One Piece: Shadow monarch? I'm Just Logistics!

Chapter 228: Seeing Friend A Again

The Sandora River was a river that flowed into the sea, like a sharp sword inserted into the middle of Sandy Island, splitting it in two.

The dream city of Rainbase and the royal capital of Alubarna faced each other across the river.

The few old men, not giving up, surveyed the surrounding area once more.

And then they completely gave up.

"Sigh, we can only temporarily shelve the Rainbase project."

Haredas sighed, feeling extremely defeated. "Let's pack up and go to the next research project location."

Rumble!

Just as the group was preparing to leave, the ground suddenly trembled. The fine sand flowed like water, covering their feet.

"E-e-e-earthquake!?"

"There's a monster!"

Before the terrified eyes of the old men, a behemoth slowly rose from the desert floor.

Yellow sand cascaded down like a waterfall, revealing the massive figure of a giant purple scorpion.

Its two ferocious pincers were dark and deep. The end of its long, thick tail had a deadly poisonous barb, and its pair of round, bead-like eyes shone with a crimson, fierce light.

"It's a Sandora Giant Scorpion!"

"Help!!"

"My feet are stuck!"

Haredas and the others were so scared their faces turned green. They desperately dug at the yellow sand under their feet, trying to free their legs from the restraint.

The Sandora Giant Scorpion didn't understand respecting the old and cherishing the young. It raised its rear high, its long, thick tail hanging upside down.

The sharp tail needle flashed with a cold glint, shooting out like a cannonball, breaking the air with a bang.

"Young man Reiner!!" Haredas shouted to the sky for help.

Swish!!

Just at this critical moment, a majestic pressure erupted, and a fierce wind swept over.

It was as if even the surrounding air was blown away, making it difficult to breathe, as if one would suffocate.

The deadly poisonous tail needle suddenly stopped in front of them.

Under the pressure, the Sandora Giant Scorpion, which was the first to bear the brunt, was stunned on the spot. Its eyes showed terror, and it didn't dare to move. A few drops of cold sweat seemed to flow down its hard shell.

"This probably isn't edible."

"It looks poisonous."

Behind them, Reiner and Nami stroked their chins, calmly observing the giant scorpion.

"Then forget it. Get lost."

Receiving the order of pardon, the terrified giant scorpion dared to retract its tail, scurrying away on its several legs with a 'diu diu diu' sound effect.

Haredas and the others fell with a thud, foaming at the mouth, their eyes rolling back as they collapsed.

"Emmm, the control isn't good enough yet."

Reiner walked forward helplessly and, like pulling up radishes, lifted them one by one from the sand.

He could now release and retract his Conqueror's Haki at will, but he was still a bit lacking in control.

It was inconsistent, and friendly fire situations like this often occurred.

The Haki he had just hastily released had covered the entire field. Only Nami had resisted it.

When he could control it with ease, he could probably start trying Conqueror's Coating.

"Let's go. They should wake up by the time we get to the capital," Reiner estimated based on past experience.

He waved his hand to summon the undead, who carried the people and equipment, and returned to the sky with the giant hot air balloon.

High in the sky, invisible to the naked eye, the small sky island of Weatheria left this disappointing place and slowly drifted towards the royal capital.

By late afternoon, the afterglow of the setting sun reflected off the crimson desert.

A falcon left the small sky island and flew towards the royal palace.

In Alubarna, in the magnificent royal palace built in the center of the city, a pure and innocent young girl walked along the outer balcony corridor.

Her sky-blue hair swayed with her light steps, like waves rippling on the sea. The sunlight fell on her fair face, reflecting a bit of tranquility.

The young girl wore a light pink long dress. The soft silk hem fluttered gently in the wind. A golden hairpin with a gorgeous red flower adorned her azure hair, which was like the sky.

A man in a white robe walking towards her stopped, half-knelt, and respectfully lowered his head to the young girl.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

"Honestly."

Vivi pouted, a little dissatisfied, and reached out to support him. "I've already said you don't have to do this. Get up quickly, Pell."

Vivi hated these conservative, tedious formalities.

In her childhood, Pell would often sneak her out to play. Now, he was becoming more and more reserved.

Thinking of this, a few faces couldn't help but appear in Vivi's mind. She always missed the adventures of the past.

She wondered how everyone was doing now.

"This is the proper etiquette for a subject."

Pell stood up, a bit more gentleness on his face. He said lightly, "As the princess of a country, you deserve such respect. It's just that Princess Vivi is too approachable."

"Not at all. Luffy and the others would never be like this."

Vivi retorted, "Everyone just treats me as a companion. Respect and trust don't need to be expressed with these formalities."

Someone even called me 'little delinquent' all the time. At first, Vivi thought Reiner was making fun of her.

Later, she found out that Reiner was really making fun of her!

That bastard!

Thinking of this, Vivi still felt a little angry, and at the same time, a little ashamed.

The photo of her waving and wiggling her hips on Karoo's back was still treasured by her in her private chambers.

It was the only gift they had left before they left. On the back was written the proof that she had once been their companion.

At that time, she had cried her eyes out looking at that wretched photo. Thinking of this, a blush couldn't help but appear on Vivi's face, but it was quickly covered up.

Good thing no one saw.

"Is something wrong, Princess Vivi?"

Seeing her fleeting abnormality, Pell asked with concern.

"Ah! No... it's nothing!"

Coming back to her senses, Vivi gave a sheepish smile and waved her hands, hurriedly changing the subject. "Um, I'm going to the dining hall. You should come too, Pell."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. How could a subject like me dine with you and His Majesty?"

Pell took two steps back and bowed. "This subject has other matters to attend to and will take his leave. I wish you a pleasant meal."

With that, he left directly. If he stayed any longer, Vivi would probably really drag him to the dining hall.

"Honestly."

Looking at Pell's departing figure, Vivi couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone here was nice, but no one was like Luffy and the others.

In this kind of environment, she had also gradually become a little less unrestrained, rarely laughing out loud with a wide grin like she used to.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, a dark shadow streaked past. A giant falcon flapped its wings with a whoosh and landed on the balcony railing.

"Pell?"

"Why are you back?"

Vivi was slightly surprised. This was Pell's transformed state. When she was little, she was often secretly taken for a ride, so she was naturally very familiar with it.

Wait, it's not wearing any clothes!

Vivi was startled when she realized this, and at the same time, a voice came from behind her.

"Sashiburi dana~~."

This voice was!

Her heart skipped a beat. She was stunned for a moment, and then the figure of a gentle, blond man automatically flashed in her mind.

Standing behind her, seeing that Vivi didn't react, Reiner made a disappointed expression and sighed, "You don't recognize my voice anymore, Friend A?"

"I-is it really Reiner?"

Vivi was somewhat in disbelief. She slowly turned her head, and two strange yet familiar figures came into view.

"And me,"

Nami revealed a sweet smile and raised her hand, waving it gently. "Long time no see, Vivi."

"N-Nami! And Reiner! It's really you!"

Seeing the two of them, Vivi covered her mouth with her hands, her face full of disbelief. Her bright eyes couldn't help but flash with tears of joy. She ran forward excitedly and, with open arms, flew directly towards Nami.

"I missed you guys so much!"

"We missed you too."

Nami was also overjoyed. She opened her arms to catch Vivi and wrapped her arms around her waist. "Hee hee hee, surprised?"

Vivi raised her hand to wipe away her tears and then laughed out loud. "Mm!"

"I was just about to say you're looking a bit like a princess. Still a crybaby like before, little delinquent," Reiner said with a light smile.

"Don't call me that anymore, you bastard Reiner!" Vivi said, her cheeks puffed out with anger as she patted his chest, tears still in her eyes.

"Then treat us to a meal."

"Mm!"

(End of chapter)

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