"If repentance could defeat evil, then I would repent too, but that's not how it works! That's why the existence of the Navy has meaning! Can you even be considered the Navy like this?!"

Cass's words gradually stirred the indifferent expressions of the navy personnel.

As if some mystery had been dispelled, the eyes of these sailors went from indifferent to confused, and then gradually began to shine.

"But..."

But this time, it seems different. Under the impact of this righteous white mist, they did not regain their senses immediately, but instead seemed somewhat troubled.

"The saint once said that if we do not repent, no savior can save us." The navy officer seemed to be struggling with his thoughts, gritting his teeth as he spoke slowly.

There has never been a savior!

Cass took a step forward, glanced at the others, and finally fixed his gaze on the navy officer.

“Mr. Kuro once said that there is no savior in this world! If fighting evil is a crime, then what is evil doing to ordinary people?! It is useless to fight evil with kindness alone. Only by using the same methods to fight evil can evil be made to disappear!”

He clenched his fist, a holy light shining on his face. "If we must choose a savior, then our navy is the greatest savior of the people!!"

As they spoke, the white mist around them spread out and enveloped each of them, giving them a jolt and instantly bringing them back to their senses.

"Oh my god!!! We are the saviors! Mr. Kuro, what you said is wonderful!" Wilbur clenched his fists, veins bulging, excitedly.

Kro pushed up his glasses, his hands starting to tremble slightly.

He was also a little excited.

The rest of the people were naturally not much better off.

Even Kikyo, who usually doesn't listen to advice, felt her heart surge with emotion amidst the turbulent white mist.

She couldn't hear clearly, but she could see it; that sight was breathtaking.

"Hey, no way..."

Lida stared incredulously at Cass, who was clenching his fist. "This kind of aura... you actually have it... Impossible, Kuro? Huh? Where's Kuro?"

She turned her head and saw that the Kuro was no longer there.

In the sky, Kuro flew straight in one direction, the high-speed impact directly breaking through the wind and snow, forming an air barrier.

“I’ve found you…” Kuro said softly.

From the moment he set foot on the island, he activated his Observation Haki and began to capture suspicious individuals.

The people on this island, especially those gathered in that town, all have strong life force, so they are not easy to find in a short time. Fortunately, their life force is somewhat weak now, probably because they have been eating vegetarian food for a while and have not replenished their nutrition.

Once you discard those, the rest will be easier to find.

As Kuro expected, there were powerful individuals on the island, whose auras were surging and terrifying. However, in his perception, there was a 'holy' aura, as dazzling as the sun, which was very easy to find.

At the highest peak of Grand Harbor, which almost reaches the clouds, several people were kneeling with their eyes closed. Unlike the people of Grand Harbor, they were dressed in neat white clothes and cloaks, looking very heroic. In front of them was the 'Iron Maiden'.

It was an iron coffin formed by female statues, standing upright on a platform at the top of the mountain.

"They're here..."

A crisp sound came from inside the Iron Maiden.

The sound made everyone open their eyes.

"Your Holiness."

A gaunt, blond man asked, "What's here?"

"demon..."

From within the Iron Maiden, a clear yet reassuring voice continued to emanate, "The demon that prevents people from pursuing happiness and peace has arrived."

These words made them pause slightly.

To be called a 'demon' by the Saintess...

"I'll do it."

The blond man stood up and walked to a large rock to the side, where a broken knight's lance and a rusty, chipped longsword lay.

He gripped his gun and sword, turned around, and said solemnly, "Your Excellency is recuperating, and others must protect your safety. As for that demon, I will stop him. I swear in my name, Russell, that I will not allow anyone to thwart Your Excellency's wishes!"

...

"The highest mountain peak? Such a cold place, how could anyone be there? What was this ability user thinking?"

Kuro sensed the presence and flew upwards. Just then, a whooshing sound came from below him.

"Um?"

His eyes narrowed, and he stepped aside, only to see a white slash fly past him.

He looked in that direction and saw a blond man dressed in white knight's attire and wearing a cloak, riding a long-eared donkey on the mountainside.

"Ah—um—ah—um."

The long-eared donkey let out a strange bray.

"Pegasus, I know this person is a formidable enemy, but for the sake of Her Majesty's ideals, we must stop him no matter who he is."

Russell patted the long-eared donkey, looked up at the sky, and said, "So it was you, Jinni. No wonder the Holy Maiden called you a 'demon'."

"You know me?"

Kuro paused for a moment, standing in mid-air. "You look familiar, but I can't quite place you."

Russell held his longsword upright and said, "I am Russell, the Knight Commander of the 'Knights of Glory,' and now, I am Russell, the Grand Commander of the 'Crusader.' Jinni, we met in Sabaody."

"Sabaody...Can you see me in Sabaody, you pirate?"

"That's all in the past. Now I fight for the ideals of the Holy Maiden, the embodiment of hope!"

With his longsword pointed directly at Kuro, Russell said, "I won't let you pass. The Holy Maiden is recuperating. She is going to the next island to contribute to saving this world."

"Your Majesty?"

Kuro glanced at the mountain peak whose features were obscured, then rushed towards it.

"I don't have time to play with you. I'll come find you after I've dealt with your so-called saintess."

However, at that moment, with a loud shout, a white meteor carrying a shockwave rushed towards Kuro.

Kuro raised an eyebrow and turned to the side again, only to see the shooting star flash by at lightning speed.

The knight's lance flew past him.

He looked down and saw Russell still in his throwing stance, his eyes sharp. "I told you, I won't let you go."

"This method of exerting force..."

Kuro glanced back at the white shooting star with a tail, narrowed his eyes, and said, "It looks familiar too. What's your relationship with the Kingdom of 'Krein'?"

“Krein…”

Russell paused slightly, then asked in surprise, "You actually know about that sinful country?"