Cook: "Your Excellency Saturn, the G-14 Branch was razed by the Giant Tribe, and a child from the Giant royal family participated. This shows that Elbaf's hostility towards the Marines and the World Government can no longer be converted."
"This child is extraordinary and will definitely be a big trouble in the future. I apply to assemble forces, attack Elbaf, flatten the Giant Tribe, an eye for an eye, and eliminate the threat in the cradle."
Saturn denied: "Permission denied."
"Your Excellency Saturn..."
Before Cook could finish, he was rudely interrupted by Saturn: "Foolish, what do you think Elbaf is? It is the ancestral home of all Giant Kingdoms in the world. To be an enemy of Elbaf is equivalent to being an enemy of giants all over the world."
"What's more, the lifespan of the Giant Tribe is several times that of you insects. Do you know how many warriors of the Giant Tribe are still hidden in Elbaf? Leaving aside the support of other Giant Kingdoms, just considering the giants of Elbaf, how many troops do you need to assemble to fight them? One hundred thousand? Or one million??"
"After assembling, can you guarantee victory? Who will protect the Holy Land? What about the other pirates on the sea?"
Cook's face turned livid from this series of reprimands, and he said unwillingly: "Are the Marines of the G-14 Branch going to sacrifice in vain like this? As the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, am I supposed to do nothing? After the news spreads, how will the world view our Marines? As Fleet Admiral, what face do I have to represent the Marines?!"
Saturn scolded mercilessly: "What is your face worth!! You Marines are just the outer face of the Government. Watch your mouth, Cook!"
"Remember, do not start a war with Elbaf without authorization. You cannot bear this responsibility!"
Leaving this sentence, Saturn directly hung up the call.
Marine Headquarters.
Cook's face alternated between green and white.
Although he knew clearly that the Marines nominally represented justice.
In reality, they were a violent institution maintaining the rule of the World Government.
But being scolded so mercilessly by the Five Elders.
He still couldn't accept it.
"Ah!!!! How can justice be executed well with you bunch of insects?!!!"
Cook roared frantically, smashing the long table in front of him into powder with one punch.
As the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, he seemed to have high status and power, embodying the justice of the sea.
In reality, he was just a loyal dog of the World Government.
He didn't even have the right to bite on his own initiative.
How pathetic!!
After a while, Cook composed himself, called the orderly, and issued an order: "Contact major media outlets and prepare to hold a press conference."
"Yes!"
Meanwhile.
Room of Authority.
"Senseless."
Saturn put down the Den Den Mushi, picked up the documents spat out by the fax Den Den Mushi beside him, and after reading them, his eyes remained as calm as an ancient well.
"Just a Paramecia giant ability user."
So what if he masters elemental power.
Without Conqueror's Haki, he doesn't even have the qualification to hurt them.
Just a bunch of mortals.
...
The next day, Elbaf.
West Village.
Crowds of people surged. Giants gathered from various villages packed the usually empty West Village to the brim. The sound of discussions shook the nearby leaves, making rustling noises.
"Why did His Majesty Harald summon us? Is he going to tell stories encountered during navigation like before?"
"Idiot, Prince Loki took everyone to attack the G-14 Branch. Now it must be to reward Prince Loki."
"Makes sense. Prince Loki is truly a genius. If only my child were this healthy."
"..."
In front of the crowd.
Loki stood with a group of giants at the foot of the mountain leading to Orst Castle.
Harald walked out of the castle on the mountain and said in a deep voice: "Silence!!"
The crowd gradually quieted down.
"Without my consent, Loki led the clansmen to start a war without authorization, attacking the Marine branch and causing the death of a large number of innocent humans. Therefore, I have decided to exile Loki, Raideen, and the others to the Underworld to endure the suffering of wind, snow, hunger, and cold. Without my consent, they are not allowed to step into the Sun Realm without authorization!"
"What???"
Everyone's brain went blank.
The World Government, the Marines, and Mother Carmel united to deceive us. Prince Loki took everyone to seek revenge on the Marines.
Verbal praise is deserved.
Treasure rewards are also inevitable.
Distributing food for a banquet is also fine.
What does it mean to be exiled to the Underworld and not allowed to return to the Sun Realm without authorization?
"Loki accepts the order."
Hearing Loki's answer, the crowd woke up as if from a dream. Hajrudin was the first to jump out:
"Father, you misspoke, right? Loki went to fight the Marines to avenge the deceived clansmen! Why are you exiling him?!"
Saying this, Hajrudin felt his weight was not enough, so he pulled Ida beside him: "Mom, Dad used to listen to you the most. Persuade him quickly."
Ida was silent. She knew what kind of person Harald was. There might be other circumstances in this matter.
Beside him, Gerth and Lily echoed Hajrudin one after another.
"Your Majesty Harald, even if Prince Loki was wrong to act without authorization, it doesn't warrant exile to the Underworld. Just let him not eat for two days."
Gerth was more tactful and innocent.
Lily, who had seen the darkness of the sea with Fry, was very direct: "My dad even praised you as a good King. Harald, you don't even understand the Marines. The G-14 Branch is so close to Elbaf; maybe they even helped Mother Carmel. They are not innocent at all."
In front of the crowd.
Jorul and Jarul frowned, their cloudy eyes full of solemnity and confusion.
They slowly took a step forward, pressed their rough palms on their chests, bowed to Harald on the mountain, and said in old but powerful voices: "Harald, calm down!"
Jorul spoke first, his tone carrying a trace of urgency, "Prince Loki's original intention was to prevent the clansmen from being deceived by the World Government and Mother Carmel, and to wash away the humiliation we suffered. The punishment of exile to the Underworld is too heavy!"
Jarul also echoed in a deep voice: "Harald, Elbaf is already in the teeth of the storm. The Marines will definitely not let this go. Treating Prince Loki like this will hurt the hearts of the clansmen."
Having experienced the sedimentation of time, they were no longer impulsive young people.
They knew the risks of a full-scale war with the World Government and understood Harald's considerations as a King.
But the punishment for Loki really exceeded their expectations. They had to strive for a reasonable explanation for the clansmen and the royal family.
Facing the indignant crowd, Harald had no intention of explaining. He turned around directly and left with the guards.
On the other side, the children of the Lamb's House seemed exceptionally quiet, but they couldn't hide the fear and unease on their faces. They huddled in the corner of the crowd, their small hands clenched tightly together, some children even trembling with fear.
Prince Loki is going to be expelled because of them, so what about them?
Shark Fish-Man Shark stood up: "Prince Loki, I want to go to the Underworld with you!"
Loki, who had already walked onto the deck, looked back, smiled, and waved: "Of course."
Where there is one, there are two.
Under the sunlight, Harald walked slowly up the mountain.
Loki took a boat with his followers, stepped onto the rainbow bridge, and headed towards the Underworld.
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