In an ordinary little tavern, several people sat in a row at the bar, discussing the latest hot topics in the country.
The news of Ohara's destruction had caused a huge uproar before. However, the reason the World Government gave to the public was that a group of frenzied archaeologists had attempted to overthrow the world and were ultimately wiped out by the World Government.
With centuries of accumulated prestige, the World Government occupied the position of legitimacy. Although many doubted the truth of the matter, as time passed, it was gradually forgotten.
West Blue was far too distant from Firefly Island. To them, what happened there was less important than the road closures on Firefly Island caused by underground construction.
And the hottest topics here were basically all related to Oran.
"Did you hear? His Majesty the King seemed to have gone out somewhere before."
"I heard. And he brought back a new little princess. Her hair color looks just like His Majesty's family. Could she be His Majesty's illegitimate daughter from outside?"
As usual, even though Oran had taken a World Government ship to Ohara this time, few ordinary people realized that their King had left home.
It was only when Oran returned to the country with great fanfare that they realized what had happened.
"Hey, you lot, don't go too far!"
An unhappy voice came from nearby, followed by another familiar face appearing at the bar. His distinctive pompadour even bounced twice as he sat down.
"Captain Brand?"
"We were just curious. We didn't mean anything else."
"I know. I'm just reminding you not to drink too much and say something disrespectful."
Normal discussion was no big deal. Oran had always appeared unconcerned about such things, but that was Oran's own business. It would not do for