Knights of God Invade Headquarters!

The world situation is vast and mighty, yet Marine Headquarters seemed as if nothing had happened, exuding peace and tranquility.

Over the years, the officers and soldiers of all ranks who had followed Akira, their fates changed by his appearance, performed their duties methodically at their respective posts, allowing Marine Headquarters, the largest war machine, to operate in an orderly fashion.

Although the officers and soldiers of all ranks who did not participate in the mutiny had changed their minds after hearing Akira's speech, they were still deeply worried in their hearts, fearing that they would be ostracized for not having achieved any merit, or even fearing retribution for not having pledged allegiance to Akira from the beginning.

However, when they received their salaries for the upcoming year along with other soldiers and officers, their worries vanished like smoke, and they returned to their posts with renewed vigor. Many even secretly resolved to offer their loyalty to Marshal Akira amidst the coming changes.

Marine Headquarters, one of its fortresses.

Several soldiers stood by the gun platform, gazing at the boundless sea beyond the high walls as if facing a great enemy.

Beside these soldiers, two officers in Captain's coats leisurely smoked cigarettes. They were once subordinates of Vice Admiral Doberman, but because Doberman was killed at the beginning of the mutiny, they, as his subordinates, naturally became potential threats.

However, when the officers and soldiers who participated in the mutiny surrounded their dormitory, they did not immediately attack the dormitory building but strictly forbade them from leaving.

At that time, many did not know what was happening and rushed out of the dormitory, intending to use their officer status to intimidate the other side. Little did they expect that as soon as these people rushed out of the dormitory, they were shot dead.

It was at that moment that they learned that someone in the headquarters had started a mutiny.

Faced with the sudden encirclement by a large army, no one in the dormitory dared to leave rashly. Even powerful Rear Admirals who wanted to fight their way out were eventually killed one by one by the officers surrounding the dormitory.

At that time, their hearts were filled with despair, fearing that they would be purged after the mutiny ended.

But to their surprise, Akira, who launched the mutiny and became the new Marshal, not only did not hunt them down but also allowed them to receive the same salary as the officers and soldiers who participated in the mutiny. Now, he had even entrusted this fortress to them for defense.

"Captain Ok, how do you plan to spend this salary? After this incident is settled, do you want to travel with me?"

One of the Captains took out a pack of cigarettes he usually couldn't bear to buy from his pocket, offered one to Captain Ok while lighting one himself, and chuckled, "To be honest, I envy my colleagues who were loyal to Lord Akira from the start. Do you know Stock? During the mutiny, he secretly led a warship to the East Sea. I saw him come out of the dormitory wearing a Captain's coat! If nothing unexpected happens, he must be heading to a branch to take up a post as base commander! You know, when he first joined Marine Headquarters, he was serving under me!"

"Many other officers who participated in the mutiny have all been promoted by two ranks because of this incident. A Major who used to serve under me is now my superior, a Commodore!"

"Stop envying, Captain Snaik," Captain Ok took the cigarette, smelled it, and chuckled, "Lord Akira not only didn't purge us but also let us receive a year's salary. What more could you be dissatisfied with?"

He paused for a moment, took out a lighter to light his cigarette, took a deep drag, and continued, blowing out smoke, "Forget about traveling. I've already sent all the salary I received back home. You know my family situation; my parents are not in good health, and I have three younger siblings. If I took this money to travel, they would go hungry."

"Oh, right~" Snaik suddenly remembered something and said uncertainly, "Earlier in the mess hall, I seemed to have heard Lord Akira and Vice Admiral Gion mention something about a Cadet School. The gist of it was that after this incident is over, he plans to start building Cadet Schools near Headquarters and major branch bases. Children of Headquarters Officers or branch officers can enter the Cadet School for free, with all expenses borne by Headquarters and the major branches! After completing their studies at the Cadet School, the officers' children can choose to join the Navy for military training or return to their hometowns to contribute to its development!"

"Really?" Ok's eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, "Lord Akira is truly..."

Before he could finish, Ok suddenly stopped. He quickly picked up the binoculars hanging on his chest and looked out at the sea.

On the sea, several massive warships were heading towards Marineford at an astonishing speed. The flag flying on the mast of the leading warship bore the characters "Judicial."

"Judicial Island's warships?"

After seeing the word "Judicial" through the binoculars, a flicker of doubt crossed Ok's eyes. "Could it be that the Holy Land couldn't contact Headquarters and sent people from Judicial Island to investigate the situation?"

"Whatever the situation, I don't care!"

Snaik took a step forward and said sternly, "I don't want to go back to the hard days of the past. I only recognize Lord Akira as the Marshal of Marine Headquarters!"

Before his words fell, he immediately looked at the soldiers standing by the gun platform and decisively ordered, "All personnel, prepare for battle!"

"Snaik, don't be rash!" Ok stopped him in time, "Report it first. If they are representatives sent by the Holy Land for negotiations, you might ruin Lord Akira's great plan..."

"Huh?"

Once again, Ok, before he could finish speaking, his eyes widened in disbelief as he looked towards the roof of the Headquarters Building.

Before he could react, a terrifying aura erupted from the roof of the Headquarters Building.

Immediately after, the clear blue sky suddenly darkened, and then streams of flame clouds rose from the roof of the Headquarters Building.

"That's--"

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Ok suddenly cursed, "Damn it, someone is invading Headquarters! Quick, sound the alarm!"

At the same time.

On the roof of the Marine Headquarters Building, a giant five-pointed star teleportation array appeared out of thin air. Accompanied by rising flames, the surrounding void immediately showed strange fluctuations.

Then, a figure stepped out of the five-pointed star teleportation array.

As this figure emerged from the teleportation array, the Marine Headquarters, which had been quiet and peaceful the moment before, was suddenly filled with the sound of alarms. The piercing siren startled officers and soldiers of all ranks present at Headquarters.

In the direction of the mess hall, Akira, who had just finished his meal and walked out the door, was not surprised by the sudden alarm. He slightly raised his head to look at the roof of the Headquarters Building and said calmly, "A teleportation array? The Knights of God?"