Holy Land Mary Geoise, inside the Royal Palace.
The atmosphere throughout the Holy Land had become incomparably oppressive. The entire Royal Palace grounds had been sealed off. Not only could only members of the noblest Royal Bloodline enter the palace, but even CP0, the Celestial Dragons' most capable shield, had all been transferred to guard it, locking down the entire Royal Palace.
Within Mary Geoise, although the noble Celestial Dragons still lived lives of lofty privilege, an inescapable sense of fear always hung over their hearts.
Especially after the Royal Palace was sealed off, slaves were continuously sent inside and never emerged again. Even Celestial Dragons curious about what was going on inside the palace found that CP0, who had always obeyed orders absolutely, had become exceptionally unreasonable this time. Anyone who attempted to force their way into the palace would be executed on the spot.
After several spoiled brats had offered up their heads, the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise finally woke from their lawless dream. They seemed to have realized something and began to fear the direction of the Royal Palace.
Especially that towering tree, which had been growing better and better lately. It always made them vaguely feel as though blood-colored mist filled the air.
Waldo and the others, who had just returned to Mary Geoise from Dressrosa, entered the city center from the harbor. Looking at the giant tree in the distance, they all felt a vague sense of ill omen.
"Hmph! The Royal Palace's security has been getting tighter and tighter lately." Waldo sneered. "Not only was our CP0 transferred away, they didn't even give us a reason. Just thinking about it pisses me off!"
A young girl giggled. "Waldo, your bloodline is noble. You're an aristocrat closest to the legitimate royal line. If you