After a few seconds of silence on the other end, Sengoku's voice came through again.
"All right, let's drop that."
Then Sengoku changed the subject, bringing up another matter.
"The World Government called. Apparently, a group of mysterious people has appeared in the South Blue, secretly moving the targets the World Government wants arrested.
Have you run into these people, or heard any rumors about them?"
At that, Randall instinctively exchanged a glance with Dragon.
Could he say that not only had he met those people, but their leader was standing right in front of him?
For a moment, the hall fell silent.
"Hello? Randall, are you there? Can you hear me? Hello?"
When Randall failed to answer, Sengoku thought the Den Den Mushi had broken.
"Ah, yes, I'm here! I'm here. I just never imagined anyone could be so outrageously bold as to openly oppose the World Government.
How terrifying!"
Randall patted his chest, looking thoroughly frightened.
Dragon's face darkened at the sight.
Sengoku was equally speechless.
With your nerve? You insist on fighting even the strongest opponents you meet, come hell or high water, and now you're scared?
"What are you playing at now, brat?" Sengoku asked suspiciously.
Randall looked wounded, as though he had been unjustly accused.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, you're being completely unreasonable!
What could I possibly be playing at? Who in the Navy doesn't know I'm the most upright, obedient, kindhearted, honest, and straightforward person around?
Besides, no sinister trick could escape your discerning eyes!"
Sengoku sucked his teeth as he listened.
The fact that you can say all that proves you're anything but honest and straightforward!
Still, that last remark was certainly true.
"All right, all right, stop getting sidetracked." Sengoku forcibly steered the conversation back on course. "I called to tell you that