Shifting Winds

The fact that twenty countries had declared their withdrawal from the World Government, nearly infuriating the administrative chairman to the point of fainting, was naturally unknown to Long Yi.

After spending three days dealing with the Beasts Pirates, he finally returned to the fortress residence after a long absence and felt the warmth of home.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. You really are something now..."

Hearing the commotion, Zephyr lowered his teacup and stared at the silver-haired young man who had just returned from outside, his expression complicated as he looked over his final disciple again and again.

Only after examining him for four or five seconds did the old man pick up his teacup again and shake his head with deep emotion.

"You really are impossible to figure out."

"Heh, what's so hard to figure out? No matter what I've done, I'm still your student, aren't I?"

Long Yi held nothing but respect for Zephyr. Smiling, he sat down in the wicker chair beside him and stretched lazily.

"Young Master, have you finished dealing with matters outside?"

Hearing the sounds in the living room, Vrom emerged from the direction of the kitchen.

At the sight of that familiar figure, delight appeared on the gentleman's face. He quickly turned around and brought over a large plate of pastries and a pot of black tea.

"Teacher Zephyr, Vrom, you've worked hard these past few days at home."

Nodding slightly to Zephyr and the head butler, Long Yi did not stand on ceremony. He casually picked up a biscuit from the tray and tossed it into his mouth.

The sweetness melted across his tongue, and he shifted into a more comfortable position in the wicker chair.

"Don't say that. At least Karp got to throw a punch and show off a little. I only