The third time was this [Erudite] advancement quest. (Continued)

"You—"

Dragon was about to ask how White Ghost had learned of his connection to the Revolutionary Army.

Just then, a crushing pressure, towering like a mountain, suddenly descended upon the tiny space.

Even the constantly flowing fountain nearby was forced to a standstill beneath that pressure.

"Tell me what you want, or prepare to choose a new leader."

Nearly tangible, pale Spiritual Pressure coiled around Adrian's body.

As his words fell, the Spiritual Pressure vanished.

Splash—

After being forcibly suppressed for a moment, the white fountain erupted with a much thicker jet of water.

Dragon felt his heart ease as well.

What terrifying strength! Is this what a Legendary Pirate is like? His presence alone is so much stronger than it was a few years ago!

The Revolutionary Army's leader was utterly shaken.

"I want to invite you to join the Revolutionary Army!"

No longer concerned with how White Ghost had learned his exact identity, Dragon stated his purpose outright.

"Why? And what makes you think I would?"

Dragon took a deep breath. Since White Ghost had not rejected him outright, there was room to negotiate!

"The Revolutionary Army aims to overthrow the World Government, end the Celestial Dragons' brutal rule, and give the people of the seas a life of equality and freedom!"

Dragon laid out the Revolutionary Army's guiding principles, then offered the greatest concession he could.

"If you join the Revolutionary Army, I'm willing to hand over leadership to you immediately!"

"Heh..."

Adrian chuckled. Although he had anticipated this scene, he still found it oddly comical.

Perhaps Dragon had seen his resistance to the World Government's various unreasonable policies and believed him to be a like-minded comrade, which was why he wanted to bring him into the Revolutionary Army.

He was even willing to give up