The arrival of several pirate factions had no effect on the meeting.
Most of the time, their representatives simply listened and watched. As founding nations, they stood to benefit from the arrangement and had little reason to oppose any proposals.
Only by attending the Secret Meeting in Mary Geoise could they grasp how terrifying it was. The realization sent chills down their spines.
They were setting the rules for the seas, carving them up like a cake.
Even the Marines were part of the bargain.
And the decisions reached into the New World's pirate territories.
The future of the seas was being decided through countless discussions.
As they listened, they asked questions. Someone would explain what a proposal was for, why it was necessary, and what benefits it would bring.
Those gathered in Mary Geoise were undoubtedly among the finest minds of their respective kingdoms.
Now that the newcomers had joined them, they were on the same side. The others were happy to answer their questions.
Everyone there knew these things already. There was no reason to hide them, even from pirates.
After all, their status as pirates could effectively be erased.
In terms of strength, these Pirate Nations surpassed most of the kingdoms in Mary Geoise.
Some of these Pirate Nations were also quite strong economically.
And if you refused to answer, someone else would. What if a particularly petty pirate took offense and targeted you later?
Of course, they mainly directed their questions to the kingdoms that had invited them into the United Government.
The Sea Emperors on Paros Island—Loki the "Evil God" and Teach the "Black Emperor"—showed little interest in the Swordsmanship Tournament.
They stayed inside the courtyards Kronos Kingdom had prepared for them and did not go out.
Instead, they spent their time contacting their trusted