Chapter 165

Outside of Amell's division building, Albion and Rick, two of Amall's inner circle members were sparring with each other. Their battle stopped the workflow around this floating island. It wasn't often you would see these inner circle members on the island, so when they were present and sparring, most people stopped what they were doing to observe the fight. Nothing brought people together than watching a good fight. And whenever Rick and Albion were fighting, mass destruction was always something that would follow. Rick was considered mad and completely crazy, and Albion, to most, was just one large walking muscle that would bring destruction upon whatever he touched.

Amell came walking out hand in hand with Sylvia and the pirates that would usually welcome him didn't notice his arrival. He looked over at what had grabbed all of their attention. "Oh, my, they appear to be at it again." Amell looked down on his wife.

"Then stop them before they destroy my garden again! Last time they destroyed a month of my hard work!" Sylvia pushed Amell towards the two rampaging pirates. "Fine!" He sighed and started walking towards them.

He raised his finger like a school principal and both fighters felt foreign energy seep into their bodies. Their movement started slowing down and slowly and without warning, both of them fell on their knees. "Boys, we can not have you brawling our here and destroying everything my wife builds up." Amell's voice had no evil intent in it, but still, it caused a chill to spread throughout everyone's bodies.

"Captain, I was so close to killing this giant, just give me one more minute, please!" Rick pleaded and pouted his lips.

"No! Go and calm down, both of you!" Amell held two tiny rocks that he threw at both of them and they got launched far back from the force behind the rocks. "No more fighting, continue working!" He said in his emperor tone. All the pirates scattered and quickly went back to their duties.

Sylvia came walking up with Ginrummy now in tow, "Thanks, sweety. You just saved my garden so I think that garners a reward of some sort." Her tone had an obvious sensual quality to it, and it caused Ginrummy to smile awkwardly.

"I need to take a rain check on that reward. I have an overdue meeting with Whitebeard closing in. It just so happens I know exactly where he is heading and I need to have a long and nice talk with him." Amell leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. "When I come back you better be ready for me to rock your world, love!" He said and turned to Ginrummy.

"How do you feel about meeting Whitebeard?" Amell's smile worried Ginrummy for some reason. When she looked at his expression she got this feeling like things were about to become hectic. She said a silent farewell to her quiet lifestyle and then nodded firmly. "Let's go!" She said.

"Great. Sylvia, I don't know how long it'll take, but make sure you mention my name to our child at least once a day."

"Got it!" Sylvia smiled at his dedication as a father. She loved every part of Amell, but his fatherly side had always been her favourite one to observe.

Suddenly a very familiar eagle's cry sounded out around the island. "Orlando?" Amell looked up at a specific place and Sylvia and Ginrummy followed his gaze.

"Who is Orlando?" Ginrummy who had just become a member had no idea about who that was. Orlando had yet to make a public appearance in this world so the only ones who knew about him were the members of the Zero division.

"That's my husbands mount!" Sylvia said, her tone containing slight pride for how mighty and beautiful Orlando was. Except for his attitude, Orlando was perfect for her. He was strong, had an incredibly soft feather to snuggle into, and on top of that, he was the most beautiful creature she had ever seen.

"I had no idea that you had a mount!" Ginrummy barely had time to finish her sentence as a large shadow appeared on the ground and a giant eagle soared down from above the clouds that floated above the island. With magnificent white feathers, he sparkled in the sunlight and just from the sight of him, Ginrummy could tell that Orlando was crazy powerful. The eagle never bothered to hide his mighty aura, so a powerful fighter could instantly recognize him as a truly mighty creature.

"Wow! That is one big eagle, he must be at least forty meters tall or something." Ginrummy stood with a wide smile on her face. Just gazing upon Orlando's body filled her with lots of feelings she never expected.

"Orlando!" Amell's voice rang out and caught the attention of the eagle slowly descending towards the ground. His piercing eagle eyes landed on his partner and another scream came out and he dove down towards the ground. He brought with him, an incredible windstorm that knocked almost all pirates down on the ground. Amell protected Sylvia and Gunrummy from being knocked down, and Orlando's talons caused mini craters where he landed.

Amell and Orlando stared at each other for a long time without saying anything. That was at least what everyone else saw. Those two were conversing with each other through just looking into each other's eyes. Orlando leaned down suddenly and snuggled his beak into Amell's embrace. He closed his eyes as Amell started petting him.

"I guess this means you have forgiven me?" He said and smiled while continuing to pet Orlando. Orlando raised his head and nodded at him.

"Great! So, since you are already here, wanna come along with me and Ginrummy here? We are visiting a friend of sorts." Amell saw his giant eagle partner nod.

"Then it's settled. Ginrummy," Amell turned to look at her, "Orlando had given his okay for you to ride on him, so get on quickly before he changes his mind." Orlando lowered his wing so she could climb on board.

"A-Are you sure it's safe? Won't I fly off?" She was moving very slowly towards the wing, and this didn't sit right with Orlando. He bowed down and used his mouth to lift and fling Ginrummy onto his back.

"Well done, partner!" Amell gave him thumbs up and started floating on his own. "Sylvia, take care of things here while I'm gone." Amell waved to his wife then quickly flew down towards the ocean with Orlando close behind him.

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