"Gasp... They were actually willing to go that far?"
Hancock stared at Sabo in shock, then looked at Dragon and the Revolutionary Army's senior officers around them. Their expressions were as steadfast and fervent as ever.
"That is only natural, Hancock."
Ron said as he smoked his cigar.
"Compared to us, the Revolutionary Army wanting to gain the recognition of the entire world—especially that of the Affiliated Nations accustomed to looking down on everyone—is nothing short of a fool's dream."
"They lack the combined strength of influence, public recognition, and trust."
"Even today, in many remote nations, the Revolutionary Army is still lumped together with pirates, regarded as vicious criminals to be avoided at all costs."
"So it is impossible for them to seize power. The circumstances do not allow it."
"Besides, compared to causing possible chaos in the pursuit of power and reenacting the tale of dragon slayers becoming dragons themselves, stepping back at the height of success better suits their usual style... Don't you agree?"
His final words were not directed at Hancock, but at Sabo and Dragon.
The latter did not answer directly. He stared at Ron solemnly and said, "There is only one condition: you must not become a dragon yourself!"
If the Navy led by Ron became the next World Government, or even showed signs of heading in that direction, they would never let him off.
"Understood, understood..."
Ron raised his hands in surrender. After a pause, he smiled. "But I do not think you will get that chance."
"You understand better than anyone the changes I have brought about with my own hands!"
Ron had that confidence!
No wonder they had chosen to join forces...!
Hancock finally understood.
Admiral "Azure Dragon" was an incomparably dazzling name in this era.
Pirates sailing the seas and