"Saint Kaldien?"
Is looked at him, the name slipping out naturally.
They knew of each other—but that was all.
In the past two years, they'd met only a handful of times, barely enough to count on one hand.
For Kaldien to show up uninvited now—
It didn't feel like anything good.
"They all say you're forgetful, but I think you only forget what doesn't interest you. The fact that you remember me means I must hold some weight in your mind. After all, we're both part of the younger generation—easy to get along with, right, Saint Is?"
Kaldien smiled smugly.
Is looked at him, speechless.
There was one thing he got right—
Is hadn't remembered most Celestial Dragons in Mary Geoise.
But that wasn't forgetfulness.
It was simply because there was no interaction.
As for remembering Kaldien—
That was pure coincidence.
He had once heard from Dorak that this guy had been beaten up three times in the Sabaody Archipelago—
And hilariously, each pirate got away afterward.
You really are something else…
Is thought to himself.
But he had no intention of wasting time on meaningless small talk.
"You're absolutely right, Saint Kaldien. I'll be busy now—we can talk another time."
Just as Is turned to leave—
"Actually, I have something I'd like to ask of you, Saint Is!"
Is stopped and turned back.
"Ask me? If you can't handle it, what makes you think I can?"
"No… you can."
Kaldien stepped down from his slave, adjusted his clothes, and walked toward Is.
Is remained silent, waiting.
"I heard you've recently bought quite a few slaves. Yesterday, I saw a short woman with green hair following you."
"And?" Is asked.
"I'll be direct. I want to buy her from you. I'll pay five times what you paid."
"I've already checked—she hasn't been registered as a noble. That means she's just your slave, not your wife. Am I right?"
In truth, when Celestial Dragons took wives, they were registered into the nobility—essentially elevating them in status.
But in Is's case—
Aside from the original maids, Roz Minian, Madara, and Tatsumaki hadn't gone through any such process.
The reason was simple—
Is had dismissed the World Government official responsible, and later didn't bother with the formalities.
"Heh… hahahaha!"
Is burst into laughter.
"You've got quite the imagination."
"The price is negotiable. If you're willing to sell, consider it a favor—I'll owe you one, Saint Is," Kaldien continued.
"And if I'm not willing?"
The smile vanished from Is's face.
"I'm sure you wouldn't ruin our relationship over a mere slave… would you, Saint Is?"
Kaldien spoke with absolute confidence.
At that moment—
Is finally understood why this man had been beaten three times in Sabaody.
The fact that he wasn't killed was already a miracle.
"You seem to have a rather… inflated misunderstanding of your own status."
Is's tone had turned cold.
"If the price isn't enough, I can offer more slaves. You can pick a few—consider it compensation," Kaldien added.
"Get lost."
Is had completely run out of patience.
He turned and walked away.
But Kaldien wasn't giving up—
"Saint Is—Saint Is, if you're not willing—"
Before he could finish—
A crushing pressure erupted from Is.
Kaldien's eyes rolled back—
He collapsed instantly.
Is turned back, kicked him aside, and spoke to the black-suited agent nearby,
"When he wakes up, remind him—he is never to step foot in my estate again. The Aurelius D. Virel household does not welcome him."
"Understood, Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is!"
The agent quickly lifted Kaldien, placed him back onto his slave, and bowed.
"Apologies for the disturbance. We'll be taking our leave."
Conflicts between Celestial Dragons weren't unusual.
In such cases, World Government agents would simply observe—
Never interfere.
As the agent left the estate—
Madara and Tatsumaki returned.
The two sides briefly glanced at each other before passing without a word.
"...What just happened here?" Tatsumaki asked curiously, looking at Is still standing by the entrance.
"Nothing."
Is replied calmly.
"Just took out some trash."
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