Before Kuzan could react, after the words "Since you're already here" fell, he was swept along by the King of the Land of Grass before him and led inside with the group.
However.
"This used to be the famous Gray Terminal of the Kingdom of Goa. As a Marine Admiral, I'm sure you know this place too. Now, it has become an important town in the Land of Grass—Hope Town. Hahaha, the name was chosen by the sea folk who once struggled to survive here. Not bad, right?"
"..."
"And that high wall has been opened up too. The gates will never be shut again. It's evening now, look, quite a few people have gotten off work already. Lively, isn't it?"
"..."
So, was the King of the Land of Grass merely bringing him around for a stroll?
Kuzan looked speechlessly at the King of the Land of Grass before him.
He had important matters to handle!
Besides...
This was the Land of Grass!
It would not be good for a Marine Admiral like him to stay too long!
However.
No matter what the King of the Land of Grass said, Kuzan decided it was better to say nothing.
Thus, he continued following along with his usual lazy, unhurried demeanor, nodding every now and then.
"And this is Mount Colubo in the Kingdom of Goa, once a notorious area overrun by mountain bandits. The bandits have all been cleared out now, but their old base has been preserved quite well. Lots of children like coming here to play. So, how about taking a look inside?"
However.
"..."
Why was it that whenever he stayed silent, the guy in the hat beside him started writing nonstop, as if recording something?
Looking at the young man beside him, holding a pen in