The moment Selma and Paul reached an agreement, Ed knew that Mahamadou had no chance.

Not a single Pirate King could defeat Paul, who possessed both the Siren and the Sea Monster.

Even three Pirate Kings combined wouldn't suffice, unless the Sea God was reborn, or they found the Trident of the Sea God to break Jansen's seal.

But Paul and Selma, those two merry souls, were already scheming to create a fake Trident of the Sea God to prevent Jansen from obtaining the power of the Sea God.