The Hilton Kingdom had advantages of its own.
They had money, and plenty of gold.
Under the World Government's watch, they used a strategy of "throwing money around" to infiltrate various powers, win them over, and expand their own influence.
As a key node along the trade route, they sought to turn the Hilton Kingdom into the center of the entire North Blue.
Naturally, some of the Hilton Kingdom's activities could not escape the World Government's notice.
However, the World Government needed the Hilton Kingdom's support. As the strongest kingdom in the North Blue, it wielded extraordinary influence.
To a certain extent, it could sway the decisions of other affiliated nations.
Thus, the World Government tacitly permitted some of the Hilton Kingdom's actions.
The Hilton Kingdom was indeed wealthy. With vast gold mines at its disposal, its wealth continued to accumulate, giving it deep reserves.
It could be said that, over the years, aside from the Kronos Kingdom, which had been expanding its influence toward the Northern Sea,
the Hilton Kingdom had made the biggest moves.
Its influence continued to spread as it courted numerous kingdoms.
Of course, the sums it spent were enormous, with expenditures far exceeding income.
But the Hilton Kingdom's vast reserves could easily sustain that spending.
By now, the Hilton Kingdom had begun expanding, without even bothering to conceal it.
It was not as discreet as the Kronos Kingdom.
Nor did it remain outwardly unmoving while operating in secret, as the other superpowers did.
This revealed something of Rosanda II's personality and way of doing things.
"I have two main matters to discuss this time."
Rosanda II's gaze was deep, and a trace of apprehension flickered in his eyes.
"First, are we going to keep letting the Flying Pirates do as they please?"
"Should we weaken