On a lounge chair,
Austin, smoking a cigar and wearing sunglasses as he enjoyed life, lowered his gaze slightly upon hearing this.
"Oh? Isn't this Sammy? Is something the matter?"
"Lord Austin..."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Sammy greeted him gently and respectfully. It seemed she was afraid of disturbing Austin's enjoyment, and her pretty face was slightly tense.
Austin did not mind. He chuckled softly.
"No need to be so reserved, Sammy. I know your personality. You wouldn't trouble me unless it was something important,
so relax."
Inside the executive office of the Sabaody Archipelago,
only then did Sammy let out an imperceptible sigh of relief. A charming smile appeared on her delicate face.
"No, your travels and enjoyment are what we need to consider most."
Sammy was sincerely grateful for Austin's protection and generosity, so she had always done her utmost.
"The sisters in the Red-Light District and I will forever remember your kindness."
That was certainly pleasant to hear.
At least, after hearing it, Austin's smile deepened a little. Being remembered by beautiful women was always a happy thing.
"Alright, I understand all that. Tell me the important matter.
I know you. Unless it's something major you can't handle, you wouldn't call me so casually."
Only then did Sammy speak and tell Austin everything.
"It's like this. A few days ago, Crocodile..."
"...so I could only report this matter to you. The World Government's attitude this time was clearly different from before."
Sammy felt indignant. The mere World Government actually dared to show Lord Austin so little respect.
"I hadn't read the papers for just a few days, and Little Sand had already become this good at causing trouble?"
Austin's expression turned strange. He had not expected her to be so reckless.
He