Major General Adilar was a middle-aged man over forty years old, nearly two meters tall, with a strong and muscular physique, appearing as a stern and unyielding man who never smiled. However, when he saw Admiral Akainu disembark from the ship, a bright smile immediately appeared on his face.
And when he saw the little girl Skye behind Akainu, his smile widened even more, like a blooming chrysanthemum.
"Oh, my little princess Skye, you've finally returned to your hometown in the North Sea. I've missed you so much. Look what I brought for you!" he said with a grin.
He extended his hand, and immediately a row of soldiers behind him each brought out a fluffy pink cotton candy.
Skye smiled and said, "Uncle Adilar, I'm no longer the eight-year-old child, why do you still use cotton candy to please me?"
But she added with a grin, "But I still love cotton candy. Thank you, Uncle Adilar!"
She ran to the soldiers, took three cotton candies, and handed two of them to Daos and Lucia.
Major General Adilar patted Skye's little head and said with a smile, "We haven't seen each other for three years, my little princess has grown into a lovely young lady."
Then he turned to Akainu and said, "Brother Sakazuki, you arrived several days later than we expected. I almost called to check if you encountered any pirates on the way? I see the ship has some damage."
Akainu, without stopping, walked toward the naval base and said, "Some unexpected things happened."
He added, "What's the situation in Prince Kingdom? You mentioned in your report that you saw Dragon near Prince Kingdom."
Adilar replied calmly, trying to keep pace with Akainu's steps, "About a month ago, our intelligence team discovered a Revolutionary Army ship near Prince Kingdom and confirmed that the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon, had entered the royal castle of the kingdom."
He added, "I led a force to pursue them myself, but we couldn't stop their departure."
Akainu frowned and said, "Why would the leader of the Revolutionary Army come to such a small kingdom like Prince?"
Adilar pondered for a moment and replied, "Perhaps for food. Recently, the World Government's army has intensified their attacks on the Revolutionary Army, leaving them in desperate need of food."
He continued, "At the same time, the eldest prince of Prince Kingdom, Elia, has been purchasing large quantities of food and paying significant amounts of gold and economic taxes in advance."
He added, "On the other hand, King Prince VII's health is very poor, and there are rumors spreading about his imminent death."
Akainu thought aloud, "Do you think Elia is collaborating with the Revolutionary Army to gain their support for the throne? But isn't he the eldest prince? Naturally, the throne would go to him after the king's death."
Adilar laughed and shook his head, "Brother Sakazuki, it seems you don't know. King Prince VII prefers his younger son, Prince Gross, over the ambitious Prince Elia."
He explained, "Prince Gross is a gentle and likable young man, resembling his father, and also possesses notable abilities. Therefore, the nobles in the castle believe that King Prince VII plans to pass the throne to Prince Gross."
Akainu, with a cold voice, said, "Collaborating with the Revolutionary Army is a capital offense! Even if Prince Kingdom is a member of the World Government, this is enough to destroy the kingdom."
Adilar, thinking aloud, said, "That's the thing, the Revolutionary Army appeared and left quickly, without leaving any soldiers behind. It seems they only bought some food, while Prince Elia is in constant contact with the Jichuge Pirates."
Akainu asked, "Jichuge Pirates?"
Adilar replied, "Yes, they are new pirates in the North Sea, led by a ruthless and strong man who claims to be a subordinate of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Gecko Moria."
Akainu, frowning, said, "Things are getting complicated again with the involvement of the Warlords. The North Sea remains as chaotic as ever."
Akainu entered the naval base ahead.
The naval base in front of him occupied an area more than a quarter of the Thousand Rocks Island.
The base included training grounds, supply department, base building, and residential area, covering an area of four to five square kilometers.
Outside the naval base, there was a large town.
This town did not belong to any kingdom in the North Sea, but gradually formed due to the presence of the 177th Branch of the Navy here.
The town was filled with people who had drifted here from all over the North Sea, families of soldiers, or innocent civilians rescued by the Navy from pirates.
The seventeen women who survived the Redleaf Village massacre would be arranged to live on Thousand Rocks Island.
Rorschach, Daos, and Skye, each holding a cotton candy, entered the grand naval base.
Rorschach was amazed at the large number of people waiting in long lines in the training ground.
He wondered, "Are all these soldiers? What's happening here?"
Daos, adjusting his glasses, replied, "If I'm not mistaken, they are recruiting."
The young officer answered, "Yes, we are starting recruitment this month, and people from all the nearby towns have come to apply."
Rorschach, astonished by the large number, said, "Are there so many people wanting to join the Navy? I thought recruitment would be difficult."
The young officer, surprised by Rorschach's confidence, replied, "The reason is that they want to eat. Their families can also move to Thousand Rocks Island."
Rorschach, puzzled, said, "To eat? That's a simple reason."
Then Daos, interjecting, asked the officer, "If there are so many applicants, will there be a selection process? Will there be special promotions this time?"
The officer, after thinking, replied, "Yes, if there are talented individuals who have not committed serious crimes, they can be promoted to the rank of officer."
Daos, excited, said, "An officer rank? That's a huge jump in ranks!"
He looked at Rorschach and said, "Kid, this is your chance to quickly get rid of your rookie status."
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