"Finally, we meet, Mr. Umit."
Bright loosened two buttons slightly, giving his constricted neck a bit of relief.
He smiled down at the stunned Sea Transport King and casually greeted him.
The Sea Transport King stared at Bright's face in disbelief. Though the face was not familiar, it was far from unknown!
This man was—
"Oh!! Mr. Tesoro, who has caused quite a stir in the New World lately and whose business has been growing bigger and bigger!"
Before the Sea Transport King could say anything, Morgans had already excitedly jumped onto the table. "I've wanted to meet you for a long time! I never expected we'd run into each other under these circumstances!"
"As for the other one—"
Birdman's gaze fell upon Bright. "Hahahaha! Then you're even less of a stranger. I was the one who gave you your nickname, after all—the high-ranking figure from Fish-Man Island, director of the Immigration Bureau, the Deep Sea Disaster, Mr. Bright!"
"Hello, Mr. Morgans."
Tesoro nodded slightly in greeting with great poise. "If you don't mind, perhaps we can discuss cooperation later."
"Hahahaha, sure."
Morgans readily nodded.
"Oh my,"
the glamorous woman, Stussy, spoke as well, her voice affected and coy. "Attending a banquet without an invitation isn't something a gentleman should do, you know."
Bright glanced sideways at the woman. She really knew how to put on an act. Was this the acting skill expected of a CP0 agent?
"If we've disturbed you, then please allow me to apologize."
Bright spoke calmly. "But first, I need to have a proper talk with Mr. Umit."
"What a polite good boy."
Stussy smiled. "Big Sister simply can't refuse a child like you."
"Umit, what do you think?"
The Sea Transport King's expression darkened immensely as he rose to his feet.
"You two bastards