Marineford Era 1505, February—exactly one year after that conflict.
On this day, the palace gates of the Kingdom of Dressrosa stood wide open. The square before them was packed with crowds of people who had flocked here.
People craned their necks toward the palace gates, the air filled with lively chatter.
Before long.
A lavish carriage pulled by four snow-white horses slowly emerged from the palace under the escort of numerous armored guards.
It was the wedding procession. Seated in the carriage at the center of the guards was Princess Scarlet of the Kingdom of Dressrosa.
Today was the day of the kingdom's princess's wedding. All across Dressrosa, lanterns and colorful decorations adorned the streets, creating a peaceful and festive atmosphere.
"Whoaaa—"
Seeing the procession slowly emerge from the palace, the people immediately erupted in cheers.
At the front of the procession, King Riku rode a tall horse, his face brimming with joy.
Today was the joyous day his daughter was getting married. As an old father, he was somewhat reluctant to see his daughter marry so young. But whenever he thought of how happy she looked when she was with that Marine, he could not refuse her.
Yes, the Kingdom of Dressrosa's son-in-law was neither a king nor a prince from another kingdom, nor was he some noble from their own country.
The man Scarlet was marrying was a Marine.
At that moment, the Dawn Sword Marine Branch along Dressrosa's coast had likewise been decorated with flowers and ribbons.
Not only were the buildings by the shore decorated, even the warships moored in the Naval Port had been adorned with festive flowers.
At the branch entrance, a large group of Marines surrounded Kyros, who was dressed in formal attire, quietly awaiting the arrival of the wedding procession.
King Riku's