Chapter 463: I Am the Maid of the Dragon Hunter Pirates!
After receiving the shocking report, the four officers fell into silence.
They finally had a direction for investigation—but no proof. No one could confirm that the massacres were the work of the World Government. And worse, they had no idea where those people had gone. It was like chasing ghosts on the open sea.
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Meanwhile, in a quiet corner of the Navy headquarters, a man held a Den Den Mushi to his ear, speaking in a low tone.
"Sir, just as you predicted, the Dragon Hunter Pirates are getting restless. We've arranged for two representatives—Captain Levi and the black-clad swordsman Kirito—to meet the Navy. Both are high-ranking members."
"Excellent work, Zikas," came a deep, muffled voice from the other end. "If we guide them carefully, we can turn this to our advantage. Even if they try to resist, the damage will already be done. Continue observing their actions. Report to me the moment they move."
Zikas, the Communications Minister of the Navy, smiled confidently. "Understood, sir. My position gives me access to everything. Whatever information I need, I can find."
He leaned back in his chair, a smug look crossing his face.
In his mind, he was already imagining the rewards waiting for him once his betrayal was complete. If he succeeded, the World Government had promised to elevate him—and his family—to the status of Celestial Dragons.
It was a tempting dream.
Before the Navy's separation from the World Government, Zikas had lived in luxury. His position brought both power and wealth. But now, everything had changed. Supplies were tighter, wages lower, and his family—once pampered and proud—had grown bitter.
Even worse, he'd been forced to deal with pirates for resources. Pirates! The very thing he was sworn to fight.
His pride couldn't take it.
So when the World Government offered him a chance to "restore his rightful life," Zikas didn't hesitate. They needed a man inside the Navy, and he needed a way back to comfort. It was a perfect match—like a dung beetle meeting a fly, and somehow deciding it was love at first sight.
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"So… it really is the World Government behind this?"
The voice came softly from behind him.
"Ah—!"
Zikas nearly jumped out of his chair. His heart pounded as he turned around, terrified that someone had overheard everything.
If his betrayal was exposed, his dream of nobility would be the least of his problems. The Navy had zero tolerance for traitors. Someone like him wouldn't just be executed—they'd make an example of him.
But when he turned, what he saw wasn't an assassin or an agent.
It was… a blue-haired girl.
"Who—who are you!?" he stammered.
The girl smiled sweetly and curtsied, her maid outfit fluttering lightly. "Dragon Hunter Pirates' maid—Rem."
Her tone was gentle, but her eyes were serious. "Mr. Zikas, what you just did was very bad. Why don't we go together and explain everything to Fleet Admiral Sakazuki? That would be best."
Zikas blinked. "A maid?"
He stared at her blankly. She really was dressed like one—apron, frills, and all.
This is the Dragon Hunter Pirates' secret agent?
It felt ridiculous. If she had truly caught him, shouldn't she be calling for backup? Raising the alarm? Instead, she just stood there, scolding him like a teacher catching a student cheating on a test.
Maybe she's just a harmless servant, he thought. Probably one of Ryuunosuke's weird indulgences.
He smirked, confidence returning. "A maid, huh? So you're the one who's going to arrest me?"
"Rem doesn't want to fight," she said simply.
That soft, innocent tone only made him more certain.
He straightened his coat and put on a pained expression. "You're right. I was wrong. My guilt has tormented me endlessly. Look—I've even lost weight!"
He patted his massive, round belly proudly.
Rem tilted her head. "If you've lost weight, that's… impressive. But let's go, okay?"
She turned toward the door.
The moment her back was turned, Zikas' face twisted into a sneer. Idiot girl.
"Die, you stupid maid!" he roared, swinging his fist at her.
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There was a sound—a dull crack.
Zikas froze.
Something invisible had gripped his throat. He clawed at his neck as his feet left the ground.
Rem stood calmly before him, eyes now glowing faintly blue. "Rem said she's a member of the Dragon Hunter Pirates."
The air grew heavy.
"I killed all your men outside before I came in," she said softly. "They were all your subordinates, weren't they? So why don't you come quietly and tell Fleet Admiral Sakazuki the truth?"
Her horn began to emerge from her head, radiating a terrifying aura. The air trembled as if afraid.
"I don't want to hurt you, Mr. Zikas," she said politely. "Rem doesn't like fighting bad people, but… if bad people keep lying, Rem will punish them."
Zikas tried to respond, but only a strangled wheeze escaped his throat.
Moments later, Rem was walking calmly through the halls of Navy Headquarters, dragging the enormous man behind her like a sack of flour.
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She kicked open the doors to Sakazuki's office.
"Rem found something bad!" she announced cheerfully. "This man is an undercover agent. He was talking to someone about the Navy and the Dragon Hunter Pirates."
She dropped Zikas onto the floor with a heavy thud.
Sakazuki's eyes widened. "Zikas!?"
He exchanged a look with Borsalino. Only an hour ago, they'd discussed investigating him—and now, Rem had literally delivered him to their feet.
It was so fast it almost felt like prophecy.
"Fleet Admiral, wait—this isn't what it looks like!" Zikas cried out, clutching his neck. "I was only contacting my subordinates to gather information on the case! This violent girl broke in, attacked me without reason, and dragged me here!"
He pointed a trembling finger at Rem. "She's the criminal! I'm innocent!"
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