The enormous Flame Dragon Ark took off directly above Wano Country. Julian then said to Rekdon, "Since you can't send these Courtesans away, see if anyone wants them. If no one does, you'll take care of them from now on. Don't let them go hungry. These Courtesans are all very young and quite pretty; otherwise, they couldn't have become Courtesans. Wano Country's Courtesans usually only accompany people while drinking. Only low-ranking Courtesans might sleep with clients. Besides, these Courtesans have plenty of talents—they're proficient in music, dance, singing, and more."
Hearing Julian's words, Rekdon's face darkened, though he still maintained a respectful expression. "Understood, Lord Flame Emperor." Then he turned to the people aboard the ship and shouted, "Brothers, is anyone interested in the beautiful Courtesans I just took?"
The crowd immediately erupted. Some of the young men, just beginning to understand romance, eagerly signed up. "Captain Rekdon, I want one!" Rekdon said solemnly, "I'll give you a chance. Go after them boldly! Make these girls accept your pursuit!" Of the more than four hundred Courtesans, over two hundred found someone they liked and successfully held hands. Watching the scene turn into a matchmaking event, Julian simply took Alice's little hand and left.
These young girls were all forbidden from becoming Courtesans. Rekdon planned to send them to Flame Dragon School, where they could learn true moral values and culture. After all, Wano Country was a warped nation. Its people had no contact with the sea and had no idea what the outside world was like.
Right then, the young girls stood along both sides of the Flame Dragon Ark, staring down at the ground in astonishment. "The view from the sky is so beautiful!" Even Black Maria and Komurasaki ran to the sides of the ship to admire the