Faced with Hill's question, Oaisis took a long time to answer, sounding distinctly uncomfortable: the stowaways had used a passage he had opened specifically for the Moon Clan.
And he had set strict rules for that passage.
Under those rules, he couldn't simply expel the two of them unless they used power far beyond the world's level.
Hill blinked and couldn't help sighing. "Well, humility helps you improve, and pride holds you back. I never thought I'd still have cause to say that after all these years."
Who caused trouble without leaving himself a way out?
Oaisis fell silent for a moment, then suddenly let out a shriek so piercing it made Hill's head ache.
"What are you doing?"
Hill soon found out why. Alexei must have realized his actions had been exposed to the World Lord. Without hesitation, he rushed onto Scarlet's great ship alongside Aoskar.
Then a rumble rose from a hundred miles beyond Basia City, and an enormous island surged up.
Aoskar transformed into a figure of light with transparent wings and hovered in the air, carrying Alexei. The image was instantly broadcast to the entire world through Water Mirror Synchronization.
"I, Alexei Damboro, act now in accordance with the will of Aoskar, the Gate Deity. I fight to free this world from a dictator's grasp, and for true peace throughout the world.
"Our Aoskar Island will remain neutral and welcome all who love peace.
"The great Sea God Triton has also promised that those who belong to the ocean will not actively harm anyone on Aoskar Island.
"The ocean has always been a vital part of this world, yet Oaisis refuses to tolerate the slightest resistance. Our world needs water. We humans need water.
"Though this goes against the World Will's wishes, I believe he will