Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle.
After defeating the West Blue Alliance, the Five Elders gathered in the castle once again to discuss how to deal with opposition forces around the world.
"Should we deal with Roger and Shiki, or maintain the status quo and leave those two alone?" Saint Nusjuro asked gravely.
"Leave them alone. Send the Navy to warn Shiki not to make any rash moves. That will suffice," Saint Saturn said, picking up where Saint Nusjuro left off.
"As our lord instructed, we need only let Roger and Shiki act freely for the time being. They are destined to turn against each other!"
"Roger will help us get rid of Shiki. As for Roger himself, he won't have long to live after dealing with Shiki."
Saint Saturn's next words silenced everyone present. Disbelief was written across their faces.
Even though those words had come from Lord Imu himself, they could not believe that the two men who had caused them so much trouble could be eliminated so easily.
"Whether you believe it or not, our lord's orders are clear. The five of us will remain behind the scenes. Trouble on the seas, particularly these pirates, will continue to be left to the Navy."
"Unless another force like the West Blue Alliance emerges, we must not intervene lightly."
"From now on, our attention will be focused primarily on rebuilding Cipher Pol and establishing the Science Defense Force."
Saint Saturn gave them no chance to object, delivering his decision as an order. Such was the confidence that came with Overlord-level strength.
"Yes. We will obey our lord's orders." Seeing Saturn's demeanor, the other members of the Five Elders had no choice but to agree reluctantly.
"Shiki, I've come to deliver a message from those gentlemen in Pangaea Castle."
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