The Pirate: I Maxed Out Conqueror's Haki First Because I Can't Die

His calm bearing held an inexplicable authority.

His red hair formed a crescent above his head, and he wore black sunglasses.

When he noticed Xia Le looking at him, the man gave a slight nod. There was no trace of a smile on his face.

Xia Le looked away, but he had already recognized the man.

Saint Figarland Garling, supreme commander of the Holy Knights, a former champion of God Valley, and a man with countless ties to the future Emperor Red-Haired Shanks.

His presence carried extraordinary significance. His appearance here seemed to convey a message of its own.

But he made no further move. He merely watched Xia Le from a distance.

A moment later, a servant led Cobra to his quarters, and Xia Le withdrew his gaze.

Once Xia Le was out of sight, Saint Figarland Garling turned and left as well.

He entered a palace at an unhurried pace, sat down on a sofa, and crossed his legs.

"Has he arrived?"

A deep voice spoke.

"Who do you mean?"

Saint Garling asked flatly, looking at the elder before him with the handlebar mustache.

It was Saint Topman Warcury, the Warrior God of Justice and one of the Five Elders.

"Nefertari Xia Le!"

Saint Topman Warcury's voice was grave.

"He has. I just saw him."

Saint Garling answered.

"Are you confident?"

"If we strike here."

Saint Topman Warcury's eyes turned cold as he asked the question.

"Heh."

"You've never actually fought him. Are you really asking me that based on nothing but reports?"

Saint Figarland Garling scoffed.

Then he added,

"Even so, you should understand what the information we've gathered about him tells us."

"Do you know what it would cost to attack him?"

"If you're willing to lose Mary Geoise, this Holy Land at the summit of