Laurent Swann was the King of the North Sea, and having operated in the North Sea for many years, his influence was extensive and deeply rooted, with many people dependent on him for a living.
Therefore,
even though Duge seized his Ocean Horn and killed him by surprise, he did not truly subdue Laurent Swann's North Sea fleet.
It was like when a boss went out, and a little thug stabbed him unexpectedly and took the weapon he was carrying. The thug held up the boss's weapon and declared to everyone that from now on, he was the boss.
Then, the underlings of the boss all scrambled to submit to him—that was completely unrealistic.
Even though the Sea Beast Enke temporarily intimidated the followers who accompanied Laurent Swann, the pirates still had their own thoughts and plans.
Relying on a Sea Beast like Enke was not enough to become the King of the North Sea.
Paul was too young, and he couldn't get the numerous pirates to trust him.
It was not a problem that he let Antonio go.
