The pirates still gathered outside never would have imagined it.
Simply by watching the spectacle, they had become someone else's prey.
They had only wanted to see who would have the last laugh: the Chris Pirates or the Pudora Kingdom.
Instead, they had taken the Chris Pirates' place as the targets of the Navy's anger!
Once the plan was settled, the Navy wasted no time and immediately began withdrawing.
At the sight, Van Augur raised his eyebrows and clicked his tongue. "They're just retreating like that?"
"But they don't look like they're ready to give up, do they?"
Pazheru frowned slightly as well, puzzled. "Indeed. They seem to have suddenly regained their energy."
"Their morale has picked right back up!"
"But... the direction they're heading in really is the way out."
"I just don't understand."
Beside them, Kuro held his chin, rubbing it with his fingers.
Then he chuckled softly. "I've figured it out!"
"They are retreating, but only from the Pudora Kingdom."
"If I'm not mistaken, their targets are the other pirates lingering in these waters."
Van Augur opened his mouth in realization, then shook his head and clicked his tongue. "Those poor bastards!"
"They came to watch the show and got themselves dragged into it!"
"After the beating they took here, those Navy men have plenty of pent-up anger!"
"Those pirates outside are in for a rough time."
They couldn't help feeling a little sympathy for those unlucky souls.
Once the Navy had left, Van Augur and the others immediately returned to the Royal Palace Hall.
They reported the situation to Chris.
Chris remained calm and said casually, "Those spectators really ought to pay a little admission."
"They can't expect to enjoy the show for free!"
"As long as the Navy doesn't cause trouble on our soil, let