The newfound king takes a deep breath in, standing on a balcony overlooking Alubarna’s skyline. He was confident in where his plans would lead him— the fruits of his labor would no longer go unnoticed. It had only been a matter of time and patience until he became king of Alabasta.

Crocodile soon noticed you standing behind him, drawing him away from his wistful thoughts. “Well, look who it is.” His deep, baritone voice reached you, even with the distance.