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--- Chapter 348 ---
The next day.
Everyone woke up and stood on the beach.
Kuina stretched her body and mumbled, "That's weird. It doesn't feel as painful anymore."
"Hehe. How could I hit you too hard, Kuina-chan~!" Raikou hugged Kuina from behind. "You know that I'm gentle with cute girls like you."
Kuina's mouth twitched because she didn't believe Raikou at all.
This woman is a savage!
Even though Kuina had done her best yesterday, she couldn't land a single hit on Raikou and could only dodge miserably. If not for Kuina's sharp talent in swordsmanship, she wouldn't have mastered her divine sense and energy that quickly.
Of course, Raikou's Mother Nurturer also played a role in Kuina's rapid advancements.
Kuina hated to be hugged by Raikou, but she was helpless. After all, she made a bet with this monstrous woman and lost.
Huang Qiu'er, Rossweisse, and Robin smiled when they saw this because Raikou is truly the strongest in motherly quality. Although Kuina might find it annoying, she would miss it very soon.
Not to mention, Riakou's acts are pure. She has no ill intention toward anyone with a dream. As long as the children's dream wasn't 'inherently' evil, she would do her best to reform them and be the 'greatest' nurturer.
"Well, don't be too annoyed. Here is a gift from Yuhao." Raikou giggled and handed something to Kuina. "He said this was for your hard work yesterday."
Kuina's eyes lit up. She took the unique-shaped object and said, "This is a mask?"
"It's a Divine Artifact, Demon-Slaying Mask," Raikou explained. "Yuhao said you have been wanting this for years."
Kuina stared at the white mask with flowing golden patterns similar to a demon smirk and smiled because she was young when asking for such a reward. She relentlessly pursued the way of swords, nearly forgetting her blacksmith's roots.
She wanted to be the strongest swordswoman.
So, she wanted a cool mask with it.
There is nothing wrong with her childish desire.
Kuina rubbed the mask and thought, 'Master actually didn't forget.'
She wore the mask immediately, causing her blue hair to scatter and create a beautiful contrast with the mask's white color. Her aura also changed into that of a demonic being with an unrivaled sharpness.
Raikou instinctively released Kuina from her hug and smiled, 'That was dangerous.'
'I know Kuina-chan ascended with her Clear Sky Fairy, but her talent in the sword is a bit too much. It wouldn't be difficult for her to ascend to godhood again as a Sword Goddess.'
'As expected of Yuhao's disciple.'
Kuina familiarized herself with the mask and sighed, "This is Divine Artifact. Master really gives them like they were candy."
She's also a blacksmith, so she knew how difficult it was to smith one Divine Tool or Artifact. Let's not talk from a blacksmith's perspective because any skilled craftsman's greatest hope was to create a masterpiece of their own.
This mask is one of Huo Yuhao's masterpieces. No, Kuina was sure that Huo Yuhao was consistent and could make Divine Tool and Artifact if he wanted to, but the problem was his motivation.
Huo Yuhao hated creating ordinary divine tools or replicas. That's why when he gave Toki a Hundred, he didn't view them as valuable.
"Is everyone ready?" A voice suddenly comes from the forest.
The ladies turned around and saw Huo Yuhao in his white coat, wearing the black mask. They felt it was a waste for him to cover his handsome face, but thought this mysterious appearance wasn't bad either.
Behind Huo Yuhao is Toki, wearing a sleek silver-green Valkyrie Armor, her transformed Hundred: Time Variance, and appearing like a brave heroine.
"Wow, you look good, Toki!" Rossweisse praised Toki's new armor, finding the Valkyrie's aspect endearing.
Toki smiled weakly, "Thank you."
Honestly, Toki felt pressured to wear this armor. She had a tough time controlling it and could only use 80% of its true power, even with Huo Yuhao's help.
She felt worthless.
'I mustn't let down Yuhao-sama. When the Phantom Lord appears, I will use my abilities the best they can!' Toki thought solemnly.
Unknown to Toki, not even a seasoned Title Douluo could exert 80% of Divine Armor within a night. Her compatibility with her Hundred is just perfect.
Huo Yuhao glanced at them and willed a blue portal to appear, which let out a flashing silver-blue light. The ladies blinked their eyes, seeing a streamlined-shaped dragon with jet engine wings.
"This is..." Rossweisse used her Akashic Magical Codes and couldn't help but sigh in marvel. "Cyber Race, I've only looked at the record once, but to see it personally is different."
Raikou and Robin nodded in agreement. Seeing the Blue Eyes Jet Cyber Dragon is indeed overwhelming.
For example, Kuina and Toki gasped in shock.
Since Huo Yuhao has never summoned any Cyber Dragon because he was afraid Tiny World couldn't handle its presence, Kuina never knew her teacher had such a fearsome machine monster.
Toki has seen her fair share of machine monsters, but this dragon broke her worldview.
Huang Qiu'er didn't show much emotion because she had witnessed Huo Yuhao beat Sea God with his Cyber Race, showing her just how fearsome the legion of Cyber Race is.
Unfortunately, Huang Qiu'er has no talent in tech-related fields. If so, she would have learned how to create a Cyber Race under Huo Yuhao.
"Get on." Huo Yuhao said while jumping to the Cyber Dragon's back.
The ladies followed Huo Yuhao and sat on the seats on Cyber Dragon's back, feeling comfortable and warm in their bodies.
"Rossweisse."
"Everything is ready, Yuhao-sama!" Rossweisse smiled, snapping her finger and causing the island to disappear into a speck of light.
An earring appeared, attaching itself to Rossweisse's left ear.
"Let's go." Huo Yuhao ordered the Cyber Dragon to move.
Swoosh!
Cyber Dragon let out a low roar, propelling itself with its jet engine wings toward Logue Town.
Meanwhile, at Logue Town, the Pirate King is escorted by the executioner to the wooden platform.
Many people crowded the streets, staring at the Pirate King, Gold D. Roger, with complicated looks.
Among them are Gold D. Roger's crew, who had teary eyes.
'Why captain must die?' A red-haired young man wore his straw hat down, trying to hide his sad expression. 'He only made a deal with a Marine, and that's it.'
'I don't believe they are strong enough to capture him.'
'Not even Rocks Pirate can handle him.'
'Why must he relent to disease? Why couldn't he live peacefully?'
On the execution platform, Gold D. Roger stared at the gloomy dark sky and sighed.
"HEY! PIRATE KING!" Someone shouted.
"WHAT DID YOU DO WITH YOUR TREASURE?"
"IT'S SOMEWHERE ON THE GRAND LINE, ISN'T IT?"
"YOU HAVE IT? DON'T YOU?"
"THE GREATEST TREASURE IN THE WORLD??!"
"YOUR ONE SPECIAL TREASURE..."
"ONE PIECE!!!" His voice rang in the execution ground.
Everyone's breath halted as their eyes locked on Roger, waiting for his reply.
Roger was stunned before laughing, "Hehe, hehe, Hahahaha~!"
"My treasure? If you want it, you can have it! Search for it! I left it all at that place!"
Roger's voice echoed in the field.
"Hurry, kill him!" The executioners drew their blades and stabbed Roger's chest.
Stab!
Roger closed his eyes, feeling his life flashed for the last time.
Soon, cheers erupted. The execution ground clamored in the prospect of getting Roger's treasure, not knowing the truth.
Yes, the new era has begun at this very moment.
The Great Era of Pirate!
Kacha!
All of a sudden, the sound of glass breaking appears.
Everyone looked up, seeing a massive crack in the sky.
What happened? They thought they were dreaming.
"Toki, Sister Meng." Not far away, Huo Yuhao gazed at the massive crack calmly.
"Yes." Toki and Tian Meng walked off of the Cyber Dragon.
They hovered above Logue Town.
"Senior, please take care of me well." Toki bowed toward Tian Meng.
Tian Meng chuckled, "Don't worry. Since Yuhao left you to me, he doesn't want you to get hurt."
"Anyway, let's do that."
Toki nodded and held Tian Meng's hand, focusing on her Martial Soul, Spirit Skills, and Hundred. Tian Meng slowly supported Toki's energy consumption and added her to controlling time-related abilities.
"Phew..." Toki breathed out.
She opened her eyes, revealing a pair of brilliant emerald-like eyes.
"Domain Expansion...."
"Worldfall Frozen Moment!"
Ding!
The ground sounds wave like a ringing bell came from Toki's body, seemingly freezing time in Logue Town. No, it's more like this moment was frozen instantly.