"Once you reach arid, you'll need to rest, and on the following day, the Revolting Force will make their way to Aluba, and then later into the Night, you all will make your journey as well. The Fight will be started by the Revolting Force and immediately backed up by your arrival. Giving you all a clear opening to Free the Slaves, Takedown Chyros Agents, and Defeat Hornigold. Freeing Arabasta once again."
"Sounds Complicated." Spoke Leroy. Just as with Jeanne, the King retorted "Yes, it is. But by breaking up the Forces, which will all travel to Aluba from different directions instead of The Revolting Force being one big target. And then the unknown factor of Your crew on the Island will be the surprise hook we need." The King Gestured with his fist as he spoke
"It'd also be best for you all to split up once you make way to Aluba. Because by the Time you all reach Aluba-" The Monarchs face warped into a serious look as he spoke with a stern tone
"All-out War will have started." "If the War is won. You will be Rewarded handsomely and be hailed as heroes, and the Defining force in our freedom." "I don't really care about being a hero like that, but I want them to be free." Leroy said in a rather humble moment "Right." Ramze nodded, he then gestured to Kiki, whom had been standing near the group the entire time. "My Daughter will Accompany you on this Trek. And will be a part of your secondary fight once the War starts." With a smile the Captain nodded and spoke "Alright!"
“Really!-” Noir said with sudden excitement, completely tossing the serious expedition from his mind at the idea of a PRINCESS coming along, but he was quickly shut down by the typical blint fist from Kirk landing on his head... Well, almost shut down. “I’ll make sure her... owww- her accommodations are perfect!” Kirk rolled his eyes heavily with a sigh before smiling at the King. “Thank you, sir. Do you mind if I take a map of this area along? I just want to make sure I know where we are headed.” He tapped the map gently.
Kale wasn't too sure about the princess accompanying them. He looked her up and down, she didn't seem like she could handle herself very well. She didn't look like she'd ever been in a fight before at all. 'The King must be out of his mind if he wants her to come with us.' He thought to himself. He did chuckle at Noir being struck on the head for fawning over the princess. "Someone'll have to keep an eye on the lapdog. He might just end up on a leash if he's not careful." He laughed again at his joke about Noir.
“I am NOT a lap dog! You're the only one who needs a leash here with how often you wander off!” Noir was quick to start bristling and barking at Kale. “You and your damn goldfish sized brain!”
"Ehhhh? What was that? I couldn't understand a word of that, what with your tongue hanging out of your mouth!" Kale quickly barked back at Noir.
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The King sighed slightly at the discourse between the crew, Kiki chuckled at the discourse, having had changed into something more desirable for a voyage. Denim Shorts, and a multi-colored t-shirt that clung to her body. Rolling the Map up, and handing it to the fishman "I want to preface that by the time you all arrive at the Capital, there is a likelihood of Marine Presence, I have a feeling that the World Government won't take to lightly to what has been going on here if they don't get their cut- And Knowing Hornigold-"
"He may have already made his plans known...."
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As the Red Sash Pirates made their way to Arid base to convene with the Revolting Force of Arabasta. King Ramze discussed the decision to allow a group of Pirates to help them. "I can't help but think that something is wrong with having these Pirates help the Country. What if it put your Position in the Allied nations at Risk?" Mau spoke silently with a flat tone as he crossed his arms and leaned against the wall. Ramze Stroked his braided beard as He spoke "These Pirates are Different. I can tell. That Boy. I've seen his Bounty in the Papers. Something tells me he'll be able to truly help us. Though I share the Sentiment as you Mau. It'd feel wrong that these Pirates who came here on their own Accord, for their own Agenda, to potentially be the ones that genuinely Free us."
"But they'd be supporting the very people taking action as well." Spoke Ewu, who stoically stood at the side of the door, staff still firmly in hand "Precisely." Said Geeve as he habitually wiped his brow. "I feel I must Apologize again, Your Majesty, It was a spur of the Moment-" Ramze Interrupted his trusted confidant. "Geeve, Please. It is alright. Do me a favor and fetch me the Den Den Mushi for Aton. I must let him know that the Red Sashes will arrive shortly..."
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Fifteen minutes later, the Red Sash Pirates and Princess Kiki were loading up the ship with what they had gotten at the Shops earlier, and began to rig the Sails to go full mast for the Nile River. As Leroy helped Kiki onto the Ship, The Princess looked around and spoke with a sparkle in her eye "Wow! A genuine Pirate ship! Kinda small for the Grand Line, though, don't you think?" "She's small. But gets the Job done! Been with us Since the East Blue!" Spoke Leroy Proudly, a prideful smile on his face.
"I see. Certainly has some charm!" Kiki said as she looked around. "Same goes for you, princess!" Leroy jested as he approached the Weapons room to raise the anchor. The Joke had made the Young Monarch blush slightly. Something that Jeanne herself notice as she walked next to her. Arms still under her cloak "Don't mind him. That's just Leroy- Being Leroy." The Sniper Snickered in amusement Kiki returned the Chuckle with her own "I guess so-"