This time, your successful mission at Mary Geoise to protect the royal families of various nations has greatly pleased the World Government.
Mu Chen bowed slightly, a respectful smile on his face.
"It was merely Sunglasses's duty. It is Sunglasses's honor to receive the approval of my lords."
Seeing Mu Chen's humble nature, the Five Elders revealed faintly satisfied expressions.
"You also did an excellent job recruiting the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
"Yes. Although you were somewhat negligent during the process, the final outcome was still good."
"Especially since you persuaded Douglas Bullet and the Fish-Man Fisher Tiger. That alone proves your capability."
"But as for the final Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, I heard that she seems somewhat interested in you. Otherwise, she would not have agreed to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
"No matter what, since you have accomplished this, do not forget that you are a Marine."
Mu Chen quietly listened to the five old fellows speak, but inwardly he grumbled, Damn it, I did all the work well, yet they're not giving me any reward.
However, the Five Elders abruptly changed their tone in the next moment. "Hmph, those merits alone are not enough. The Marine's duty is not merely to protect, but to eliminate every threat."
"Dragon of the Revolutionary Army and Thunder are still at large. The Revolutionary Army is growing stronger by the day, and that makes the World Government deeply uneasy."
"Mu Chen, you are the youngest and most promising admiral in the Marines. We have always groomed you as the successor to the position of Fleet Admiral, but now it seems that you are somewhat unequal to the task when it comes to dealing with the Revolutionary Army."
What followed was a round of criticism. Mu Chen