Benefiting from the World Government's propaganda over the centuries, the dread of the Admirals has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Since Charlotte managed to escape from an Admiral, his strength is definitely not to be underestimated.
"Yes, Shogun! I saw it with my own eyes. He's already landed on the island."
This sub-captain named Douglas reported.
After hearing Douglas's confirmation, the shogun fell into deep thought.
Such a powerful figure is definitely not someone their kingdom and army can afford to provoke, so under no circumstances can a conflict occur.
Thinking of this, the shogun made up his mind.
"Let's go! Accompany me to meet this big-time pirate famous throughout the world!"
The shogun declared firmly.
As a shogun, he was never short of courage.
"Ah!"
Douglas was stunned for a moment after hearing his shogun's words, but then he quickly said,
"Shogun! That's a big-time pirate with a bounty of one billion berries! What if, I mean what if he has ill intentions towards our island?"
After hearing Douglas's cautious tone,
the shogun gave him a disdainful look.
"What can you do even if he has ill intentions?"
The shogun looked down at Douglas and said.
"This! This!"
Douglas was rendered speechless. That's right. If that big-time pirate with a one-billion-berry bounty had ill intentions towards them, what could he do?
He could only wait for death.
Thinking of this, Douglas also stared at the shogun with a determined look in his eyes.
The shogun nodded in satisfaction after seeing Douglas's reaction.
"Let's go! Take me to see the powerful figures of this sea!"
The shogun took the lead and walked forward without any guards. Only Douglas was by his side.
He was worried that bringing guards would arouse Charlotte's annoyance.
After Charlotte pulled Elena into the small town,
the first impression the town gave Charlotte was one of silence. Even though there were quite a few people doing business there, it was still extremely quiet.
Walking on this silent street, Charlotte just felt a bit creepy, as if the people around had no trace of vitality.
"Charlotte!"
Elena couldn't help but get closer to Charlotte when she saw the surrounding situation.
"Elena! Have you noticed? Most of the people selling things here are old people and women. There isn't a single man, and children rarely appear!"
Charlotte walked while whispering in Elena's ear.
After hearing Charlotte's observation, Elena also quickly looked around.
She indeed found that there were mostly the elderly, the weak, women, and children around, and not a single adult man was to be seen.
"What's going on?"
Elena looked at Charlotte in confusion.
"There are five or six kingdoms coexisting in this area. These kingdoms are almost at war every day, so this area is also called the Kingdom of Endless Wars. Adult men have been conscripted by the kingdoms to serve as soldiers. Even children will be trained as soldiers by them.
You know, a bullet fired by a child has the same lethal power as that fired by an adult man!"
As Charlotte spoke, he looked around to see if the person he was looking for was here.
"Um!"
After hearing Charlotte's words, Elena couldn't help covering her mouth to keep from letting out a surprised exclamation.
"You mean all the men and children here have been conscripted into the army!"
Elena asked in a low voice.
Charlotte nodded.
"This! This is just so cruel!"
Elena, who had never left the island and never experienced despair in her life, had witnessed so many eye - opening things in the past few months following Charlotte.
But she was still shocked at this moment.
"Why? Is it because of the land? Or something else. Why can't everyone live in peace?"
Elena looked at Charlotte in confusion.
But Charlotte just shrugged.
"I don't know either. Maybe it's because of interests, or someone is instigating behind the scenes, or there could be other reasons. Anyway, there are many reasons."
Charlotte shrugged and said.
Then he noticed that the people around suddenly fell silent, which made Charlotte immediately look in one direction.
At the end of the street, a middle - aged man in a black military uniform wearing a military cap was walking towards them with a young man.
That young man was the Captain who had stopped him at the port before and had recognized him.
After this General stepped into the street, the slight shuffling noises on the street instantly disappeared.
Everyone was looking at this General fearfully.
But Charlotte could see not just fear but also hatred in these people's eyes.
Charlotte quietly pulled Elena and Panis, who was following behind, to his side and raised his eyebrows as he looked at the approaching people.
After this General approached Charlotte, he immediately gave Charlotte a noble salute.
"Dear Mr. Charlotte, welcome to our Jaltzburg with your wife! Jaltzburg welcomes your arrival. I'm Don Sitney, the garrison General of this island. You can call me General Don!"
Listening to the self - introduction of this General in front of him, Charlotte nodded.
Presumably, he came here because he was afraid that Charlotte would damage the island.
Seeing that Charlotte didn't seem to show any signs of impatience, this General named Don heaved a sigh of relief.
He was most afraid of encountering those pirates who were self - righteous and didn't put anyone in their eyes.
These pirates often did things according to their own preferences, and it was hard to figure out their thoughts.
"I wonder why Mr. Charlotte has come to our Jaltzburg?"
Don skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.
As a General, the polite words he had just said were already all he could manage!
Charlotte raised his eyebrows!
"What! Do I have to report to you about what I'm going to do?"
Charlotte looked at Don and said.
Don's eyebrows kept twitching, making him feel like he might die any second.
Forcing himself to suppress the panic in his heart, he managed a faint smile.
"Absolutely not! Please forgive my curiosity! It was my rudeness!"
Don bent down to apologize again. Douglas beside him quickly bent down as well.
"Forget it! I'm just here to replenish supplies and rest for a few days. You don't need to worry about us. As long as no one here provokes us, there won't be any trouble here!"
Charlotte waved her hand, looked at Donn, and said.
After hearing this, Donn cursed inwardly.
As long as we don't provoke you, nothing will happen. Is this a threat?
Fine! Even if it is a threat, he has to take it.
Who let him have no strength to fight back?
"Rest assured! You'll be satisfied with everything here. No hooligans will cause trouble here!"
Although he was cursing inwardly, he still forced a smile.
Charlotte just nodded.
Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she looked at Donn.
"I need you to cooperate on something. Is that all right?"
"Sure! It's my honor to serve you."
Donn forced a smile and replied without a second thought.