As Lin Ye met with Rayleigh, the upper ranks of Amazon Lily were engaged in a fierce debate within the Snake Palace.
The air in the palace was so heavy it seemed ready to drip with water, and every face was filled with worry.
"One of the Four Emperors, Lin Ye, has appeared in our territorial waters. This is absolutely not a good omen."
Empress Toritoma sat upon the throne, her expression grave as she spoke.
Her slender fingers unconsciously tapped against the throne's armrest, revealing the unease in her heart.
As Amazon Lily's current empress and the Snake Princess of the Kuja Tribe, Toritoma understood all too well the responsibility she bore for protecting the entire island.
Her sharp eyes swept across everyone in the hall, trying to find even the slightest trace of support in their expressions.
The female warriors in the hall lowered their heads. No one dared voice an opinion lightly.
After all, this concerned the fate of all Amazon Lily.
Just then, a somewhat aged yet dignified voice came from outside the hall. "You are all too young. You simply do not understand that this is a heaven-sent opportunity."
Gloriosa slowly entered the grand hall, wisdom gleaming from her wrinkled face.
Her aged body remained perfectly upright, and every step she took was steady and powerful, as though silently recounting her past glory.
"Granny Gloriosa!" The female warriors present bowed in greeting, deep respect shining in their eyes.
As the former former empress, Gloriosa had witnessed far too many storms.
She stood in the center of the hall and looked at Toritoma with blazing eyes. "We should ask Lin Ye to fly his pirate flag over Amazon Lily. In this Great Pirate Era, without his protection, Amazon Lily will sooner or later face utter destruction."