World Seas, Navy Fort, in the Grand Ballroom.

Women and men of high status had gathered for the coronation of the Navy's new Fleet Admiral, Ethan Blackforest.

Dressed in fancy silks and tailored suits, they all looked like royalty, and most of them had noble blood flowing down their veins.

Amongst them, there were navy soldiers dressed in their white fluttering cloaks, and they were enjoying the lavish feast that was laid out before them.

Admirals and Vice Admirals, whoever was able to make it today, had all gathered, and it was rare to see all of them gathered in one place like this.

"…Why do you think Ethan was chosen out of all people?"

Jeremiah sat on a leaning chair, his right leg crossed over his left, dressed in the navy's official celebratory uniform.

It made him look like a mix of high-class navy soldier and royalty with all its magnificent details, golden buttons, and intricate embroidery.

"We are just lowly Admirals. How could we possibly understand the thinking process behind the government?"

Karl-Michael said with clear sarcasm in his tone.

He has had a bad relationship with the government for a while, and it even worsened after he failed to acquire the Fleet Admiral position.

He was the oldest member of the Admirals, and most people expected him to become the Fleet Admiral.

However, shockingly to all, the youngest member, Ethan Blackforest was somehow chosen despite his lack of experience compared to other Admirals.

Sure, he had potential that could surpass other Admirals, and there was a chance of him becoming Immortal in the future, but still.

No one could understand the government's reasoning behind choosing him.

"…It is pretty obvious, isn't it? The Blackforest family has deep ties in the government, and they are clearly pulling some strings to get their own in power."

At that moment, a blond-haired man said with a grin. He had a crown mark on his forehead and some sort of royal attire that made him stand out in the crowd.

"King Rederic…"

Karl-Michael looked at him intensely and then crossed his arms.

"I know that he rose quickly through navy ranks because of those connections and his innate talent, but for them to put him at the top of the whole navy is just foolishness."

"It doesn't matter what we say at this point. To the government, it will just sound like we are jealous, and resent them for not being chosen."

King Rederic said with a laugh.

At that moment, they heard loud munching sounds and looked over to see a big-bellied man devouring an entire table worth of food all by himself.

The nobles looked at the big man with disgust and moved out of the way as the big man was also spilling the food everywhere.

"Big Maestro, manners would be appreciated."

Karl-Michael said with a twitching eyebrow.

"I AM HUNGRY!"

Big Maestro screamed, and at that moment, his mouth opened wide like that of a starving lion, and he ate the whole table with one swift gulp.

The sin of gluttony!

"By the way, Karl-Michael. When will you make that grandson of yours a navy officer? With his strength, he could immediately become Vice Admiral.

"These waters seem to get more dangerous with each passing day, and I don't like the weird sightings coming from Rotaker Island.

"There have been rumors of the mist surrounding the seas near the Dead World spreading further towards Rotaker Island.

"Those monsters inside the mist are unlike anything we've ever encountered before. We wouldn't mind having more talented fellows in the midst."

King Rederic said.

"My grandson? Which one?"

Karl-Michael asked.

"Who else? Kiernan Hunter, obviously."

King Rederic said.

"…"

Karl-Michael stayed silent and just scoffed.

When it became known that Kiernan Hunter was actually the son of Karl-Michael's daughter, Bella, there was great envy among other Navy Admirals.

To have talent of such scale in your family was an amazing feat, and everyone believed the Abracadabra family was destined for greatness.

They weren't aware of their rocky relationship.

At that moment, the ballroom's doors swung open, and dressed in elegant attire, a handsome man waltzed in.

When he arrived, the nobles clapped their hands and flocked to him with admiring looks on their faces.

They immediately started kissing his ass, hoping to gain favor and be in his good graces.

"Hahahaha, I appreciate you all for coming!"

Ethan Blackforest said with a big grin, greeted every noble personally, and then reached the stage.

There, the coronation was finalized with the government's representative putting the Fleet Admiral's brooch on his chest, signifying his new position and authority.

The thunderous sound of clapping filled the room.

While Ethan was all smiles, at the far corner of the ballroom, a handsome white-haired young man looked at the scene with a cold look in his eyes.

His gaze hadn't left Ethan even for a moment.

After hearing news about Ethan Blackforest's new position as the Fleet Admiral, Julian immediately rushed here to be part of his coronation.

An ordinary young man such as himself wouldn't be able to enter Navy Fort so freely, but during the six months with Kiernan gone, he happened to befriend the Chorono Noble Family, who took part in the coronation ceremony.

He came here with them.

"…"

Julian reached out to his pocket and touched the hilt of his knife, and he was ready to make his way to Ethan, but in that moment, his phone buzzed.

"Tch!"

He quickly checked the phone, and after seeing the number, his gaze turned complex, and he then accepted the call.

"Kiernan…"

Julian whispered.

"…Don't do it."

Immediately, Kiernan said from the other side of the phone.

"Do what…?"

Julian asked.

However, he was shocked that Kiernan actually knew what he was going to do.

"…I know your past with Ethan, but do not ruin your life because of that asshole. You will have time to get your revenge."

"Time? I don't want this bastard to breathe even one second longer when my family is dead because of him.

"Navy is such a joke. There is no way they don't know what kind of person Ethan is. If they don't, then they are too blind to protect anyone.

"I will not let that bastard enjoy his new status. No fucking way."

Julian said angrily, closed the phone, and then crushed it under his hand, the plastic shattering into pieces.

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