Three days later...
Dressrosa held a grand coronation celebration, and "Stallone," the national hero, undoubtedly became the king of the country.
Violet and Kyros, who held Rebecca after finally achieving his revenge, watched the scene without any dissatisfaction. The other man had avenged them, and neither of them had any ambition to become king. It was quite good to entrust the country to someone like him.
Two days earlier, the body of the former former king, King Riku III, had been found in the dungeon. Tesoro held a funeral for him with some of the citizens. With Doflamingo's death, the people of Dressrosa learned the truth. King Riku III had still held considerable prestige among the citizens all these years.
After this incident, "Stallone's" prestige among the citizens rose even higher, winning over the people who supported King Riku III.
King Riku: "You won't even let me go after I'm dead? Sob!"
After the coronation celebration ended, Tesoro officially became the king of Dressrosa, rightfully and properly!
In an open area behind the palace, Tesoro, having dealt with everyone, dismissed his subordinates and came here alone.
"Captain... are you leaving?" Even Tesoro, who had always been steady and composed, could not help sounding hesitant at this moment.
As soon as he said that, everyone fell silent. Even Kid, who had always been carefree, said nothing. Tesoro had not had much presence on the ship; if one did not pay attention, one might not even know he was there. But they had spent so long together day and night that everyone had grown used to having this man silently watching over them from behind.
"Yeah, you know me." Ryan smiled faintly, trying to dispel the heavy atmosphere with the smile on his face.
At that, everyone burst out laughing.
Because whenever