Our Goal Is the Stars and Seas

Dragon was silent for a moment. "I reserve judgment on that. The merits of a system can only be determined through practice."

Longinus nodded slightly. "Of course. That's a fair point. Next is the reorganization of the military."

"The Navy will retain its current structure and guard the seas. The Revolutionary Army will become the Army, with the primary missions of suppressing rebellions and... patrolling the territories of member nations to ensure their security!"

At Longinus's words, the kings were startled again. They turned uneasy, horrified eyes toward Dragon.

Was this a joke? They were supposed to let these terrorists protect them? Wasn't that like asking a cat to guard a mouse's home?

Some kings had been counting on the capital being far away. Now they were worried too. With the Revolutionary Army "protecting" them, they would never sleep soundly again!

Betty and the others were equally astonished. They had never expected Longinus to give the Revolutionary... Army so much power instead of absorbing and suppressing it!

This man's generosity truly went beyond anything they could imagine!

Dragon, however, frowned. "In an age built on peace, the military will only become a burden on the people. I suggest cutting at least half the troops from both the Revolu... Army and the Navy!"

Dragon's proposal landed like a depth charge in the great conference hall, drawing cries of shock from everyone.

The kings had never imagined there was a fool who would think his own forces too large and volunteer to weaken them.

Aokiji, whose eyelids had been drooping, spoke up. "I disagree! Our soldiers have always fought for Justice, but to put it bluntly, fighting is the only skill many of them have left! If you cut their numbers, are you trying to drive them to their deaths?"

Sengoku nodded