The Empress was indeed stunned, because of Bright.
The sight of this man before her was simply too astonishing.
Aside from the difference in color, it was exactly the same as Beasts Kaido's ability!
He had even been swimming in the water earlier. As an ability user, this guy had overcome seawater!
If these two matters got out, then without question, he would immediately face utter ruin.
Kaido would never allow someone with the same ability as him to exist on the seas, and the government and all the major powers would surely be very curious about an ability user who had overcome seawater.
Yet he had exposed it so openly before her. Was there something wrong with this guy's head?
"So now you have something on me."
Bright spoke very calmly. "Anyway, don't go spreading this around, or it'll be very troublesome for me."
The Empress was truly taken aback.
Then she understood. This man wanted to exchange secrets with her!
But her first reaction was not relief, but—
He really knew!
This time, fear surfaced not only in her heart, but on her face as well.
The Empress was afraid—afraid that the Celestial Dragons would capture her and take her back again.
"Die!!"
Her voice had turned shrill, her tone nearly hysterical.
"Grand Perfume Femur!"
Yes, that was right. As long as she killed the man before her, the secret would not be exposed, and that past she never wished to mention would remain unknown forever!
Bright sighed.
What a troublesome woman. He had already shown such sincerity.
Then come on.
Lightning coiled around his body. "Current Drive—Shark Tile Straight Punch!"
Boom!
The instant fist and kick collided, they unleashed a tremendous explosion, blasting this stretch of coastline to pieces with the shockwave.
"Oh! This is—"
On the