The next day, millions of Golden City residents welcomed the return of the fleets with immense relief. The Golden City alliance forces had successfully eradicated the pirates, and the victory brought a renewed sense of hope and stability to the city. The fleet's return was met with a grand celebration, with citizens lining the streets, cheering, and waving banners emblazoned with the emblem of the alliance.
Xavier Karat stood at the forefront of the procession, his presence commanding respect and admiration from the crowd. As the thousands of alliance members marched down the busy streets, they were hailed as heroes of the city. The air was filled with the sounds of jubilant music and the scent of flowers thrown by the ecstatic onlookers.
