After receiving confirmation from both Brogy and Dorry, the Giants began cheering at the tops of their lungs. Their passionate cries almost tore through the sky and pierced the clouds.
"Hajrudin," who had just been defeated by Adrian, was especially enthusiastic.
Brogy and Dorry exchanged smiles, then announced further.
"Kababababa! Dorry and I have already settled on a few fairly strong apprentice crew members."
"Gyagyagyagya! We'll send those people invitations later... But anyone who wasn't chosen can also come to us, as long as you're confident in your strength."
The Giants in town grew even more excited. Quite a few ran straight back into their houses to fetch vast quantities of food and wine, preparing to hold a grand outdoor feast right there.
Amid this lively atmosphere, Brogy and Dorry, the two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, slipped out of the crowd and led Adrian's group away from the revelers.
"Elders?"
Once their surroundings had quieted down a little, Adrian looked at Brogy and Dorry with mild amusement.
Why did such a venerable title seem so out of place on these two rough, boisterous Giants?
"Don't bring that up, Adrian..."
Brogy's face reddened.
"I know we're not quite suited to the position... Dorry and I still fall a long way short of Elder Yoruru and Elder Yaruru in experience and age."
Dorry's face also flushed with embarrassment, though his thick black beard hid it well. He took the initiative to change the subject.
"By the way, Adrian, King Fárbauti should have heard about your arrival by now. Would you like to come to the Royal Court with us and meet him?"
Adrian nodded, readily agreeing. "It would be my honor."
Quite apart from his plan to gain access to the Ancient Poneglyph through the Giant King...
The final requirement