The office doors had been shut tight at some point. Naturally, none of the sounds within could reach outside.
Freya stared at the group before her, dumbfounded.
How bold! They were openly pledging their loyalty right here, and not to the Marines, but to her superior alone.
Were these guys planning to defect?
Lunatics!!!
"Heh heh heh."
River suddenly laughed, his expression filled with emotion and a measure of joy.
"It's an honor for me, River, to have subordinates like you."
"Now that we've finally reunited, let's set these matters aside for today."
As he spoke, he strode over and hugged everyone present in turn.
Bagu, Yigeer, Aobisi, and the others were overwhelmed with emotion. Seeing the Admiral again naturally thrilled them.
"Still, now that you mention it, there actually is something I need your help with."
River spoke suddenly.
"What is it?"
"Just give the order, Admiral, and we'll do anything for you!"
Bagu and the others immediately declared loudly.
"Hahahaha! I'll tell you all when the time is right."
"For now, we've finally met again after twenty years. Of course we have to celebrate with a drink first!"
A glint flickered in River's eyes before he burst into laughter.
"Yes! Let's drink!"
Jialiluo shouted excitedly.
"Freya!"
"Bring us some drinks."
River laughed.
Freya froze for a moment, then hurriedly replied, "Of course!"
A while later, River, Bagu, and the others gathered in a quiet clearing in Marineford, with all kinds of food and roasted meat laid out before them.
"Ronse, you still look just the same!"
River looked up at the Giant Vice Admiral sitting beside him and spoke with a hearty laugh.
"Giants live a long time. Twenty years really doesn't change much for us, Admiral."
Ronse replied in his deep, rumbling voice.
"Hahahaha!"
River laughed, then