At this moment, Mackinley, the Captain of the White Beret Unit, wearing the iconic white beret, a white uniform with gold epaulets, dark curly short hair, and a handlebar mustache, approached with a spear-like weapon. Seeing this scene, he immediately began to find fault.
"Well, well. Touching someone else's wings as soon as you step onto the island? I declare you guilty of the crime of intimidation."
Beside her, Ain saw how unreasonable this man was and asked, "On what grounds? The Captain asked for Conis's permission first. Why is it called a crime of intimidation?"
Mackinley didn't explain. Instead, he turned to Ain and said, "I am the law enforcer. Since you dare to question my judgment, I sentence you for the crime of obstructing official duties."
After Mackinley saw the four little girls who had arrived, he wanted to quickly sentence them to the 'Ordeal of God.' He didn't want the gentle Conis to have to lure these children; it was too cruel for her.
Hera also calmed down from her initial excitement of landing on the Sky Island. She knew that Eneru must have discovered their group. Mackinley's provocations were clearly intended to speed up the arrest process.
Hera gave Kuina a look. Kuina nodded and stepped forward, saying, "Since you're being so unreasonable, don't blame us." Using the back of her blade, she knocked out the other surrounding enforcers.
Conis turned pale with fright and quickly tried to stop them. "Don't attack the police force!" But it was too late; the surrounding officers were already unconscious on the ground.
Kuina explained, "Don't worry, I used the back of the blade. They'll just sleep for a while."
Conis, however, knelt on the ground and began to cry. She had originally wanted to take Hera and the others for a good tour and find an opportunity to persuade them to leave secretly. But now it was too late. People who attacked the police would be taken to undergo the Ordeal of God. How could four young girls possibly pass?
No, there was still a chance. Conis looked up and said to Hera, "Run, quickly! They came here specifically to find trouble. Eneru, the God of the Sky Island, never lets outsiders go. You will die in the Ordeal of God."
As Conis spoke, thunderclouds drifted across the sky. Mackinley was terrified. "Conis, have you lost your mind? Divine Punishment is coming!" A bolt of lightning struck down toward Conis.
Hera saw the Divine Punishment and said disdainfully, "What kind of bullshit god? He just got lucky and obtained the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. My goal for coming here is your God, Eneru. Why would I fear the Ordeal of God?"
A pure white military uniform covered Hera's body. Hera took out the short gun of her ability, 'White Queen · forging sky.' 'Libra Bullet,' white energy gradually flowed in. As the gunshot rang out, the lightning retreated and struck the distant Eneru's head.
Eneru laughed when he saw his own attack being deflected back at him. "What a unique ability. But how can a god's attack be effective against a god? Since you want to protect her, then so be it. A god should also show some tolerance toward his future companions. I truly look forward to the moment you arrive here."
After Hera struck back Eneru's lightning, she saw that no further lightning followed for a long time. She roughly guessed Eneru's thoughts. "He probably let you off. He'll likely only show up at the very end of the ordeal."
Hera patted Conis, who was crouching on the ground and weeping. "Thank you for the warning. Don't worry, I'm very strong."
Then, Hera looked at the dumbfounded Mackinley. "Where is the Ordeal Ground? Take me there. However, I'm going to take my argo there."
In the distance, Eneru learned of the events through listening to Mackinley's heart. He gave out orders: "God's Army, the four officers should be ready. Give our guests a proper welcome. Let's see if they are qualified to make me take action."
Then, Eneru looked at the ark 'Maxim' behind him. "It will take a few more years to finish the ship. But that's fine; life won't be boring now."
Mackinley found it hard to understand. He had thought these were just some unlucky people who arrived by accident, but they had actually come on purpose. He hurriedly asked, "Are you sure you want to go? The Ordeal of God is terrifying. The final Ordeal of Iron is said to have a 0% survival rate. No one has ever survived the ordeal."
Hera confirmed, "Don't worry. Haven't I arrived? Just lead the way."
Conis was a crying mess. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have kept it from you. But Eneru is too terrifying. I had no choice."
Hera patted Conis again and comforted her. "It's okay. I know you were forced. And didn't you warn me in the end? Don't worry, I'll be back."
Hera raised Conis's hand and high-fived it with her other hand. "This is our promise. I will definitely defeat your God and come back alive."
After Hera finished speaking, the four of them took Mackinley back to the argo. "Lead the way. I want to see what this Ordeal of God is all about."
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