Each with Their Own New Mission

After passing through a long corridor.

In the end, Harald arrived at the chamber of the Void Throne.

The attendant stopped, bowed, then silently withdrew into the shadows.

Harald entered the hall.

He did not stop until he was still a hundred meters from the throne's dais. Then he dropped to one knee and lowered his head.

"Harald requests an audience with Lord Imu and the Five Elders."

His voice echoed through the hall.

"I failed to complete my mission to kill Rocks in the Triangle Sea, allowing the target to survive to this day and cause even greater calamity in Sabaody."

"I am willing to accept any punishment."

The hall fell silent.

After a long while, Saint Nusjuro, standing in the center of the Five Elders, slowly spoke.

"Rise, Harald. Lord Imu summoned you here this time not to punish you for your failure."

Harald's body trembled slightly as he rose as instructed.

"Lord Imu already knows of your performance in the Triangle Sea. Failing to kill Rocks and his officers was not your fault alone."

"Their strength was never something an ordinary man could easily shake."

Harald felt somewhat relieved, but he was also more confused.

If this was not punishment, then why had he been summoned?

Saint Saturn opened his half-lidded eyes to a narrow slit and gazed at the giant below. "Lord Imu sees all."

"The World Government has seen the loyalty and value displayed by you and the Giant Tribe behind you."

"Therefore, you were summoned today to sign the next stage of the contract."

"The next stage... of the contract?" Harald abruptly raised his head.

At present, only a Shallow Sea Contract existed between him and Imu.

It felt more like a letter of intent and the bare minimum of contact.

"The next contract...