Inviting Momousagi, Beginning Special Training

Momousagi's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she turned to look at Roya.

"White Dove, what do you mean by that?"

Momousagi stared coldly at Roya, as though she wanted to discern something from his eyes.

"Aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?"

Roya smiled faintly at Momousagi.

At this point, Momousagi had no idea what Roya was trying to do.

Without saying anything more, Momousagi walked into her room and said with her back to Roya, "Remember to close the door."

Upon entering Momousagi's room, Roya looked it over.

He had to admit, he had never expected that beneath Momousagi's mature exterior, she had the heart of a young girl.

The room was filled with pink decorations. Even the chairs were pink.

It looked extremely adorable.

Momousagi noticed Roya's gaze as well.

An icy aura emanated from her, utterly contrary to the room's decor, giving her a uniquely contrasting presence.

"Speak. What exactly is this about?!"

"I want to invite you to join my faction."

"My faction? Don't you know I'm a member of the Dove Faction?"

Momousagi had a very close relationship with Vice Admiral Tsuru.

They even addressed each other as sisters.

Though there was quite a large age gap between those "sisters," it was enough to show how close they were.

"Of course I know. It's precisely because I know that I feel even more sorry for you."

"Sorry for me? I don't need your pity!"

Momousagi rose from her seat and walked over to the window.

Through it, she looked out at Marineford's training grounds.

It was clear that her heart was far from calm.

This was exactly as Roya had expected.

"Momousagi, you're an admiral candidate, but have you ever considered why they refuse to support you? Why are all the resources