Adams fell like a meteor into the center of the deck, coming to a precise stop not far in front of Judge.
From the shadows, Judge stepped forward. He wore a golden spiked helmet, held a matching golden spear, and was draped in a black robe. Prominent 66 emblems were stamped on his belt and knees, while the orange cape behind him snapped loudly in the wind.
"Pleased to meet you for the first time, Lord Adams."
Judge's voice was not particularly warm, but he maintained a surface-level politeness. Without wasting time on pleasantries, he went straight to the point.
"May I ask why you requested this meeting?"
Adams discreetly sized up the leader of the North Blue's infamous "Evil Army."
That Raid Suit and that technological spear both showed that Judge was ready to turn hostile at any moment.
Seeing that Adams did not answer immediately, Judge grew impatient. His brow furrowed as he prepared to speak again.
But Adams spoke first.
"Vinsmoke Judge, hand over your Lineage Factor-modified humans and Raid Suit technology. In exchange, I can help you unify the North Blue in the future."
Judge froze for a moment. Then a chilling glint surged in his eyes, and his tone instantly turned so cold it seemed capable of freezing the air.
"Have you not woken up yet? You're dreaming in broad daylight!"
Modified humans and Raid Suit technology were the foundation of Germa's revival. Unifying the North Blue was a goal he had dreamed of but could hardly attain. Yet this man wanted to trade away everything he had with a single casual sentence?
What a ridiculous fantasy!
Adams wore an arrogant expression, his icy gaze piercing Judge like an awl with undisguised contempt.
"You should have received the news as well. The Donquixote Family, rulers