Arceus's Pirate Journey

Chapter 1143: Chapter 127: Living Cautiously and the Female Ninja’s Ideals (Part 2)

”Tried it, but it didn’t work. The difference between the Thousand-Year Dragon and a reindeer is too vast; it only enrages the consumer.”

”I see...”

Queen initially thought Nightin would use instruments for analysis, but she took a highly risky action instead, swallowing Q3.0 directly.

”Hey, hey, what are you doing?”

”Experiencing the drug’s effects.”

”What are you thinking? You’re purely endowed with the ability of Divine Grace by Master Arceus. How could mere external substances interfere with such a power? You haven’t felt anything unusual, right?”

It’s the first time a non-ability user has taken such a drug, and Queen’s heartbeat was racing due to extreme tension.

”No problem, the power given by Master Arceus to me is called Poison Heal; biological toxins are ineffective, but the taste is really terrible.”

Poison Heal is a special enhancement for Nightin, not an antidote.

So, after ingesting the drug, there will be a brief uncomfortable phase before this feeling vanishes under the trait’s effect.

Descriptions from others are never as vivid as personal experience, which allows Nightin to boldly trial new drugs, unafraid of poison, even leading to another idea.

”Perhaps I should help you test the drugs. Although I can’t discern the effects, I can gauge side effects and toxicity...”

”No way! Absolutely not!”

Before Nightin could finish, Queen interrupted her.

The Poison Heal trait indeed makes her the perfect test subject, after all, consuming won’t lead to any issues, but it’s a matter of principle; even without consequences, it still constitutes experimentation, essentially making her an experiment subject.

Shaina and King are sensitive to this term, and if they discovered Queen was using his own people as test subjects, it would surely result in a painful consequence.

Furthermore, there’s Olga. He had no grievances with Olga before, and his past misfortunes never involved Olga. If Nightin actually did that, causing Olga to join the anti-Queen alliance...

The deadly combination of illusion ability and a few formidable henchmen could be fatal, he might not even know how he died, which was why his heart raced earlier.

To prevent unforeseen accidents, Queen firmly vetoed this action.

An experiment yielding no results would at most invite a few complaints; he had no desire to heighten opposing forces as a result.

”Alright, just analyze the drug’s properties and help me compile some formulas; please, refrain from getting involved in other matters.”

Queen already sensed future misfortunes beckoning him; it was clearly an example. Before matters spiraled out of control, he quickly sent Nightin away.

”Okay, go see Asie. He’s only reserved around you, but he’s actually quite talkative. I’ll soon restore your identity information; goodbye.”

Queen’s mechanical hand extended, pushing Nightin out while locking the door from within, clearly indicating his stance.

”Strange, after a while of absence, how did Queen become more prudent?”

Nightin was unaware of events transpiring in the meantime, nor did she know that Yamato had even openly expressed her intent to seek revenge, returning to Ghost Island with confusion.

...

Meanwhile, within the Flower Capital’s palace, everything was as usual, with Kozuki Hiyori concluding her yearly outing with her guards.

The destination was Dressrosa, ruled by Doflamingo. Although she found the country odd, she couldn’t pinpoint the problem.

As for whether the Sea Emperor’s visit to the Seven Warlords of the Sea’s territory would stir trouble, Doflamingo’s reply was no; he couldn’t defeat Hundred Beasts or topple the Navy, but his control over Dressrosa was unprecedentedly strong.

Additionally, due to its geographical location, the matters surrounding Dressrosa were mostly managed by the G-5 Branch, so even if someone tried to report it, Vergo would intercept them midway.

The Navy Headquarters’ focus at the time wasn’t on the Seven Warlords of the Sea, lacking attention towards territories actually governed by them.

The most crucial point is that Doflamingo isn’t overtly causing trouble. His identity as the Underworld’s JOKER isn’t a secret; the Navy and World Government are well aware of what he’s doing.

Yet, without tearing off the masks, the World Government won’t take any action against him.

”Welcome, General.”

The regal atmosphere within the palace remained intact; following Kozuki Hiyori’s attitude shift, it was even strengthened.