a slightly extraordinary one. At my core, I'll always remain human, no matter how godlike my achievements may seem. Do you know why?"

"Why?"

"Because I love being human," Rob answered with a meaningful smile.

Whether people considered him a human, a god, or even a demon, it wouldn't change who he was. He would always remain true to himself, his loved ones, and his desires.

To live an eternal life free of worries, he would do whatever it took. If he eventually realized that such a life was a curse, he would still have the means to let go and embrace eternal death instead.

Because he was human.

"I love being your first wife…" Olvia said before closing her eyes and falling asleep with a satisfied smile on her face.

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Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):

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Chapter 853: The Story Mode and The Online Mode.

Chapter 854: The Player Imu!

Chapter 855: The Return of One Piece Manga!

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