Countless warships bombarded relentlessly, firing shell after shell and reducing the already ruined Mary Geoise to even greater devastation.
The bombardment lasted a full five hours. By the fourth hour, Mary Geoise had completely vanished beneath the sea, yet Ronglin ordered them not to cease fire until every last shell had been launched. The World Government's holy land, Mary Geoise, which had stood for over eight hundred years, was erased from the map forever.
Standing aboard the Starry, Ronglin had Jinbe at his side. Jinbe let out a long sigh toward the sky. "It's finally over! From now on, there will be no more war in this world!"
Ronglin glanced at Jinbe and gave a quiet chuckle. "Just in case, go inspect the remains of Mary Geoise. If possible, smash them completely. At the very least, sink the foundation a hundred meters. I want to make sure no one can ever dig it back up!"
Jinbe gave Ronglin a deep look, nodded, then leaped from the Starry to carry out this final mission.
Sengoku and the others were released as well. Green Bull and the other Marine officers all gathered aboard the Starry, and the small ship suddenly became crowded with so many people.
"What are you all doing?" Ronglin said unhappily. "I destroyed the World Government. Are you Marines trying to avenge it? Why are you all crowding onto my ship?"
Green Bull said with a cheeky grin, "The World Government has fallen. Now, all those islands, powers, and nations across the world will lose their order. The Star Alliance is undoubtedly the most authoritative power, and you are fully capable of rebuilding a governing authority. We Marines have no interest in power, but we are still willing to contribute to the safety of the people. Therefore, we are