Inside Victor's villa on the Sabaody Archipelago.
Stella bustled around, preparing a banquet.
Today was the seventh day since they had captured Golden Lion.
Victor planned to invite Akainu and the others to his home.
Of course, besides Akainu, the senior officers of the Blue Sea Society would also be coming.
Fresh ingredients from all over the world were turned into dish after dish under the chefs' care.
Among the busy chefs was Jessica, the wife of Rear Admiral Jonathan.
Jessica was also extremely excited to have been invited by Admiral Victor today.
By now, everyone throughout the Marines was saying that Victor would become the next Fleet Admiral.
Of course, even though Victor was not the Fleet Admiral yet, he was already the Marines' rising star.
He was clearly the one who would take Garp's place and become the Marines' new hero.
Receiving an invitation from Victor would help Jonathan's future.
Although Jonathan was already a Rear Admiral and a friend of Lieutenant General Akainu,
wouldn't it be even better if he had Admiral Victor's favor?
Besides Jessica, the wives of many other officers had also joined in.
The group of officers' wives wielded considerable influence at Marine Headquarters.
"There are so many people today." Hancock sat on the roof, watching the busy women below.
"They're all here to flatter Lord Victor."
Hancock chuckled, then picked up a freshly fried skewer of squid and popped it into her mouth.
It was delicious.
Sondargya and Marygold were doing the same.
Kuina glanced from afar at the three sisters on the roof, feeling a little envious of them.
Actually, she wanted to climb up there too.
But Victor would not allow it.
Sister Stella had emphasized that Lord Victor did not allow her to climb high places.
She had no idea