The information spread by the various kings was instantly carried outward in every direction through the citizens under their rule.
A little later that afternoon, Bright's speech on Fish-Man Island likewise deeply shocked the humans who were staying on the island at the time.
Passed from mouth to mouth, two different ideas centered around one shared major event had now begun circulating among a portion of humanity.
Then, on that day, nearly every newspaper in the world dispatched News Coos at the earliest opportunity, sending their papers to every corner of the world they could reach.
They presented two completely opposing viewpoints, yet conveyed the same message.
"What? Bright and Fish-Man Island are threatening world peace? They've gathered three Ancient Weapons and want to destroy the world!"
"What? The NEO Marines and the Revolutionary Army are both their allies? Damn it, what a terrifying force that must be! Even the World Government would have a hard time dealing with them!!"
"What? Even the Navy's upper ranks betrayed the World Government? They were swayed by Zephyr and have now joined their camp?"
"What? The government declared war on the enemy at yesterday's Reverie? Is a terrifying war that will sweep across the entire world about to begin!!"
Those were the thoughts of the people who read the newspapers under the government's control.
Shock, terror, disbelief.
But even more shocking, more terrifying, and more unbelievable news came from the other side: the newspapers under the World Economic News Agency!
Because the World Economic News Agency's front-page headline that day was—
<Shocking! The Great Revelation of the Void Century's History!>
That title alone was enough to seize everyone's attention.
But what was even more shocking was its content. Just when everyone thought it was merely clickbait, they read the article below and were