Christina, Rabbit, had naturally not come in person. As the future leader of the United Navy, her every move would be watched by countless eyes.
So those sent to meet Dunn and the others were merely her subordinates.
After contacting Rabbit and confirming that the arriving fleet was indeed hers, Dunn made arrangements for Krigon, Eileen, and the others.
It was inconvenient for Dunn to appear in person. After all, if word got out that the Pirate King had ties to the future leader of the United Navy, there would be serious trouble.
As for people later recognizing that Eileen and the others had joined Dunn, the Pirate King, once the events in Lionheart City came to light...
That would be fine too. It could be explained as a personal connection between Christina and Eileen. After all, Christina still did not know that Wei Sheep was the Pirate King.
And as an intelligence chief, it was perfectly normal for Eileen to have personal connections like that.
So the task of liaising and coordinating with the fleet was left to Eileen.
Besides, Dunn and Annie did not intend to return with them.
Valentin and the other members of the Wizard Order were inscribing a small, single-use Teleportation Array that would send Dunn and Annie directly into the interior of the Old World.
"You really don't want these things?"
Deep within the island, Annie waved her right hand at Dunn as she spoke. A plain ring sat on that hand.
"No need. Galen gave that to you. It amounts to support from your family, so keep it for yourself."
Dunn answered casually.
"Anyone can tell that Uncle Galen was giving it to you through me. This is worth over a million gold coins. You're really willing to turn it down?"
Indeed, the