In an instant, Lilia felt a warm current spread from her wound throughout her entire body.
Her complexion visibly reddened at a speed discernible to the naked eye, and her already rapid heartbeat became even more erratic.
Looking at the giant dragon in the sky, Lilia's admiration had reached its peak at this moment.
It even contained a hint of obsession that she herself had not noticed...
Even if Nidhogg were to tell Lilia to assassinate the Gorosei now!
Lilia would absolutely do it without hesitation! This was the influence brought by absolute loyalty!
Just as Nidhogg was about to retract his tail.
Suddenly!
An incredibly dazzling light instantly appeared!
"Tear!!!"
Instantly, warm blood splattered onto Lilia's face.
Nidhogg had no time to react!
The last half-meter of his tail was cleanly severed by a single slash!
Feeling the pain, Nidhogg's heart instantly surged with anger.
Looking down, he saw two figures slowly appearing.
One held a rapier, and his face was identical to Shanks, one of the Four Emperors of the New World...
He was Shamrock Saint, the son of Figarland Green Ancient Saint, the current leader of the God's Knights!
The other had a face full of wrinkles, muscular build, and a rose pinned to the left chest of his attire, adorned with various medals...
He was Shepherd Soma Saint!
Although Nidhogg knew that the people who came were members of the God's Knights.
However, the anger in Nidhogg's heart at this moment was still completely intolerable!
The destructive evil thoughts brought by this Devil Fruit were influencing Nidhogg's mind!
"Boom!!!"
A deafening roar ripped through the sky.
A pillar of flame, imbued with destructive aura, shot towards where Shamrock and Somaz were!
The scorching heat frantically distorted the surrounding air!
"Dragon's Breath!"
However, Shamrock and Somaz remained motionless, not even retreating half a step!
In the nick of time, Shamrock suddenly swung the rapier in his hand!
A faint blue light flashed, and three Hellhounds, Cerberus, with collars on their heads, appeared before everyone, roaring!
"Cerberus! Devour!"
At his command, the three-headed Hellhounds with scarlet eyes simultaneously opened their gaping jaws and lunged towards the Dragon's Breath!
In an instant, flames and demonic hounds collided with a thunderous crash, and a violent explosion erupted!
"Boom!!!"
The powerful airwave instantly sent the surrounding rubble flying! Countless dust surged up, instantly engulfing everyone!
When the dust settled, it was visible that Shamrock and the others below were completely unharmed!!!
The three-headed Hellhound had also returned to the form of a rapier!
Nidhogg's first move resulted in a complete defeat!
Without continuing to act, Nidhogg had clearly realized that there was something wrong with his thoughts at this moment.
Colliding with the opponent with his current strength would undoubtedly be seeking death.
Especially Shamrock's strength, which was absolutely incredibly close to General-level, or perhaps had already reached General-level at this moment!
Shamrock and Somaz also did not rush to continue fighting.
Looking up at the black giant dragon in the sky, Shamrock's cold voice resounded clearly:
"Who are you? Stop here!"
At this time, Shamrock had to know the identity of the giant dragon in the sky.
If he was a slave who had escaped from some family, then he must be imprisoned or executed!
If the other party was a Celestial Dragon... then that was another matter; his intuition told him... the other party was likely one of their own.
After all, if he were a slave, he should have started fleeing as soon as he realized he was outmatched.
Just then, Lilia in the distance suddenly began to rush towards Shamrock and Somaz!
Her hair was flying, and her eyes were filled with almost frantic anger!
"How dare you hurt my master... You are truly... unforgivable!!!"
Having harmed Nidhogg, no matter who the opponent was, they must pay the price!
The absolute loyalty had a somewhat extreme effect on Lilia... even making her lose her mind!
A cold light flashed, and the dagger, with a sharp whoosh, went straight for Shamrock!
In the nick of time, Somaz flicked his fingertip, and thorns burst out of the ground like living things, their sharp barbs colliding with the dagger!
"Clang!"
Just as Lilia was about to continue her attack, Nidhogg's voice suddenly rang out:
"Lilia, stop."
The moment his words fell, the giant dragon circling in the sky began to transform.
Its dragon scales turned into Broken Light, and its massive body continuously shrank; in just a moment, the black-haired, golden-eyed Nidhogg had easily landed.
Looking at Shamrock and Somaz, Nidhogg spoke softly:
"Donquixote Nidhogg."
"My apologies, gentlemen, I just ate a Devil Fruit and accidentally caused a bit too much commotion."
Seeing that it was one of their own, the aura around Shamrock and Somaz slowly receded.
"Was that Haoshoku you awakened just now?"
Shamrock asked, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.
Nidhogg looked directly at Shamrock as well and nodded.
"And the people who died on the ground?"
"Just some slaves, that's all."
Then Shamrock pointed at Lilia, "And you just now?"
"I wanted to test my strength after eating the Devil Fruit, that's all."
After a few brief, procedural questions, Shamrock stopped pressing the matter.
However, the look in his eyes when he gazed at Nidhogg... became increasingly meaningful.
"Be careful next time; it's better to test your strength in a designated area."
After leaving this remark, Shamrock and Somaz began to depart.
They did not pursue the impact Nidhogg had caused at all.
As they traveled, Shamrock asked Somaz: "Saint Mars, what do you think?"
After a moment of thought, Somaz slowly spoke:
"He just ate a Devil Fruit, so his strength is still very weak, but it's probably a Mythical Zoan."
"Plus, he awakened Haoshoku, so he's worth cultivating."
"The Donquixote Family has produced a good seedling."
After a pause, Somaz continued:
"However, his subordinate is a bit ignorant; she actually dared to attack us."
"Although she was probably raised by the Donquixote Family from a young age, and it's true that her eyes are only on her master."
"But deep down... she doesn't seem to fear God; she should be eliminated."
"Oh? Then why didn't you just deal with her just now?" Shamrock teased.
Somaz smiled at the remark and said nothing.
This was the influence of Nidhogg displaying his value...
People who disrespect God must be eliminated? Heh heh, those are just words to deceive the ignorant commoners in the lower world.
"Saint Mars, what do you think?" Somaz suddenly asked back.
Shamrock smiled, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes:
"He knew our identities and still dared to directly attack us."
"Afterwards, there was no fear in his eyes at all."
"Mythical Zoan, Haoshoku..."
"Saint Donquixote Nidhogg, huh..."
"Interesting..."