At that moment, the prince of Lulusia Kingdom gritted his teeth and stepped forward to speak.
His words made all the ministers raise their heads and look at him.
Compared with the increasingly cruel and greedy old king, the prince still had kindness in his heart. Everyone knew perfectly well that only by handing authority over to the Marines could the kingdom's common people live better lives.
Just look at the other nineteen countries that had attended the Conference of Twenty Nations. They had all integrated with Dressrosa, enjoying convenient Sea Train travel and establishing Navy Academies and Marine Bases.
By comparison, Lulusia Kingdom was the least secure country of all.
"Shut up!"
"We've only enjoyed a few good days, and you already want to hand them over to the Marines?"
"What an idiot!"
But the prince's words earned him a furious scolding from the old king, who then flew into an even greater rage and smashed quite a few things.
"But!"
The prince's expression darkened.
He knew perfectly well that if the current situation continued unchecked, destruction awaited Lulusia Kingdom.
"No buts!"
"Don't you understand what we'll face once the Marines set foot in this country?"
"Look at the other nineteen countries!"
"The Marines uphold their ideal of absolutely equal justice. What they bring is utter destruction for royalty and nobles!"
"When that happens, you won't have beef, lamb, or fish to eat, nor clothes and jewelry adorned with gold thread, precious metals, and gemstones."
"Everything you possess now will be taken from you!"
"If you break the law, you'll face the same punishment as commoners!"
As the old king spoke, fear and anger filled his eyes.
"Heavens, can you imagine it? What a foolish, terrifying state of affairs!"
"It would be a catastrophe for royalty and nobles!"
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