The World Government's response went without saying: it gave its full support.
The dawn of the Great Pirate Era had sent the prestige of the World Government and the Marines soaring.
To most people, the execution of Roger, the Pirate King, was a tremendous victory for the Marines and the World Government.
They had no idea what effect Roger's final words would have.
Those with a little foresight could see that the Marines and the World Government had clearly lost.
But whichever way they looked at it, with so many Great Pirates in the New World joining forces once more, there was no backing down.
They could not retreat.
This was a declaration of war.
The happiest were naturally Hades and the other factions eager to see the seas thrown into chaos. They watched the pirates steadily drain the World Government's strength.
Little by little, the World Government would weaken, and its influence would wane.
"Leave the Four Seas alone for now. Focus on keeping the Trade Routes secure. Let the Affiliated Nations suffer a little; then they'll understand why the World Government and the Marines exist."
At the pinnacle of power, Saint Saturn spoke with unmistakable displeasure toward the Affiliated Nations.
"Agreed. Dealing with the pirates in the New World matters more."
Beside him, Saint Mars stood with his hands behind his back and spoke calmly.
On this point, the Five Elders were in complete agreement.
Unlike the distant Four Seas, the pirate alliance in the New World posed a direct threat to the World Government's security.
No matter how chaotic the Four Seas became, they would have little effect on the World Government.
The pirate alliance in the New World also gave the World Government a reason to take a harder line with the Affiliated Nations.
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