The next day, far out at sea, Vinsmoke Judge received a report from his subordinates.
They had visited the places where the robot had appeared and gathered information. Their conclusion was clear: a robot really had appeared, and everything matched the earlier reports. Now, though, no one knew where it had gone.
"Find it! Bring it back to me! Use every resource we have!" Once the reports were confirmed, Vinsmoke Judge went into a frenzy. He left only a small force on guard and sent everyone else out.
"I must have it. Once Germa has it, we won't have to fear any force!" The composure that usually filled Judge's eyes was gone, replaced by obsession.
Judge no longer cared about the Freedom Alliance or the World Government. All he could think about was the robot in those reports.
Soon after Vinsmoke Judge gave the order, dozens of large ships sailed toward the Luvneel Kingdom in an imposing fleet.
Near the Luvneel Kingdom, the ships split up and headed for their assigned destinations: the places where the robot had been seen.
In Goban Town, Ryan listened to Jinbe's report and smiled strangely.
The fish took the bait!
"Now that they're here, it's time for me to go," Ryan said, rising.
He took an imposing suit of armor from his Storage Space.
With everyone's help, Ryan put on the armor and helmet. He looked like a robot, much like the armored warriors from his previous life.
"I'm off!" Ryan's voice came out sounding mechanical.
"Ryan, be careful!" Robin called just as he was about to leave. She trusted his strength, but she couldn't help herself.
"Don't worry. If I want to leave, no one in this world can stop me!" Ryan chuckled. A Spatial Gate appeared before him, and he vanished.
Robin