161. Merging of Devil Fruits

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At the edge of the back mountain, along a long staircase, a group of people from Abona remained on guard.

Their expressions were solemn and unwavering.

They had been stationed there since dawn and continued their watch until the sun had set.

The initial anxious expressions on their faces were replaced with serious determination as they stood firmly in their positions.

At the summit square, Anos had regained consciousness, but he was still unable to control his body.

Instead, he entered the system space through his consciousness.

The moment he entered, he was speechless. He hadn't expected that consuming another Devil Fruit would lead to such a predicament.

He had meticulously verified the effects with the system space beforehand, spending an exorbitant amount of resources to ensure success.

Yet, the outcome was far from what he anticipated.

"System, what exactly is going on?"

Anos stood in the system space, addressing a large blue screen in front of him.

[ This is a normal reaction caused by the fusion of two Devil Fruits. The Psychic Devil Fruit amplifies the intensity of your spiritual consciousness. It is estimated that the process will take another two hours to complete. Please remain patient ]

Reading the words on the screen, Anos found himself at a loss for words. He had never anticipated the chaos he would cause.

Even though he was conscious, he hadn't noticed the chains of energy extending from the summit square.

To make matters worse, he was caught in a spacestorm. What was once a stable square had turned into a bottomless abyss after enduring a full day of the storm's erosion.

Apart from the area where he floated, the surrounding landscape was in ruins. Without the barrier's protection, even the royal city might have succumbed to the storm and become an abyss-like wasteland.

Time passed quietly. An hour later, the space storm began to subside. The suspended soil and debris gradually settled.

Anos remained suspended in mid-air, but as the storm weakened, his body began to descend toward the ground.

The once-flat square was now a massive crater, at least 20 meters deep, surrounded by swirling debris.

As the storm faded, blue lightning crackled within the barrier's confines a manifestation of the uncontrollable Conqueror's Haki emanating from Anos.

Even without conscious effort, his Haki had reached such an overwhelming level that it blanketed the area.

Abona, stationed at the perimeter, couldn't shake an ominous feeling. His gaze fixed on the summit, and his usually calm demeanourr gave way to a deep frown.

Witnessing the king's power firsthand forced him to reassess the strength of the world's most formidable figures.

"Everyone, remain on high alert! His Majesty's situation is reaching its conclusion!"

Abona's command rang out firmly. Though uncertain of what would follow, he recognized that the storm's rapid decline marked the beginning of the end.

Zen, though not as perceptive as Abona, understood the gravity of the situation. He echoed the warning to his group. "Be vigilant!"

Even though only a day had passed, zen had learned much about Abona. His respect for the captain of the palace guard grew, even if his men wouldn't fully submit to Abona's authority.

After issuing his orders, zen ensured his forces were prepared.

Meanwhile, the other escorts, who had been standing guard tirelessly, didn't fully understand the situation atop the mountain.

All they knew was that something extraordinary and potentially catastrophic was unfolding.

Despite their limited knowledge, they stood their ground with unwavering discipline.

At the summit square, Anos continued to observe his surroundings. When he first sensed the spatial storm, he had been genuinely startled.

He hadn't realized that his actions were the cause of such destruction.

Though his consciousness was intact, his body remained largely unresponsive.

He could barely move his fingers at first, but over time, his mobility improved.

By now, he could clench his fists, though full coordination was still beyond him.

Anos had yet to determine the full extent of what he had gained. What was clear was that consuming the second Devil Fruit had triggered a significant transformation in his abilities.

The Psychic Devil Fruit had not only enhanced his natural powers but had also stimulated his immortal human body, an unexpected yet promising development.

With proper control, these new abilities could yield unimaginable potential.

However, for now, he could only rely on Observation Haki to sense his surroundings while suspended mid-air with his eyes closed.

The process had taken a toll on him, but he knew that anyone daring to challenge him now wouldn't stand a chance.

Even with his body weakened his sheer presence and Haki were enough to keep any threat at bay.

Fortunately, the area remained calm. Despite the day-long storm, it seemed likely that his ordeal would soon conclude.

Though this entire experience had been more chaotic than he had expected, Anos couldn't deny that the fusion of two Devil Fruits had begun to unlock unprecedented possibilities within him.

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