"This..."
Within the Chamber of Power, the five highest powers of the world looked at one another.
They had thought he would make some outrageous demand, such as asking the World Government for more Devil Fruits or Famous Swords.
Yet this was it?
Was this just what one would expect from Austin, who did everything on a whim?
Naturally, they had heard about Austin's grudge with the three monstrous rising stars of the Marines.
What an unpleasant fellow...
But this sort of inconsequential request would not cost the World Government anything, so they were more than happy to agree.
"Very well. If nothing urgent comes up at the time, they may accompany the royal family of the Kingdom of Dullamos on the trip."
As for Kuzan and the others' personal feelings?
Those were not within the Five Elders' considerations. In their eyes, it was merely a brief period of peaceful coexistence with former opponents.
Just like Garp and Roger, there was surely some mutual admiration between powerful men.
They were all mature Marines. It was not as though they would be so petty as to disregard the bigger picture...
"You brat, what have you sent me this time?"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, an old man wearing glasses curiously examined a letter and a golden bean before him.
"One is an invitation to next year's conference of World Government member nations. The other is Pure Gold."
"Pure Gold? I'm not short on money right now. You'll surely need it out at sea."
Having no choice, Austin explained the significance of Pure Gold to him.
"Oh!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!"
Austin picked at his ear and watched the old man straighten his back and burst into delighted laughter, a smile appearing on his own lips as well.
"I said