Red-Haired had to follow everyone else's lead and half-bow; after all, he at least needed to show a bit of etiquette.
I am honored to join this big family, Red-Haired said respectfully, his face filled with humility.
Then, Red-Haired suddenly stepped forward and said earnestly, I would like to ask Lord Imu to also grant a Celestial Dragon status to my first mate!
What are you doing? Step back! Saint Mars demanded angrily, his eyes filled with vigilance and majesty.
The others even made motions to draw their swords on the spot, the gleaming blades exuding a chilling cold light as if they would sever Red-Haired's head without hesitation the moment Imu gave the order.
After a moment of silence, Imu slowly spoke, Put them all away. We are our own people, there is no need for such confrontation.
It is not out of the question to ask for a status for Beckman, on the condition that you provide us with the head of the Four Emperors, Swain.
This... Red-Haired's expression showed difficulty and deep hesitation as he said, I can only do my best to kill him!
Step back! Imu said in a cold tone.
Red-Haired bowed respectfully once more before slowly retreating.
It was not until he had completely left the council hall that Red-Haired dared to voice the thoughts he had been suppressing all along.
Inside the hall just now, he could not be sure if anyone present possessed mind-reading abilities, so his mind had remained entirely focused on how to pledge loyalty to the Celestial Dragons.
The Imu I faced must be a fake.
Red-Haired's Conqueror's Haki was among the most top-tier existences in the entire world, but he had never mentioned how his Observation Haki fared, primarily because in his view, Observation Haki served mostly