Chapter 488: 600-605
Chapter 599: Admiral Bulat's Idea!
North of the Imperial Capital.
At the South Main Gate of the Farn Mountain Defense Line Military Camp, Leone and Bonny, two rare Female Vice Admirals of the Army, were standing together with Commander Seryu, who belonged to the Science Department's 'Ten Kings', waiting for someone's arrival.
They say three women make a scene, but with these few gathered, it wasn't as lively as one might imagine. Instead, the Atmosphere was somewhat heavy and oppressive.
Only the Cold Wind occasionally blowing from the North would swirl on the ground, whistling continuously.
They stood silently in front of the Main Gate like this for about twenty minutes.
Until Bonny suddenly spoke up to remind them.
"They're here."
"Look in the sky!"
Leone, who was preoccupied with her thoughts, quickly raised her head to look into the distance. Sure enough, she saw many flying black dots appearing in the southern sky, which immediately brought a Smile of joy to her Face.
"Did Admiral Bulat bring the Air Force Unit as well?"
"That should be the case. After all, our opponent this time is extraordinary."
Seryu nodded in agreement, holding the Little White Dog in her arms.
She had already heard from the Routed Soldiers coming from the North that their previous launch of nearly a thousand Rocket had been Intercept by seven of the enemy working together.
This caused Seryu's Importance of the World Government to rise sharply.
Not long after.
Hundreds of Flying Dragon, completely red, seventeen meters long, and nearly six meters wide, were seen landing from the Air one after another. These were the Rank A Danger Beast 'Fire Dragon' that The Empire had successfully tamed over hundreds of years, specifically serving in the Air Force Unit.
Standing on the backs of these Fire Dragon were Elite in full Red Armor, with Black Blades at their waists.
And what was most eye-catching were the thick, long weapons behind them, black and red, with an extra-large Caliber, looking like some kind of Cannon.
That was the 'Dragon Fire Gun', a mass-producible Ministerial Arms created by the Holy Emperor six hundred years ago, imitating the Imperial Arms 'Purgatory Incarnation: Rubicante', using the 'Fire Dragon's' flame-spraying organ as Biomaterial.
Although it didn't possess the 'flame that cannot be extinguished by Water' like the former, nor could it spray thick Magma, nor did it have a super large range self-detonation.
But the 'Dragon Fire Gun' had a flame-spraying distance of five hundred meters and could directly absorb Air as Fuel.
So, theoretically, as long as there was enough Air, and the Stamina of these 'Purgatory Knight' could lift it, they could continuously spray Flame from the Air.
Coupled with the 'Fire Dragon's' own flame-spraying Ability and the Insect-type Danger Beast 'Explosion Ant' they carried with them.
To this day, they have buried hundreds of thousands of the Alchemy Army and over a thousand Alchemist in the Sea of Fire.
"Admiral Bulat!"
Leone, Bonny, and Seryu saw Blande jump down from the back of the leading Fire Dragon and quickly went up to greet him.
"Mm, I just surveyed the Defense Line from the Air. You've done very well."
Admiral Bulat had a hearty Smile on his Face, showing his white teeth, and gave them a thumbs-up in praise. Then, he introduced the White Armored Knight who jumped down after him.
This person had curly yellow hair, yellow Pupil, a handsome Face, and a strong, slender build, about one meter seventy-five tall.
A white Bird Feather was tucked behind his left ear, and his whole body exuded an elegant aura that made people feel comfortable.
"This is Ran, a Vice Admiral from the Air Force Headquarters. He will temporarily be under my command. Get to know each other."
"Oh, quite handsome!"
Bonny, who had a more cheerful Personality, commented playfully while sizing up the other person.
Leone, however, was uncharacteristically without any 'excessive' actions. She just nodded and calmly stated her Name and Position, considering it a greeting.
"Bonny, you take Ran and the others to find a Camp to settle down. Leone and Seryu, you tell me about the recent Situation."
Blande said as he walked ahead into the Camp Gate, heading towards the main tent in the distance.
"Yes!"
The few of them responded in unison.
"Admiral, according to the Intelligence sent back by the scouts we sent out, the enemy Troops are still stationed at Muur Fortress, and large numbers of Troops are arriving every day."
"Perhaps because the Fortress can't accommodate them all, they have already set up encampments and Tent stretching for over ten miles outside the fortress."
"In addition, the scouts said they also saw some strange figures..."
Leone walked behind Blande, relaying the latest News she had gathered, one by one. She had now completely dedicated her Body and Mind to this War.
Because Leone felt that only by doing so could she perhaps rescue Nahas quickly.
Yes.
She firmly believed Nahas was still alive!
"What strange figures?"
"And were our scouts able to approach and get this Intelligence through Detection?"
Blande asked without turning his head, walking into the main tent whose entrance was held open by two guards. Immediately, the warmth from the Stove swept away all the Cold Wind.
"The scouts said they saw abnormally tall Giant, as well as figures that looked like humanoid animals, and people whose arms were either exceptionally long, or whose legs were exceptionally long, or whose necks were exceptionally long..."
Leone saw Admiral Bulat sit down in the main seat and then sat down on a chair beside him.
Of course, Seryu also followed silently.
"They sound like Mythical Races from epic Legend, but since the opponent is a Power that has conquered multiple Other World, it's not strange for them to have different Race under their command."
Blande said thoughtfully, stroking his chin.
Perhaps it was because this World itself had various Supernatural Creature, or 'Danger Beast'.
So, their acceptance of these incredible things was much easier than in the previous three World.
"But it doesn't matter. They have Giant, and we have Fire Dragon~~"
Blande looked optimistic, as if he didn't care at all.
"Yes."
Leone nodded, then answered the other person's second question.
"The opponent doesn't seem to care about our scouts observing them and hasn't sent anyone out to stop them."
"Haha—it seems we're being underestimated! Is this the Confidence of having conquered three World?" Blande laughed heartily. "This is a good thing. Arrogance often leads to Defeat!"
Immediately after, his Gaze fell upon Seryu.
"Commander Seryu, I heard His Majesty say on my way here that you are carrying a 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace' and have received authorization to use it at any time upon my Order. Have you been notified?"
"Yes, last night, I received the notification from Doctor Stylish!"
Seryu affirmed very seriously, holding the Little White Dog.
The so-called 'Ten Kings Judgment Unit' actually only had her Equipment as 'Ten Kings'; the Equipment on the other Member was only 'Eight Kings'.
The 'Two Kings' they lacked were precisely the 'Ballistic Missile' and the 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace'.
"Good!"
Blande was very satisfied with Seryu's answer, but then heard Leone ask with an expectant tone from the side, "Admiral, can we then launch an attack on Muur Fortress?"
"This..."
"Leone, you should know that according to the previous Report from the Routed Soldiers, the person who defeated Nahas was not that enemy Powerhouse who controlled eight Long Saber with his hair, but another Monster who could release Energy beams from his mouth and palms."
"Furthermore, there is a Sword Master Powerhouse in the opponent's Faction who could instantly kill Vice Admiral Izo..."
Blande's implied meaning was self-evident, but just as Leone was eager to argue, she saw the former wave his hand, signaling her to calm down.
"However, we have an absolute Military Advantage here. Hundreds of thousands of Troops will only exert their full Strength when launching a wave-like Offensive. Blindly defending is purely waiting for death!"
Leone was overjoyed and quickly stood up, shouting, "Then let me..."
"No!"
"You Imperial Arms User must hold the line. You are not allowed to sally forth without my Order. I just said, we must leverage the Military Advantage!" Blande resolutely interrupted her.
Having already mastered Haki, he was very clear that eight out of ten of the World Government's Higher-ups and Officer would also have Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
In such a Situation, easily sending out these Rear Admiral and Vice Admiral would very likely result in them being killed one by one by the opponent, and the Morale of the Whole Army would quickly collapse.
It was better to keep them in the rear as much as possible.
At the same Time.
In this process, he would try his best to help them also master the Strength of Haki. Only then would engaging the opponent's Powerhouse be the best choice...
(End of this chapter)
**Chapter 600: What Esdeath Saw and Heard!**
Northern Empire.
Just as the all-out war between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out, the Star Gate Base within the Snow Mountain welcomed two special guests.
Or rather.
Prisoners.
"Is that her, the Marine Admiral from The Empire? What a woman who likes to cause trouble."
Akainu Sakazuki, dressed in a red suit and a Black Justice Coat, stood before the Base Gate, looking down indifferently at the man and woman Kuzan had captured.
Among them, the man was Imperial Navy Vice Admiral Liver.
He was actually Esdeath's Adjutant, normally responsible for the actual duties of Marine Headquarters.
However, he was currently lying unconscious on a Stretcher carried by two Marine Soldiers wearing Winter Clothes, and his face and neck were covered in frostbite marks, making him look somewhat gruesome.
This was the result of Aokiji showing mercy and his own Physique being relatively strong.
As for the woman,
Of course, it was Esdeath herself. She had now been freed from the Frozen state by Aokiji, and her hands were wearing Seastone Handcuffs. This item was actually only symbolic.
It could neither seal Imperial Arms Ability nor truly restrain her hands.
As mentioned before, the Body Control Secret Technique from the Imperial Fist Temple had long been popularized among The Empire's Higher-ups. Whether they were Military Officers or Oarberg's assassins, they had more or less mastered it.
So Esdeath could completely control the bones or muscles in her wrists at will to break free from the Seastone Handcuffs' restraint.
But along the way, she was very well-behaved the entire time.
She didn't make trouble, didn't speak, and didn't play any tricks. She just quietly followed behind Aokiji and arrived here on the Marine Warship that followed.
However, Aokiji said quite a lot along the way.
First, he used a Visual Den Den Mushi on the ship to show Esdeath the 'World Government Introduction Video' produced by the Propaganda Department, giving her a deeper and more accurate understanding of the World Government.
He then showed her the 'World Basic Knowledge Video', also produced by the Propaganda Department, making her understand what the 'World' truly was.
The most important point was knowing what the Celestial Dragons Represented!
Finally, Esdeath finished watching the third video, which contained snippets of Footage (highlight reel) of the World Government's War process with the Kabaneri World, Demon Slayer World, and Titan World.
Whether it was the Living Dead Group from the Kabaneri World, the giant 'Black Smoke', or the Kabaneri who could release 'Fear Energy Bullet'.
Or the Man-Eating Demon, Demon Slayer Corps, and Muzan Kibutsuji from the Demon Slayer World.
Or the Pure Titan, Nine Titans, and the tens of thousands, boundless Large Army of 'The Rumbling' from the Titan World, all made Esdeath's heart surge with emotion and become unbearably Excited.
At that time, her Breathing was rapid, and the Desire/Longing and Fighting Intent emanating from her eyes made even Aokiji feel the heat and intensity.
At the same time.
Esdeath also witnessed the demeanor and Strength of many World Government figures possessing Admiral Level Combat Power from this video.
Edward Newgate, Garp, Akainu Sakazuki, Charlotte Linlin, Borsalino, Kaido, and the Aokiji before her – the Strength of each person left her dumbfounded.
Only then did she finally realize.
So she, who was the Strongest in the Imperial Arms World, was actually this weak?
So the World Government had many, many more individuals with Combat Power as strong as Aokiji, even too many to count on both hands?
Although Meilard had told her before how incredibly strong the World Government was, how could pale words compare to personal Experience and witnessing it firsthand?
Not to mention, Meilard's understanding of the World Government could only be considered the Tip of the Iceberg. She actually had no idea how truly powerful the World Government was!
And these were the reasons why Esdeath was so well-behaved, even without any resistance.
Because according to her deeply ingrained Three Views based on the 'Law of the Jungle', if she was defeated by Aokiji after giving her all, then she was now the weak one who suffered Defeat.
Therefore, as long as she didn't want to die, she should obey the other party's Order until she became Stronger one day and could find a way to win back.
As for The Empire, Esdeath believed she had already given her all, so she had no regrets.
After all.
She wasn't someone who was blindly loyal to The Empire and the Emperor like Bud.
"This person..."
Esdeath didn't care about Akainu's Attitude at all, because this was inherently the Privilege of a Powerhouse.
However, this didn't mean she would be timid. Instead, she raised her head and brazenly sized up the other party's tall Body Size, which was also around three meters, thinking to herself.
"This person should be the World Government's Army Headquarters Admiral, 'Akainu' Sakazuki. Judging from his performance in that Footage, he should also be a so-called Logia System Devil Fruit User, except the Elements he controls are Magma."
She understood that she probably couldn't beat this person either.
This cruel reality, while making Esdeath feel a bit helpless, also filled her Heart with anticipation and confidence for her Future.
Aokiji didn't kill her on the spot but instead Capture Alive her and brought her to the Star Gate Base. That Represented a high probability that the World Government was preparing to recruit her.
That Represented Hope, the Hope to continue becoming Stronger, and the Hope to be able to participate in the Conquest of Other Worlds!
"Arararara~ Her name is Esdeath. She caused me quite a bit of trouble before, and it wasn't easy to bring her back. Now I still have to Escort her for a while, which is a bit troublesome..."
Kuzan, with his hands in his clean white Pocket, sighed helplessly to Akainu Sakazuki.
He then pointed to Vice Admiral Liver lying on the Stretcher.
"As for him, he'll be handed over to your Base Hospital for treatment. He's a good guy. We're very interested in him and his Imperial Arms Ability. You know, the Marines have been getting fewer and fewer Talent in recent years~"
Saying this, Kuzan glanced at Akainu Sakazuki intentionally or unintentionally.
"It's all for Justice, just dispense with the meaningless complaints!"
Akainu Sakazuki snorted coldly, then turned and walked back into the Base with his Adjutant, Shiryu, following behind. He had come out to greet them this time just to take a look at Esdeath.
Because the News about the massive Blizzard that covered the entire Southeast Sea region of The Empire had been sent back immediately through the Sea Ninja and Cipher Pol.
Such a large Ability range was already Stronger than theirs, the Logia System Admirals who were always called 'Humanoid Natural Disaster', so it was inevitable that they would be curious.
But seeing Kuzan completely unharmed, he immediately lost interest in Esdeath again.
Her Main Body Strength was too weak!
As for the Justice he spoke of, it was naturally the 'World Government Justice', or it could be said, the 'Justice of the Sea Star'. Now this slogan was becoming increasingly widespread within the Military.
There was no other way. These Soldiers truly needed a reason to support their actions of invading Other Worlds.
And the best reason was to fight for their own Positional Interest!
"An enemy Marine Admiral, huh? What a pity, I wish I could have gone. Maybe I would have had a chance to let 'Raiu' taste the flavor of Admiral's Blood~"
Shiryu looked at Esdeath with a face full of regret, then gave a Shake Head and followed Akainu Sakazuki.
"Such dense Killing Intent, it's practically a humanoid mass of Plasma!"
Esdeath maintained a calm exterior, but her Heart was filled with shock. Just now, while the other party was Speaking, she felt a nearly tangible Killing Intent. That Feeling almost made her unable to resist attacking first.
"Who is he?"
Hearing Esdeath's question, Kuzan rubbed the back of his head helplessly.
"Akainu Sakazuki's Adjutant, Army Headquarters Vice Admiral Shiryu of the Rain. He's a murderer, and his Attitude is a bit nasty, but don't take it to Heart. He wouldn't dare make a move."
"Are you saying I might not even be able to beat a Vice Admiral?" Esdeath raised an eyebrow.
"That seems to be the case. Your Haki is too weak."
Kuzan nodded without hesitation.
"Also, that move you claim can Freeze Time and Space... I have a Feeling it would be difficult to have any Effect on our Vice Admirals who have mastered Armament Haki Full Hardening. Let's find a time to test it once you officially join us."
"..."
Esdeath immediately fell silent, but then heard Kuzan call out, "Let's go. Your destination isn't here. There's still some distance to travel."
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 601: Esdeath's Roar!
[Swish—Poof—Swish—Poof——]
Led by Kuzan, Esdeath began walking into the Biochemical Safety Station. As the Electric Gates opened and closed one after another, she was constantly enveloped by various Disinfection Mists.
The pungent smell made her instinctively frown, while Kuzan, ahead of her, had long been used to it.
Actually, they had arrived at just the right time.
If it had been a week ago, this would have been the exclusive passage for the Auxiliary Legion, and personnel from the Imperial Arms World would have been temporarily prohibited from returning to the Titan World through the Star Gate.
In that case, they would have had to wait, even if Kuzan was a Marine Admiral.
"This is the Star Gate?"
When the two finally emerged from the last Electric Gate, accompanied by thick White Smoke, Esdeath looked at the twenty-meter-tall Golden Tunnel before her and asked.
She felt it didn't look like a gate, and even if it was, it felt more like it should be called a 'Gold Gate'.
"Because the Small Stargate is only three meters high and two meters wide, it's difficult to support the rapid entry of a Large Army. So, in order to improve the Star Gate's transport Efficiency, the World Government created this 'Shrinking Tunnel' equipped with the Mini-Mini Fruit Ability."
Kuzan gave her a simple introduction. These were things everyone already knew.
"Something similar to an 'Imperial Arms'..."
Esdeath said softly after listening.
"More or less."
Kuzan continued to lead the way. Originally, there was no light source in the Tunnel, but now a 'Light Shell' was placed every few meters.
These were Shells that could provide lighting without a Wired Connection or electricity.
Over the past two years, the Air Force Headquarters had taken the lead in breeding a large number of them and gradually supplied them to various departments of the World Government.
In addition to this.
There were also Wind Shell/Dial, Tone Dial, Water Shell, Flame Shell, Heat Shell, Taste Shell, etc. A Company directly operated by the World Government was also being established to sell these to the civilians of the World.
"Why is it this kind of gate again?"
Esdeath frowned when she walked out of the 'Shrinking Tunnel' only to see the exact same Electric Gate appear before her.
But Kuzan didn't answer. Instead, he turned his head and smiled, "Congratulations, you have arrived in Another World."
"Huh?"
Esdeath was stunned for a moment before realizing that she had indeed passed through the Star Gate and arrived in another World. It was just that the entire process was too ordinary, making it hard to feel any Excitement.
Next came three more disinfection processes.
There was no other way; the Virus problem could not be underestimated. No matter how troublesome it was, they had to patiently comply, otherwise, if a major problem truly occurred, they would regret it later!
"Is this the Sky of the 'Titan World'? It doesn't look particularly special."
When the two walked out of the Biochemical Safety Station on this side, Esdeath looked up at the clear blue Sky, feeling quite disappointed.
It wasn't until she followed Kuzan out of the Steel Gate of the Star Gate Base that she suddenly stopped her feet, clad in white High Heels, and stared wide-eyed at the scene before her.
The endless Trenches, Fortresses, Tracks, densely packed Howitzers, Tank Clusters, Anti-Aircraft Gun Groups, Patrol Soldiers everywhere, Ninjas darting around at high speed, Men in Black, and Officers.
Coupled with the Flying Warships in the Air and the Fighter Aircraft roaring past, they formed an extremely shocking and magnificent Screen Feed, flooding Esdeath's eyes and Brain.
Gradually, gradually...
Esdeath's Body was trembling, her Teeth were chattering, her Muscles were tensing, her Fists were clenched tightly, the Blood in her Body was flowing faster, and an emotion that was difficult to suppress finally surged into her Heart like a Volcanic Eruption.
"Hahahahahahaha------"
Esdeath suddenly began laughing wildly, tilting her head back. Although she was still wearing Seastone Handcuffs, she was like a high and mighty General.
With her chest puffed out and head held high, she scanned back and forth across this land and Sky that seemed entirely dedicated to War.
Her Gaze was so greedy.
Esdeath took a deep breath of the Air filled with the Aura of Metal and Gunpowder and roared loudly towards the Ground before her.
"This is the World I want! The Army I want! The War I want!"
"World Government, why did you only appear in my World today, making me feel complacent like a frog in a well in a small World!"
"Let me fight for you! I, Esdeath, am very willing to win more Wars for you and conquer more Worlds!"
"Even if it means letting me conquer The Empire for you!"
The last bit of resistance and frustration in her Heart was completely shattered by the vast Scale of the Military Camp on this Continent in the Titan World.
At this moment, if Esdeath didn't roar, she truly didn't know how to Vent the emotions in her Heart. So, Kuzan just watched silently from the side, without any intention of stopping her.
Only the various Personnel passing by nearby were first surprised, then immediately guessed her Otherworlder Identity, and subsequently showed understanding Smiles.
After a long while, Esdeath's emotions calmed down slightly. She then raised her restrained hands and looked at Kuzan.
"Admiral Aokiji, please take these Handcuffs off. They no longer have any meaning. Then, please take me to see your Supreme Leader. I hope to join your ranks as soon as possible!"
"Arararara, about that..."
Kuzan first showed a troubled expression. After all, her Identity was still that of a Captive right now. But what she said also made sense; these Handcuffs truly weren't very useful.
So, he decided to remove the Handcuffs for Esdeath anyway. As long as he was watching nearby, no Accidents would happen.
Immediately, he pinched an Ice Key in his hand and opened the Seastone Handcuffs for her.
"Thank you~"
A brilliant Smile bloomed on Esdeath's face.
"No problem. However, we don't have a Supreme Leader here. You've already seen the related video introductions. The World Government's Supreme Leader is the Five Elders."
Kuzan said, shaking his Head.
Esdeath asked confusedly, "Then where are we going now?"
She had thought she was going to the World Government's Home Sea Star next.
"The Order I received is to take you to Paradis Island in this World. Someone will take you away when we get there." Kuzan was actually also unsure why.
"Let's go. Next, we're going to the Airport to take the Air Force's Flying Warship."
"Okay!"
Esdeath nodded heavily. She believed that with her Potential and Value, she would definitely not be discarded and wasted by the World Government. So, no matter where she went now, she had no worries.
"Esdeath!!!"
But just at this moment, a charming shout filled with Excitement came over.
"Meilard?!"
Esdeath turned her head and was surprised to find it was an old acquaintance.
However, the other party's attire had changed from the previous purple-black revealing Long Dress to a more formal-looking black suit skirt set.
But the short skirt, Black Stockings, and High Heels still highlighted her Charm to the fullest.
"You got caught too?"
Meilard first carefully examined Esdeath up and down, then let out a sigh of relief and said with a charming Smile.
"I joined the World Government directly after we separated. Now I'm already a Member of Cipher Pol."
"I was originally worried you might die in Combat, but now it's good, we can be together again!"
Esdeath frowned her blue eyebrows. She still wasn't quite used to the other party's words with strange implications about sexual orientation, because she preferred to find a man as a romantic partner.
She hoped he would be younger than her, and his Strength would also be weaker than hers, because she preferred to dominate others. But he also needed to have high ambition and be willing to put in Effort and Training towards the position of General, and occasionally be able to accompany her hunting or something.
It would be best if he also had a pure Smile.
Although she herself didn't know what kind of Smile counted as pure...
"Cough cough, Esdeath, we need to hurry and depart."
Kuzan reminded her helplessly.
"It's an honor to meet you, Admiral Aokiji. Where are you taking Esdeath?"
Meilard asked nervously with a Smile. According to the procedure she knew, if someone was to undergo Interrogation, they should be handed over to their Cipher Pol.
"Sorry, you don't have the Authority to know."
Kuzan glanced lightly at the other party, then took Esdeath and left directly.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 602: Cannot Refuse! (Three Chapters Combined)
"Report, Admiral Aokiji!"
"This ship has successfully arrived at Port 1 of the Former Marley Empire!"
On the Deck of the Flying Warship, Kuzan heard the words of the Headquarters Lieutenant Colonel behind him, who also served as the Captain.
He frowned and scanned the large Port, which looked quite massive, capable of simultaneously docking about two thousand Ships.
He could imagine how prosperous it must have been back then, perhaps with many Battleships and Cruisers constantly moving in and out.
But now, it appeared extremely empty and dilapidated.
At the same time.
The area had been strictly sealed off by a large number of Holy Land Garrison.
From time to time, Cipher Pol Member wearing Black Suits and Black Earphones could be seen patrolling back and forth.
However, the City in the distance appeared particularly silent, giving off a feeling of lifelessness.
"The air here is filled with the scent of Slaughter, Blood, Despair, pain, and resentment..."
Esdeath walked to the Edge of the Deck, took a deep breath of the passing Wind, closed her Eyes, and savored the taste within.
When she opened her Eyes again, a look of lingering satisfaction appeared.
She seemed to like the Atmosphere here. Then, her pair of clear blue Eyes turned to Kuzan and asked,
"Didn't you say our destination was a place called Paradis Island?"
"We received a temporary change of Order. The people below will take you to the final destination."
Kuzan explained simply, then walked towards the Steps that the Air Force Soldiers had already set up.
"Let's go, I'll see you down."
Esdeath didn't mind and quietly followed. However, she felt a slight sense of unease in her Heart.
The Warrior below, wearing Armor, holding Spear, and with White Cloak on their backs, she had seen in the previous 'Promotional Video' and knew they were the Holy Land Garrison responsible for escorting Celestial Dragons.
Therefore, it was highly likely that she was about to meet a Celestial Dragon!
This made her start to feel apprehensive...
At this moment.
About fifty meters away from the Flying Warship, in the Center of the Dock, a nine-meter-long, two-meter-wide extended platinum Car was parked.
Ten Silver-Armored Knight, riding white Horses, wearing White Cloak, and holding Lance, stood silently on either side.
When Kuzan and Esdeath walked down the Steps, they found that apart from the Red Carpet laid on the Ground, no main person in charge had come to greet them.
[Boom!]
Just as the former was scratching the back of his head, about to say something, a dazzling bright blue Electric Flash suddenly erupted in the Air.
Immediately followed by a huge Thunderclap, this instantly alerted both of them.
Kuzan's body even began to emit a faint Cold Air...
Fortunately, the Thunderclap and Electric Flash came and went quickly.
A tall figure, appearing slightly shorter than Kuzan but estimated to be over 2.5 meters in Height, appeared in mid-Air.
A high nose bridge, extremely long earlobes, a white headscarf, a bare muscular Chest and feet, and a pair of wide White Feather Wings behind him, combined with the flickering Electric Serpent around his body.
It truly created an impressive opening Screen Feed.
"Angel?"
Esdeath looked at the other party in surprise.
She subconsciously thought of a Vice Admiral named Ran in The Empire Air Force.
His Imperial Arms, 'Ten Thousand Mile Flight: Mastema', had such White Feather Wings.
"A high-level Logia User..."
Kuzan's focus was on the Ability the other party displayed.
As for the strange appearance, it was commonplace for Sea Star Person and not worth mentioning at all.
"Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Aokiji', I am 'Thunder Dragon', the Envoy under the great Saint Nerona."
"From now on, Ms. Esdeath will be escorted by me. You can go back."
The person who arrived was Enel.
He descended like a true Angel, with the gentle flapping of the Wings behind him.
However, his feet did not touch the Ground; he floated at the same Height as Kuzan.
"A Celestial Dragon's Envoy..."
Kuzan glanced at Esdeath beside him and thought to himself, she's clearly been taken a liking to by that Celestial Dragon named Saint Nerona.
He immediately felt a sense of pity.
With Esdeath's Strength and Potential, she could completely reach Admiral Level Combat Power quickly with some training, but now she was about to become a Celestial Dragon's forbidden possession.
However, he had only known Esdeath for less than a week, so he naturally wouldn't do anything against the Celestial Dragons for her sake.
"Then I'll leave it to you. But I really didn't expect the World Government to have a Logia User of your Rank. It's truly surprising."
Kuzan said with emotion, looking at Enel.
He could sense Enel's Aura. Although it was far from his own, it had reached the average level of the Rear Admiral Rank.
Coupled with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability, most Vice Admiral would not be his Opponent.
"Heh heh, there are more people like me than you can count on one hand. Although you are a Marine Headquarters Admiral, you have only seen the Tip of the Iceberg of the World Government's Foundation."
"Also, although you are stronger than me now, that's only because I just came of age this year. In two or three more years, I will catch up to you. Be mentally prepared~"
Enel lazily picked his ear, his tone light and mocking, clearly not taking Kuzan too seriously.
Fortunately, Kuzan's Personality was quite gentle and he wouldn't get angry about this.
So the Atmosphere between them didn't become stiff.
Meanwhile, Esdeath received another psychological blow.
She seemed to have encountered another existence she couldn't defeat, and the other party said he had just come of age...
After Kuzan left and returned to the Deck of the Flying Warship, Enel smiled politely at Esdeath again.
"Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Enel, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea under Lord Imu. Please take care of me in the future."
"Okay."
Esdeath nodded with a cold Attitude.
"Please."
Enel didn't mind at all. He began to lead her along the expensive Red Carpet to the extended Car, then personally opened the Car Door for her.
"May I ask, are you also a Logia User?"
Esdeath glanced at the luxurious decorations inside the Car but couldn't help but ask out of Curiosity.
"Yes, my Ability is the Strongest Logia System, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!"
Enel replied proudly, lifting his chin.
Because Lord Imu had said so personally, it must undoubtedly be the truth.
It was also the source of his confidence that he could quickly catch up to Kuzan.
"Rumble-Rumble, Strongest Logia System..."
Esdeath pondered these keywords. This Ability reminded her of her former Colleague, The Empire Air Force General Bud.
However, Bud's Strength was clearly weaker than hers.
So Esdeath didn't quite believe Enel's claim that the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was the Strongest Logia System.
Instead, she felt that the Ice-Ice Fruit, also of the Ice System, was the Strongest Logia System.
Well, it was also related to her recent Defeat by Kuzan, which left a deeper impression.
"Depart!"
After Esdeath got into the Car, Enel gently closed the Car Door for her, then gave the Order to the surrounding Holy Land Garrison and Cipher Pol Member.
They were going to cross the City Streets in the distance and then reach the Plaza in the City Center.
From there, they would board Noah's Ark within the Door-Door Space.
First, the ten White Horse Knight on both sides orderly Mobilized their Positions.
With the platinum Car engraved with the 'Heavenly Soaring Dragon's Hoof' emblem as the Center, two were in front of the Car, four on each side, and two at the rear.
Enel floated beside the left Window, like a true Angel Guardian.
When the Car started.
The Holy Land Garrison Warrior in the distance quickly split into two hundred-person Squads.
One Squad ran in front of the Car, and the other followed closely behind.
The Cipher Pol Man in Black quickly moved around, ensuring that there were no suspicious presences within a five-hundred-meter radius.
What if there were?
Soon.
The convoy, with the extended platinum Car as its Core, pierced into the Urban Area's Streets like an arrow.
However, there were no Passersby here, and most of the Houses and Building on both sides were in a state of broken doors and windows.
Dark red Bloodstain were visible everywhere on the Ground and Wall.
It was like a Dead City!
The Holy Land Garrison in front of the Car were mainly responsible for clearing the Trash that would obstruct the Car's movement.
But the occasional bursts of wild laughter and Scream from the distance proved that there were still people 'living' in this City.
This made Esdeath, who had pulled down the Car Window as soon as she got in, curious again.
"What happened to this City?"
Enel heard this, a smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, and he said meaningfully, "You should ask what happened to this World..."
"Oh?"
Esdeath became even more curious after hearing this, with an Expression of listening attentively.
Enel had no intention of being mysterious and laughed, "This has to start from the World Government's process of conquering this 'Titan World'. Back then, oh no, it should be last year..."
Along the way, he spent about ten minutes explaining how the 'Titan World' was sentenced by the World Government to twenty years of 'no Order, no Rules, absolute Freedom'.
He really did have a talent for storytelling, and Esdeath was deeply captivated by the Content.
"So, in this World, except for Paradis Island of the Eldians and the Canberra Continent (Australia) which serves as the main combat Base Camp, all other areas are in a state of Survival of the Fittest, doing whatever one pleases?"
Esdeath appeared very excited, and her Gaze towards the outside of the Car became sharp.
Because she liked this kind of Human City that completely implemented the Law of the Jungle, she thought to herself.
"Why didn't I think of this way of playing before?"
Whenever Esdeath conquered a City in War, she would let her Soldiers 'play' in it for a while.
Because she liked to see the weak being trampled and even more liked to see the Despair and agony of the Defeated.
From this point of view, this Woman was not only a War fanatic but also a 'Human Butcher' who massacred forty thousand Soldiers, and even a 'Human Scum' with little human morality.
"Yes."
Enel nodded.
"But Influence/Power, this kind of thing, as long as there are enough people, it will definitely organize over Time. With Tissue, wouldn't various Orders form?"
Esdeath asked again.
"Cipher Pol clears out Leader and Tissue with some Influence/Power in various places every year to ensure that the World Government's judgment is properly implemented."
Enel replied softly with a calm Expression.
"So Meilard's future work also includes this kind of thing..."
Esdeath suddenly felt a little envious of her Friend with a strange sexual orientation.
However, when she thought about her future, which was to lead the World Government's vast Large Army into top-tier War of unimaginable Scale against the vast Large Army of various Other World, she felt there was nothing to envy.
"Hmm?"
But at this moment, the usually lazy Enel suddenly showed a mocking cold smile: "There really are some self-seeking Bugs~"
[Buzz——————]
The next second.
As soon as his words fell, he instantly turned into a blue Electric Flash and disappeared before Esdeath's Eyes.
"So fast!"
This caused the Woman's Pupil to shrink suddenly.
She found that even though she had Awakened Observation Haki, she still couldn't quite keep up with the other party's Speed.
With the Speed Enel displayed, she felt that even if she used 'Maha Padoma', it would be difficult to have any Effect.
Because that move was actually a spherical Domain that spread outwards from herself, with a range of about one to two kilometers.
Although the spreading process was quite short, for Enel, he could completely Teleport away before getting close.
In the 'Canon', even Akame could create an Afterimage in advance to confuse Esdeath.
On the other side.
On the rooftop of a Tall Building a kilometer away, a rugged man with a thick beard was holding a slightly old sniper rifle, aiming tightly at Esdeath in the Car.
"Although I don't know who you are, you must be an important figure in that Demon Government, so you deserve to die, deserve to die!"
He gritted his teeth and cursed.
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz]
At this moment, the man suddenly heard a strange sound behind him. The moment he turned his head, he was stunned.
"Heaven! Angel?!"
"Utterly foolish Bug."
Enel raised his right index finger with a cold Expression and immediately shot out a long stream of Electro, piercing the other party's brow.
After doing this, he didn't wait for the Electro on the other party's body to dissipate.
Letting him twitch and Scream wildly there, he turned into an Electric Flash again and disappeared into mid-Air.
A moment later.
Only a completely charred Corpse remained on the rooftop.
Residual Electric Serpent flickered around his body with crackling sounds.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
On the other side, Enel had already returned to the Car.
Esdeath didn't ask him what he had done.
After all, she could guess most of it without thinking.
"No, you were back and forth in less than five seconds. This is already Divine Speed."
"No."
But Enel suddenly shook his Head seriously, looking at Esdeath very earnestly.
"The word 'God' cannot be used so easily."
"This World naturally has a God, and that is Lord Imu. My Speed is not worth mentioning compared to this true God!"
Esdeath opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.
"You mean that Lord Imu's Strength is much greater than yours, even stronger than the World Government's Admiral?"
"Yeah ha ha ha—Yeah ha ha ha————"
Enel laughed, and his laughter grew louder and louder.
It was like uncontrollable laughter gushing out, and it wasn't until more than a minute later that he finally managed to stop his wild laughter.
"Admiral?"
"It's like comparing a group of monkeys holding wooden sticks to the top Powerhouse of Humanity. What can they do even if they all add up against Lord Imu's Divine Power?"
Esdeath still didn't quite believe it after hearing this.
She just took it as Enel's fanatical worship of that Lord Imu.
According to the previous 'Promotional Video' introduction, Celestial Dragons were directly protected by Admiral, so how could they be stronger than Admiral?
Along the way, there were also three or four incidents of Thug attempting to Attack, but they were easily resolved by the Man in Black on the periphery.
"That is..."
When the convoy finally arrived at the City Center.
Esdeath saw a Giant Warrior covered in Golden Blood-Patterned Armor standing in the Plaza.
As for the surrounding Holy Land Garrison, they were completely just background.
"He is 'Giant God Soldiers' Oimo. We need to go through the Space Gate he opens to enter the Dimensional Space where Noah's Ark is located, and then you will immediately meet Lord Imu."
Enel explained to Esdeath.
"..."
Esdeath felt a bit numb. She suddenly believed that Lord Imu was a God.
But when she got out after the extended platinum Car stopped, she saw a blonde Woman in a black office dress walking towards her.
"Welcome, Heavenly Queen Esdeath. I am Stussy, Secretary-General to Lord Imu. Please take care of me in the future!"
"Heavenly Queen?"
Esdeath repeated the word strangely.
"Yes, Heavenly Queen!"
Stussy also repeated it with a complicated feeling...
A few minutes later.
Esdeath realized she had become numb a little too early.
When she walked into the Door-Door Fruit's green Space under the guidance of Stussy, Enel, and Oimo.
The first thing she saw when she looked up was an incredibly vast floating wooden Ship, comparable to the size of a City, entering her view.
Immediately after.
She saw a Creature squatting not far away, covered in emerald green feathers, looking like both a Bird and a Flying Dragon, very beautiful.
At this moment, Stussy smiled gently from the side.
"This is a Thousand Year Dragon we specially prepared for you. You can ride it onto the Deck of Noah's Ark. I believe you'll prefer this method over taking an Airship."
"So it's a Flying Dragon!"
Esdeath naturally liked it, having ridden Wyvern Flying Dragon for several years before.
She didn't stand on ceremony.
With two leaps, she jumped directly onto the back of the Thousand Year Dragon, which was nearly ten meters in Height.
However, she found that this Thousand Year Dragon was very docile and obedient, which made her a little disappointed.
She still preferred those with a fiercer Temperament; that way, there was the pleasure of Conquest.
Esdeath looked at them and asked, "How do you two get up?"
Stussy and Oimo exchanged glances, and the latter said in a booming voice, "You lead the way. I still need to wait for everyone outside to come in before closing the Door."
"Okay."
Stussy nodded and jumped into the Air over ten meters in Height.
Then, stepping on bursts of air explosions, she flew towards Noah's Ark above.
This scene again attracted the attention of Esdeath, who was riding the Thousand Year Dragon.
The Imperial Fist Temple's Body Control Secret Technique, although it could produce Effect similar to 'Iron Body', 'Tempest Kick', 'Finger Pistol', 'Shave', and 'Paper Arts'.
But the 'Moonwalk' skill was not included.
"That's 'Moonwalk', a Martial Arts Technique that allows you to walk on Air. You will definitely learn it in the future."
Enel, who was flying beside her as an Escort, told her directly without waiting for Esdeath to ask.
"How wonderful, the World Government..."
Esdeath felt increasingly fortunate that she had been Capture Alive by Admiral Aokiji.
If she had lost her life back then, how could she have encountered so many new and interesting things?
But when she arrived at the Ark's Deck, which was so spacious it was impossible to see the end at a glance.
Her Line of Sight was then drawn to the Golden Belfry in the Center and the Blue-Feathered Giant Python coiling and flicking its tongue on top of it.
This time, the person explaining things to Esdeath became Stussy.
While leading the way towards the Ship Tower in the distance, she introduced various things here and the matters that needed attention.
"So there are so many 'Giant God Soldiers'..."
Esdeath listened and walked, following her from the first floor of the Ship Tower to the Entrance/Exit on the fifth floor, and also saw the Golden Giant guarding each floor.
Their Aura was not much weaker than Enel's.
And the most impressive was the Botanical Garden on the fourth floor.
The Tontatta Tribe, Giant Insect, Carnivorous Plant, and Gourmet Plant within it.
And the breathtakingly beautiful Wisteria Flower Forest and Azure Shore Flower Garden were already deeply imprinted in her mind.
It was just a pity that Stussy had no intention of letting her stop.
This journey took a full hour and a half!
Stussy led Esdeath to a massive Palace built entirely of top-grade white jade.
"This is the Void Holy Palace where Lord Imu lives. You can go in by yourself now..."
As for Enel, as soon as he arrived on the fifth floor.
He announced that his Escort Mission was over and directly disappeared as a streak of Thunder.
He was about to report to the Air Force Headquarters, so there were still many things to prepare.
"I understand."
Esdeath nodded and then lifted her long legs towards the Holy Palace.
When she approached a certain Distance, she saw the two silver-armored, bow-backed Female Warrior standing by the Main Gate.
They pushed open the Golden Main Gate, which seemed prepared for the Giant Tribe, with one hand.
Actually, this job originally belonged to Oimo, the 'Giant God Soldiers' who was a Door-Door Fruit User...
[Tap, tap, tap, tap]
Esdeath's High Heels echoed with crisp sounds as she stepped on the Ground in the Corridor.
For some reason, she felt a little Nervous.
Esdeath actually understood her current situation; after all, she wasn't stupid.
To be honest, she felt a little unwilling.
After all, she actually hoped to fall in love with someone she liked and then get married to them.
But Esdeath herself wasn't the kind of naive Woman whose Sensibility outweighed her Reason.
If her current Strength was strong enough, she would naturally act according to her preferences.
But the current reality was that she was weak, and a weak person who had been Defeated.
Then, according to the Law of the Jungle, the other party naturally had the Authority to decide her Fate as they pleased.
So, from this point of view, Esdeath actually didn't particularly dislike it.
She just hoped that Lord Imu wouldn't prevent her from participating in the World Government's War, and also that the person would look a little better, not too disgusting.
"Welcome, Heavenly Queen Esdeath. Nice to meet you for the first time. We are Lord Imu's Maid."
"My name is Ubuyashiki Kanata."
"My name is Ubuyashiki Kuina."
"Please take care of us..."
Esdeath looked speechlessly at the two purple-clothed Girl, who were almost identical except for their head decorations, speaking to her in the exact same tone.
She could tell that the temperament and Attire of these two Girl were very similar to the Culture of the Shenhe Island Nation.
Immediately after, she saw them open the Door behind them, which was three meters wide and engraved with various exquisite reliefs.
"Please come in."
Esdeath didn't say anything and walked expressionlessly into a magnificent Living Room, covering an area of nearly a thousand square meters.
She immediately saw a handsome man with black hair and gold Eyes sitting on a Sofa, examining her.
Beside him sat a beautiful Woman in a gorgeous dress with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Standing on either side of the Sofa were two Girl identical to the Maid outside.
"Sit down and talk, Esdeath."
At this moment, the man spoke first, breaking the somewhat heavy Atmosphere.
However, his words carried a Pressure that could not be refused.
Esdeath could feel that although the other party seemed to have restrained his Aura, he was still much stronger than the wise Emperor of The Empire.
Just sitting there, looking at her calmly with those strange Ripple Gold Eyes.
It had already instilled a sense of Fear in her Heart, and she subconsciously clenched her fists.
"Yes..."
At this moment, Esdeath dared not refuse!
## Chapter 603: Esdeath's Devil Fruit!
Her hazy line of sight gradually brightened from the darkness. She could feel the light was very gentle until she clearly saw the pure white ceiling and the Crystal Chandelier above.
Esdeath looked at the golden-red quilt covering her body with a complex expression.
She could clearly feel the pain from her lower body, and at the same time, the Screen Feeds and memories from yesterday gradually surfaced in her mind.
She had finally agreed to become Im's Woman.
Because she understood very well that she had no choice, and after thinking about it rationally, Im's Strength, Identity, appearance, and temperament were all perfectly worthy of her.
Or rather, she should think about whether she was worthy of him.
This was incredible.
Who would have thought that the incredibly arrogant Esdeath would actually have such an inferiority complex?
Ever since she was easily defeated by Aokiji, she had been in a state of constant shock, gradually becoming numb. Her so-called confidence and pride had already suffered repeated heavy blows.
If not for her Will being tempered to be tough enough through years of Training and Combat, there was a high possibility that she would have undergone a drastic change in temperament and lost her basic Reason.
As for the conversation with Im yesterday, overall, Esdeath was satisfied.
Because Im did not object to her request to participate in the War, he just gave her a requirement that seemed quite difficult: she had to defeat an Admiral before being allowed to go out and fight.
According to Im's original words: "If you're so weak you can't even beat an Admiral, don't go out and embarrass yourself!"
It was this sentence that Esdeath still remembered vividly.
Fortunately, Im promised to help her improve her Strength in all aspects, such as Haki, Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Tennis. He could personally provide Guidance.
As for other Resources, as the Heavenly Empress, she naturally had the right to enjoy them first.
So Esdeath calmly gave everything she had and accepted everything Im bestowed upon her. It was just that the process of the 'exchange' last night was a bit too difficult.
She didn't expect Im's Strength and Speed to be so powerful. With her Strength and Physique, she had unconsciously fainted, and even now her throat was a little hoarse.
"Hoo————"
As Esdeath exhaled a long breath, her snow-white, smooth beautiful legs slid out from the golden-red quilt. Following that, a perfect, fair body glowed softly in the Sunlight streaming through the Glass.
Her sky-blue beautiful hair flowed down her back like a Waterfall from the Milky Way, extending all the way to her thighs.
The entire Screen Feed truly displayed beauty to the extreme.
It was just a pity that no one was there to witness it.
"Good morning, Heavenly Empress Lord."
"Good morning, Heavenly Empress Lord."
Ten minutes later, when Esdeath finished washing up and came out of the luxurious bathroom, she saw two Ubuyashiki Sisters, who were completely indistinguishable from each other, arriving before her with four ordinary Maids holding Platinum-Lead Trays.
"This is the 'Heavenly Phoenix Hundred Birds Remaining Immortal Skirt' that Lord Imu prepared for you. It not only has extremely strong Defense but is also a symbol of the Heavenly Empress."
As Hinaki gently introduced, one of the ordinary Maids stepped forward, presenting the crystal-clear platinum Skirt on the tray for Esdeath to see.
She recognized at a glance that this was the Luxurious Robes Long Dress worn by Empress Historia yesterday, so she didn't think much of it and reached out to take it and put it on.
"Hmm, it's quite comfortable, and it doesn't seem to affect my movements. Not bad!"
Esdeath noticed that the white Skirt was outlined with a complete golden phoenix with spread wings using golden Strings, and the hem of the Skirt had various Birds dancing along.
Moreover, although it looked very gorgeous and dignified, it didn't feel restrictive at all.
This was the part she was most satisfied with.
"This is the 'Rapier-type Nichirin Blade' that Lord Imu prepared for you. Its Blade not only carries the Aura of Sunlight and restrains all Darkness existences, but its temperature will also increase with your Grip Strength until it burns with Flame like the Sun."
Following this, she heard Ubuyashiki Hinaki continue the Explanation.
At the same time, the second ordinary Maid, following her words, stepped forward holding a silver-gleaming Rapier on a white tray.
"Good Blade!!"
Esdeath's eyes lit up. She quickly gripped the sword hilt, pointing the tip upwards. Her pair of azure beautiful eyes admired the cold Blade back and forth, but she was surprised to find blue ice-crack Markings gradually appearing on the Blade.
"Hmm?"
This was actually based on the Manufacturing process of 'Great Grade Sword' as the main body, mixed with a large amount of 'Gorilla Scarlet Iron Ore' and 'Scarlet Ore', giving it stronger Sunlight Characteristic than ordinary Nichirin Blade.
"Nichirin Blade will show different colors and patterns of Markings depending on the wielder's attribute, so it is also called the 'Color-Changing Blade'. Your blade's Marking color is blue, which means you are more suitable for using 'Water Breathing'."
This time, it was Ubuyashiki Nichika, who wore a yellow head ornament, who was Speaking.
"So that's how it is..."
Esdeath felt like she was encountering something new again.
Actually, Im initially wanted to make her a Rapier similar to Brook's 'Soul-Shattering Sword' that could emit Cold Air.
This was no longer a very difficult Matter for the Famous Sword Town on Wano Island, which had gathered excellent Swordsmiths from several Worlds, but after thinking about it, he changed it to a Nichirin Blade.
Because he felt that for Esdeath, even if a Blade had Ice attribute Ability, it would only be making something even better.
But a specially made Nichirin Blade with strengthened Sunlight Energy was different.
High Temperature Flame and Sunlight Energy both counted as adding Means for her to deal with enemies.
"What about this one?"
Esdeath looked at the white Box on the next tray with full curiosity, and then saw Ubuyashiki Hinaki gently open the Box lid with both hands, revealing a Tubular Syringe containing blue liquid.
"This is the 'Perfect Type-II Cell Strengthening Serum' newly developed by the Biochemical Science Academy."
"Compared to 'Perfect Type-I', which can only reach the Total Cell Count level of most Sea Star Person, 'Perfect Type-II' can allow your Total Cell Count to reach the level of Exceptional Talent."
"According to the Explanation provided by the Biochemical Research Institute, although it cannot make your Physique reach the top level of Sea Star Person, it is enough to ensure that you don't have to worry about Potential before reaching Admiral Level Combat Power."
Ubuyashiki Hinaki withdrew her hands and placed them in front of her abdomen, explaining respectfully.
"Then quickly use it on me!"
Esdeath was already tempted after hearing this introduction.
In her opinion, the Value of this Cell Reinforcement Serum was greater than anything else.
This was Potential!
She was once again deeply shocked by the Foundation displayed by the World Government. It turned out that what Enel said to Kuzan before was true, that they had indeed only shown the Tip of the Iceberg.
"Heavenly Empress, please wait. Professional Medical Personnel will conduct a comprehensive examination of your Body first, and then they will inject this Serum for you."
After speaking, Ubuyashiki Hinaki had someone open the white Box on the fourth Platinum-Lead Tray.
The next moment.
A round Fruit, completely snow-white with blue spiral Markings on its surface, resembling a cantaloupe, came into her Line of Sight. The top of this Fruit also had two Ice Crystal branches that looked like tentacles.
"Finally, this is the Animal System Dragon-Dragon Fruit Mythical Zoan Kirin Form Devil Fruit that Lord Imu prepared for you..."
"Devil Fruit?!"
Esdeath's Pupil suddenly narrowed into slits, staring intently at the strange Fruit inside.