More and more kings arrived in the hall. Not all kings were arrogant hedonists; more of them understood one thing clearly: every king of a member nation was an important political resource.
They usually had no chance to meet one another. Now that so many kings of World Government member nations had gathered in one place, how could they not seize the chance to build more connections?
Naturally, kings themselves were ranked by status. The stronger the nation, the more sought-after its king would be.
So, without question, King Neptune was soon surrounded by a large group of human nobles.
The strongest nation in the world was the Giant Kingdom. So which country was the second strongest on this Blue Sea?
Was it Totto Land, the pirate nation ruled by Charlotte Linlin?
Or Wano Country, where Beasts Kaido held court?
Many now believed that it was Fish-Man Island.
It too had an emperor at its helm. Its wealth far surpassed that of the other two nations, and its military strength was equally astonishing. More absurdly, it also had a host of allies, one of whom was the world's strongest Giant Kingdom.
If a nation like that was not powerful, then what was?
Bright sat leisurely to one side, sipping the fine wine laid out on the long table. Every so often, he looked up at Neptune to make sure no fool tried anything reckless.
It could not be said that these human nobles truly revered Neptune. In fact, most of them still harbored contempt for him.
But that could not be helped. Humans were that kind of creature. Their subjective emotions were often not the main factor guiding their actions. Interests were.
This was even more apparent among those in power.
Bright did not care. It was only natural; arrogance