"D-damn it... I actually... lost to a Blue Sea dweller..."
Enel's voice trailed off as he uttered his final words. Unable to hold on any longer, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed face down, unconscious.
Ron spared not even a glance at him. After regaining some energy using the Sun Breathing technique, he accessed the system's inventory to retrieve his flying machine from the King's Treasury. He boarded the craft and swiftly departed from the site.
Ron had no intention of killing Enel or recruiting him as an ally.
This kind of person was best left for Luffy to handle as part of his journey.
Near the sky island, Angel Island.
A young girl named Conis sat playing the harp, accompanied by her pet cloud fox.
The girl, with her small angelic wings, looked pure and beautiful like a celestial being. The cloud fox beside her was endearing, adding to the charm.
The sound of the harp was serene and captivating.
Above the sea of clouds, the scenery was breathtakingly picturesque, a moment so tranquil that it seemed to belong in a painting.
However, the peace was soon shattered by a piercing noise cutting through the sky.
Conis' harp playing faltered as the sound grew louder, approaching from afar. Her pet cloud fox, Su, let out an alarmed squeal, prompting Conis to stop playing and turn her head.
A sleek black flying machine descended from the sky, heading straight for the Angel Beach before landing not far from Conis.
"It's that thing from before…"
Conis' eyes widened slightly with curiosity.
"Is it made of steel? How can it fly? Where did it come from?"
The cloud fox darted toward the aircraft.
Alarmed, Conis hurried after it.
"Su, stop! Come back."
She managed to catch the cloud fox about ten meters from the dark flying machine.
"Su, don't run off like that."
At that moment, a faint sound signaled the opening of the mysterious aircraft.
Conis, holding Su in her arms, couldn't help but look over.
A young man with disheveled black hair, shirtless and covered in burns and soot, emerged from the craft.
Seeing the severe burns and charred patches on his body, Conis' eyes widened in shock.
"What terrible injuries…"
But what surprised Conis even more was the calm, indifferent expression on the young man's face despite his severe condition.
An ordinary person would likely have passed out from the pain long ago.
Could it be that he… didn't feel pain?
Conis couldn't help but wonder.
Ron stepped out of the flying machine, his feet sinking slightly into the soft sand of Angel Beach. He closed his eyes, savoring the cool breeze and the gentle light of the morning sun, letting his dark hair dance in the wind and the fringe on his forehead sway lightly.
Ron silently chanted the command in his mind.
Wisps of emerald-green, life-infused light coalesced around him, and Conis's eyes widened in awe as she watched the miraculous sight of the light enveloping his battered form.
The horrific burns and scorched patches on his skin began to heal rapidly under the glow. The charred outer layer peeled away, revealing smooth, unblemished skin beneath.
In a matter of moments, his severe injuries had completely vanished without a trace.
Standing shirtless on the sandy beach, with the dawn's light casting a glow on him, Ron clenched his fist, a slight smile forming on his lips.
The healing was complete, and he was in perfect condition.
First time using the healing spell—it worked well, though it could only be used once a day…
He turned his gaze toward the girl holding the cloud fox nearby.
The girl, Conis, stared in stunned silence at the mysterious, powerful young man before her, who now looked unscathed, his well-defined muscles and handsome features catching the morning light. She seemed momentarily lost in thought.
The fox's call jolted her back to reality.
"M-My name is Conis…"
Before she could finish her introduction, a sudden movement caught Ron's attention as he turned to face the White Sea.
A massive, grotesque beast burst from the White Sea, its gaping, fang-filled maw descending toward Conis.
A shadow fell over her as she looked up, seeing nothing but the cavernous mouth lined with razor-sharp teeth. There was no time to react.
In that instant, a powerful kick from Ron struck the side of the beast with enough force to stop time for a moment.
The monstrous creature, poised to devour Conis, was launched into the air.
A second later, a massive, wind-infused blade cleaved it in half mid-air, splattering strange blue blood everywhere.
Ron lowered his leg after the swift strike.
It wasn't until she saw the beast's lifeless body fall that Conis realized what had just transpired. Her face turned pale, and her legs gave way as she sank to the sand, clutching Su with wide, terrified eyes.
After a while, she managed to regain her composure.
Looking at the black-haired youth standing protectively in front of her, she whispered with gratitude:
"Th-thank you for saving me…"
"No need to thank me," Ron replied, smiling as he faced her, the sea behind him. "Your music was beautiful. Would you be interested in joining my crew as a musician?"
Conis looked at him in surprise.
Seeing her hesitation, Ron chuckled and continued, "Maybe that was a bit sudden. Let's start with introductions."
He held out his hand, smiling warmly.
"My name is Ron. I'm from the Blue Sea"
Still a bit nervous, Conis reached out to shake his hand.
-------------------------
Buy me a Coffee: ko-fi .com/ ElvenKing20
Advance Chapters: .com / ElvenKing20