A Sudden Change
Yesterday, Big Mom's destructive and destructive behavior left a deep impression on everyone. Now, everyone is terrified of Big Mom and even worried that she might start eating people at the slightest provocation.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Big Mom laughed loudly, "Oh my god, don't worry about me. Everyone, cheer up and laugh! There are delicious snacks everywhere. Enjoy everything today!"
Seeing that Big Mom showed no signs of going crazy, the guests began to get excited and presented gifts in the form of treasure chests, which were Big Mom's favorites.
"Charlotte, I've brought you a gift, which can also be considered a congratulatory present for your daughter's engagement." Fielde warmly presented the treasure chest, showing no trace of the panic he had shown yesterday.
"I also have a gift for you, Ling Ling," Stussy said with a charming smile as she presented her gift.
"Please also accept my gift, a rare present I brought from the south," Morgans said, flapping his wings.
"I'm so happy! Every time... every time I receive so many gifts, thank you, I'm so lucky!" Big Mom cupped her face in her hands, looking like she was about to faint from happiness.
It has to be said that Big Mom is the easiest of the Four Emperors to fool. As long as you cater to her preferences, like Carmel Nun, by blindly approving of everything she does, you can gain her trust.
The venue was once again filled with laughter and joy, and everyone offered their blessings.
"Mom, the engagement cake is ready. Shall we bring it up now?" Katakuri walked up to Big Mom and whispered in her ear.
"Really? I can't wait to taste the delicious cake."
The atmosphere reached a climax with the appearance of the engagement cake.
Noticing this, the emcee put Den Den Mushi to his mouth and announced in a warm and enthusiastic tone, "Distinguished guests, the main event of today is the arrival of Charlotte Galette, the eighteenth daughter of the Charlotte Family, and..."
The emcee was overwhelmed with emotion, his voice trembling even more, "The engagement ceremony of Shichibukai Lord Roy, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, known as the Nightmare, shall now begin!"
This was also part of last night's conversation. After all, among Big Mom's group of daughters who were "earth-shattering and ghost-weeping" and "beautiful enough to make fish sink and geese fall from the sky and moon hide their faces," only Galette fit Roy's aesthetic standards.
As for Pudding, she's currently in the "three years of profit without losing anything, even death penalty is worth it" phase. Roy isn't a lolicon, so he has no interest in playing the loli-raising game.
Everyone was incredibly excited; this was an alliance between the Big Mom Pirate Crew and the Phantom Sword Pirates!
Although Roy still holds the title of Shichibukai Shichibukai, no one would be foolish enough to actually regard him as one. Just his three top officers alone possess combat power that rivals or even surpasses that of Shichibukai. The Phantom Sword Pirates are now practically the standard for Four Emperors of the Sea).
One Four Emperors is enough to shake the seas and terrify the world. The alliance of two Four Emperors could even shake the foundations of the world. People seem to see the rise of another "Pirate Headquarters".
"Nightmare has indeed become so arrogant and unscrupulous. As Shichibukai under the World Government, he dares to openly collude with the Four Emperors. It seems he is no longer suppressing his ambition!" Floyd, who was mingling in the crowd as if he were detached from the Tea Party, said in a chilling tone.
"That's normal. He's always been at odds with the World Government. As long as he doesn't declare his complete departure from the Shichibukai, even if he does something outrageous, the Five Elders will just turn a blind eye. After all, if the Four Emperors really become the Five Emperors, the impact on the balance of power in this sea will be enormous." Despite it being broad daylight, another man seemed to be hidden in darkness, blending into the shadows, and no one around him could sense his presence.
"Hmph, this is the meaning of our CP0 existence. Power that is not suitable to be displayed in the open can only be effective when it is integrated into the darkness. After today, the Five Emperors can become the Three Emperors."
"Floyd, you're a bit out of your element. The Four Emperors aren't the kind of weaklings we've dealt with before. Underestimating them will only lead to big problems. We're at a disadvantage in terms of strength, and I wasn't optimistic about this operation to begin with. With your current mindset, it's easy for things to go wrong."
"It's none of your business how I feel. Mind your own business." A deep-seated hatred flashed in Floyd's eyes, which he quickly suppressed. "No matter what, Nightmare must die by my hand!"
The ceremony continued in the venue, and the emcee continued in a melodious tone, "The combination of the Four Emperors Big Mom Pirate Crew and the Shichibukai Phantom Sword Pirates will cause another evil flower to bloom in the world. Cheers! Celebrations! For this wonderful and dazzling day!"
Galette, who had always appeared aloof and arrogant, now had a blush on her face, her skin flushed, which complemented her smooth and soft crimson hair. Her devilishly alluring figure now appeared pure and graceful.
As Big Mom's daughter, Galette naturally admires strength and reveres the strong. Roy, who possesses power comparable to the Four Emperors, is undoubtedly Galette's most ideal marriage partner. Not to mention, Roy doesn't have the ugly appearance of the others. Therefore, Galette has no intention of resisting the marriage arranged by Big Mom. Of course, she also doesn't have the power to resist.
"Oh my god, this is wonderful! With Nightmare's help, I'll definitely become the Pirate Kings!" Big Mom laughed loudly. "Now, let's begin the most exciting part: cutting the cake!"
"Mommy, Mommy, something terrible has happened!" Charlotte Mont-d'Or stumbled through the crowd, her face filled with panic as she appeared in the hall. "The Poneglyph in the treasure room... they've all disappeared! Our Poneglyph... they've been stolen!"
"Huh? What did you say?" Big Mom's face quickly darkened, and a terrifying aura radiated out. The heavy pressure weighed on everyone's hearts, as if a shadow had been cast over their souls, making it hard to breathe.
"Damn it, it's completely unpredictable." Katakuri's face was also ashen, his gaze sweeping over Roy. "Is it because he was also involved... or is the mastermind behind Pekoms also a top-tier expert in Observation Haki?"
"Mom, I was knocked unconscious last night and have no idea what happened. When I woke up, I found that the Poneglyph had been stolen," Mondor said, swallowing hard and trembling.
"I entrusted you with the task of guarding the treasure room, but you tell me you don't even know how the Poneglyph were stolen. Tell me, what use are you, you piece of trash?" Big Mom's eyes flashed with cold light, her killing intent surged, and she showed no mercy just because Mondor was her son.
"Mom, please calm down a bit," Katakuri quickly tried to soothe Big Mom's anger. "Mondor, can't you remember even the slightest thing?"
"I... I... I remember!" Like a drowning man grasping at a last straw, Mondor shouted frantically, "It was thunder! I heard thunder ringing in my ears before I was knocked unconscious!"