After having her identity exposed, Vivi seemed somewhat uneasy, but she quickly calmed down. It was clear that her time training within Baroque Works had helped her grow.
Considering that this man had immediately put a stop to Crocodile's plan to seize Alabasta, he probably bore them no ill will. Vivi thus displayed the elegance expected of a princess. After giving a slight curtsy, she said, "Thank you for your help to Alabasta, Mr. Bane."
"It's hardly help. I simply had no interest in Crocodile's plan." Bane waved his hand, then said, "You heard it just now. I've called off this so-called Operation Utopia. As things stand, there's no longer any conflict between us. I hope that from now on, your Nefertari family will not interfere with or hinder Baroque Works' development here."
Although Bane's tone was calm and held no hint of threat, Vivi sensibly agreed. "No problem. The Nefertari family would very much like to establish a friendship with you."
Baroque Works under Crocodile's leadership had already put her family through enough. Bane, the man who had taken down Crocodile, was clearly more powerful and more capable. Naturally, Vivi had no desire to make an enemy of him.
Only after confirming her attitude did Bane nod in satisfaction. "As far as I know, Crocodile has funded..."
At that point, Bane turned his gaze toward Nico Robin. Robin had clearly done her homework and immediately answered, "Four hundred and thirty thousand rebels."
"That's right, four hundred and thirty thousand rebels." Bane nodded and continued, looking at Princess Vivi. "Since we've called off this plan, these rebels should no longer exist either. I imagine your Nefertari family doesn't want Alabasta to continue having such a massive armed force within its borders, right?"
"Of course. Restoring stability and prosperity to the