"One hundred and twenty million Berries?!"
Upon hearing that, Eden casually walked over to the pirate who had exclaimed and snatched both the newspaper and bounty poster from his hand.
Hmm, that saves today's newspaper money.
For that, Nami gave Eden a thumbs-up.
"My head is actually worth 120 million Berries now?"
"Hahaha, all I did was spar a little with that Mihawk guy, and now the World Government has labeled me a highly dangerous and promising Super Rookie?!"
When Eden saw the article and his bounty poster in the paper, a satisfied smile spread across his face.
"Huh? Why am I on a bounty poster?! I didn't even do anything! And my bounty is as high as Arlong's?!"
Nami stared at her own wanted poster in disbelief. The 20 million Berry bounty stunned her.
She knew all too well the cost of being a wanted person~
From now on, endless bounty hunters and elite Marine officers would be after her head.
"Why am I only worth 60 million Berries?! That's way too low!"
Natsu was beyond dissatisfied with the bounty on his poster and shouted in anger.
"My bounty is only 18 Berries... I can't even buy a lollipop with that."
Happy looked utterly dejected. He felt the World Government and Marines had gravely underestimated his power.
At the very least, he should be worth 10 million Berries, right?
Honestly, when Happy uses Wing Magic with Super Acceleration, his speed can exceed Mach 3!
In other words, any Marine below Vice Admiral wouldn't be able to catch him!
"Hahahaha... So what if you all have bounties over 100 million?!"
"Her Majesty the Queen of Mock Town will never let you off for breaking the rules here..."
"You're all doomed... You'll be fish food in no time!"
As Eden and the others examined their bounties, a still-conscious pirate issued this ominous warning.
"Now I'm curious... Who is this 'Queen of Mock Town' you speak of?"
"Before coming here, I'd never even heard of a queen ruling this place."
Eden squatted in front of the half-dead pirate and asked.
Clack. Clack. Clack...
Just as Eden's curiosity peaked and a certain image formed in his mind, a flurry of rapid footsteps echoed.
"Hahaha! You're all dead now! Her Majesty the Queen is here! Your execution is at hand!"
The pirate burst into maniacal laughter, already imagining Eden and company being beaten to a pulp and thrown into the sea.
Just like when the Queen first arrived on the island—anyone who didn't submit to her rules met a harsh end.
"Big trouble, Eden! Pirates from all over the island are surrounding us!"
Juvia's face tensed as she protected Nami behind her, seeing all paths blocked by the incoming wave of pirates.
"This is bad, really bad!" Nami said, sweat dripping from her forehead.
"Doesn't matter! No matter how many there are, I'll blow them all away!"
Flames blazed from Natsu's body as he looked completely unfazed by the pirate horde.
Yet, these pirates didn't immediately attack—they merely surrounded them to prevent any escape~
A tense standoff followed. Both Eden's group and the pirates were clearly waiting for someone...
"Hm?"
As the sound of rustling steps approached from the crowd, Eden suddenly sensed a magic aura very familiar to him.
He silently confirmed his suspicion: So she really is the Queen of Mock Town...
"Sniff sniff~"
Natsu also reacted, picking up a familiar scent with his sharp nose. No way... could it be...?
"Her Majesty has arrived!"
At the pirates' loud proclamation, those blocking Eden's group stepped aside, forming a clear path.
In that instant...
A stunning young girl with snow-white hair, pale skin, delicate features, and an hourglass figure walked toward them.
She looked like a doll crafted by God's own hands—an image of angelic beauty.
"So pretty..."
When Nami saw her, it felt as though light had pierced her gloomy world, banishing all darkness.
"Wait... she's the Queen of these pirates?!"
Nami was baffled. When she first heard the term "Queen" from this group of brutal pirates, she had pictured a towering, musclebound monster woman oozing menace (something like an older Big Mom).
But reality was the exact opposite...
"It's over. You're all doomed... You have no idea how terrifying our Queen truly is."
The surrounding pirates snickered with wicked glee.
Many had once been fooled by the Queen's angelic appearance and paid the price.
Because underneath her beauty... was a true demon.
Even the infamous Supernovas would lose sleep after facing her.
Meanwhile...
In a dark corner of the square, a heavily bandaged man watched the standoff between the Queen of Mock Town and the Super Rookie 'Sea Emperor' Eden.
"Fight! Tear each other apart!"
The man growled with bitter hatred toward the Queen.
"Bellamy, are your injuries healing?" his crewmates asked nervously behind him.
"I'm great, never better!"
"When that woman and Eden weaken each other, we strike!"
"Hyenas always wait for the right moment."
Yes—this man was Bellamy, known as the 'Hyena', with a bounty of 55 million. He had once led his crew in a challenge against the Queen... and was instantly annihilated.
But just as Bellamy hoped for mutual destruction...
"Eden, Natsu, Happy, Juvia—long time no see."
The Queen's excited voice called out as she wiped a tear from the corner of her eye. Her words were full of longing.
"Mirajane, long time no see~"
Eden smiled warmly and replied, "Let's go find the rest of our scattered comrades together."
"Mm!"
Mirajane nodded with determination.
"We're screwed! The Queen of Mock Town and the 'Sea Emperor' Eden... are comrades?!"
All the pirates around them froze.
Their hearts nearly stopped at the revelation.
~# Every 30 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter