A few seconds later, another soldier walked out slowly with an unreadable expression on his face.

"Your Highness! I have a friend who often wanders around the world. According to him, the tables have turned dramatically among the pirates in the past six months. The Sea Dragon Hall pirates recently appointed a new leader who's made herself the Sea Dragon Empress, and she even changed the name of the Sea Dragon Hall to the Sea Dragon Palace.

"Just the day before, the Sea Dragon Palace usurped an incredibly strong force from the Waller Island and made the island their main altar. I'm guessing the Sea Dragon Palace pirates invaded Bright Jewel Harbor.

"My friend said that the Sea Dragon Palace pirates are incredibly powerful, and they've collected over a hundred thousand men. They're no small feat."

Sea Dragon Palace? They had over a hundred thousand men?

The surrounding officials exchanged glances, unable to hide their shock. It was important to note that countless pirate groups had