Loli Mercury and Whitey Bay returned after staying for only half a day.
The former had to continue handling Cemetery Department matters.
The latter needed to inform the members of the adventurer group of her decision.
Edward Newgate had not been idle either. After returning to the castle, he took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed the number.
After several "purururu" cries, the call connected.
"Who is this?"
The Den Den Mushi perfectly mimicked the cold yet magnetic voice.
"Gurararara—"
"I thought the call might not go through. Have you come out of God Valley?"
Rather than getting straight to the point, Edward Newgate teasingly greeted him in his usual bold manner.
"No. I'm resting in the area outside the valley."
On the other end, Boros casually replied while swirling a glass filled with gin and ice.
Born battle-hungry, he had already made this place his home.
Kaido and Bullet were much the same, except that as admirals, they had to leave from time to time to handle official duties.
Boros had therefore suggested that they resign as soon as possible.
Yet after some hesitation, both chose to remain admirals for a few more years.
It seemed they still could not bear to part with the feeling of leading troops into battle.
Still, they knew they could not remain in the position for long.
Newgate, Aramaki, Shiki, and the others had already submitted their resignation requests.
It was said that the announcements would come after this year's military assessment and the Paramount War.
This was, in truth, a signal.
"It seems the Domain of God does not block Den Den Mushi signals. Lord Imu's methods truly are miraculous."
Edward Newgate sighed with emotion after hearing Boros's response.
Boros, however, was not in the mood for small talk. "What do