"Is everyone here?" Yun Ye appeared atop the highest throne as if he had teleported, one leg crossed over the other as his gaze casually swept over everyone below.
No one present had seen how Yun Ye had appeared. Not even Observation Haki could detect him, but they had already grown accustomed to it.
Old Elian, the chief steward, rose and said, "Yes, everyone is here."
Yun Ye nodded. "I assume you all understand why I summoned you here this time?"
"Are we going to war?" Ye Qi brushed aside the long hair hanging over her forehead and looked at Yun Ye.
"It is time to end all this!" Yun Ye bared his teeth in a cold smile, his eyes domineering as they looked down upon everyone. "Everyone, prepare yourselves. You have a few days to mobilize and gather all your forces. In a few days, we attack Marie Geoise!"
Everyone's expressions turned solemn. Just as expected!
However, they had long since prepared themselves, so there was not much surprise.
From the moment their lord had declared war on the World Government in the Holy Land, they had already been mentally prepared.
They had also been secretly preparing for this war and were now fully armed and ready to face the coming conflict at any moment!
"Alright, go make your preparations." Yun Ye waved his hand, dismissing everyone.
"Yes, my lord!" Everyone answered in unison. After bowing, they departed.
Watching their departing backs, Yun Ye narrowed his eyes as he sat upon the throne, his gaze distant.
Over the following days, the entire King's Void Hall began moving with the frequency of a machine.
The forces under the Ten Blades were summoned back. Pirate crews and fleets returned one after another, and the entire King's Void Hall stood ready for