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The scene immediately fell silent, and no one dared to speak at that moment.
Seeing Anos's anger, Abona realized he had made a mistake and spoken out of turn.
He took two steps forward, trembling under the pressure, and fell to his knees instantly.
Daiki was also hunched over, barely daring to breathe. Hancock was equally terrified and at a loss for words.
The sheer force of Anos's presence left her utterly frozen.
"King of Tru, I have heard of your reputation, but please believe in little Abona. He spoke without intent. And please, believe me; I will never set foot outside of Amazon Lily again in my life. I vow to keep this secret buried in my heart forever."
Granny Nyon, unaffected by the overwhelming aura, spoke with respect. Her respect wasn't for Anos's royal status, but for the fact that he dared to accomplish what so many longed to but lacked the courage to do.
Watching Granny Nyon's demeanour, Anos sighed softly and withdrew his menacing aura.
He understood that the Granny ly woman before him was a powerful figure from the past, someone whose strength was formidable enough to inspire dread.
Yet, seeing her humility, he felt he could trust her word.
"Stand up, Abona. Let this be the end of it, but remember, you only have this one chance!"
While he had relaxed his stance and let go of his anger, Anos still issued his warning with a stern tone.
"Yes, I understand!"
Abona replied respectfully.
"Elder Gloriosa, a legend from the previous era, what an honour!"
Anos remarked, offering a courteous bow. His gesture surprised everyone, including Hancock.
"You know of me?"
Granny Nyon propped herself on her cane, eyeing the man before her with curiosity, yet she asked with a serious tone.
"I've only heard tales of your name; I never expected to have the fortune of meeting you in person."
With a respectful tone, Anos continued. His understanding of Gloriosa was that she had ties to one of the Marine's strongest warriors.
Otherwise, she would never have returned to Amazon Lily for the remainder of her life, remaining hidden because her true identity had long been the subject of speculation.
Although he wasn't entirely certain, Anos believed that Gloriosa, a formidable figure from the past, might be connected to Vice Admiral Garp of the Marines and might even be related to someone significant in the future.
Anos's interest in Granny Nyon had only deepened.
"I never thought I, an old woman exiled to this forsaken island, would still be remembered by anyone, let alone someone as young as you!"
Granny Nyon said with a chuckle.
The tension from the earlier confrontation dissipated, and no one mentioned it again, allowing the atmosphere to settle back to calm.
"Old woman, aren't you always upholding the laws of Amazon Lily? How did you bring two men here today?"
Hancock seized the chance to jab at Granny Nyon, seeing it as a rare opportunity.
Men were forbidden on the island; it was an ancient rule. Even sons born to women of Amazon Lily were sent away, while daughters could remain.
Granny Nyon, as the previous Empress of the kingdom, had always been strict in enforcing this rule.
Today's unexpected circumstances, however, were beyond her control, especially given the news of Anos's act of slaying a Celestial Dragon.
Such news made her disregard all rules without hesitation.
The two sisters, Sandersonia and Marigold, were still lying on the ground, momentarily forgotten.
All eyes were fixed on Anos, and Granny Nyon, in particular, grasped the weight of his actions in killing a Celestial Dragon.
Hancock alone stood, uncertain of what had happened.
She couldn't fathom why Granny Nyon, who upheld the island's rules so stringently, would suddenly break them.
The tension In the air was palpable, and without a word, everyone understood the gravity of the situation.
Granny Nyon ignored Hancock's comment, her attention focused entirely on Anos, intrigued by the young man before her.
"Elder Gloriosa, I trust you will keep Abona's words to yourself. But, Abona, regardless of any past ties, let this be the last time such an incident occurs."
Anos said calmly. With that, he placed his hand on Abona's shoulder.
Though it was a gentle pat, the ground beneath him began to crack as his hand made contact.
Granny Nyon and the others could only watch in silence, speechless.
Anos, having arrived in good spirits, felt his mood shift after less than half an hour.
Without further words, he turned to Hancock and said, "Apply what's on the table to your back. It will ease the pain, and the rest will heal overnight."
With that, Anos walked out of the hall without a backward glance.
Seeing this, Daiki hurriedly followed him.
Five people remained, two lying on the ground. Abona looked remorseful, while Granny Nyon heaved a sigh.
"What just happened?"
Hancock asked in confusion, wondering how things had escalated so quickly.
She was desperate for answers, but those around her were unwilling to provide them.
Abona stood there quietly. Granny Nyon didn't bother responding to Hancock. Instead, she approached Abona and whispered, "Abona, don't dwell on it too much. It's in the past now."
"Sister Gloriosa, His Majesty trusts me deeply. Though we've only known each other briefly, his trust in me is profound. I feel I have truly disappointed him this time."
Abona said with remorse.
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