The seasons turned, and years passed. Sea Calendar, Year 1484.
In the courtyard of a luxurious mansion in the Flower Capital, Wano Country.
"Time really does fly..."
Reyno finished the last page of his book and closed it gently, letting out a long breath. Six years had passed quietly. Reyno was now 37 years old. Standing over three meters tall with eyes like stars, his brow carried an undeniable air of heroic authority.
Reyno turned to look at Lingling as a thought crossed his mind.
"We got our hands on it a while ago. As soon as we meet her, she'll hand it over," Lingling answered truthfully.
Reyno nodded. Everything was in place; all they needed now was the "East Wind"—the perfect opportunity.
"But brother, I suggest you head over to see Sister Flame Flower as soon as possible," Lingling added seriously. "In the last six years, the two of you have only met a handful of times. She won't even pick up your calls anymore. Since you're heading to the West Blue anyway, go early and patch things up. If it were me, being left alone in an empty house for all these years, I'd have lost my temper too."
Reyno paused, realizing she was right.
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"Fine. We set out in three days. Keep a close eye on Rocks and the Marines. If there's any large-scale movement, notify me immediately."
"I know, I know! You say it every single day. Are you ever going to stop?" Lingling huffed, crossing her arms and pouting.
Seeing her chest heave with indignation, Reyno's throat hitched. A sudden surge of interest took hold of him. He grabbed Lingling and pulled her up.
"Lingling, come on. Let's go have a 'round'!"
"Huh?! You want to practice the Ocean Sovereignty (Hakai) again? Didn't we just do that yesterday?!"
"I'm not practicing the Ocean Sovereignty. I'm practicing with you!"
Finally catching his meaning, Lingling's face turned bright red. She lowered her head and let Reyno lead her into the bedroom.
Holy Land, Mary Geoise.
In a magnificent palace, the Five Elders sat at their leisure.
"The three-year cycle is up. Which location was chosen this time?" asked the long-bearded Elder, sitting on a sofa with his legs crossed, his tone indifferent.
"A place called God Valley," replied the Elder holding the sword, his voice cold as he meticulously polished his blade.
Hearing the name, the Elders frowned, their gazes turning sharp.
"Hmph... how bold. To name a place after 'God'... they deserve to die!" the hot-tempered blonde Elder barked.
"It is nothing more than the silent rebellion of the pariahs. It's meaningless. But since they have offended the Great Gods, we shall erase them completely. Let these commoners become the prey for the Great Celestial Dragons!"
"This time, let the Celestial Dragons enjoy themselves. I wonder if those peasants will regret using that name when they're kneeling before us, wagging their tails like dogs and begging for mercy!"
"Hehehe... unfortunately, regret is useless. Their fate is sealed. Death is their only destination."
With a few casual remarks, the Five Elders decided the fate of hundreds of thousands of residents. To them, it was just another island to be destroyed according to tradition. The only difference was that the name "God Valley" had struck a nerve.
As it turned out, the Celestial Dragons had a tradition: every three years, they held a "Human Hunting Games." They would select a non-affiliated nation, launch a massacre competition on the island to slaughter the inhabitants, and eventually declare the island the property of the World Government.
(Truly, they are garbage!!)
Of course, the chosen nation couldn't be too strong—they wouldn't dare try this at Elbaf. And the island had to be rich in resources. After all, a thief shouldn't leave empty-handed. If the island was a barren rock, there would be no point. After the killing was done, they intended to strip the island of everything valuable.
This time, the target was God Valley in the West Blue.
"By the schedule, there are three months left. Notify the Navy to begin their preparations. This operation is of the utmost importance. Most of the Celestial Dragons will be attending; security must be flawless!"
"Agreed." "Agreed." "Agreed."
This hunt wasn't just for one or two Celestial Dragons. Over 200 of them were attending. Security was the top priority.