"I came to say goodbye too. I've already handed my work over to Sakazuki. With his abilities, he should have no trouble managing the Oran Empire's National Defense Force!"
Noticing Lind's gaze turn toward her, Pande Lia spoke with formal precision.
"Yes, I have faith in Sakazuki's abilities. In principle, I approve of your departure, but I still hope you'll stay a little longer and wait until Sakazuki has truly taken command of the National Defense Force before leaving."
Lind was quite satisfied with Pande Lia's arrangements. Sakazuki was indeed the most suitable successor to the position of Grand Fleet Admiral of the Oran Empire.
Still, it gave Lind a strange feeling. The future Fleet Admiral of the Marines had actually become the Fleet Admiral of his Oran Empire. Life really was unpredictable.
"Fia, arrange a small conference room for me," Lind instructed Fia, then continued to Pande Lia, "Lia, find some time today and bring Sakazuki. Let's discuss the handover together."
Although the position of Grand Fleet Admiral of the Oran Empire seemed quite relaxed, it still involved commanding an enormous army. The work was complicated, and a smooth handover would be no easy task.
After dealing with Redfield's and Pande Lia's matters, Lind returned to his office to handle the standoff with the World Government.
Lind had shown considerable restraint in this confrontation with the World Government, focusing on sparring and testing their strength while avoiding a large-scale conflict.
Of course, he had also helped keep the Celestial Dragons' powerful fighters occupied for Charlotte Linlin and the others.
Although the war in the South Blue had now ended, Charlotte Linlin still needed time to consolidate her rule there.
The Saint Legion was already quite strong, but it still had room to improve and needed time to grow.
Thus,