Laina looked at the young swordsman before her in surprise.
At that moment, Eric's appearance attracted more than just Laina's attention. The Marines and everyone watching the battle also noticed this scene.
"Sky Pirate Crew, Third Fleet, Sword Wind Pirate Crew, Sword Wind Swordsman: Eric Kelmango..."
"He's really young!"
"His bounty is only 200 million Beli? It should rise a lot after this war, right?"
"I wonder how far you've made it on the path of the swordsman!"
The appearances of Sakazuki and Eric meant that the truly high-level combatants on both sides had finally entered the fray.
This meant that the real curtain on the war was finally about to rise!
Scorching magma flowed across the ground, but Eric ignored it. He stared at Laina with an extremely serious expression and spoke in a praising tone.
"Nicely done, Laina! You actually managed to block one of Sakazuki's attacks."
"No, no, no... It's all because the Devil Fruit Lord Ye Mu gave me is so powerful!"
"You're very impressive too. Now, leave the rest to us. Hurry and take your mother to get treated."
"Mm!"
"Thank you very much!"
Nearby, Rakulowa saw this and spoke gratefully as he helped Tethys to her feet.
At this moment, Eric also glanced at the three Giant Vice Admirals, who were in an extremely awkward situation, and said politely,
"For your safety, the three of you should leave as well. After all, the battle that follows could very well injure you by accident!"
The three Giant Vice Admirals were stunned. They were clearly enemies, yet Eric's conduct still earned their respect. Without lingering, they turned around and left.
But just then, a scorching heat once again swept over their bodies.
Sakazuki's cold voice rang out again.
"Don't joke around. I will never allow traitors