Burael had ultimately not sunk.
On one hand, since the Great Pirate Era began, the World Government's funding needs had steadily increased, making Burael's silver mines extremely important.
On the other hand, Burael was located at the center of a newly developed shipping route in the South Blue. In the future, it would become an important branch base for the South Blue Marines.
The Pirate King's impact on the World Government was unprecedented.
The Great Pirate Era had continued to this day.
The World Government's foundations seemed to have begun to shake.
Though the Celestial Dragons held an exalted status, compared to the interests of the larger collective, Saint Bebius's standing was evidently not quite enough.
Thus, the lower-ranking Celestial Dragons were naturally furious at the final decision.
Yet they had no right to interfere with the decisions of those above them.
As a result, the inferno on Burael lasted far beyond the normal hunting period.
The screams and flames were ultimately kept under artificial control for around eleven days.
The kingdom that had once prospered because of its silver mines had now become a scorched wasteland.
The creatures that had once lived here had also turned into ashes of the World Nobles' fury.
On the pitch-black coast where the awards were presented,
Saint Gareth ultimately failed to claim the trophy.
The Knights of God's efforts had shifted the terrain of the entire kingdom.
Under the crushing might of strength akin to a natural disaster, Saint Gareth ultimately achieved an impressive second place.
Holding the treasure chest in his hands,
Saint Gareth's eyes were filled with deep unwillingness.
But he also understood that first place and the trophy belonged to the Knights of God's traditional glory.
He gazed enviously at the trophy wreath belonging to the champion.
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