As Shiki finished his speech, seabirds carried the newspapers printed in advance to every corner of the world.
This ensured that people everywhere learned as quickly as possible that Shiki had announced his recognition of the Dragon-Slaying Order.
Lind was serious about striking at the Celestial Dragons.
Lind moved so quickly this time that he secured the support of the remaining Division Commanders on the very day he finished discussing the matter with Shiki and the others.
The next day, Shiki's speech was broadcast, and the full details were published in the newspapers.
Before the World Government could even react, restless people around the world had already received the news.
Those who had long had their sights on the Celestial Dragons rushed straight for them the moment they saw the broadcast or received a newspaper, intending to exchange them for bounties.
And, more importantly, to make names for themselves.
Although the guards protecting Celestial Dragons abroad had grown considerably stronger, there were limits. However deep the World Government's reserves ran, it could not assign fighters at the level of Elite Vice Admirals to guard those Celestial Dragons.
In the end, through the combined efforts of nations and factions around the world, countless Celestial Dragons traveling abroad were killed in all manner of ways.
The first ten slots in the Dragon-Slaying Order were filled immediately. All that remained was to see who would claim their rewards first.
Under this wave of attacks, the Celestial Dragons' authority was trampled into the dirt.
The Celestial Dragons, who had been brimming with enthusiasm, instantly retreated to Mary Geoise once again.
"Outrageous! Utterly outrageous!"
Inside Pangaea Castle, Saturn, who had returned to life at some unknown point, roared in fury and smashed several more of his favorite tea sets.
"Have Kong lead the Marines to