4 Chapter 4 ; New powers

 Chapter 4 ; New powers

Escanor closed his eyes and suddenly, everything around him faded away. Instead, he felt like he was surrounded by a huge, endless ocean of feelings. He could sense the heartbeat of people who were standing outside, the gentle rustle of air in the vast ocean, and the quiet footsteps of creatures in the night. This is his Observation of Haki awakening. It was like a special gift that gave him a deep connection to the world, like having a radar that could feel the pulse of life all around him.

As Escanor welcomed this newfound awareness, another revelation came to him. He felt a sudden rush of strength flowing through his body, like a powerful force enveloping his arms and legs with an invisible shield. This was Armament Haki, a display of his strong determination that could strengthen his body, making it as tough as an invincible fortress.

The night, which used to be his enemy, now turned into his friend. Darkness wasn't a symbol of weakness anymore; it became a witness to his newfound power. Escanor opened his eyes, and they shone with an intense light, like a reflection of the sun burning inside him. He defied the control of the night with his inner fire. Escanor felt weird as he could feel the power inside him. As he used to be powerless at night, but now he felt something he had never felt in his life .... a smile formed on the face of Escanor. 

While he was enjoying this feeling, he suddenly thought about something, and then he spoke in a hurried tone." Hey, system, how can I earn points ?" 

[ Host, you can earn points by defeating powerful opponents By completing system missions or, in some special cases ] 

" So where can I get these system missions ?" 

[ currently… there's one mission available for host ] 

[Mission: Overthrow the Ruler of Skypiea Enel (The Sly Island) and Ascend as its New King

Reward: 200 points

Penalty: Deduction of 100 points

Time Limit: 20 days

[ Do you want to accept the mission or not]

Without thinking much, Escanor clicked on the "Yes" button.

[ Congratulations, host, for accepting his first mission; 10 points rewarded ]

[Current points: 10 ]

'So I now have 10 points. That's good,' Escanor thought. 

'And where is that sky island ruler?'

"umm, it's not like I can just go outside and ask them about the information, although I can feel I'm stronger with these new abilities of armament and observation haki, but I can feel the difference between us is like that of Dragon and cat." 

While thinking about it, he starts using his new power; with just a thought, he is able to sense the area around him; although his senses can only able to sense half of the entire ship, it's good as he is able to feel a sense of comfort. 

Afterward, dark energy comes out from Escanor's body, forming a protective shield around him like armour. He focused intently on this process, and as time passed, the night continued without interruption. 

Next morning! 

Escanor woke up as the gentle light of dawn touched him, a big change start taking affect. As the sun's rays warmed his skin, they seemed to promise him strength, bringing back the energy that fades at night.

His body started changing, his presence now a symbol of the sun's return. It wasn't just a change in his body but in his spirit, too. Escanor, known as the Lion's Sin of Pride, stood tall once again, not just a regular person but a mighty titan like the sun in the sky. 

Escanor, shining like a sun on himself, came out of his room like a king. Just as he was about to ask about where this place was and how to get to Skypiea, he noticed pirates acting like servants, bringing him food and drinks. 

He was taken aback by their unexpected hospitality but accepted the offerings graciously. As the supreme being, he should not reject weak creatures if they offer him something like that. As he enjoyed the feast, Escanor couldn't shake off the feeling that he was not in his world. 

"Where is that behemoth weakling? is he hiding?" he inquired, his voice like a thunder that echoed the confidence of the sun at its zenith.

"No, my lord, Jack-sama got hurt in yesterday's battle and is now resting," I lied. But who would dare to tell the truth that Jack didn't want to meet him? He was just waiting for the right time to go to the Beast Pirates' hideout. With the King and Queen, and under Kaido's protection, they will not only aim to not only beat him but also to capture and embarrass him.

'That's what Jack planned'. 

Escanor smirks at that response as he knows that Jack is already healed but doesn't come to face him, maybe due to his pride ... he doesn't want to bow down.