A gigantic snail warship docked at the shore. Soldiers escorted the royal family ashore, and King Vinsmoke Judge surveyed everything around him. It was nothing particularly impressive.
He wore a combat suit, his face carrying an inexplicable severity, with several brightly colored brats following beside him.
Sora had been in poor health for years and had not come along. Sanji had already run away, and Judge did not think much of him anyway.
So, aside from himself, those monster brats were the entirety of the royal family.
"If not for the protection of [Black Spear], Germa could conquer such a weak country in a single day!!!"
That was what he said, but Dullamos was simply that fortunate. Judge could only vent with his words.
And he hoped that one of his children would produce a monster like Austin, someone who could truly lead Germa to glory.
The younger brothers looked around without much reaction.
Only Reiju, who had perfectly retained her emotions, gazed around with curiosity. She had heard Sanji mention that his foster father was called Austin.
And this place was the territory of [Black Spear] Austin!
Alabasta's ship arrived soon afterward. King Cobra stepped onto this land with Princess Vivi.
The soldiers were then sent back to the ship. They only needed to attend the banquet themselves.
Having arrived somewhere unfamiliar, Vivi was still somewhat reserved. She held onto her father's arm as she watched the soldiers leave, feeling puzzled and nervous.
Especially because Alabasta had suffered many internal problems in recent years. Under the influence of a mysterious force, it had become extremely unstable, with rebellions breaking out everywhere. Vivi was young, but she had heard plenty about such things.
"Aren't they going to protect us?"
She clutched Cobra's hand and asked.
"There's no need. On this