Just as she was lowering her head, wanting to ask what kind of Devil Fruit this was…
At this moment, suddenly, her body began to swell on its own.
This scene was also seen by everyone. As they watched Gerd's body begin to twist, and her expression grew somewhat at a loss, everyone stared in astonishment.
"Roar!"
A dragon's roar resounded across the entire sea.
Immediately after, under everyone's gaze, a gigantic, sky-covering... pink dragon appeared before them.
"Kaido of the Beasts?"
Everyone raised their heads, staring dumbfounded at the colossal being circling in the sky.
The enormous dragon's body twisted and coiled, instantly covering the entire sea area. Merely floating in the air, it made everyone feel a terrifying sense of pressure. The originally bright sky became oppressive at this moment, even dimming down.
Dragon, dark clouds, thunder…
Isn't this the ability of one of the Four Emperors, the captain of the Beast Pirates?
Why is there another one?
And it's pink?
Everyone's eyes were filled with horror and shock, even Hajrudin was no exception.
Originally, upon hearing that his skin would turn pink after eating it, he had rejected it without hesitation, but he never expected... that it was actually the same Devil Fruit as the Beasts Pirates' captain.
No, the Beasts Pirates' captain isn't dead yet!
And isn't there only one of each Devil Fruit?
As long as the host isn't dead, the Devil Fruit will not reappear!
Oh, almost forgot, it's an artificial Devil Fruit. Ian had said this was an artificial Devil Fruit.
Who would have thought that artificial Devil Fruits could actually create such a terrifying thing?
They can even create a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit!
Hajrudin's eyes were full of shock as he looked at Gerd, who had transformed into a dragon in the sky.
For a moment, he even felt a bit of envy and regret, but upon seeing that pink skin and recalling Loki's annoying mouth, the regret in his heart disappeared at that moment.
Although he did want to become stronger, if the price was to be mocked by that guy for a lifetime, then forget it.
That was what he said in his heart, but the envy in his eyes still did not fade.
After all, this truly was an extremely rare and powerful Devil Fruit!
And Gerd, who was being watched by everyone, was also equally stunned and shocked as she looked at the body she had transformed into.
She had originally been wondering what kind of Devil Fruit this was, but she never expected that it would be… such a precious Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?
Although she did not understand why the ability after eating this Devil Fruit was so similar to that of the Beasts Pirates' captain, there was no doubt that this was an extremely powerful Devil Fruit.
A trace of gratitude and melancholy immediately welled up in her heart. She was grateful that Ian had saved her and even given her such a Devil Fruit.
As for the melancholy... she clearly had not had time to repay anything, yet she had once again received such a great favor from him.
For a moment, she did not know what she should do.
Although she had sworn in the name of a warrior that the employment would only end after Mr. Ian's life came to an end, one had to know that the lifespan of giants was three times that of humans.
Even after a hundred years, her life would only be halfway through.
Moreover, during those hundred years, she would not lose her freedom and become a slave; she would merely be accepting employment like other giants. Yet she never expected that Ian would trust her so much as to give her such a precious Devil Fruit.
But Gerd quickly adjusted her mood. She would remember this kindness in her heart, and if there were an opportunity, she would definitely repay it.
Now... She should first get used to her abilities.
Gerd, circling in the air, flexibly twisted her body, riding the clouds and commanding the mist, bathing in thunder and lightning.
At this moment, it was as if the entire world had become her playground.
As her body moved, dark clouds and lightning followed her... the entire sky was stirred by her, making her play with great delight.
She discovered that her abilities were indeed extremely powerful!
But Gerd did not play for long. Understanding that Ian was still waiting below, she stopped twisting her body.
However, just after stopping, she discovered... That she seemed to be unable to return to her human form at all?
For a moment, a trace of nervousness appeared on Gerd's majestic yet cute pink dragon face.
Just as she was wondering how exactly she should revert back…
A voice suddenly reached her ears: "Calm your mind, first let yourself settle down."
That calm yet familiar voice instantly soothed Gerd's originally nervous and at-a-loss heart.
Immediately afterward, under everyone's gaze, the terrifying dragon's body rapidly shrank until Gerd returned to her giant form and stood once again on the deck.
She excitedly looked at her hands and said in an excited tone: "This ability is simply amazing!"
But with her movements, the entire ship began to surge and rock, frightening everyone into quickly stabilizing the ship.
Seeming to realize her mistake, Gerd smiled awkwardly, looked at everyone in front of her, and said: "Sorry, sorry, I got a bit too excited."
And her strength increased as well, so she couldn't control it for a moment.
As she spoke, she looked again at Ian, a happy smile on her beautiful and valiant face: "Mr. Ian, I—"
"Go ahead!"
As if guessing what Gerd wanted to say, Ian smiled and nodded. "Be careful. If you encounter danger, come back quickly!"
"You're really amazing, Mr. Ian. Don't worry, I am Gerd, a giant warrior from Elbaph. Nothing will happen to me."
Hearing Ian's words, Gerd's expression became excited once again. This time, she even took advantage of Ian not paying attention and excitedly picked him up.
Under the dumbfounded and shocked gazes of everyone, as if carried away by emotion, she kissed Ian on the face.
Immediately afterward, under the dumbfounded and shocked gazes of everyone... even more shocked than when they had just seen the dragon, she transformed into a pink dragon and flew toward the Sabaody Archipelago.