Inside the royal palace hall of the Prodence Kingdom.
Elizabello II, wearing a golden crown and a blue-and-red checkered cape,
stood with his broad bare chest thrust out, his gaze firm as he gave his answer.
"Sorry, but I refuse to accept this agreement!"
"This is the country my father fought his entire life to build. I cannot simply hand it over!"
Though he had been on the throne for less than two years, he would not allow anyone to take this kingdom away.
Not even if it was the World Government. He had the courage to fight to the death.
Inside the royal hall of the Dressrosa Kingdom.
There were likewise three black-clad officials in suits, their demeanors stern.
On the throne, King Riku looked grim. Of course, he did not want to agree.
But he knew very well that this country lacked the strength to resist the World Government.
Not to mention anything else.
They did not even have the ability to deal with Chōmei, the "Seven-Tails" on Green Bit.
"Ah—"
In the end, King Riku let out a long sigh. Lowering his head, his eyes lifeless, he said:
"I am willing to sign. I only hope the World Government will treat this kingdom's people kindly."
His voice was full of unwillingness and loss, but the government officials below did not care about any of that.
"Good. Congratulations on making the correct choice."
At the same time.
The current king of Drum Kingdom also agreed.
Ever since the World Government had designated it a "Medical Development Cooperation Country" and established the Medical Academy and World Hospital headquarters there,
the country had become the true Holy Land of Sea Star's medical field.
Naturally, its development in every aspect had been especially outstanding.
Its number of newborns, in particular, ranked