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"Excuse me, Kaito-sama, but what exactly is a Colossus?"
Hearing all the talk about planets, Chtholly raised her hand and asked with a puzzled expression.
"Heh heh, little girl, the planet is the world you're currently living on, and the universe is made up of countless planets."
"And a Colossus is a weapon capable of destroying a planet with a single shot. Understand now?"
With a smile on his face, Fujitora Issho patiently explained what a Colossus was.
"So, Kaito-sama... you and your companions are planning to destroy a world? No, multiple worlds?"
After hearing Issho's explanation, both Chtholly and Willem looked at Kaito and the others with horrified expressions.
They're good people, right? They have to be good people...
Noticing the trio's reactions, Kaito smiled helplessly.
"It's not that exaggerated. We only destroy uninhabited planets that can't support life."
"We generally don't destroy habitable planets."
"Oh, I see."
The three of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing their reactions, Kaito shook his head.
If these guys knew I could casually erase an entire universe, who knows how terrified they'd be...
"This isn't the place to stand around chatting. Come on, I'll show you what a space battleship really looks like."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kaito waved his right hand.
The next instant, everyone present was transported onto the bridge of the battleship Imperial Prince.
"So this is a space battleship...? Wait, that... could that be..."
Staring out through the observation window at the enormous yellowish-brown sphere outside, Willem asked in shock.
Chtholly and Nephren said nothing, but their eyes were filled with astonishment.
"So that's what the world we live on looks like. It's beautiful..."
Hearing Chtholly's heartfelt admiration, Kaito looked at the barren planet outside and immediately wore an expression of complete confusion.
Beautiful?
Where?
There's not even any greenery...
"Report! Kaito-sama, Rimuru-sama, Commander Sengoku, the planetary broadcast system is ready. Shall we begin transmission?"
A Fallen Angel officer stood up respectfully, saluted the group, and asked loudly.
"Begin."
Kaito nodded.
"Yes, sir!"
The Fallen Angel quickly sat down at the control console and began operating it.
Moments later, a voice echoed across the entire planet.
"Hehe, Kai-chan, look at the figure I bought! Isn't it awesome?"
"What the heck?! Where did you get that? That's a limited-edition Strike Freedom!"
"From Tamayo-sama. She even gave me a discount! She said I was an Empress and knocked thirty percent off the price!"
"It only cost 8,888 Tempest Coins! Great deal, right?"
"Where did you get that much money, you little brat?!"
"I found it in a locked box behind the TV. There were actually five thousand Tempest Coins hidden inside..."
"Nani?! That was my secret stash, you little thief!!!"
"That was the last of my savings!"
"Ahhh! Kai-chan, you actually hid..."
BANG!
A violent crashing sound echoed through the bridge, and the broadcast abruptly cut off.
At that moment, not only the fleet personnel but also the inhabitants listening from the floating islands were left completely dumbfounded.
"My image!!!"
"And more importantly, where did that recording even come from?!"
Looking utterly devastated, Kaito repeatedly slammed the control console while shouting in frustration.
"Wahahaha! It was me!"
Just as everyone was wondering who the culprit was, the bridge doors suddenly opened.
Milim strode in proudly with Ramiris beside her.
"I knew it was you again, Milim! I'm fighting you!"
Without another word, Kaito casually summoned [Abyss] and charged forward.
Milim immediately drew [Gaze] and fearlessly rushed to meet him.
"Sigh... here we go again..."
Watching the two start fighting once more, everyone present immediately realized that business would once again be postponed.
Then, right before the stunned eyes of Willem and the others...
Kizaru and Aokiji casually pulled out lounge chairs, reclined comfortably, and somehow acquired drinks from who-knows-where.
Meanwhile, Sengoku dragged Garp, Azazel, and Uriel into a poker game.
Rimuru and Ramiris happily enjoyed desserts while Diablo served them attentively.
Only Sakazuki remained diligently studying the star charts, deep in thought.
Willem stared at the sudden change in atmosphere, completely speechless.
At that moment, Fujitora Issho walked over carrying a dice cup.
With three golden stars on his shoulder and an honest smile on his face, he asked:
"My friend, care for a round? Only 100 Tempest Coins per game. Quite a bargain."
"..."
Time passed as Kaito and Milim continued their battle while everyone else occupied themselves in their own ways.
Until a loud shout suddenly startled the Fallen Angel soldier sleeping at the control panel.
"Our battle remains undecided today! Since it's getting late, we'll settle this another day!"
"Wahahaha! I'll let you off this time, Kai-chan! But tomorrow you won't be so lucky!"
With that, the two simultaneously put away their weapons.
Kaito then turned around and saw everyone enjoying themselves far too much.
A vein immediately bulged on his forehead.
"I say, can't you people do something productive for once?!"
Interrupted by Kaito's roar, everyone looked at him in confusion.
Then they realized what he was talking about.
Instantly, they all glared at him and shouted in unison:
"Who's the one not doing anything productive?!!! *n"
"Uh..."
"Ahem!"
After a brief moment of awkwardness, Kaito coughed twice and quickly changed the subject.
"Cough cough... Well, since I accidentally smashed the broadcast transmitter, I'll just speak directly."
Hearing that, everyone simply stared at him silently.
Their expressions practically screamed:
Go on. Entertain us.
"Cough cough... Testing, testing. Can everyone hear me?"
Kaito activated his divine power, projecting his voice across the entire planet.
The moment they heard that, Sengoku and the others collectively covered their faces.
How exactly are people supposed to answer that?
Meanwhile, throughout the archipelago world below, countless people looked around in panic, desperately searching for the source of the mysterious voice.
"There's no need to look around. You won't find me."
"I'm broadcasting this message to all of you for one reason."
"From this moment onward, all of you will be incorporated into the administration of the Jura Tempest Federation!"
"If anyone objects, you're free to resist."
"I guarantee that if you try, you'll die."
The natives, completely failing to understand Kaito's joke, immediately fell into panic.
At the same time, the upper echelons of the archipelago continent were also in complete chaos.
They had never experienced anything like this before.
"Hurry! Go bring Suowong Kandel immediately and find out what's happening!"
"Yes, sir!"
"No need. I'm already here."
Before the dog-headed soldier could leave, Suowong Kandel walked into the room wearing a white robe.
"Suowong Kandel, what exactly is going on? What is this so-called Jura Tempest Federation?"
"I'm not entirely sure myself."
Suowong frowned.
"But I believe our best option is to establish contact with them first and determine their intentions..."
"This..."
Unlike the leaders who were agonizing over the situation...
Inside the Fairy Warehouse...
Ithea sat by the window, resting her cheek against one hand.
A faint smile appeared on her lips as she softly whispered:
"Kaito-sama... is it finally beginning...?"