The Five Elders could not figure out why Carlos had done this for the time being, so they sent people to investigate. Why had that bastard suddenly gone mad...
The World Government remained fairly calm. After all, it was not Mary Geoise that had been attacked. Wars between member nations were not uncommon, and while the World Government did not exactly welcome them, it certainly did not oppose them either. If member nations became too close and their relations grew too good, that was no good thing for the World Government. As the arbitrating party, the World Government could also reap considerable benefits...
While the World Government stayed calm, the Kings of the various kingdoms could not. Especially those who had heard that their lands were being attacked by vicious Pirates—they were so anxious they ran around like ants on a hot pan!
Before long, the Kings of the New World kingdoms under attack calmed down after their righteous indignation and furious cursing. Then they set out together in a grand procession toward the castle where Carlos resided in Mary Geoise, noisily demanding to see him.
Carlos was calmly eating steak and drinking red wine in the castle dining hall. It had to be said that the chef at Mary Geoise was truly excellent. At least, Carlos could find no fault with the food. It was simply delicious.
Soon, Noah came to report the situation. In truth, even without Noah's report, Carlos could not have been kept in the dark about what was happening outside. But Carlos was in no hurry. He could drag things out slowly; he had plenty of time anyway.
"Tell the people outside that the kingdoms attacked by the Flying Pirates and Big Mom should not come looking for me. If they want an explanation, they