Sakazuki stood beside Mu Chen. At the mention of the word "sacred," a flash of anger passed through his scarlet eyes, but he quickly suppressed his emotions. He merely stepped forward half a pace and said in a steady yet pointed tone, "Lord Green Gusen, the Navy's duty is to protect civilians and maintain peace. These slaves count as civilians too, don't they? They should be under the Navy's protection."
"If the ritual requires them, please inform us of its purpose in advance so we can make the appropriate security arrangements."
He did not directly refute him, nor did he reveal any hostility. He had merely used a clumsy excuse to say so. After all, to the Celestial Dragons, slaves and civilians were equally lowly.
Green Gusen clearly had not expected Sakazuki to say that. After a brief pause, he sneered. "Admiral Sakazuki certainly cares deeply. But rest assured, the Celestial Dragons know their limits. We will not allow these slaves to interfere with anything."
"You only need to keep your people under control and ensure that no outsiders approach. That will be the greatest protection you can offer us."
Mu Chen smoothly took over, his tone softening somewhat. "Lord Green Gusen, you jest. Protecting the Celestial Dragons is the Navy's duty. Naturally, we will make proper arrangements."
"The Navy's task is to protect the Celestial Dragons. There is no need to waste attention on these lowly people."
The words "lowly people" made Sakazuki's breathing quicken slightly. He felt like smashing Green Gusen's face in with a single punch.
Seeing this, Mu Chen did not press further. He merely nodded and said, "Since Lord Green Gusen has made arrangements, we will not interfere."
"Alright, it is getting late. We should depart for Devil's Canyon."
"Marshal Mu Chen, have your fleet