Chapter 41`

Chapter 41

Going back in time,

It was 8.a.m and Embra has just woke up. He does some exercises before going out to find some freshwater on the island so that, he can takes a bath but, the AI inform him of the missed calls and messages. The reason why AI didn't wakes up Embra even though the messages come lat at night, is because the AI is programmed not to wake Embra up as long as there is no 'Important' word at the start of the message. Thus, Only after he woke up, Embra learned about Esdeath's premonitions and her planning to fortify the island.

Embra was immediately concerned while thinking about the reasons for the eye that looks at Esdeath. He is not sure, whether it is the power of IM or some other creature because he does not have the knowledge of it, neither from anime and Manga nor the memories of 'King Embra' of 800 years ago. But, the fact that, it looked at Esdeath and gives her goosebumps was not a good thing. So, Embra immediately tell the AI to go to Esdeath while he is thinking on the throne-like chair.

'I don't know what the hell is that eye but, if it can makes Esdeath fear, it cannot be a good thing. So, she stayed up all night drawing up plans for various situation, huh? Che. I am definitely not expecting this. This might become a very huge thing. It is still 6 years before Roger conquer the Grand Line and 7 years before Roger's execution. It is too early for big battles. What the hell is IM or WG thinking? Did they no longer care for the big pirates like Whitebeard, Big Mom or Kaido? Shit. I underestimated the WG. No, I underestimated the Marine. I didn't expect, kidnapping Tsuru will have this big of a deal.

NO, I was too optimistic, thinking that, Garp or Sengoku will choose to do the exchange or maybe compeletely abandon Tsuru. I definitely didn't expect this. F***. It seems, I have to use this so soon. No, I have to use it now. I no longer have a choice.

Eve, use the ticket to summon an S-rank. ' (Embra's thought)

<Notice. You can set the condition for this summon as the ticket is for summoning any S-rank character. However, the character will be adjusted according to this world's law. > (Eve)

Embra begins to think because of Eve's words. Right now, he needs someone who can deal with an army or maybe a monster. So, after thinking for a minute, Embra decided on the condition,

'Alright. The condition is 'Strongest female swordsman'.' (Embra's thought)

<Confirming. Will you use the 'Ticket for free Summoning (S-rank)' with the condition of 'Strongest female swordsman'?> (Eve)

'Ah.' (Embra's thought)

<Command Confirmed. Using the ticket. Summoning Sequence start... Randomizing S-rank character.... Character chosen... Adjusting according to this world's law. Success. Character Information:

Name: Edelweiss

Gender: Female

Age: 20

Status:

Strength: 11,000

Agility: 10.000

Stamina: 8000

Intelligence: 9000

Perception: 9820

Willpower: 5000

Devil fruit: Contract-Contract fruit (Awakened)

-Able to form a contract with anyone regardless of strength and the contract with her is absolute and cannot be broken. The contract will not be terminated as long as the user do not wish for it. Awakening it gives the power to bend the World Law to ensure that, even if another person is stronger than the user in both mental strength and Physical strength.

Haki: Kenbushouku Haki: Basic (3 km)

Bushouku Haki: Basic

Haoshouku haki: Basic

Skill/Technique: Swordsmanship (Grandmaster)

CQC (Master)

Knight (Master)

Cooking (Master)

Willpower manifestation (Master)

Character Information for the character 'Edelweiss' is available. > (Eve)

'... wtf... Is that for real? two status that is above 10000 and all three haki. Are you kidding me? Shit. She might be more dangerous than Esdeath. Sigh. Alright. Let's be sure so that, she does not betray me.' (Embra's thought)

After thinking about a few things, Embra slightly change some character settings and add something to it too. And so, after half an hour, the editing was finished but, before Embra summon her, he remembers her from the light novel the Embra read in Earth and asks Eve,

'Eve, if I am not wrong, this girl has swords, isn't it? Twin sword at that?' (Embra's thought)

<Affirmative. In the story, the twin sword, Testament, was her 'device' or soul weapon. > (Eve)

'I see. I want to exchange the fruit with the swords. I can do that right?' (Embra's thought)

<Positive. Lord Embra can use the exchange function of the Summon system to exchange the devil fruit and swords of the character Edelweiss. May I ask the reason why you want to do the exchange? The devil fruit of Edelweiss is awakened and she will be able to bend the world law to make sure any contract with her is withhold.>(Eve)

Eve's inquire was not misplaced. Rather, it was natural for her to ask that because who don't want an awakened Devil fruit that can use the world law? But, for Embra right now, that world law bending ability would not be useful to him. He have to fight a battle that may become too big for him to handle even with everything he has. So, as much as Embra is tempted on the awakened fruit of Edelweiss's, combat ability takes precedent over everything. After explaining everything to Eve, Eve also understood and started to do the exchange.

<Starting the exchange function- Exchanging Awakened Contract-Contract fruit with twin sword, Testament.... Success. Adjusting according to One Piece World Law. Success. The sword information:

Name: N/A

Rank: Unknown

Description: The twin sword that can only be handled by the one who the sword acknowledge. The sword can become sharper and more durable with the willpower of the sword user. The sword will answer the call of the user at anytime, any place.

Host is advised to name the sword.> (Eve)

Two swords appears in front of Embra which are shining with white light. The patterns on it are so grand and beautiful that, Embra would not deny if someone were to call them as 'Divine sword'. The twin swords are beautiful with runic pattern on the blade and wings on the handle. So, seeing that, Embra decided to give the name, 'Shimahane no Tsurugi' aka 'Swords of twin wings'

<Naming the weapon, 'Shimahane no Tsurugi' succeed. Lord Embra may use the weapon if he wish to.> (Eve)

'Well Well, Ain't this a down grade version of Thor's weapon? Hm? Anyway, Good weapon are always welcome. The fact that, it is even stronger than the supreme grade sword is surprising though. Alright. Summon her now, Eve' (Embra's thought)

A white light gather in front of Embra again and this time, a white silhouette appears before all thee light dispel and a beautiful silver-haired young girl is seen kneeling in front of Embra. Embra write her Character so that, she has a complete knight like personality who will fight for him in the front line and will die for him. So, as soon as she sees Embra, she kneels and greets him with voiced laced with admiration and respect,

"Greeting My King. I am Edelweiss. I offer my undying loyalty to you. Please let me serve you as your loyal knight." (Edelweiss)

"Ah. Greeting, Edelweiss. I am Embra. It may be sudden but, I am gonna need you to go to war. So, let me explain a few things to you." (Embra)

From then, Embra told her everything about him as he has told to his subordinates and teach her about his queens and generals. He also told her about the Sakura Kingdom and the history of it along with the One Piece world. Of course, he has to keep it simple so that Edelweiss can absorb the information and understand it easily. After explaining her for about three hours, Embra was done explaining things to her and after letting her digest the information, Embra decided to test his skills against her by giving her two wooden swords. He also taught her about the two haki and even train her himself.

An hour before reaching the Castaway island, Embra finished teaching her everything he knows about the sword and 'breath' skill that every combatant in Sakura Kingdom does. As for Edel, nickname by Embra, she was like a hungry animal or like a sponge because she completely absorbed everything that Embra taught her and even managed to advanced a step in all of three Haki. It is because of her skill 'Willpower Manifestation' ,and now she can even injure someone with just her killing intent alone. Embra even got a scratch or two from her killing intent and her sword skill with the two swords is also a surprise for Embra. It was like she was born to hold two swords. So, before he reach the island, he decided to gives her weapons.

"Kneel, Edelweiss." (Embra)

"!! Yes." (Edelweiss)

Even though Embra suddenly told her like that, Edel do not question and do as he said while expecting something. And, Embra did not betray her expectation by drawing out twin swords, 'Shimahana no Tsurugi'. Looking at the sword, Embra marvel it a bit before giving it to Edel by a knight ceremony.

"These twin swords are called 'Shimahana no Tsurugi'. They cannot be separated from each other or those who they recognize as their master. They will answer you summon when you call for them no matter the distance between you two. These swords will enable you to draw out your willpower to the maximum.

I shall bestow you this. Use it well and serve me and my Kingdom loyally. As long as you wield these swords, you are my general. DO not forget about that fact." (Embra)

Embra gives the swords to Edel who receives them with both her hands out. While Edel is putting the sword to the side, Embra draw out his sword and tap them on her shoulders while saying,

"Now, I Embra, give you the position of General of Sakura Kingdom. Arise, General Edelweiss." (Embra)

"Yes. I Edelweiss swore to protect King Embra and Sakura Kingdom with my life and as long as I am alive, I will be eternally loyal to King Embra." (Edelweiss)

Embra smiles at her loyalty as he is satisfied with her words and feelings. After telling Edel to makes the swords acknowledge her as its owner, Embra walks towards the back. They were fighting in the empty room of the cockpit where it was only as wide as a double bedroom of a five star hotel. And, because of the narrow interior, they do not fight their full power and only train normally. Even so, there were sword marks on the walls which are made from strongest materials of Sakura Kingdom.

Walking out of the cockpit, Embra walks towards the back where his creation is stored. The creation he created form the knowledge of Tony Stark. Of course, Embra did not copy the whole Iron man suit. He just takes knowledge of it and completely create a new one. What Embra created is a soldier who is plain in design that they even looks like puppet but, it was intentional by Embra. The soldiers are made with special metal alloy that is as durable as Tungsten. And, they are all fighting machine that can fight with the skills and techniques of a master martial artists.

There are four of these soldiers on Embra's plane and they are ready to go. But, Embra's objective is not that. It was something that exist int he room further back which require Embra's fingerprint, retina and even a drop of blood to enter. In there is the nano technology. It is still in the developing state but, if it is some small part, the technology can handle just fine.

So, Embra created a bikini armor, with a long skirt and some light armor, all in silver color as it is made from silver, Osmium ,and a bit of diamond. So, if one were to look at from an angle, a hint of blue can be seen on the armor. All in all, it only took Embra fifteen minutes but, the product is stronger than most armor in this world.

'Alas. If possible, I want to give this to my queens and divine generals first but, che, the machine is not perfect yet. It just heated up with just creating a few light armor. I can buy any metal from the shop but, I can't buy the technology itself. Sigh. How I wished I can give them this armor.' (Embra's thought)

Sighing, he persuade to himself that it can't be helped before bringing it outside to give Edelweiss. Edelweiss deny at first, hearing that these are the armor he created with his most advanced technology but, Embra told her to be of the most useful in the battle in exchange for this armor. Only after that, Edelweiss wears the armor and boy, it fits her perfectly. She looks like a real Valkyrie, sent down from heaven.

Embra nods as he is satisfied and give her a letter before telling her to deliver it to the marine who are circling the Castaway Island from 5 miles radius. Embra looks down at the hundred of warships and bitterly bits his lips but, he decided to win this battle at all cost. While he is looking down at the sea, Edelweiss appears from the inside, holding a hover board, which has the same height as her, beside her. That board is something Embra prepared for her as she still do not know how to do the 'Flash Step' which every generals can do.

Embra nods at her before opening the bridge which leads to outside. Edelweiss jumps down from the plane and immediately put the hover board under her before trying to fly it like Embra instructed. It took a minute or two but, before she hits the sea, she could do it and head the hover board towards the marine warship. Embra has already goes up above the cloud to enter Castaway island from above. So, Edel must deliver the letter before she also heads towards the mist surrounded Castaway island.

The distance between her and the marine warships shorten in a minute and she direct the hoverboard to the above of the biggest warship while hiding her aura. Dropping on a deck of the warship, marines surrounded her in an instant and among them are the two admiral; Sengoku and Delrote, with Vice-admiral Garp and Fleet admiral Kong following behind. Normally, they would not be here but, the fact that, her hidden aura was only perceivable by Kong, Sengoku and Garp, has already proven enough to make the marine on guard. But, Edelweiss is not here to fight. So, she does not even let out her aura, much less fighting spirit. She thought of something like a poem or a unique line she can introduce herself as and as per Embra's editing in her settings, a line appears in her head. That line is the same line of Edel in the anime and Embra quite like that.

"Greeting, Gentleman. I am the demise who comes from the distant summit, the one who splits earth and sky with two blades. My name is Twin-Wings General Edelweiss. I have come here carrying a message for you from Sunset pirates. Who should I give this letter to?" (Edelweiss)

The people hearing her are on guard as when she introduced herself, they saw a tall mountain with a moon produced from her aura and willpower alone. Kong immediately knows that, she maybe as strong as him and while still on guard, he walks forward and says with authority,

"We don't need a letter or a message from you the dead men. No, it would be woman in your case but, whatever." (Kong)

Hearing her, Edel shows no emotions and just comes down while holding the letter carefully, which was given to her by Embra. She hands it to Kong without showing any of her aura or intent to battle whatsoever. Kong frown but, he accept the letter after Edel speaks,

"I am but a humble messenger. I care not your decision for the letter. But, please accept the letter." (Edelweiss)

Confirming that, the letter is in Kong's hand, Edelweiss quietly moves from the deck to the funnel of the ship. But, before the people on the deck can react, she has already jump down from the ship and heading to the mist while riding the hover board. The previous movement is not a flash step but, it was just her pure speed which exceed the human limit.

Looking at her back, Kong could not help but, have a bad feeling about the battle that will commerce soon. He immediately tear the letter to read the message inside. The other near him are waiting for him to give the letter to him but, they didn't expect Kong would crush the letter with his hand while exuding an incredible amount of killing intent. Before Garp could ask, Kong throw the crushed letter to him who read out the message out loud,

"'Let's meet in half an hour from now. Representatives from each side will talk and if you don't come, I will make sure that, the first cannonball you shoot hit Vice-admiral Tsuru face perfectly.' That bastard... They are playing with us." (Garp)

Garp was also equally angry as Kong and the other also gets angry while some shows troubled expression.

"The only reason we have not enter the island is because of the mist and the ice floor, which is surrounding the island. There is at least five miles before we reach the island. The cannons will not have any effect at this distance. Moreover, that mist is annoying. it can't be blown apart by wind either. And, if we fight on their home turf, they may have laid out traps for us too. Che.

Only because of those reasons that, we have not initiate the Buster call yet and those women are being carried away. Let's initiate the battle right now, Fleet admiral Kong. We can no longer have them ridicule the absolute justice of Navy!!" (A justice blinded vice-admiral fool)

Kong would have scolded the marine who tell him that, if not for the fact that, he is also hesitating because of those facts. He, as an experience soldier knows how much advantage the defense party have and how much disadvantage the attack party have in a siege battle. He has to sacrifice at least a forth of the soldiers before they can gain the upper hand in the battle. Moreover, if there is a person whose ability can be used far and wide like Akainu, the sacrifice from the foot soldiers will be immerse. That is the reason why he is hesitating to start the buster call even though, he is here for more than half an hour already. But, before he or anyone else come to a conclusion, a wounded man who is standing on a cane talks with serious expression,

"It cannot be her. The message cannot be from Esdeath. That woman. No matter how disadvantage she is, she is the type to face everything head-on. That is the impression she gives me." (Kizaru)

"Kizaru!! What do you mean by that? There should not be anyone who is willing to ally with the Sunset pirates. Who do you think this message is from? "(A vice-admiral)

"That I don't know. I was just voicing my impression on the message." (Kizaru)

Kong looks at Garp and Sengoku, who seems to agree with what Kizaru said, but no one could think of anyone bold enough to ally with Sunset pirates in East Blue. All the big name pirates are in Grand Line and they would take a week to get to West Blue in the fastest speed. However, no one could figure out the intention of the message in the end and Kong decided to hear what they have to say as the Gorosei has already issued the Buster call. So, sonner or later, he has to do it, anyway and he thought that, it would not hurt him to listen to their last words.