In the main house of the Mutel Clan, Angel and his retainers discussed the trial, with her husband, Seven, also present.
"Angel Highness Angel's marriage has already been spread by that bastard Wade. We can't stop him from participating in the trials now..." Great Wisdom said helplessly.
Actually, this has little to do with Great Wisdom!
Previously, the Mutel Clan's arrangement was that Angel would lead the first team, consisting of Gedatz, who was skilled in manipulating swamp clouds (the spider-headed one), Shura, who was skilled in rope clouds and aerial combat, and Ohm, who used blade clouds.
Enel, on the other hand, led his three brothers, Great Wisdom, Middle Wisdom, Little Wisdom, as Mutel's second team.
The second team should try to reinforce the first team within the rules of the first and third trials. Although the Mutel Clan was once one of the most important clans in Bilca, it is already a blessing if they can produce even one elder now.
Now that Seven is Angel's husband, he has to take up a spot, so one of Shura, Ohm, and Gedatz must leave the game.
Sig then recalled that these people should be the Priest and Vice God Soldier Captain under Enel in the original work...
"Then, Seven... sir, who do you want to replace? Why don't we have a contest?" Shura said with some resentment.
Shura was the oldest among them, with a slight beard. His mount was a three-zhang bird, and he was skilled in aerial combat, usually wielding a knight's lance.
Upon hearing this, Sig tilted his head and said, "Huh? What's the point? As Angel's husband, I'm definitely going to take a spot. What am I supposed to compete against you all for? Shouldn't it be the three of you competing, and the two stronger ones can accompany Angel and me to the trial?"
Shura:...
While that's true, it's inexplicably infuriating to hear it coming from "Seven".
"Oh, right, if Angel's husband's friends can also participate, we can let Fatty have a match with you guys," Sig added.
"No, participants must be 'vassals,' with the sole exception of a spouse," Gedatz cautioned.
Sig was slightly disappointed upon hearing this—if possible, he had wanted to ask Lucky Roo to go to his brother's squad.
Lucky Roo's strength should be enough to make him invincible in Bilca —he was ambushed by Angel earlier simply because he was caught off guard and was in a weakened state after just surfacing.
Even so, he wasn't seriously injured...
If Lucky Roo can also participate, then Mutel will have no problem obtaining two elder seats.
Of course, even if Lucky Roo doesn't participate, Sig is prepared to "create a god" for himself.
As for whose spot it took, in the end, Gedatz, Shura, and Ohm didn't actually fight; instead, Gedatz withdrew on his own.
They were already familiar with each other, and even without fighting, they knew that Shura and Ohm were much stronger than Geedaz.
Although Gedatz was stronger than Middle Wisdom and Little Wisdom, considering the three brothers' excellent teamwork, the younger brother's teammate was not changed in the end.
The younger brother, however, sat in the corner the whole time with a childish attitude, sulking to himself.
Sig had no idea who had provoked him this time...
After finalizing the selection, Angel stood up solemnly and wrote the number "17" on the blackboard with a pen.
"There are 17 days left until the trial begins, but I don't like that way of saying it... It's 17 final days before the trial begins. We have 17 days to get stronger!" Angel passionately gave his pre-battle pep talk.
"Oh... oh!" Everyone responded somewhat perfunctorily.
Enel, in particular, didn't even attempt to crash into them.
"Now, everyone, tell me your training plans for the next seventeen days!" Angel clearly wasn't going to give anyone a chance to slack off, and actually wanted everyone to report their training plans first.
"Enel, you go first." Angel directly called on Enel.
"I... cultivate the Mantra... cultivate marksmanship..." Enel pouted, but still managed to utter a few words.
"Is this what you call a plan? You..." Angel was about to scold Enel again.
Fortunately, at that moment, Sig stepped in and rescued his brother.
"Angel, don't rush... Let me speak first!" Sig stepped forward, stood behind Angel, and placed his hands on her shoulders to pat her down.
Enel:!!!
"Really...you're protecting him again." Angel's tone softened considerably, and Sig could even sense the embarrassment that came from the physical contact.
"Me... Fish-Man Karate's straight punch 3000 times a day, then explore ways to use the White Sea as a medium to execute moves that draw upon the power of the Blue Sea. Also, I want to see what the differences are between the Sky Island's 'Mantra' and the Blue Sea's 'Observation Haki,' so I can learn from each other's strengths. And more importantly for me, I need to familiarize myself with the Sky Island Warrior's fighting style..."
Sig began to speak eloquently, earning Angel's admiring glance. Finally, Sig whispered in Angel's ear, "By the way, regarding familiarity with the Sky Island Warrior's fighting style... would you like to spar with me, Angel?"
"Of course! I'd be happy to!" Angel said with satisfaction.
Under Sig's pressure, others were forced to "enrich" their own plans.
After the meeting ended, Angel feigned composure and left Sig alone—only Sig could tell that her outward calm was a facade.
"Seven, about our marriage..." Angel asked, her voice tinged with embarrassment and trepidation.
Then, under Sig's questioning gaze, Angel whispered, "We also need to cultivate diligently for these seventeen days, so... is it alright if we can't consummate our marriage for now?"
"Of course, you can." Sig breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Then Angel pulled Sig along and began their special training before the trial, and Sig finally witnessed the true fighting style of the Sky Island Warrior.
When Angel is fully serious, he can go toe-to-toe with Sig when he's not wearing his Battle Suit in pure combat – that's the kind of strength that puts him among the top in Bilca, making people want to team up with him through a marriage proposal!
Even more surprised than Sig was Angel, who had never expected that "Seven" would be so strong, almost on par with herself.
If that's the case...
This trial really offers a chance!
Angel became even more determined, and in the following ten days or so, he trained "Seven" even more rigorously.
"Is this the Armament Haki of the Blue Sea person? But your 'Mantra' isn't detailed enough..."
"Are you tired? You're right, you've been doing all the work yourself... Let me give you a massage!"
"Actually, you can try using 'Bei'. Although you don't have much time, you can try some simple and convenient ones... I'll teach you."