Three days later, a piece of news shocked the New World.
While the Star Alliance's Alliance Leader was sailing through a certain stretch of sea, someone saw Shiryu staying constantly by Ronglin's side, guarding him like a personal bodyguard. Shiryu showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever and looked as though he was doing it willingly.
This news stunned many people. The major powers in particular cursed Blackbeard's unreliability inwardly. One powerful subordinate after another had pledged allegiance to Ronglin, continuously strengthening his forces and giving those major powers quite a headache.
Many people could not understand it. Burgess pledging allegiance to Ronglin was one thing, but why would someone like Shiryu also submit to him? After all, Ronglin bore the title of "Benevolent Ruler," while Shiryu's bloodthirstiness directly clashed with Ronglin's nature. The idea of him submitting was even more unbelievable.
"Extra! Shiryu has pledged allegiance to the Star Alliance! The Star Alliance's momentum is unstoppable, unmatched by anyone!" "Extra! The nations of the New World each harbor their own thoughts, and their intention to submit to the Star Alliance is obvious! Is the 'Benevolent Ruler' title genuine, and have the nations made the right choice?" "Extra! Experts expose the unknown murderous heart hidden behind the Star Alliance's Alliance Leader, who bears the title of 'Benevolent Ruler'!" "Extra! Risking death for a live report! Witnessed Ronglin and Shiryu finding kindred spirits in each other! Their hands were stained with blood, corpses lay everywhere, and they seemed to regret not meeting sooner! Experts analyze the truth behind Shiryu's betrayal of Blackbeard!" "Extra! The Commander-in-Chief of the Third Fleet of the Pirate Alliance possesses the Spirit-Spirit Fruit, with the ability to control the minds and consciousness of others! Experts expose Star Alliance Leader Ronglin's ugly ambition to use the Spirit-Spirit Fruit to beguile the