"..."
Leo's outstretched hand froze instantly. Then, he subconsciously grabbed at the air, but caught nothing.
Leo stared blankly at where Mansherry had been crouching, unable to process what had happened.
Why had Princess Mansherry, after using her power, turned into light...
And vanished?!
The others were equally stunned. Faced with this scene, they were confused. Why had Mansherry merged into the ground after using her power?
And...
Wasn't that kind of ability, similar to Elementalization, exclusive to Logia users?
They remembered that Mansherry's Devil Fruit ability was Paramecia...
"Not good!!!"
Everyone's expressions changed as they realized Mansherry might be in danger, and they began searching the surrounding area.
"Princess!"
"Princess, where are you?" Tears flew from Leo's eyes as he punched the ground again and again, overturning rocks in an attempt to find Mansherry.
"Mansherry!!" Violet closed her eyes and activated the Glint-Glint Fruit ability with all her strength, searching for Mansherry.
"Princess Mansherry!" The others also searched and called out.
But...
A minute passed, and they found nothing. They had no choice but to accept a reality.
That was—
Princess Mansherry was dead.
Because...
Leo finally came to his senses and took out Mansherry's Life Card Paper, only to find that it had already burned away completely, leaving behind just a little ash.
"Princess Mansherry!!!" Looking at the remaining ashes in his hand, Leo was utterly devastated. He clutched his head, unable to accept it.
"Leo..." The others looked at Leo's agonized state, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"Why did Princess Mansherry suddenly use her ability?" the older King Riku suddenly asked.
That's right!
Everyone froze. Leo wiped away his tears and stopped to think as well.
Why had Princess Mansherry, who had been perfectly fine, suddenly used her ability?
And why had she directly used the highest-level