Chapter 136
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"Zyhark, this isn't fair. Two bottles of wine aren't enough! You must add more for making this goddess do such things!"
On the floating island cloud, a devastated Aqua grabbed Zyhark by the collar, shaking him wildly and throwing a goddess-sized tantrum.
"Wasn't it great? I thought your pose was even more perfect than mine. Cute and charming villain characters and all…"
Zyhark pushed Aqua's face, which was getting dangerously close, away to avoid being splattered by her flying spittle.
"Ahhh! How dare you say that! If the juniors in the divine realm saw this, I would be utterly disgraced!"
The humiliating lines echoed in Aqua's mind, making her completely collapse. She covered her face, blushing deeply, her soft body writhing like a worm in shame.
The indescribable shame overwhelmed even the thick-skinned goddess.
"By the way, Aqua, does someone like you really have a reputation to uphold in the divine realm?"
The casual inquiry seemed ordinary but delivered a heavy blow to Aqua.
"Damn you, Zyhark! I'll kill you, I'll definitely kill you!!"
Saying that, the supposedly holy and inviolable goddess became incredibly serious, her body surrounded by a deep blue magic circle.
"Alright, alright, Aqua. I'll add two more bottles to the original deal," Zyhark said, raising two fingers.
Hearing this, Aqua's battle spirit instantly dissipated, and a radiant smile bloomed on her white, adorable face.
As a goddess, she valued her dignity, but in front of fine wine and wealth, dignity was nothing!
As long as she could enjoy delicious wine and food, she wouldn't mind even speaking a few embarrassing lines or sleeping in dirty, stinky stables every day!
"Alright, we have a deal then. Four bottles of wine and ten million Beli," Aqua said naturally, smiling.
"I don't recall the original deal including ten million Beli," Zyhark said, unfazed by the clumsy attempt at deception. Seeing Aqua trying to argue, he interrupted, "Besides, you can forget about the extra two bottles. Maybe you should buy them with money?"
"How can you say that? I'm a goddess, a goddess!"
Aqua pouted, blinking her big blue eyes stubbornly.
Zyhark remained expressionless, showing no signs of being moved.
For companions like Meowth and King, Zyhark would try to fulfill their expectations and wishes as much as possible if conditions allowed.
But for a troublesome character like Aqua, who would become even more arrogant and wild with a bit of benefit, it was a no-go.
Conceding would only make her more unruly. If she asked for ten million today, she would naturally ask for a hundred million next time!
Not far away, Cobess watched Aqua bickering like a child with a dazed expression. She tried several times but couldn't reconcile this behavior with the image of a dignified Sky Island god.
Although filled with doubts and astonishment, her body remained tense, her hand quietly resting on the sword at her waist.
After hearing Zyhark's declaration to take over Upper Yard, even though her intuition told her they weren't bad people, she felt it was necessary to understand their true intentions.
After all, she was the one who brought them here!
"Cobess, no need to be so tense."
Zyhark, who controlled the electric network, noticed her tense posture. He turned slightly, looking at her with a serious expression. "Only in my hands can the centuries-old conflict between you and the Shandians have a chance to be resolved."
To get two utterly irreconcilable enemies to cooperate, the most effective and likely way was the appearance of an enemy both found difficult to handle.
Like in the original story, after Enel appeared, the conflict between the Shandians and Gan Fall's forces ended. They even fought side by side against the Thunder God when necessary.
Zyhark wasn't as crazy as Enel , but since he had already played the villain, he decided to see it through.
As long as he could obtain the gold and the precious Poneglyph, the rest could be left to Gan Fall and Wiper to figure out.
"Mr. Zyhark, do you mean…" Cobess furrowed her brows, seemingly understanding the true intentions of the powerful man who could transform into lightning.
As she pondered, a loud explosion suddenly erupted from below.
With the cover of dozens of Shandian warriors, Wiper, using his high-speed Wind Shoes, finally found a flaw in the robot's defense. He leaped from a blind spot and slammed the Reject Dial onto the robot's steel back!
Boom!
The terrifying shockwave from the Dial exploded, creating a thick cloud of smoke.
Wiper, who initiated the attack, was the first to be affected by the shockwave. The bandage on his arm shattered, and blood oozed from his toughened skin.
Ignoring his injuries, Wiper stood back up, watching the large robot hidden in the smoke with a heavy heart.
Despite being the Shandians' most outstanding warrior, he was deeply shaken by the battle. The man-controlled machine had them completely suppressed, leaving almost no room for counterattack!
Moreover…
Wiper gasped for breath, glancing at his bleeding right arm.
The backlash from the Reject Dial was unusually severe, far greater than during training!
A sense of foreboding grew within him.
As the wind dispersed the smoke, the unharmed robot was revealed.
On its back, where the Reject Dial struck, a specially made shell emanated thin smoke.
It was another powerful Reject Dial!
'An attack from a blind spot, and they still managed to counter it in such a short time?'
'Who is that talking cat?!'
'And those two Blue Sea people who disappeared…'
Wiper gritted his teeth, forcing his injured right arm to lift.
The many unfavorable factors made him wary.
Since King had remained hidden, Wiper naturally assumed Meowth was the primary pilot.
Behind Wiper, the Shandian warriors gathered, looking up at the robot's back with eyes full of helplessness.
They were no match for this mysterious entity!
Despite recognizing this, the Shandian warriors did not retreat. To reclaim their homeland, they were ready to risk their lives.
That was their resolve!
"Brothers, charge with me!!!"
Wiper shouldered his rocket launcher, fearlessly rushing at the stationary robot.
To their surprise, the distant God's army, under Gan Fall's orders, also raised their weapons and attacked the robot.
"Wiper, neither of us can handle this alone."
"So, let's pause our fight and deal with this enemy together!"
Leading the charge on his winged steed, Gan Fall, having witnessed the robot's power, decisively opted for a temporary alliance with the Shandians.
After all, he knew the Shandians well, but these mysterious Blue Sea people were unknown!
Faced with Gan Fall's offer, Wiper's muscular face tensed as he aimed his rocket launcher at the robot.
Silence, for someone like him, was the most straightforward response.
Gan Fall understood, his spear blazing as he thrust it at the robot's head.
In the cockpit, King watched the encroaching enemies calmly.
Given it was real combat, not a game, he cautiously used both hands on the controls.
Buzz!
The robot's electronic eyes beneath its helmet turned from blue to a ferocious red.
Full power mode, activated!
With its core emitting electrical energy, the robot exhaled hot steam.
The hardcore mediation show reached its climax!
Meowth's part-moon technology-enhanced robot proved its worth in real combat. Even against Gan Fall and Wiper's forces, it held its ground.
Its defense and diverse attack capabilities were nearly flawless.
With King's skillful piloting, the robot's combat power was formidable. The future prospect of upgrading it with Wapometal for a second-generation robot was exciting.
A controllable Pacifista in the making!
After a fierce battle, the robot secured a significant advantage.
Gan Fall and Wiper's warriors were exhausted, lying on the ground, unable to continue.
Only a handful, including Gan Fall and Wiper, remained standing.
"Now it's your turn. Hand over the island, meow!"
Meowth, in the co-pilot seat, laughed maniacally.
In the Pokémon world, Team Rocket often found their victory declarations followed by unexpected mishaps.
Now, even in the One Piece world, the same rule applied.
As Meowth finished speaking, the robot's eyes dimmed, then went completely dark.
The energy core had been exhausted!
"This... this familiar feeling… What's happening, meow?!"
Meowth looked terrified, instinctively fidgeting.
In the usual script, they'd soon be blasted off again.
However, Meowth forgot a crucial detail: by his side wasn't Jessie or James, but…
That man!
Thump, thump! Thump, thump!
Watching the screen fade, King realized the gravity of his mistake. He broke out in a cold sweat.
Even the best player couldn't beat pulling the plug.
Without the robot's protection, he'd surely be shot dead!
Thinking of the menacing warriors outside, King's heart pounded wildly.
He grew more alarmed, shrinking back slightly.
Staying inside the sturdy robot shell seemed safest. He sighed heavily.
Unfortunately, this sigh drew Meowth's attention.
Wait!
Next to him was the man who toyed with enemies in battle, immensely powerful!
Realizing this, Meowth straightened up, a confident, evil smile on his face.
"I can't wait to see the despair on their faces when they see your terrifying power, King!"
"Wait, Meowth, I…"
Sensing something amiss, King tried to speak, but Meowth, understanding perfectly, pressed a red button.
Ding~
Steam hissed as the robot's chest opened, exposing King and Meowth.
Breathing the fresh air outside, King felt a mix of emotions.
Damn cat, what have you done?!
Expressionless, King felt his inner turmoil.
Since he was exposed, staying inside meant death. His face twitching, he reluctantly put down the controls.
As Gan Fall, Wiper, and their warriors watched in shock, the muscular, blond King stood up.
His calm eyes, accentuated by three fierce scars, exuded an intense, domineering aura!
The atmosphere grew deathly silent, filled only with the roaring engine.
As the source of this overwhelming presence, King seemed like a tyrant descending upon the battlefield.
(End of Chapter)