Ignis passed one Celestial Dragon Mansion after another.
The theft of a Celestial Dragon Mansion's treasures was undoubtedly an earth-shattering affair.
Ignis was so composed because he already had someone lined up to take the blame.
Naturally, he could not decide something this important on his own. Before taking action, he had contacted his father, Hades.
Hades had not objected to Ignis's plan.
Ignis could avoid detection, so why would he refuse?
Even if someone happened to spot him, exposing his true identity would still be difficult given his abilities.
Still, Hades had prepared a fallback for Ignis.
There was no denying that the various Celestial Dragon families were the World Government's true foundations.
Back in the late stages of the Rocks era, during that darkest period, the World Government and the Marines had suffered devastating losses and exhausted their funds.
The affiliated nations had also stabbed them in the back. Not only had the heavenly tribute barely increased, it had continued to decline.
Under those circumstances, the World Government had struggled to keep going. It could even be called bankrupt, and had plundered the wealth of some nobles and tycoons in Mary Geoise.
During that period, money had flowed like water, while the prices of all kinds of supplies across the seas had skyrocketed.
If the various Celestial Dragon families had not stepped in with the wealth they had accumulated over the years, and even their hidden military strength, how could the World Government have held on?
The Rocks era had left a profound impact on the World Government. The affiliated nations had gained influence, and the Celestial Dragon families behind the scenes had gained a greater say as well.
Plundering the Celestial Dragons' wealth was also a way to weaken the World Government.
Ignis remained hidden in the