Education Minister Arinas also snorted. "For you Marines to make a demand like this at a time like this..."
"Don't you think you're taking advantage of our crisis?"
"This is hardly how your World Government should behave!"
Finance Minister Kyle-Pope curled his lip and said sarcastically, "General Borsalino certainly has this all worked out!"
"You get to join forces with us to wipe out the Chris Pirates and bring our Pudora Kingdom into the World Government's ranks."
"Heh, that would be quite an achievement!"
Chapter 771
With a mocking smile on his face, Finance Minister Kyle-Pope mercilessly ridiculed Kizaru Borsalino.
To him, the Marines had made this demand purely to claim credit!
Getting the Pudora Kingdom to join the World Government would indeed be a considerable achievement.
After all, it was one of the strongest nations outside the World Government!
Moreover, the Pudora Kingdom had never bowed to the World Government in the past hundred years.
Even under constant pressure from the World Government, they had never submitted.
Hayes remained unfazed and said calmly, "It would indeed count as a major achievement."
"But this isn't a decision General Borsalino made alone."
"After all, joining the World Government isn't something just anyone can do on a whim."
"The strength of your Pudora Kingdom is plain for all to see."
"Even on a global scale, your nation ranks among the more powerful countries."
"That is why the World Government's leaders all hope you will join."
Hayes casually picked up the glass of wine before him and drained it.
He looked at King Yuriton on the throne and chuckled. "Joining the World Government would hardly be a losing proposition for you."
"Not only can we help you repel a formidable enemy like the Chris Pirates..."
"The World Government will also offer you very