Well. That was intense to be sure.
Many could even say that it was better than adequate.
But now. An hour after, the morning sun began to rise. Leroy sat at table. Having had quite the discussion with Eliza after what had happened. The two thoroughly enjoying themselves but reassuring one another that it doesn't mean anything that could complicate either of their Lives. Especially as her being a Marshal who should have already killed him, and him a pirate who would have in any other circumstances attempted to defeat her…
However that did bring something to Leroys mind
"You know." He began squatting in the chair and sipping on the sweet tea "I've beaten…" He counted on his fingers as he tongued at the straw. "Three Marshals."
"So I've heard." Eliza said with her hands interlaced. Wearing a baggy tanktop that was tucked into a pair of short shorts
"I guess that means it's now 4 with you!" He said with a smirk
"How do you figure?" She cocked a brow. They hadn't yet fought- She saw the grin. And new exactly what form of 'Defeat' he was meaning. Causing a blush to cover her cheeks. "I-! Red Sash!" She chastised as she gave an exaggerated lean into the table with a frown
A small chortle came from near by as Nabi came in. "It seems that the relations of The Adonis and the Lady are going nicely." She said with her hands on a cane in the shape of a cat at its head
"Ugh." They both said at the same time in annoyance, causing her to laugh again. "What? Does it not feel good to be labeled as not only a Man who is labeled with infinite potential but also a man thats so virile that he can even satisfy the Lady and even survive her for more than an hour…" She snickered, Eliza blushed and Leroy frowned
"Yeah honestly. I don't enjoy it. And thats comin from me, the asshole with an Ego. It doesn't matter if I get the queen to squirm or have a lot of potential, Don't mean I'm some mythic figure!"
"Well I suppose you are entitled to that opinion. But I personally am thankful and grateful to see that a Myth a thousand years in the making is sitting here right in front of two Lady's of Cyprus."
"So you're the one before Eli?" He inquired "It may come as a surprise, but theres been plenty of men on the island. Marines step onto the Island Regularly, we have people appear on the island as well from shipwrecks. And in other forms. But they are always dealt with, as peacefully as we can manage if they allow it."
Cyprus tended to just send those that landed back off if they did not put up hassle or were delirious, something Leroy most definitely was not. As were many men who put up fights only to face grizzly fates. Special breeds of Fish known as Aqualines, or quite literal Cat Fish, to pull away rafts. Their pheromones that leak into the water around them deterring any Sea Kings. And given that they too can be up to 100 meters long, and are quite aggressive, they can put up a fight with them. One of the few animals, especially in the Calm Belt, that can handle them and be considered a form of predation on them
"Even a man from the Roger pirates. Was once on this island. A man by the name of Ezekiel Hand."
"Zeke was on this Island?!" He said jumping up. "Yes. You know him?"
"Yeah! He was the guy that helped me on Desmare against the Admiral!" He said. He had already explained his situation in the interim more in depth, but had not mentioned allies. Merely the consequences
"Well…After the Death of a Dragon. It would only make sense that you would be pursued. I would also assume that your bounty would be increased. I wouldn't be surprised if it was boosted to a billion." She said as she rested her hand on cheek and looked to Leroy with a starry gaze
Even now after all that happened. She couldn't help but be totally infatuated with the man that sat before her. Able to be so unabashedly herself instead of putting on the mask that had been seen by him not even a day prior
"Still not as high as your bounty, Lady." Nanwida said. As the three other sisters had been sitting on the balcony as well. But quiet.
"Thats a good point. What is your bounty Eliza?" Leroy shifted to ask her
"Well. When I started being a Pirate with the Tychee Pirates, sailing into the other Blues for a variety of reason. Treasure, Resources, and seeking out Women with high bounties and making them offers." She said shifting in her seat to be sitting on one of her legs
"When I was 19, and returned to Cyprus. I was made Lady. And it wasn't long after that, that had a plan to vent some frustration."
"Which resulted in me garnering a bounty an Initial bounty of 104,000,000. From there it just went up. 340. And just before I became a Marshal…what was it…8 years ago? I had Garnered a bounty of 1.5 Billion."
"Though I would say quite accurately, that now I would be worth over 3.5 Billion." She said with a surprising amount of Humility. But to add to the number. She flicked her hair behind her shoulder
"Holy…Shit. That is uh…Way more that the others I've defeated…" He said sitting back down. That was quite a humble reminder for sure.
He sat back and looked up to the sky. Hands on his stomach as his thoughts then shifted. This gave a moment for all of them to look at Leroy in various degrees.
He paid no mind how ever. And just sighed before fingering his sash and pulling out the Two vivre cards with in. But the moment he did he felt something strange, the talks of Bounties and Zeke got him curious, but he felt
Heat!
He pinched the piece of paper and pulled it out!
The piece of paper was burning!
"Azar?! Oh god…" He said as he held it close. "What the fuck, what the fuck what the fuck!? He was burning a few weeks ago too, but now its even smaller!"
"A vivre card?" Eliza asked leaning forward. "Yes. My Brother Azar!" He pulled out the other one, and Zekes was fine! Not even a single scorch on it!
"Azar…Wait. You mean?" Tadi said reaching to the side and grabbing something and tossing it at Leroy!
It was a newspaper. He unfolded it and looked at the large title. His eyes widened… "Eudora D….Azar Has been captured, and his bounty has been paid out. He is scheduled for Execution…is Scheduled for December 24th…1721…"
"When was this printed?!" His eyes scoured and shot to the top! "Two Days ago….Whats today?!" He shot up! Looking around, paper in hand
"December 22nd." Sifa said with worried eyes
Leroy was beginning to breath quickly. He could another panic attack coming on and quickly! He opened the paper again. "Eudora D. Azar, also known as the Fire Brand, was captured by…A Pirate known as Blackbeard…and has since shown great devotion to the World Government and has been granted the Title of…"
"Royal Marshal Privateer." Elizas eyes widened. She had not been paying attention to the news since Leroy had shown on the Island!
"As for his crimes, The Fire Brand, Azar was shipped to Imperious Styx…? Where he awaits for his coming Execution." Leroy crushed the paper and tossed it to the side
"I need to get to that Prison!" Leroy said looking to Eliza "Please, Eli, you said I'd be able to leave the Island and you'd help me right?! Take me to Imperious Styx!"
"Love…That is…That is far to dangerous! I would have to arrange a pick up! I cannot merely just sail to Styx!" She said walking over to him and then reaching a hand out. But he turned away
His mind raced. "Are you sure?"
"Well. Its dangerous because I'd not only be risking my spot as Marshal but also be needing to smuggle you in as well! There a chance that any number of Guards could sense you! And then you're plan would be all for not before you got to what ever level he's on!"
"Okay…Well. Then that means theres only one other way. There are Island near by correct? Marine bases?" He asked.
"Yes. But love what is it that you are planning?!" Eliza questioned, stepping forward
"To get caught."