Happiness Advocate, Exposed...

Marine Science Unit.

As the name implied, it was a new type of Marine force that had only appeared recently, essentially a unit made up of scientists.

But in Austin-kun's eyes, it was nothing more than a glorified support crew trailing after Dr. Vegapunk and picking at his leftovers.

The likes of Kizaru and Marines, officers of the Marine Science Unit, held their positions simply because they had fairly good relationships with Dr. Vegapunk.

In reality, neither of them knew a thing about technology.

Thinking of how Marines even practiced martial arts himself and had to rely on shouting to command the Pacifistas, Austin-kun could not help shaking his head.

"Forget it. Business first."

Austin-kun turned around.

Teach, the little black, chubby man, looked incredibly nervous, as if he feared a pack of mad scientists might jump out at any moment and dissect him. He kept looking back every few steps.

"Hurry up and catch up..."

"I... I got it..."

Teach swallowed, seemingly considering which direction he should run later. Yet somewhere deep down, he vaguely felt that things probably would not get that bad.

"You monster, what the hell are you plotting?!!!"

Austin-kun unhurriedly unwrapped a lollipop and popped it into his mouth. After seeming to give it some thought, he said, "Plotting? You'll find out soon enough."

After finding Teach, Austin-kun had already achieved roughly half of his goal. The rest would naturally fall into place.

Now it depended on what Dr. Vegapunk had to say. Hopefully, it would not take too long.

After all, he had already accepted the Five Elders' invitation. Sooner or later, he would have to attend a meeting at the Holy Land Mary Geoise, and the other side was probably running out of patience.

If this dragged on any longer, it might not