"He's dead, he's really dead!" On the head of the giant traveling snake, Hancock covered her mouth, her eyes instantly turning red. Her legs went weak, and she stumbled, almost losing her balance.
"He's really dead." Gloriosa gripped her blue snake staff tightly and said with emotion, "He truly lives up to his reputation as the 'Mad Rookie' back then. The future belongs to the younger generation; a new era is coming soon!"
On the Chris...
Oliver's mouth hung open, and he didn't know what to say. Although he had already guessed the outcome, when the answer was confirmed, he still felt an inexplicable feeling.
At this moment, all the crew members on the Chris and the female warriors in the tower in front of the Kuja port had their mouths agape, their eyes bulging. The entire place was silent, everyone completely stunned.
"That was... a Celestial Dragon!!!"
On the World Government ship...
Aeridar let go of the Celestial Dragon's collar with his left hand and pulled out his right hand, which was plunged into his chest. Saint Eanriel slumped softly onto the deck, his mouth opening and closing. His eyes were filled with horror, as if he was still in shock that he had been killed.
"Well, killing a guy with no strength is still pretty boring." Aeridar looked at the blood on his palm, feeling extremely bored.
So what if he was a Celestial Dragon?
He was trash with no strength. No matter how noble his status was, he was still just scum. Killing and defeating people who had power was much more satisfying.
"They really are called the 'biggest trash' for a reason..." Aeridar said with a disdainful sneer.
Then, Aeridar began to clean up the mess. After all, a Celestial Dragon had died. If the World Government found out, all hell would break loose. The Warlord of the Sea title was still useful, and Aeridar didn't want it taken away so soon. He squatted down and pressed one hand on the deck beneath his feet.
"Sundered Pulse."
Suddenly, Aeridar's eyes narrowed, and his hands trembled slightly.
Crack!
There was a cracking sound.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Immediately after, countless fine cracks spread out from Aeridar's hand. The cracks grew larger and larger until, within a few breaths, they covered the entire ship.
Rumble~
The hundred-meter-long large ship disintegrated, turning into a pile of fragments that sank into the seabed with a crash, kicking up a large amount of sea spray.
Aeridar hovered in the air. The initial tremor of his hand was actually countless vibrations at a speed invisible to the naked eye. He released countless subtle shockwaves, causing the entire ship to vibrate and shattering it using the principle of resonance.
Rumble~ Splash~
The surface of the sea surged, forming a huge vortex, like a giant beast swallowing everything on the surface of the sea. After a while, the broken ship was swallowed by the seawater, and the sea surface returned to calm.
Aeridar's expression returned to normal, and he turned to fly toward Hancock.
In the sky...
"So, Empress Hancock, the annoying guy is gone. Let's continue our conversation." Aeridar returned to Hancock's side, hovering in the air with a smile.
"C-call me Hancock!" Hancock suddenly cupped her face with one hand, a blush spreading across her cheeks.
"Uh..." Aeridar was taken aback. "You're so pretty!" he said unconsciously.
"Ahem... Okay, Hancock. What do you think of my previous proposal?" Aeridar quickly regained his composure and said.
Aeridar wasn't as dense as Luffy. It was clear that Hancock had a great impression of him now because he had killed a Celestial Dragon.
"Empress~" Gloriosa sensed that something was off.
"Hi, Aeridar. Come aboard my ship to discuss," Hancock said, her beautiful eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Aeridar.
"Okay, no problem!" Aeridar's eyes lit up, and he quickly agreed. Then he turned his head and shouted to the Chris, "Oliver, you guys stay here. I'll be right back."
Then, the giant traveling snake moved its head and turned toward the Kuja ship, and Aeridar flew with it.
On the Chris...
"He's already hooked her?" Oliver said with a puzzled look on his face.
"Who knows?" Mosa shrugged.
On the Kuja ship...
Aeridar and Hancock stepped onto the deck, which was completely silent. All the Kuja female warriors looked at Aeridar, their eyes filled with admiration, fear, and curiosity. Even Sandersonia and Marigold looked at Aeridar with reverence.
The Boa sisters, having been slaves to Celestial Dragons, had a natural hatred and fear of them. But today, their shackles were broken, so it was no wonder they felt this way.
Soon, following Hancock's lead, Gloriosa, Sandersonia, Marigold, and Aeridar entered Hancock's room. Salome, who was with Hancock, climbed onto the large bed and coiled herself into a chair, and Hancock sat on it elegantly. Aeridar and Gloriosa sat on chairs brought out by Sandersonia and Marigold.
"Sandersonia, get the best liquor for our honored guest!" Hancock waved her hand and ordered.
"Yes, Onee-sama!" The green-haired Sandersonia took two bottles of liquor with blue spiral patterns from the wine cabinet. It was Rum Starry Sky, one of the few good rum brands. It was priced at one million berries per bottle, and only a hundred bottles were produced each year.
The liquor was opened and three glasses were poured, and the room was instantly filled with a rich aroma.
Aeridar took the wine glass Sandersonia handed him and sniffed it gently. A strong, intoxicating aroma rushed to his head, making him want to drink it all in one gulp. He just smelled the aroma and blurted out, "This is good stuff!"
"Hey, why... did you dare kill a Celestial Dragon?" Hancock asked, her fair hands gripping the sheets as she took a sip of the wine. Her face was a mix of emotions.
"That guy... I met him once in the Sabaody Archipelago. He was a truly horrible person. I knocked him out with my Haki once, and Admiral Aokiji even showed up. It took a lot of effort to calm things down." Aeridar curled his lip in annoyance and sneered. "I was already annoyed, but who knew I'd run into him again here, and he's still so arrogant and brainless. Heh heh... The idiot, without the World Government and the Marines backing him, still dared to shout at me. I'm not a very patient person."
"Just because you were annoyed?!" Hancock gripped the sheets even tighter, and a tear rolled down her cheek. She said with a choked voice, "There's actually a fool like you in the world, who not only dares to challenge the heavens but also commits regicide... You're so much like him!"
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