The charade staged jointly by the World Government and Marine Headquarters had not been particularly clever.
Once Brogy and Dorry successfully returned to Elbaf, the truth of what had happened all those years ago naturally came to light.
"Kashi! Oimo! Jandor! Lakvar! Ronse! ..."
King Fárbauti read out the names of the Giants currently serving the World Government and Marine Headquarters, one by one. Among them were even several powerful Giants who had risen to the rank of Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.
"It is time for them to return to Elbaf!"
Prince Loki nodded firmly as well, wholeheartedly agreeing with King Fárbauti.
The young prince even added, "Once our fellow Giants return to Elbaf, perhaps we can have them join the newly established Giant Warrior Pirates!"
Imagining a scene that might unfold in the future, the Giant prince could not help flashing a mischievous smile.
"Making Marine Headquarters Vice Admirals become pirates... haha! That would certainly be entertaining! I can hardly wait to see it."
"The World Government and Marine Headquarters brought this upon themselves! Giants will never be slaves!"
King Fárbauti snorted, cut himself off, and shifted his sharp gaze.
"Let us put the matter of the Giant Warrior Pirates aside for now... Loki, have you been in contact with the Red Hair Pirates lately?"
At King Fárbauti's question, Prince Loki's expression grew solemn, and he answered earnestly.
"Father, I have already asked Shanks and his crew. Although they used the power of Uranus to reach Totto Land quickly, they have to sail the return journey bit by bit."
Had a scholar well versed in history been standing in the palace, those words would surely have made them doubt their own ears.
Uranus—wasn't that...
"I only hope the Red Hair Pirates are fast enough..."
A trace of worry flashed