The Shadow Beneath Glacier Continent
"So His Majesty the King just... disappeared?"
After conducting further on-site inspections, Oran made a few adjustments to the blueprints and arranged for new construction workers. Then he left with Lyliana and Chinjao, setting out for West Blue.
Zack and Kate accompanied him, while he entrusted Firefly Island to the others without worry.
When Brand intended to report on the recent situation of the security forces, he received the news that Oran had already left.
"No, let me correct that. Brother Oran hasn't disappeared. He's just gone to handle his own business. He's very busy."
As she explained, Ginny fiddled with the white Den Den Mushi in her hands.
During this time, Oran had actually used his own channels to acquire a set of white anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi. Ginny was now upgrading them.
"He's the King here now. What kind of King goes out with only one or two people?!"
Brand did not mind how Ginny addressed him. He knew these people were Oran's trusted followers and had been by his side long ago.
Still, Brand could not quite understand this situation. He knew Oran was unusual, but he had not expected him to be unusual to this extent.
In truth, Brand had simply met too few people. On these seas, it was quite common for a boss to hand everything over to their subordinates and only make decisions at critical moments.
"So now..."
"If there's anything, just tell me. I'll report it to him. If you need to, you can also speak to our Crown Princess. Let me think... that's what Brother Oran said."
[If anyone brings up issues of royal authority, tell them the Crown Princess is acting as regent for now. Have Franky talk to them.]
"Forget it. It isn't anything