Pearl's submission lifted a weight from Dunn's mind.
All along, Pearl had signed a contract with Dunn because of the Enfeoffment ability Dunn would possess in the future.
But to Dunn, Pearl had been a "time bomb."
After all, Pearl was someone who could easily kill Dunn.
Even with the restraints of the contract.
But that promise could only be fulfilled after Dunn became a Legendary.
And no one could say how long the advancement ritual for becoming a Legendary would take. Dunn had no faction backing him, either, and could only rely on himself.
But Pearl did not have much time left to live!
No one could say what he might do when he was on the verge of death.
So Pearl had actually been a constant worry for Dunn.
Now Dunn's strength had increased, surpassing Pearl completely and making him submit wholeheartedly.
Dunn could not help feeling delighted, as though a dark cloud overhead had been swept away.
Over the next few days, Dunn first enjoyed some rare peace and leisure.
Annie handled his affairs, while outside, Green transported slaves aboard the [Black Pearl] for the advancement ritual to become a Legendary.
The Tower Spirit managed affairs within the Storm Sea.
Alice was in seclusion, attempting to become a Legendary.
After fully recovering from the injuries he had suffered from being caught in the Holy Lance's attack.
He found time to receive the Lyon Empire's envoy.
The Lyon Empire had sent an envoy to extend a gesture of goodwill.
The Lyon Empire had dispatched its envoy after Dunn killed [Blade Ghost].
In fact, as early as when Dunn became the Pirate King, the Lyon Empire had discussed whether to win him over.
But opposition within the empire had led to the matter being shelved.
This was because of