ip about others behind their backs, Lieutenant. "Darren stepped onto the deck of the warship step by step, his steps steady, a knowing smile playing on his lips as he looked at Gion.Gion let out a col...At this time, Gion also entered the office.

Seeing Darren and Gage sitting there like good buddies, puffing away together, she furrowed her brow but ultimately said nothing.

"Darren, Base Commander."

Gion bowed to Darren in a military salute.

Darren smiled and waved his hand.

"Lieutenant Gion is too kind."

He seemed to glance casually at both Jizai and Kakei.

It's obvious that after yesterday's "sparring" and exchange, they look at themselves with more confidence in their eyes.

This vast ocean, in the end, speaks with its strength.

Then I wonder what your schedule is like today

Darren gently exhaled a dragon-like plume of smoke, smiling as he asked.

Gion and Kaje exchanged glances. Gion's face was serious as he spoke,

Colonel Darren, after observation, we have found that there are some issues with the income and expenditure of your department.

"Oh" Darren's deep eyes flickered with a hint of interest. "Major Jinyuan, what do you mean"

Colonel Darren, according to the materials provided by headquarters and my observations... we're not considering the situation of other naval branches in the North Sea for now, but just the 321st branch alone. Their income level is far beyond the military expenditure standard set by headquarters.

Darren flicked his cigarette ash and grinned.

"Isn't this a good thing As marines who shoulder justice, we could possibly die honorably at any time because of the task of eradicating pirates."

Setting aside the notion of "justice," the navy is inherently a profession of extreme danger.

"With such meager military pay and allowances, who would be willing to fight for justice with all their might when they only receive so little each month"

"Colonel Darren, you know I didn't mean it that way!"

"What I mean is, the military funds for each branch come from the headquarters' allocation. That means the military pay for all naval forces under our command is predetermined. But under your command, the naval stipends of branches across the four seas have far exceeded the limits set by headquarters..."

"...even exceeding five times or more than the same level of Navy personnel in our own headquarters!"

"So, Colonel Darren, I want to ask, where is this additional military funding coming from"

As soon as those words left his mouth, Darren hadn't even had a chance to speak before Jiaji beside him paled noticeably.

Looking at the high-end cigars on the table, he suddenly realized something. He turned his head and stared hard at Darren.

Facing the questioning looks from Gion and Kage, Darren simply shrugged nonchalantly.

"Isn't the answer to this question already known to you, Colonel Giza"

"Gion gritted her teeth and said word by word, 'You accepted bribes!'"

"Bribery"

Darren seemed to have heard a good joke, chuckling and shrugging. "No, no, no, how can that be bribery when it comes to the Navy"

This is called reasonable charging.

Gion stared incredulously at Darren, who remained calm and composed before her. She couldn't help but retort angrily:

"So the rumors are true, you really have ties to the Black Hand in Behai, even taking their money!"

"Do you know that all of that is the hard-earned money of ordinary people! It is because of the rampant and exploitative actions of the Mafia that countless families have been ruined!"

"Home destroyed "

Darren couldn't help but laugh.

"I trust you've all seen my report. Under my command, crime rates throughout the North Sea have dropped significantly, and the quality of life for civilians has improved considerably."

"Lieutenant Gion, you are right. The Mafia's money does indeed come from the common people. In that case, I have indeed received money from the common people."

"But since I took money from the common people, I will do what I promised."

You know, in a place like the Beihai, civilians are more afraid of the navy not accepting money than they are of the navy taking money.

When Gion heard Darren's words, she trembled with anger.

Civilians fear the navy won't take their money What kind of twisted logic is this!

"Protecting civilians is the Navy's responsibility!! If you take money, the nature changes!! Darren, you get out of here! What about your belief in justice"

Darren smiled.

You have your beliefs, and I have my way of doing things.

"I speak only in results, and the result is that I have managed the North Sea better than at any time in history."

The situation in the North Sea is far more complex than you imagine, many things are not what you saw in the Vatican.

Of course...

He spread out his hands,

"If you don't accept my statement, you are welcome to impeach me. As long as headquarters issues an order, I am willing to accept any punishment from headquarters."

Colonel Darren...

The flying squirrel's face was unusually serious, as if sensing the tension in the office, he seemed to want to speak but hesitated.

Darren glanced at him and waved his hand dismissively, saying:

"What's going on"

The flying squirrel nodded slowly and said in a low voice:

"The operation “Germa 66's Slaughter of Four Nations” has begun, the evil army has assembled a force exceeding all expectations, and is about to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Yadiss!"

Based on the assessment of both sides' military strength, once the Germa Kingdom launches a war, the Yadies Kingdom estimates that it will take one hour to be breached.

"The Governor-General of Tyrell, in the Kingdom of Yadis, has sent a plea for aid to our North Sea Navy, hoping that we will send troops to mediate."

As soon as the words left his mouth, both Kaji and Gien's faces turned pale with shock.

Jerma66, a powerful force known as "the Evil Army" and "War House," is the world's only unique landless nation and a member of the World Government.

At the top of the power pyramid in the Germa Kingdom stands the Vinsmoke family.

As officers at headquarters, the two of them naturally knew quite a bit about Beihai, that powerful military nation.

The King of the Germa Kingdom and the current head of the Vinsmoke Family is Vinsmoke Judge, nicknamed "Judge".

He is a scientist who possesses profound military science and technology.

And the army he leads, Germa 66, is one of the most powerful armies in the world, with a great reputation in the North Blue.

If Vincente Smokes McGee does as he claims and seeks to dominate the North Sea, the entire region is likely to be engulfed in war!

On thinking about this, both of their hearts trembled, and their eyes became somewhat flustered.

Having grown up in the Navy Headquarters at Marineford, they were still too young to have ever witnessed war firsthand. They were momentarily stunned and confused.

I subconsciously looked towards Darren.

"So...did that strange bird not receive the letter we sent"

Darren half-closed his eyes, a smirk playing on his lips.

Seeing Darren's expression, the flying squirrel, who had worked with him for many years, instantly realized that Vincent Smogg was about to have a bad time.

“Confirming it has been delivered into his hands.”

He said in a low voice.

"Very good..."

Darren smiled, extinguishing his cigar with a snap, his eyes growing cold.

Let's go.

The flying squirrel nodded and took out a military phone bug to call his subordinates at all levels, quickly taking action.

Darren threw on a large, flowing cloak of justice.

"Wait!"

The sound of Gion came from behind, her voice laced with unease.

Darren glanced back at her.

Gion hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said:

"Shouldn't we report to headquarters first As for disputes between nations, our navy has no right to interfere... rashly interfering in their domestic affairs, if not handled carefully, could lead to a political crisis."

She's such an innocent little thing…

A thought crossed Darren's mind.

"With Germa 66's forces, if we had to wait for headquarters to respond, by the time we got their reply, I imagine the heads of all four kings in the North Sea would already be hanging on Smoker's wall."

He sneered.

And I will not allow Germa 66 to wage a large-scale war within my jurisdiction, resulting in civilian casualties.

Gion was taken aback, her eyes widening with surprise.

It seems this fellow still has some sense of responsibility after all...

Katalin was about to spit blood when she heard what Karl had to say next.

— Otherwise, if the commoners all died, who would I collect money from

The breasts of Gion rose and fell rapidly, her eyes fixed on the tall man before her, as she rebuked him angrily:

"Darren, you bastard!! Do you protect civilians just for the money!"

Now, from the distant naval port, a steady sound of military horns was beginning to rise.

That is the navy of Branch 321 gathering.

Darren smiled.

Of course not.

Gion was startled, and inexplicably felt a sense of relief in her heart.

Besides this reason, it wouldn't do... Lady Margaret is right here in the Kingdom of Yadies... We were just sleeping together the night before last. If I didn't intervene, how could I possibly explain it

The Gion district: …

Including:......

They were stunned.

So you're sending troops, just to rescue your mistress!

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