Hera did not answer Kuina's first question: "Wait a moment, and you will understand. We need to save two people here first."
Then, she looked at her companions: "Alright, alright, everyone go explore the places you're interested in. We are here on vacation, after all."
"Furthermore, the food and the sea of flowers here are absolutely superb. It would truly be a shame not to experience them."
Hearing Hera say this, the members of the Argo also departed toward the places that interested them.
Hancock did not leave. For the proud Empress, only Hera, whom she approved of, was important; she didn't care about anything else.
Kuina and Ain, however, were very interested in the Colosseum Hera mentioned. After seeing they could sign up, they joined the Duels.
Nami took Theseus and ran to the bookstore. Nami wanted to find some knowledge about navigation, while Theseus was more interested in whether his own books had been published.
After hearing there was delicious food, Reiju and Perona also left toward the source of the aroma. Reiju was very interested in the Flower Fields and the forest beside the island.
She wanted to see if she could find some new herbs and poisons there, to see if she could concoct stronger toxins.
Uta also did not leave. Having just met Hera, she currently wanted to stay with Hera even more.
Hera looked at Uta beside her and promised her: "After I finish handling the matters here, let's hold a Concert here."
"The people here will also need your help then, to step out of the shadows faster."
Uta nodded, but sensing the happy atmosphere in the air, she still didn't understand why Hera said the people here needed her help.
Empress Hancock was a bit impatient. She pulled Hera: "Come on, let's go see how the Colosseum here differs from the Colosseum on my Amazon Lily."
Hera reluctantly held Hancock back and said, "Wait a moment, someone is approaching us."
A Dancer wearing a long, white, sleeveless Flamenco Dress with purple polka dots and crimson decorations, paired with purple high heels, walked over.
Hera looked at the beauty in front of her and extended an invitation: "Beautiful Dancer, may I invite you to enter the Colosseum with me?"
Hancock immediately leaned into Hera's arms, looking at Hera with a shy expression: "Why invite her? Isn't having me by your side enough?"
Hera looked at Hancock's face under the hood and was almost petrified by her action. Fortunately, the unique constitution of Elves prevented her from being petrified even when moved emotionally.
Hera quickly comforted Hancock: "No, that's not it. There is a reason I invited her."
Then, Observation Haki connected the three of them, and Hera's voice appeared in their minds: "You are a member of the Doflamingo Family, aren't you? What have you decided?"
Viola was startled by the voice in her mind, but she quickly realized that this was the voice transmitted by the Observation Haki of the Marine in front of her.
Viola concentrated her spirit on her eyes, activating the Glare-Glare devil fruit, and saw through Hancock's hood.
Hera's and Uta's hoods were both composed of Spiritual Power, making it impossible for Viola to see through their disguise immediately.
But even just confirming Hancock's identity was enough. Given Doflamingo's intelligence network, there was only one person who could be this close to the Empress.
That was Admiral Nightmare.
"Just speak internally; I can hear you. There are Surveillance Transponder Snails here. Also, stop overthinking things."
Viola nodded, concentrating her mind, and spoke internally: "Are you Admiral Nightmare? How were you able to get here so quickly?"
"That's naturally because I have the fastest Argo in the world. Putting aside how I got here, have you made your decision?"
Viola nodded after hearing Hera's words:
"Yes, I've had enough of being threatened by Doflamingo. As long as you can rescue my father, I am willing to do anything I can."
Hera's mouth curled up involuntarily: "Fufufufufu, I remember your promise."
Uta, next to her, heard Hera's villainous laugh and speechlessly flicked Hera's head: "Can you stop being so improper? Who is your father?"
Viola said: "My father is Riku Dold III, the Former King of this country."
Hancock's voice sounded in their minds:
"I know this person. He was originally a Wise King, but for some unknown reason, after borrowing 10 Billion Berries from the people, he killed his own soldiers and citizens and was overthrown by Doflamingo."
"Gloriosa once used this example to warn me, but with my beauty, even if I did something like that, the citizens would forgive me."
Having said that, Hancock wanted to proudly lift her head, but Hera, sensing her intention, pressed it down:
"Alright, alright, I know Hancock is the World's Number One Beauty, but we are still wearing hoods right now, so don't let us be discovered."
Hancock immediately became lovesick: "Hera admitted I am the Number One Beauty! Does that mean she also acknowledges my beauty?"
Viola seemed a little agitated after hearing Hancock's words:
"Father is not a Tyrant! Dressrosa hasn't had a war since Father took office. It was Doflamingo; he manipulated Father."
"Only after I joined the family did I discover that Doflamingo's strings could manipulate the actions of others."
Hancock thought of Doflamingo's ability during the Marineford War:
"Parasite String? I've seen his move before. To manipulate others using strings... but he's still far inferior to me. With my beauty, I can control others without needing something like that."
Hera said mentally:
"Alright, since I've come here, I can't just ignore this Flamingo. Let's first rescue your father and granddaughter from here."
"As for the reward..." Hera scrutinized Viola's entire body and showed an enigmatic smile.
Uta pinched Hera's cheek and spoke in a slightly warning tone: "Hera."
Hera quickly became serious:
"I'm interested in your ability too. The Marine needs talent like you. After I establish a New Marine Base here, you will serve as its Branch Chief."
Only then did Viola breathe a sigh of relief. Rumors about this Newly Promoted Admiral on the sea, besides her terrifying strength and cruelty toward enemies,
also famously concerned her personal relationships, with some rumors even claiming that Hera had conquered all the women of Amazon Lily.
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