"Out of the entire Navy, you're the one I value most!"
"If you won't take this position, then who will?"
"Don't say anything more! I trust you to get things done!"
"Rest assured, if there's anything you need, just say the word. The Land of Grass will make sure to provide it!"
"With your help, I'm sure we can train a powerful military for the Land of Grass!"
"The task of maintaining peace across the seas is in your hands, Mr. Kuzan!"
"..."
After leaving the office, Kuzan was still completely dazed, his heart...
How should he put it?
Filled with melancholy!
Overwhelmed with complicated feelings!
He lowered his head and looked at the two documents in his hands...
One was a Talent Introduction form; the other was an appointment letter for Fleet Admiral!
It was as if there were words in his heart that he wanted to say, yet could not bring himself to utter.
Just then.
The blind man who would become his future deputy spoke beside him. "I never expected His Majesty the King to place such heavy trust in you!"
As soon as those words fell.
Kuzan: ...
Stop talking~
I didn't expect it either!
"Though I still harbor doubts about you, I nevertheless hope to work with you, sir, and together build a Navy that can truly maintain peace across the seas!"
Seeing Kuzan remain silent, Issho did not mind. His cane sword rested against the ground, and his tightly shut eyes faced Kuzan. "I hope you will not betray His Majesty the King's faith in you. I, for one, will keep my eyes on you at all times!"
His expression was stern!
His words were resolute!
Proving that he was not joking!
The atmosphere froze once more.
However.
"..."
Kuzan still said nothing. He