"Oh, this..."
Noah raised an eyebrow and opened the document.
Sure enough, the first page bore a bold, blacked-out title:
"Promotion Order"
"...We are pleased to learn that Mr. Romanov Noah has chosen to return to Marine Headquarters. Following assessment and deliberation by the World Government's highest council, and in view of his illustrious military achievements, brilliant record, and reputation across the Four Blues, it has been determined that he fully meets the qualifications for the rank of Marine Headquarters admiral..."
"Therefore, upon review by the Five Elders and notification of Marine Headquarters, a unanimous decision has been reached to approve the following appointment."
"Romanov Noah, formerly an admiral candidate of Marine Headquarters, is hereby appointed Admiral of Marine Headquarters, with the codename White Dragon."
"This appointment shall take effect on the date this document is issued."
"Sea Circle Calendar, May 12, 1510."
"World Government Supreme Council (Seal)"
"Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Kong (Seal)"
Exquisitely bound and grandly formatted, it bore not only two bright red seals at the bottom, but also an embossed relief of the World Government flag at the top.
It looked incredibly prestigious.
It was more than just a Promotion Order. Like a trophy or medal, it could be preserved as a keepsake in a glass display case.
"Pleased to learn."
Noah curled his lips. Seeing Nami standing on tiptoe and peering at it curiously, he casually stuffed the document into her arms. "Here, go play with it."
"Thanks, Dad!"
Nami had long been eyeing the embossed relief. She grabbed it and eagerly ran off to figure out how to pry it off.
"Hey! You brat, that's an admiral's Promotion Order!"
Sengoku called out in dissatisfaction, then shook his head with a helpless smile.
He really was ridiculous... Other than that