The Demon King had already been completely defeated. Its enormous body rapidly dissipated, turning into wisps of purple smoke that gradually faded before vanishing into the air.
Bright released a Flame Cloud to catch Uta as she fell from the sky.
The girl had her eyes open. She had already regained consciousness.
"I'm sorry, Director Bright. I caused you trouble."
The little Diva said apologetically.
Although she was still catching up with Shanks in the spiritual world, that did not stop her from exchanging pleasantries with Bright in the real world.
Little Uta was already very adept at operating on two threads at once.
"It's nothing."
Bright smiled. "When you first entered the audition, Shanks came to ask us for a favor. We did promise him that we would take good care of you."
Uta froze slightly, then the corners of her lips lifted into a faint smile.
"Come on. It's time to see your old friends."
Bright flew back with Uta, and they soon arrived above the Red Hair Pirates.
Seeing them arrive, the pirates on the Red Force's deck had already started cheering.
"Uta!!"
The pirates shouted the girl's name, welcoming their musician's return with the utmost enthusiasm.
"It's been a long time, Our Princess!"
Lucky Roo vigorously waved the drumstick in his hand. "Have you missed my cooking?"
"Seriously, it's been so long since we heard our musician sing that I haven't been able to sleep properly at night!"
The sniper with dreadlocks laughed as well.
"Everyone—"
Tears had already begun gathering in Uta's eyes.
Bright smiled and had the cloud carry Uta down onto the deck. The girl was immediately surrounded by her family.
A group of burly pirates crowded tightly around little Uta, all talking at once as they asked about her experiences over the