Werther stood naked on Ice Island.
The heat generated when he strengthened his Armament Haki had burned away all his clothes.
He took out a fresh set of clothes and his Dragon Hide Coat. Once dressed, he jumped onto the King of the Sky's back.
During the half month Werther had been unconscious, the King of the Sky had guarded Ice Island. Any creature that dared approach had been killed.
"Let's go. Back to Dressrosa."
The King of the Sky gave a low cry. He sounded tired.
"Sorry, partner. Thanks for looking after me all this time. Once we're back in Dressrosa, you can get some proper rest.
"And a while ago, Anita found out that a Celestial Dragon in Mary Geoise was keeping a Magnetic King of the Sky. I've already started looking for a way to bring her here."
Kings of the Sky were powerful creatures, but they were exceedingly rare.
A King of the Sky might live his entire long life without meeting another of his kind.
And even if he did, the other might be the same sex.
At Werther's words, the King of the Sky's feathers stood on end. Bloodshot veins appeared in his hawk-like eyes.
"Heh. Don't get impatient. It won't be long. Celestial Dragon or not, if that person refuses, I'll take you there and seize her by force."
The King of the Sky spread his wings and took flight. He beat them with renewed strength, showing none of his earlier weariness.
Two days later, Werther returned to Dressrosa.
Instead of going to Sun Paradise to rest, he headed straight for the King's Plateau.
All the Donquixote Family officers were there, their faces grave.
"Werther, you're back."
Sugar came forward. Her expression suggested nothing had happened, but Werther could tell she was upset.