Zephyr stared blankly at the incredibly enthusiastic King of the Land of Grass before him.
He was also very familiar with the King of the Land of Grass, who had become renowned across the seas recently...
However.
In his mind, the king of such a powerful and mysterious nation should have been proud and stern.
After all, the Land of Grass was quite famous for its brutality in pirate circles.
But now... wasn't this a little too enthusiastic?
Zephyr hesitated before pulling his hand free from the king's tight grasp, then looked away from the "Talent Introduction" document in his hand with a complicated expression.
As the Navy's chief instructor, he had also heard of the Land of Grass's Talent Introduction Plan.
Generous benefits, excellent pay, food and lodging included!
When he had heard about it, he too had fallen silent, unable to help marveling at the Land of Grass's audacity.
There was actually a nation bold enough to poach talent from Navy Headquarters?!
However.
He had never expected that he would receive one himself one day?!
But when he considered his current situation...
Zephyr still sighed inwardly. He raised his head and looked sternly at the King of the Land of Grass before him. "Thank you very much for holding this old man in such high regard, Your Majesty, and thank you for saving my life. But... my deepest apologies! This old man will leave at once. Also..."
As he spoke, he paused slightly.
Then, looking at everyone before him, he sat upright and hesitated for a moment. "Your Majesty, you should leave the New World as soon as possible! Before long, I will destroy this place. All pirates..."
A trace of madness flashed in his eyes.
"Will disappear from these seas!"
As his words fell.
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