"Send CP0."
After a brief deliberation in the Chamber of Power, Saint Nusjuro made this suggestion.
His stern face was framed by a pair of glasses, reflecting the cold gleam of the long sword in his hand. As a swordsman, he had always acted decisively and directly.
The other Five Elders hesitated upon hearing him, but then they heard him continue.
"If Austin is still alive and merely hiding, then eliminating this impostor will count as a gesture of goodwill."
His analysis was thorough. After all, he was an old monster who had lived for ages, his mastery of schemes utterly refined.
"If..."
"If Austin has truly vanished, this will also be a major blow to the remaining forces. The World Government's prestige will once again reach its peak!!!"
That was right. No one wanted to bow their head.
That included the World Government, which had always acted like a spineless background prop before Austin.
If possible, they were the ones who most wanted Austin gone so they could reclaim control over the seas.
After all, no one wanted to be sitting comfortably as the boss, only to suddenly find a gun pressed against their forehead.
Saint Nusjuro's proposal quickly convinced the other Five Elders. They all nodded, feeling that this was a plan that allowed them to advance or retreat as needed.
"Seconded."
"Seconded."
Ten thousand meters beneath the sea,
On Fish-Man Island.
At that moment, waves of unrest were breaking out there. Pain and wailing filled the island as countless underground world forces and pirates who idolized Austin gathered at a single call.
They were going to give the fish-men a little Black Emperor shock!
"They're nothing but fish-men, yet they dared to offend Lord Austin!!!"
"Yeah, yeah! Do you know who that is? He used to