Though his tone was exceedingly flippant, the Celestial Dragons sensed an inexplicable dread from the relaxed Uchiha Hiko. That utterly baseless unease lingered in their hearts, filling them with an endless sense of danger, as if the Uchiha Hiko before them were a ferocious beast that would tear them to pieces the moment they showed the slightest hostility.
"B-Bastard!" A hideous Celestial Dragon with distorted features bellowed, "We are the world's great nobles, exalted and noble in status, the beings closest to gods in this world! How dare a lowly commoner like you show us such contempt!"
Uchiha Hiko was strikingly handsome and ethereal, carrying himself like an immortal. This Celestial Dragon had long been consumed by envy, jealousy, and hatred toward the white-clad man who surpassed him by an entire dimension. Now, he had finally found a chance to provoke him.
The Celestial Dragons immediately stirred. Some who shared a prejudice against Hiko based on his appearance glared furiously at him, while several female Celestial Dragons did the opposite, repeatedly casting him flirtatious glances and showing considerable displeasure at their companions' rudeness.
"Doval, shut up!" One arrogant female harshly berated the Celestial Dragon who had provoked Hiko. "Take your tantrum home and stop making a fool of yourself here. Don't disgrace us Celestial Dragons. This handsome and outstanding man is the ruler of Dressrosa. How can you treat him so rudely?"
As she spoke, she kept batting her eyes at him. Though the woman was still fairly attractive, Hiko nearly rolled his eyes at her. What kind of character could a female Celestial Dragon possibly have? Did she have improper thoughts about him too?
Doval, having been scolded, was immediately displeased. As a mighty Celestial Dragon, he could have anything he wanted. When had anyone ever dared to curse