"Captain, I won't be leaving with you. I want to travel around the North Blue first," Adolf suddenly interjected.
At Adolf's words, Shiki gave him a long look, then suddenly burst out laughing and said:
"Jihahahaha! All right, let's part ways here. If you ever need help, give me a call. I was your boss for a while, after all, and you've been a great help to me during that time."
"Thank you, Chief. I hope you enjoy your time with your family. This is where we part ways."
Hearing Shiki's words, Adolf first thanked him, then continued.
"I'm off!"
Shiki took one last look at Adolf, then flew toward the Germa Kingdom with Judge.
"Speaker Adolf?"
Only after Shiki disappeared into the sky did the parliament members at the entrance to the parliament building touch Adolf's arm, calling out to him as he stood lost in thought.
"Sorry, I was distracted just now. It's been a long time, everyone," Adolf said with a smile as he came back to his senses.
"Speaker Adolf, have you returned to lead us in revitalizing the North Blue again?"
One parliament member looked at Adolf, who had grown somewhat haggard from his life in Impel Down, and could not help asking.
At the parliament member's words, Adolf shook his head and continued, "I have no plans to return to parliament for now, and the timing isn't right either. I intend to look around Maidan Island and Crow Island first."
"Yes, Lord Adolf. Once you've finished your travels, you must come back. The people of the North Blue are suffering terribly."
"The inhuman World Government has oppressed the North Blue in every way these past few years. Do you know? In some places, a single loaf of bread costs 500,000 Federal Currency. A full