Conis stared blankly at Eneru, who was lifeless on the ground.
She had never imagined Eneru would be defeated, let alone die in front of her.
It was too unreal.
She felt a bit dizzy.
"Conis, someone like Eneru completely brought this upon himself; don't think too much about it," Makino stepped forward to gently comfort her.
Conis came back to her senses, nodded obediently, and said with a gentle smile, "Sister Makino, I'm fine."
"Reno!" Nami looked up, her eyes suddenly becoming sharp, "There are also some uninvited guests."
Reno looked up and glanced, then waved his hand, saying, "Don't be nervous, they are not enemies."
During Nami and Eneru's battle just now, the commotion was so great that it attracted both the Shandians led by "War Demon" Wapol and the former god, Gan Fall.
The two sides each occupied a position, looking at each other from a distance.
The shocked expressions on their faces were identical to those of the Sky Island residents.
That scene just now had been forever etched in their hearts.
Nami, like a female war goddess, beat Eneru, whom they had dreamed of defeating, into howling submission.
In Eneru, they seemed to see their own past shadows.
The enemy they thought was invincible was so easily defeated by Nami.
"Wapol, they aren't also planning to rule Sky Island, are they?!"
Beside War Demon Wapol, a tall woman with a black ponytail and wearing light purple clothes and trousers spoke with a solemn expression.
"Probably not," Wapol shook his head, giving Laki a reassuring look.
He had seen all of Reno's actions just now.
"You all come over, I have something to say to you," Reno looked at both factions, stating unequivocally.
Wapol and Gan Fall exchanged glances, and after a brief hesitation, walked towards Reno.
No choice.
When under someone else's roof, one must bow one's head.
In front of Reno, Eneru was instantly killed; their combat power was even more insignificant.
They did not want to displease Reno before he clearly expressed hostility.
The two maintained the same pace, arriving in front of Reno almost simultaneously.
Gan Fall took a step forward, voluntarily lowering his stance: "Thank you for helping us get rid of Eneru. You are the hero of Sky Island, and all Sky Island residents will not forget your contributions to Sky Island."
The happiness came too suddenly, so much so that Gan Fall was still somewhat in a daze.
In the years Eneru occupied Sky Island, he had resisted many times, but the disparity in strength between them was too great.
Each time ended in failure.
Reno nodded slightly, calmly accepting Gan Fall's thanks, then looked at the silent War Demon Wapol.
"Eneru is dead. What do you plan to do now?!"
Wapol was stunned, quickly reacted, and looked at Gan Fall with a complex expression, his tone becoming firm again: "Upper Yard is our homeland, and we must take it back!"
"As expected." Reno was helpless, but he understood.
Initially, the Shandians, who had never seen land, regarded the part of Jaya Island that had been carried up by the Knock-Up Stream as a sacred place and subsequently occupied it.
The Shandians who were expelled by the Sky Islanders began a 400-year war with the Sky Islanders in order to reclaim their homeland and fulfill their promise to Nola.
Then one day, Eneru suddenly descended upon Sky Island with his four priests, displacing the original inhabitants.
The main conflict successfully shifted.
The Sky Island's change of ownership led the Shandians and Gan Fall to put aside their past grievances and unite against the new god Eneru.
Now that Eneru was dead, everything returned to square one.
The atmosphere on the scene became tense due to Wyper's answer.
Gan Fall also looked at Wyper with an unfriendly expression.
He certainly couldn't defeat Eneru, but Wyper, he wasn't afraid of him at all!
"Enough!!" Reno said coldly, his aura erupting, and terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the two of them.
As the mountain-like pressure descended, Wyper and Gan Fall's eyes became clear again.
Reno looked at the two of them and spoke in an unquestionable tone: "Upper Yard is the homeland of the Shandians. From now on, no Sky Islander shall lay claim to Upper Yard. Likewise, the Shandians shall not causelessly trouble the Sky Islanders."
As soon as he said this, Wyper immediately cast a grateful look at Reno.
If it weren't for reclaiming their homeland, they wouldn't willingly provoke war.
After all, this was the Sky Islanders' home turf, and if a fight really broke out, they wouldn't have the advantage.
Gan Fall pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "You saved Sky Island and are the benefactor of all Sky Islanders. I agree to your request."
"Wyper, from now on, as the God of Sky Island, I assure you that Upper Yard belongs only to you Shandians."
Wyper breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "Gan Fall, our past grievances are now wiped clean."
That's more like it.
Reno nodded in satisfaction.
What's the point of fighting and killing every day?
"Wyper, I'm not helping you for free. After the golden bell is rung, I want to take all the gold from Golden City!" After resolving the internal conflicts between the two sides, Reno finally stated his condition.
Wyper was stunned, but could only nod helplessly.
He wasn't willing, but he truly couldn't afford to offend him.
Even if he disagreed, what could he do?!
With Reno's strength, even if he wanted to take it by force, he would be powerless.
Reno telling him was already being polite.
"Gan Fall, you should know where Eneru's base camp is, right?!"
"Of course, I know." Gan Fall nodded with hatred; that was the place where he had been defeated countless times.
"Nami, Tashigi, you two go with Gan Fall, eliminate the four priests, and then bring back the ark maxim built by Eneru."
Although Reno now had a more luxurious airship, the golden ark was also very valuable.
Leaving it here would be a pure waste.
"The ark maxim?! What's that?!" Nami asked in confusion.
"It's a ship made of gold. You'll recognize it when you see it, Nami. You can use your Thunder Power to make it fly," Reno patiently explained.
"A ship made of gold?!"
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"Then what are we waiting for?! Hurry up!" At Nami's urging, the three quickly flew into the distance.
"Sir, if there's nothing else, we'll also..."
"Hold on." Wyper, the Battle God, who didn't want to stay long, was about to leave with the Shandians, but was suddenly stopped by Reno.
Reno's gaze shifted slightly, looking at Laki, the tall beauty beside Wyper.
He came to Sky Island intending to recruit two plot beauties.
One was the angel Conis, and the other was Laki, right in front of him.
Reno didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Laki, I am Reno, the Captain of the Reno Pirates. Join my Pirate Crew and come on an adventure with me."
Laki's eyes flickered slightly, somewhat surprised.
A big shot like Reno, who could instantly kill even Eneru, would actually invite her to join his ship?!
Wyper was also somewhat bewildered by this sudden turn of events.
Looking at Laki again, he suddenly understood.
With Reno's strength, even if he snatched the gold, he would be powerless, yet he still informed him. Could it be because of Laki?!
Well, it must be so.
"Sir, I..."
"Sister Laki..."
Just as Laki was about to refuse, Conis from the crowd came to her side, shaking her arm with both hands.
"What is it, Conis?!" Laki looked at Conis dotingly.
They had a very good relationship, like sisters, and talked about everything.
In the original story, after Eneru was defeated, the two even partnered to open a coffee shop called Pumpkin.
Conis subtly glanced at Reno, then pouted at Laki, saying, "Sister Laki, I just joined the Reno Pirates too. You should come with me."
Hmm?!
Now it was Laki's turn to be surprised.
Conis would actually accept Reno's invitation and join the Pirate Crew?!
Laki crouched down in front of Conis and said softly, "Conis, tell me, why did you join the Reno Pirates?!"
"Reno said he would make me very strong, as strong as Sister Nami, and he would also take me to many fun places." Remembering Reno's promise, Conis danced with joy.
"Sister Laki, you should come too, okay? Let's sail with Reno together, okay?!" Conis's pouting almost melted everyone.
Who had ever seen an angel act so spoiled?!
"Is that so?" Laki was silent for a while, seemingly struggling internally.
A few minutes later, she turned to look at Wyper.
Wyper instantly understood Laki's gaze and immediately smiled freely: "Laki, Eneru is dead, and we have reclaimed our homeland. Everything is settled. If you want to go out, then go."
As childhood sweethearts, Wyper knew that Laki had been fighting for so many years and was tired.
Now that the war was over, he would not stop Laki from seeking a new life.
Laki's eyes reddened, and she nodded to Wyper, "Wyper, I will come back."
Always making it so melodramatic.
Reno grumbled inwardly.
He was helpless, but he couldn't say anything.
In fact, the coordinates were already set. Returning would be a matter of seconds.
"Captain, please guide me from now on." After bidding farewell to Wyper, Laki extended her hand proactively, a bright smile on her face.
Reno smiled; he liked proactive girls.
"Welcome aboard." Reno chose not to shake Laki's hand, but instead opened his arms.
Laki: Uh...
"Sister Laki, all Pirate Crews are like this. I also hugged Reno." The innocent Conis proactively explained to Laki.
Kaya, Tashigi, and the other girls tried to suppress their laughter, fearing they would give it away.
Apart from the Reno Pirates, they hadn't heard of any other Pirate Crew having such a rule.
Laki, believing it to be true, also enthusiastically opened her arms and embraced Reno tightly.
"Congratulations, Reno, the Pirate Crew has two new members."
"Captain, you'll be busy from now on."
"..."
Vivi, Carmen, and the other women all sent their congratulations.
Only their eyes were a little strange.
"Let's go, we're going to Golden City."
After giving The girls a look of deterrence, Reno took them all onto the airship.
Next target — Golden City!
The journey was smooth and unimpeded.
On the airship deck, the women gazed at the colossal golden city ahead, all losing their composure.
Even with Robin's unruffled composure, her heart stirred with great waves at the sight of Golden City.
Everywhere she looked, there was a dazzling golden light that made it hard to open one's eyes.
"It truly lives up to its reputation." Reno looked at the city below, entirely cast in gold, and couldn't help but exclaim.
Although much of it was dilapidated, one could still glimpse the past glory of Golden City from what remained.
Reno led the women off the deck one by one and stepped onto this renowned golden city.
Instantly, a solemn and ancient aura greeted them.
"Wow... Reno, I've never seen so much gold before!!"
"Captain, we're really rich this time!!"
"Captain, is all this really ours?!"
"No more worrying about money in the future!!!"
"..."
In the face of such immense wealth, The girls were already feeling a bit giddy.
Everyone, like fledglings returning to their nest, plunged into the piles of gold.
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"Go fill up, take as much as you can." Reno smiled at the women.
The girls, who had been eager to start, immediately took out various containers from the airship and busily started filling them with gold.
No small pieces, only the big ones!
Even Conis and Laki, who had just joined, participated.
Such benefits right after joining the Reno Pirates?!
Loved it, loved it!!
"Aren't you going?!" Reno looked at Robin beside him.
Robin linked her arm with Reno's and shook her head with a smile.
Her restless heart had gradually calmed down.
She wasn't very interested in gold.
"Let's go up and take a look." Reno and Robin flew on an island cloud to the top of the vines, where the golden bell and the two golden pillars supporting its steadfast presence were located.
Their gazes were, as expected, drawn to it.
Because the golden bell was simply too big!
"Is this the legendary golden bell?!"
"That's right." Reno nodded slightly.
Besides reclaiming their lost homeland, the Shandians had one most important goal: to fulfill their promise with Noland, ring the golden bell, and ensure the light of Shandora would never extinguish.
Standing before this golden bell, imbued with such special meaning, Robin was lost in thought for a moment.
To ordinary people, the golden bell might just be a very large piece of gold.
But to the Shandians, it held irreplaceable significance.
Although Robin couldn't fully grasp the Shandians's sense of belief, as someone who had read history books extensively since childhood, she felt a deeper empathy than most.
Her thoughts returned, and Robin looked at Reno beside her with burning eyes.
The Gold City that others had sought through countless hardships, she had reached with such ease.
And all of this was given to her by Reno.
"What's wrong?!" Reno, sensing something, met Robin's gaze.
Robin shook her head, not saying much, just leaning closer.
Reno gave her a sense of security she had never known.
This was a peace of mind she had never experienced during her twenty years of escape.
Reno took Robin's hand and walked to the lower left of the golden bell, where a poneglyph was located.
Robin was already used to Reno's precise ability to find people and things.
Suppressing her excitement, she cleared away all the vines, and a black stone tablet was completely revealed before them.
As Robin reached out to touch the stone tablet, she began to decipher the text on it.
"ancient weapons, Poseidon?!"
Like the poneglyph in Alabasta, it also recorded information about ancient weapons.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Robin's beautiful eyes; this wasn't what she wanted.
"There's more, look over there." Reno guided Robin to look to the side.
Robin followed Reno's gaze to the golden platform, where a line of text was also carved.
"Gol D. Roger?!"
Robin read out the signatory's name with some surprise.
It was Pirate King Roger?!
"Robin, Roger had actually already found all the poneglyph and brought them to the final island, Raftel."
"The final island?!" Robin murmured, lost in thought.
A moment later, she looked at Reno, "Captain, your dream isn't to reach the final island, is it?!"
She wasn't saying this without reason.
She had been with the Reno Pirates for so long, and this was the first time she had heard Reno mention Raftel.
"That's right." Reno clasped his hands behind his head and pouted.
"I'm not interested in becoming the Pirate King; I just want to recruit more beautiful female crew members."
"Once I take Imu, I'll be the King of the World. What's a Pirate King compared to that?"
Robin couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"King of the World, that sounds very nice."
"If you are the King of the World, then I will be the King of the World's woman."
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