"Damn it—"
Hammons William soared into the sky, witnessing the horrifying scene below. His eyes were bloodshot as ship after ship exploded in rapid succession. The ammunition on board ignited from the seemingly sentient lightning, causing thick smoke to billow and fierce fires to blaze across the naval fleet.
"Ma-ma-ma-ma, what a masterpiece!" In the sky above, Linlin gazed down at the exploding, burning ships with a wicked grin. "Gerd, we really are a perfect match, aren't we?"
"Hee-hee, absolutely…"
"And don't forget me! We are the Fallen Angel's Trio—Lily, Linlin, Gerd! The Queen Combo!"
The voices of Gerd and Lily followed immediately.
At the same time, a vampire bat swiftly flew from the Sabaody Archipelago below, seamlessly merging with the massive figure in the sky.
"Ma-ma-ma-ma…" Linlin stood atop the thundercloud, Zeus, casting a glance at the furious, "tiny" figure glaring up at her from below. She also noticed the blazing inferno across the island and, in the distant sky, a massive bird wreathed in lightning rapidly approaching, with two or three imposing figures riding on its back.
"Hmm? Trouble's coming…" Linlin narrowed her eyes and commanded, "Let's go down and meet up with El oniichan!"
'Whoosh…'
On the blazing Island No. 3, El also sensed the powerful presences drawing near. "It's about time…" Without any intention of lingering, he spread his wings and ascended into the air.
"You're not getting away!"
'Boom!'
In a flash, El's giant Great Halberd swung out, clashing violently with the enraged Hammons William, who had rushed up again. El looked down at the Fleet Admiral with disdain. "Don't waste your energy. You can't stop me."
"Aren't those so-called 'descendants of the creators' supposed to be gods?" El sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. "Then let the whole world witness how these lofty 'gods' mate with beasts!"
He laughed darkly. "Tell the World Government exactly what I've said. I'll have someone contact them soon. If they fail to provide even one of the 20 Devil Fruits I've demanded, I'll have the Celestial Dragons publicly perform an interspecies mating show for the world. Miss one more, and I'll double the performance!"
"You're insane, Fallen Angel El!"
Hammons William's pupils contracted in fury, but before he could respond further, El, his body crackling with electricity, exerted force, his massive spearhead pressing down with overwhelming strength and smashing him into the ground.
'Boom…'
'Whoosh… whoosh…'
El flapped his wings and flew toward the approaching female giant. The massive figure standing atop Zeus, the thundercloud, disintegrated, splitting into three: Lily, Gerd, and Linlin. Next to them, the thundercloud Hera and the sun homie Prometheus floated alongside.
"El oniichan!"
"The plan went smoothly… let's go!" El said with a smile.
He was confident that with Hammons William, the Fleet Admiral, drawn away from Marine Headquarters, Moss and the others would have no issues completing their mission. He was excited at the thought of returning to find the Marine Headquarters' treasure vault emptied. The reactions of the Navy and World Government would certainly be entertaining.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
"Damn Lunarian scum!"
"You think you can escape after offending the descendants of the creators? Come down here!"
In the distance, a massive blue thunderbird, bathed in lightning, rushed toward them at incredible speed. On its back were two or three figures exuding intense killing intent, clearly targeting El and his group.
'Whoosh…' With a flap of its enormous wings, the thunderbird accelerated, streaking toward them like a blue flash.
"Hee-hee, the Bird-Bird Fruit: Mythical Zoan Type, Thunderbird form?"
Watching the rapidly approaching thunderbird and the figures on its back, El, who had once acquired a Devil Fruit encyclopedia through the Underworld Trade Network, quickly recognized the power. He couldn't help but marvel at the World Government's vast resources. Over the centuries, they had undoubtedly accumulated countless powerful abilities through their sprawling network of influence.
If it weren't for the dangers of infiltrating the unknown depths of Mariejois, he might have considered stealing Devil Fruits himself.
"Perfect, Linlin…" El smiled, showing no fear. Instead, he turned to Linlin and said, "Today's the perfect opportunity to test how well you've mastered the technique I taught you!"
"Ma-ma-ma-ma, I won't disappoint you, El oniichan!" Linlin cackled as she drew her giant saber, Napoleon, from her waist. She instantly activated her Vampire Mythical Zoan ability, transforming at a visible speed into her terrifying hybrid form.
"Are we really going to use that technique?" Lily's eyes sparkled with excitement as she sat on Zeus, eagerly anticipating what was about to unfold.
"Can't wait to see it!" Gerd smiled, her scythe in hand, watching the confident duo with a hint of envy. "I hope I can master it soon!"
"We'll take care of the Holy Knights…"
In an instant, El and Linlin, both in their fearsome hybrid forms, locked onto the rapidly approaching thunderbird and the figures on its back. Smiling coldly, they lifted their weapons in unison.
"Let's show them the strongest spear from Elbaf!"
Muscles tensed, veins bulged, and their weapons hummed with raw power.
"What?!"
"Watch out!!!"
In the blink of an eye, under the terrified gazes of the thunderbird and its riders, both Napoleon, swirling with Haki and eerie blood-red light, and the Great Halberd, crackling with electricity and Haki, swung forward with unimaginable force.
"Hakoku Sovereignty!"
'Whoosh… whoosh…' The deafening sound of the air splitting apart echoed as a massive, overpowering shockwave shot through the atmosphere, heading straight for the giant thunderbird with unstoppable momentum.
"What?!"
'Boom… boom…'