The figure in the sky was undoubtedly Lyliana herself.
She had also been in the New World before this, representing Oran in discussions with Vegapunk.
In short, Vegapunk needed some new metal to complete certain experiments, and Oran happened to have that metal, but it was "very expensive."
In the end, they reached some sort of deal. The Punk Hazard Institute purchased a batch of resources from Piltover, and well, the World Government was footing the bill.
It all seemed perfectly reasonable, but in Caesar's eyes, everything about it was wrong. His extensive experience told him this was a conspiracy between Vegapunk and Oran.
But that was not the point. The point was that Lyliana, who had been handling matters on Punk Hazard, happened to receive Absalom's plea for help and followed the Vivre Card's guidance here.
Relationships were relationships, but at a time like this, one still had to rely on their own people.
Without orders from the World Government, the Navy would not easily go to war with these great pirates, much less over black-market dealings.
They did have some business dealings with the other Sea Emperors, but those were merely friendly arrangements. It was fine to receive some convenience in their territories, but expecting a single word to make them risk their lives fighting other monsters was impossible.
Whether it was Charlotte Linlin or Kaido, both were shrewd by nature. Aside from the occasional willful act driven by their personal preferences, neither of them acted without profit.
"Idiot lizard, you still have a chance before Her Highness the Princess lands. But I don't think you'll back down."
Absalom did not know what would happen if they kept fighting.
Gamenio was not weak. If not for his Hair Allergy allowing Absalom to seize upon his weakness, the abilities