"Had enough, Sengoku?" Ethanbaron, holding his sword, walked into the square, his face dark as he approached Sengoku.
"Even if you kill a hundred tis, you won't be able to kill . Instead of fooling around here like those soldiers, why don't you present your evidence? I want to know what's really going on!"
anwhile, on the outskirts of Pangaea Square, standing among the Celestial Dragons, forr Agriculture God Shepherd Ju Peter and forr Environnt God Marcus Mars exchanged a knowing glance before quietly retreating and disappearing into the crowd of Celestial Dragons.
On the other side of the square, in the eting hall of the God's Knights, Garling stood by the window, cloaked and holding a telescope.
After observing Marcus Mars and Shepherd Ju Peter every move through the telescope, a faint smile curved his lips.
"What a clever move!"
After watching the two disappear, Garling put away his telescope and chuckled.
"It's a clever move, but they've chosen the wrong opponent!"
Standing beside him, Shamrock eyes flashed with confusion as he tentatively asked.
"Father, are you sure it's them?"
Garling narrowed his eyes and countered "Based on the intelligence we've gathered and what we just witnessed, what other foolish moves do you think they might make?"
Shamrock was completely stunned. "They have other plans?"
Garling nodded. "They've also placed people in the Flower Room. That's their responsibility, part of their job, as Im-sama needs attendants."
"But when variables arise, their people will play a significant role. This is true in the Flower Room, and it's the sa within the God's Knights."
"Now that Orion has erged as a variable, do you think they'll just sit back and let him suppress them?"
"However, they clearly haven't understood Im-sama true intentions."
"Im-sama isn't worried about Orion rise, even if his ambition is to rebuild the World Governnt."
Hearing this, Shamrock grew even more confused. "Father, what does that an?"
Seeing this, Garling sighed inwardly, then patted Shamrock shoulder and said earnestly.
"Shamrock, setting aside strength, just this point alone shows a significant gap between you and that young Fleet Admiral. Think carefully—why doesn't Im-sama dare to openly sit on the Empty Throne?"
"Firstly, when the World Governnt was first established, the ergence of a dictator was not allowed. Once soone sat on the Empty Throne, not only would chaos arise among the other Celestial Dragon families in the Holy Land, but there would also be dissatisfaction among the mber nations of the World Governnt, leading them to defect to the Revolutionary Army or secede from the World Governnt."
"Most importantly, the threat of Nika has always existed."
"Because of Nika potential threat, Im-sama dares not openly sit on the throne and the Five Elders cannot act too aggressively."
"Before you headed to Elbaf, the King of Elbaf had been in contact with the World Governnt, aiming to make Elbaf a significant asset to the World Governnt. However, due to various reasons, this goal was never achieved, which is why you were ultimately sent to lead the God's Knights there."
"However, with the appearance of Orion, Elbaf no longer holds as much importance for Im-sama."
"Let put it this way: even if Orion were to return to the Holy Land now and start a purge—executing the two Five Elders you just ntioned, slaughtering the Celestial Dragons within Pangaea Castle, and wiping out the descendants of the twenty founding kings of the World Governnt—Im-sama would not intervene."
Hearing this, Shamrock face turned pale with shock.
"Why... why is that?"
Garling tilted his head, glancing at the figures of the ugly Celestial Dragons gathered outside Pangaea Square, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Do you care about the lives of those Celestial Dragons, Shamrock?"
"I..." Shamrock hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
Garling turned his gaze back to Shamrock. "Your hesitation shows that you don't care. The reason you protect the safety and ruling status of the Celestial Dragons is because you are a mber of the God's Knights. But personally, you don't care about their lives. In fact, you might even curse them in your heart, thinking, 'Do they even deserve it?'"
"I'm no different. If a Celestial Dragon were to do sothing that tarnishes their dignity and authority, I wouldn't hesitate to eliminate them."
"If even you and I feel this way, do you think Im-sama, who has lived for centuries, would care?"
"Being a Celestial Dragon is just a title. If Im-sama wishes, any royal family or noble from a mber nation of the World Governnt could beco a Celestial Dragon!"
At this point, Garling raised his hand and patted Shamrock on the shoulder.
"Now do you understand what dictatorship is? This is it!"
***
anwhile, Shepherd Ju Peter, who had just left Pangaea Square, followed Marcus Mars back to his residence.
As they arrived, a female guard clad in silver armor hurried over to them.
"Lord Marcus Mars, you've finally returned!"
The female guard glanced at Shepherd standing beside Marcus and bowed respectfully.
"Lord Shepherd Ju Saturn."
"Why are you here?"
Marcus expression darkened as he spoke in a low voice.
"Shouldn't you be serving Im-sama in the Flower Room? What are you doing here?"
"Im-sama has a ssage for you."
The female guard raised her head, trembling slightly.
"Im-sama said that you must handle the trouble you've brought upon yourself. If you fail to do so, Im-sama will... eliminate you."
Hearing this, Marcus pupils constricted sharply.
Imdiately after, a wave of weakness washed over him, nearly causing him to collapse on the spot.
***
Whole Cake Island.
Although it was still early before nightfall, Orion did not imdiately set off to leave the Totto Land.
Instead, he ordered the entire army to rest and recuperate on Whole Cake Island for a day.
Since this expedition could be considered a complete victory, all officers and soldiers, upon hearing that they would rest on Whole Cake Island for a day, beca as wild as untad horses.
So eagerly selected sites on the island to propose locations for the upcoming Marine base, while others left in small groups to visit other towns and islands under the rule of the Totto land.
In just a short span of ten minutes, all the warships of the Big Mom Pirates that were docked in the harbor and hadn't had ti to set sail beca the spoils of war for the Marine officers and soldiers.
They sailed out of the harbor in grand fashion, heading straight for their respective destinations.
Soon, only the mbers of the Seven Warlords, the three Admirals and Gunko remained on Whole Cake Island.
In the hall of Whole Cake Castle, Gunko glanced at Orion, who was seated at the top of the room reviewing the confiscated docunts related to the Totto land.
After hesitating for a mont, she took a deep breath and stepped forward to stand before Orion.
"Fleet Admiral Orion, Gunko has sothing to report."
Orion casually flipped through a page of the docunts and said succinctly.
"Speak."
"Lord Garling has asked to relay a piece of information to you regarding a part of the Beast Pirates attacking the G5 base!"
"Lord Garling has obtained solid evidence through the intelligence network of the God's Knights that the one who helped transport the Beast Pirates' mbers to attack the G5 base is Ummit, the Emperor of the Underworld, who controls the world shipping lifeline. Not only did Ummit participate, but Peclo, the King of the Funeral Parlor, also sent assassins from his killer group to infiltrate the G5 base!"
After finishing her report in one breath, Gunko inexplicably felt a bit nervous and blurted out.
"Report complete."
Hearing this, Orion set down the docunts in his hand and looked up at Gunko.
"Why are you nervous? Am I that intimidating?"
"No, not intimidating" Gunko shook her head and explained earnestly, "The reason I'm nervous is that I feel Fleet Admiral Orion must have already known all of this. Bringing it up now feels strange."
"Understandable" Orion nodded with a smile. "If even you feel this way, Garling must be well aware of it too. The reason he had you provide this information to is to show goodwill!"
"And the reason he's showing goodwill at this mont is simply to use my blade to help him secure a seat among the Five Elders."
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