"Long... Long time no see. What the Secretary-General wants to discuss should be related to that young man from your Dragon Glory, right?"
Outside the conference room, Derry Jones walked up to Huangfu Long, who was admiring the apocalyptic-looking architecture around them, devastated earlier by the Wood Clone's burst of Conqueror's Haki, and quietly asked.
"Isn't that obvious? We all came out, and only junior brother stayed inside. If it isn't related to junior brother, could it possibly be related to you?"
Huangfu Long turned around and gave Derry Jones a look as though he were an idiot before replying irritably.
"...!"
Derry Jones was instantly left speechless. Of course he knew that. He had only used it as an excuse to come over and probe for information.
Unfortunately, that approach seemed useless against a shameless rascal like Huangfu Long.
"Long, do you know what it's about?"
This time, Derry Jones had learned his lesson. He did not waste any more words and directly asked Huangfu Long, though he was destined to be disappointed again.
Huangfu Long swept his gaze over the people around them who had all pricked up their ears. With a chuckle, he spoke teasingly.
"You want to know? Heh, why should I tell you?"
"..."
Derry Jones's expression stiffened before a flash of anger passed through his eyes. Yet when he saw Huangfu Long's mocking smile, he helplessly shook his head.
Indeed, he seemed to have no standing to demand that Huangfu Long tell him. Even trying to force him with violence was impossible. He had not been Huangfu Long's match before, and now he was even less so.
"Lord Derry, there's no need to be anxious. This concerns a matter of great importance to the entire Federation. You should know soon enough, so there is