The Two Queens Who Killed a Celestial Dragon

Near the end of the first half of the Grand Line.

Sabaody Archipelago, Grove 1.

Outside a lavishly decorated slave auction house, more than a dozen CP Agents in black suits and sunglasses were dragging captives away.

Among them were several young mermaids trembling with fear and a young male Fish-Man in handcuffs.

There was also a Giant Tribe child who looked only five or six, yet stood taller than an adult.

At the auction house entrance waited a "mount" borne with difficulty by several sturdy slaves.

A Celestial Dragon in a white spacesuit and transparent bubble helmet sat atop it, yawning with boredom.

"Saint Soros, sir," a CP guard captain said, stepping forward respectfully.

"The auction house owner is in custody. How would you like us to deal with him?"

Saint Soros lazily raised his eyelids and glanced at the "rare slaves" being dragged out.

He looked at the auction house owner kneeling nearby, shaking all over, and found the sight irritating.

"That lowly insect dared to hide treasures meant as offerings to a god?"

Saint Soros's voice came through the bubble helmet.

"Kill him. Throw his corpse to the Sea Kings. At least he'll be good for something."

"Yes, sir!" the guard captain replied, waving a hand.

Two agents stepped forward and snapped the auction house owner's neck as he begged for mercy. Then they dragged his body away.

"As for these slaves..."

Saint Soros's gaze lingered on the young mermaids, and a little interest stirred in his eyes.

"Take them back and clean them up. I'll keep them in my garden pool and courtyard.

"As for the male Fish-Man, he looks strong enough. Send him to the arena."

The orders were given.

The guard captain bowed again, a note of urgency entering his voice. "Sir, there's something