Eric was uncertain about the exact number of formidable characters within the Crimson Order. The thought of Shadow, the enigmatic and elusive legend, unsettled him even more.

"Even grandmasters were captured?" Brook looked terrified. "Eric, who are you helping? The military doesn't have such capabilities, right?"

Despite there being no grandmasters in Salt City, the operation Eric participated in had successfully apprehended several.

Brook found it peculiar that Eric wasn't more surprised.

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