The Lord's Control

"Of course, we'll return it. We'll send it back to where it came from."

Enies Lobby is not small, but most of it is undeveloped primeval forest, with only a walled area near the south shore being relatively lively.

This area is mainly divided into six regions:

Front Bay Port, Training Camp, Administrative Center, Tower of Justice, Logistics Department, Disciplinary Prison.

Zephyr's office was in the administrative center. Mammon followed in Ain's footsteps, listening to Ain's introduction of Enies Lobby as they went.

He wanted to hear about the [secret underground cold storage], but unfortunately Ain didn't mention it at all.

"What is the Tower of Justice?" Mammon asked casually, starting a conversation.

"Look over there, that's it."

Ain pointed to a tall tower in the distance, with the word "Justice" written in huge characters on its facade.

"There seems to be some research project inside, but I'm not really sure, I've never been there."

Could that place be related to an underground cold storage facility?

Mammon had a guess in his heart, but he didn't need to investigate it personally; Ain's clone who was with him would do it.

His primary task was still to become Admiral.

Shortly afterward, Mammon met Zephyr in the head instructor's office in the administrative district.

"Teacher."

"You've arrived?"

Zephyr smiled as he stood up, walked up to Mammon, and patted him on the shoulder. "Not bad, it seems you haven't neglected your training in Haki."

After saying that, he looked at the other two and grinned, saying:

"Gion, Tokikake, according to the information I received, several monsters have emerged in this World Military Draft. You two need to do your best, lest you lose to some unsung heroes from the common people."

"I have no interest in the position of Admiral..."

Tokikake shrugged.

If he weren't afraid of losing face in front of Gion, he would even have liked to find an opportunity to throw the game so that he would be eliminated immediately.

"Mr. Zephyr, are you referring to the amateur experts in the news?"

You don't believe me?

Momousagi shook her head. In the past, she would have thought Morgans was exaggerating, but after the incident of Dimon taking her knife, she dared not underestimate so-called folk masters.

Who would believe it if a swordsman who looks to be in his early twenties possessed Conqueror's Haki's Entanglement technique?

She still can't forget that despicable man!

Achoo! Who's talking about me behind my back?

Sabaody Archipelago.

Dimon touched his nose. For someone with his physical abilities to sneeze like that, someone must be crickets buzzing around him.

Ace, is that you?!

[Master, Mammon has arrived at Enies Lobby. My clone has begun investigating the situation on the island, and results are expected soon.]

"There's no rush. He's been dead for so long anyway, take your time searching."

As long as Rocks' body is still on Enies Lobby, it's only a matter of time before he is found.

In comparison.

"Judging by the time, the date I agreed upon with the Empress is approaching. I should go find her to have some blood drawn."

With this in mind, Dimon immediately went to the warehouse to retrieve the outfit that Big Eyes often wore. After changing into the mask and black robe, he activated the teleportation array and headed to Amazon Lily.

Calm Belt, Amazon Lily.

Inside the palace.

Empress Hancock sat gracefully behind the curtain, her long legs elegantly crossed.

She rested her chin on one hand, holding a glass of red wine in the other, quietly listening to the message conveyed by the Den Den Mushi in front of her.

"... That concludes the information regarding this mandatory conscription!"

"Hancock, Shichibukai, the World Government orders you to prepare within ten days. A warship will then proceed to Amazon Lily to welcome you."

Upon hearing this, Hancock's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

But I do not wish to obey orders.

The Den Den Mushi) roared as it rang:

"Do you think this is child's play? This is a mandatory summons from the government. As Shichibukai, you must obey orders. Do you want to be stripped of your Shichibukai title?"

"I have no desire to go to the Navy's Enies Lobby, nor do I wish to be stripped of my title Shichibukai..."

There should be a limit to being willful!

"Hehe..."

The Empress smiled gently, "No matter what I do, I will be forgiven, because I am simply too beautiful! You are too, aren't you? Why don't you just pretend you couldn't contact me?"

"Okay, okay..."

The Den Den Mushi nodded repeatedly, then suddenly realized what it meant and roared angrily:

"Damn it, your ability can actually be transmitted through Thought Waves? You wretched Pirate Empress!"

Hancock: "..."

"Is it simply because you're a lecher?"

The sudden sound silenced the surroundings.

The Empress's pupils suddenly contracted as she stared intently at the area outside the curtains. She was surprised to find that someone had appeared in her boudoir at some point.

"It's you..." The Empress couldn't help but bite her lip.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, then a gasp escaped:

"A man's voice!?"

Hancock quickly hung up the call, then lifted the curtain, her almond-shaped eyes fixed on the masked man inside the room.

"You dare to barge into my room like that... It's infuriating!"

"You're getting angry too soon."

"..."

Chapter 193 The Lord's Domination

A month later, when she saw the masked man again, the Empress's emotions were written all over her face.

"Have you come to draw my blood?"

"Otherwise what?"

Dimon lowered his gaze slightly, moving from the Empress's face to the Den Den Mushi beside her.

"I think I heard some kind of forced summons? What is the World Government trying to do by summoning you Shichibukai... to start a war with the Four Emperors?"

The Shichibukai have not been established for very long, less than 20 years at most.

The core purpose of this system was initially designed to use pirates to suppress other pirates.

But...

Things rarely go as planned; in the years since the Shichibukai were established, the effect of suppression has been nowhere to be seen.

Why should I tell you?

The Empress's slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips. "Are you worried that the World Government will summon the Shichibukai to deal with you Seven Deadly Sins?"

The World Government is probably busy looking for the Revolutionary Army right now... Dimon has no idea what this woman is so smug about.

Seeing that he didn't react at all, the Empress's smile faded again.

What a boring man!

"Let me tell you, the Navy wants the Shichibukai to go to Enies Lobby."

She actually brought it up herself... Dimon was a little surprised. Hancock's attitude seemed friendlier than before during this meeting.

"Sending your Shichibukai to Enies Lobby? Regarding the World Military Draft?"

"That's right. The Navy's goal is to recruit Admiral- level fighters, so they want the Shichibukai to be the opponents of the candidates and test their actual combat abilities."

The Empress tilted her head slightly, her eyes constantly fixed on Dimon, trying to see through the mask and discern the face beneath.

"Do we really need your Shichibukai to test combat strength? The Navy could just send any Admiral..."

At this point, Dimon suddenly realized that the Admiral seemed to be unavailable.

The Three Admirals might even beat a dog out of its head for the position of Fleet Admiral.

In the original storyline, Aokiji and Akainu fought for ten days and ten nights, with Akainu emerging victorious and Aokiji losing a leg in the process.

Punk Hazard, chosen as the battleground by both sides, became Ice and Fire Island after the first battle.

"I see, that's why we need the Shichibukai."

Originally what?

What do you know?

The Empress glared at Dimon with displeasure; she hated this kind of half-hearted talk.

However, when she thought about what she had seen on the news, her anger immediately dissipated.

"I saw the news about you earlier... You kidnapped two Celestial Dragons in the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Upon hearing this, Dimon was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what he meant.

No wonder this woman was much friendlier this time; it turns out it was because of this.

"You want to know how those two Celestial Dragons are doing now?"

"... I really do want to know."

"Beg me, beg me and I'll tell you."

Dimon's tone was teasing, Hancock couldn't help but clench her fist.

"Fine, I'll just tell you directly: those two Celestial Dragons are dead. Aren't you grateful and admiring of us?"

"Dead... dead?"

Hancock stared, mouth agape, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Based on her understanding of the Seven Deadly Sins, this group probably wanted to use the Celestial Dragons as leverage to demand Devil Fruits from the World Government...

Now they're telling her that the Celestial Dragons?

"Why did you kill the Celestial Dragons? Why did you dare...?"

Hancock was deeply shocked. She didn't doubt the truth of these words, nor did she feel that the other person had any reason to lie.

The high and mighty Celestial Dragons died in a way that was described lightly by them.

What kind of organization is the Seven Deadly Sins?

Hancock looked dazed.

"The World Government is unwilling to pay the ransom with Devil Fruits, so hostages who have lost their value have no reason to live."

Dimon took a lancet out of his pocket. "Enough with the small talk, it's time for the blood test. Stick your arm out."