Chapter 242 Going Home
Combined with this guy's earlier thoughts, Brett confirmed that the Celestial Dragon who came to cause trouble probably came over because of Mjosgard.
This guy probably wanted to appear before them with a legitimate reason, then issue them a warning.
"I just received secret information that the Five Elders' families are already preparing to divide Fish-Man Island's wealth," the man said. "Hurry and prepare to escape. I'll help you."
Brett was actually moved by him.
Should he say Queen Otohime's brainwashing skills were simply too exaggerated?
Or did the Donquixote family's genes truly have goodness inscribed in them, and now this man had simply reformed?
If the Five Elders truly planned to move against Fish-Man Island and this guy cooperated with their escape, once exposed, the situation he'd face would also be terrible.
Even so, he could still muster the courage to stand up.
Really almost moved.
"Anyway, hurry," Mjosgard said finally, then slowly left dragging the foot of the Celestial Dragon he'd sent flying.
The CP0 could only helplessly follow.
Brett looked up at Neptune.
Neptune happened to be looking at him too.
So what should they do next?
Brett heard this voice from Neptune's heart.
Seems the Five Elders truly planned to break relations. How embarrassing—his wishful thinking was shattered so quickly.
In that case, they could only choose to flee.
"Gather people and prepare to retreat," Brett said with a smile.
"So it ultimately comes to this?" Neptune sighed somewhat helplessly.
He'd originally hoped that establishing cooperation with more kingdoms would bring Fish-Man Island closer to the world.
But now that seemed like wishful thinking. With the Five Elders preparing to act, all they could do was retreat.
"I'll gather everyone," Neptune said. "But won't this alert the World Government?"
"So don't be too hasty," Brett said calmly. "It seems the World Government doesn't intend to act immediately. Being too hasty would cause trouble for Mjosgard."
"True," Neptune nodded. "And gathering people discreetly also needs time."
If only the two of them had come to Mariejois, they could leave now.
But they'd brought many guards this time. They couldn't just abandon them.
In the Room of Authority—
"What's that Mjosgard doing?" Saint Saturn frowned. "Does he truly consider those Fish-Man Island people benefactors?"
"I'm more concerned about what he said to Brett and them afterward," Saint Ju Peter said gravely.
"At least Brett and them haven't shown any particular reaction," Saint Saturn said.
"But until we actually capture Brett and crush Fish-Man Island, we absolutely cannot be careless. Have someone watch Mjosgard," Saint Nusjuro said calmly.
"Indeed."
Brett and Neptune continued waiting. Time thus quietly came to the Reverie's second day.
The kings remained noisy, still arguing endlessly when presenting topics to each other.
However, Neptune no longer had any desire to speak on stage. He just watched quietly.
The guards had already assembled, now waiting in the area outside the conference room.
About time to start moving?
Brett thought so.
"How about one last free lunch?" Brett said leisurely.
"So we're breaking through head-on?" Neptune smiled wryly. "I originally thought we'd sneak away quietly."
"The government won't give us that chance," Brett answered.
After releasing his Observation Haki, he could clearly hear many voices on the periphery constantly appearing and disappearing around them.
Among them was a somewhat familiar one—heard before in the Five Elders' office.
Trying to slip away secretly probably had no chance.
In that case, they could only leave under the government's "escort."
"Alright, I'll have a good chat with my friends," Neptune said. "After this, meeting again will probably be quite difficult."
Indeed.
After breaking with the government today, the conflict between Fish-Man Island and the World Government couldn't be reconciled.
Then interacting with member nations under the government wouldn't be so easy.
After the morning conference ended came lunch time.
Brett let loose and ate heartily. Things might get lively next—better replenish his strength properly.
Neptune held a wine glass and chatted with old friends.
Who knew when they could talk so happily again like now, or rather whether they'd even have another chance.
The friends didn't notice Neptune's unusual state. After all, he was originally an enthusiastic person.
After a full meal, Brett sat in his chair and rested briefly.
Then he stretched lazily and stood up.
"Time to move?" Neptune asked.
"Mm." Brett nodded. "Let's go home."
"Hurry—charge out in one go!"
The two left the restaurant, gathered all the guards together, then walked out.
Just walking openly along the corridor outside.
"King Neptune, Lord Brett, the Reverie hasn't ended yet?" After not walking far, someone immediately ran to block them.
Then—
Brett kicked this person away. "Don't block the way. Playtime is over."
"What?" In the Room of Authority, the Five Elders immediately received the news.
"Just so brazenly trying to leave?"
They'd speculated Brett might flee, but rampaging like this was too arrogant!
"Zero, immediately mobilize people to stop them!"Saint Warcury said urgently.
"No! Wait longer!" Saint Mars' voice was louder, naturally attracting more attention. "Can't have fighting in Pangaea Castle!"
"Can't let the kings be harmed, and even more—"
"Can't disturb that person's sleep!"
"Let them leave Pangaea Castle first! Put the battlefield in the outside plaza!"
Brett's group thus rampaged forward. After he kicked open Pangaea Castle's massive doors, they reached the outside.
Then a white-robed figure emerged from the side, blocking Brett's group.
"King Neptune, fish-man Brett—where do you want to go?"
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