[Hermes]

The Auction ran smoothly. Well, of course, I was disgusted as hell knowing that people buy people for their own amusement. I can't handle the sight, but I still have to wait until the right time comes.

"Uhh, number 16… The Pirate Rakyuba was taken to emergency care for a nose bleed. Though he collapsed, we hope to bring him back to you in a few days!" Disco announced that made me frown. That liar… he'll say anything to avoid losing this Auction's bidders…

"But ladies and gentlemen! The item I am about to present to you will blow away your troubles! OUR SPECIAL ITEM!"

'Here it comes…'

I pulled the gun from my bag and felt more attentive to my surroundings… If I somehow get all the attention, Luffy's arrival won't be that troublesome. But I still have to wait for a moment. Poor Camie, she must've been scared…

"…I won't say any more. See with your own eyes!" people started to whisper to each other while I am here clutching my gun with a bit of excitement and fear

"All the way from Fishman Island! Camie the Mermaid!" then everyone exclaimed in excitement seeing one. I glared at the one sitting beside me that successfully made him shut up and sulk.

Everyone started bidding… Now I just found the chance and stood from my seat. The bidding kept going on until this fatso shouted

"500 MILLION BERI! I'LL PAY 500 MILLION!" then everyone silenced. I could almost hear my footsteps. Everyone muttered at each other, barely even noticing my presence. Finally, I was in front of the stage facing Disco with blank eyes. He looked so shocked and happy. Too bad, I'll be ending they're own happiness…

"…Th-the whole Audience is speechless! But does anyone want to bid over 500 Million!? If there isn't then—"

"I will bid…" I caught every single person inside the Auction House. I smile and came feel my heart racing from nervousness and excitement.

'I will… try my best to live chaotically in this world…'

"Th-then?" Disco started to sweat beads waiting for my offer

"Your life…" I pointed the gun at him and pulled the trigger.

'WARNING: PK HAS INCREASED 3%. CAN IMPROVE FIGHTING STABILITY. INCREASE BOUTY TO 20%'

'CONTINUE' 'CANCEL'

"Continue…" then the pop up screen disappeared making me smile.

"Y-you..!" one of the world nobles started to speak. They were obviously enraged with my actions. But they were left ignored as my eyes travelled towards the person I want to see…

'He's watching…'

Damn, my heart is already beating wildly. My crush is at the entrance watching me with a smirk. Ahhh… Enough with the fan-gilrling, I'm a guy!

"Disgusting…" everyone looked at me in silence

"You are all disgusting… Buying people like they were objects and make them work for your amusement… WHO THE HELL O YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" I exclaimed with an angry expression

"So… this world is also not that safe huh? Well, I don't care anymore… You all deserve to go to hell." Then the female World Noble stood with a disgusted face directed to me

"How dare you speak to us like that! Do you know who we are?!" I gave her a blank look but then smiled evilly sweet

"Yep! You are the so-called 'Descendant of the Gods' am I right?" then there was a pause

"Then… let me tell you one thing…" my tone became darker and more serious

"One of the 3 pirate crew's here will create an outrage that you never will expect. Would you like me—the new messenger of god— tell you who?" everyone whispered at each other and some are already leaving before everything else will get screwed.

"Here he comes—"

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" then a crash was heard from the entrance. Everyone attention was taken by Luffy's quite unique entrance that made me run over towards Camie

"Are you alright, Camie~san?" she looked at me confusingly but then nodded. I looked at the exploding collar and examined the lock.

'Can I pick this lock off? Does it automatically blows when I a mistake? Damn… Should I just find the keys? Or wait for Rayleigh?'

Then an auction guard attacked me but was then dodged by me easily.

'Maybe I should just protect Camie first…'

"CAMIE!" Luffy exclaim while looking at our direction

"Luffy-chin…" her voice sounded surprised than how she sounded when I made my move. Well, friends are their first priority…

Then he started shouting about something while I am busy handling with the stage guards.

*BANG!*

My eyes widened… How could I ever forget this scene?

"H-hacchan…" I said under my breath and was then immobilized by a bunch of guards piling up on me. Camie started banging on that crystal bowl. My heart suddenly felt empty from seeing her pained expression.

'Here it is again… I can't even protect anyone… I am just here laying on the ground like before, watching someone cry…'

"No… please don't cry anymore… It's hurts me…" then with all my strength, I slowly tried to push away the bodies on top of me. My emotions were mixed, if I could remember, it was like the time before I died…

'… what is the use of this second life if I can't even succeed on protecting people I respect?'

A sudden surge of anger made me push away these goons inhumanly making them fly off towards some of the front audience

"Fucking bastard…" I cursed and glared at the Celestial Dragon who shot Hacchan. I was about to point my gun but then Luffy was the first one to make a move.

'I should not interfere with his own rage…'

"Camie~san…" I looked at her with a blank expression

"…please stop crying… If you don't, I can't help you…" her body shook all over but at least she stopped crying. I looked back at Luffy who was now dodging the bullets being shot to him and then, one of the most epic part of this arc, has now been witnessed by my very eyes. Luffy's fist collided with the noble's face and is now sent flying to the corner unconscious, or to put it in more comfortable term, half DEAD. Everyone stared in shock and the 2 captains just smirked at this scene. My expressionless face turned into a bright smile. Luffy started talking about something I can't hear but I have to attend to the dumbstruck enemies I have in this stage.

I leaped towards one and stole his spear

"He angered the Celestial Dragons!" "Run for your lives!" "Ahhhhh!"

Everyone panicked and rushed towards the entrance to exit the Auction house. I started to attack the guards in the stage.

'if I defeat these guys… Would I gain exp and level up? I wonder what my level is…'

I jumped back when a guard swung his sword towards me.

"Get Down!" Zoro shouted making me slip with my ass on the floor

"36 POUND CANNON!" he swung his sword with a strong force cutting the glass Camie was in.

"ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL US?!" Luffy, Sanji and I shouted at him with an annoyed face. I got back from my feet and attacked again until the other Strawhats came. The other Celestial Dragon was taken down by Usopp that made me chuckle.

'As lively as always…'

Then the fight continued with Luffy and the others. I already knew that the marines are here (because law stated it and I already read the manga 10 times) but I forgotten something.

*BANG*

A gunshot was heard throughout the hall. I held my chest and released a pained cough with blood dripping on my mouth

"Die you damned fish…" she pointed the gun at Camie making me alert but then a sudden feeling gave me goose bumps and made her fall down unconscious

"See my dear giant? This place is completely messed up… The auction is over and I've already stolen their money. Looks like it's time to do some gambling…" one of the most epic man in this world slowly steeped out and came to the stage with a smile on his face. He rolled his eyes and looked at me in slight surprise. Now I am wondering why his smile got wider…

"You're a pretty sneaky old man. You here just for the money?" a giant peered out from the hole and gave him an are-you-stupid look

"Well, I was actually hoping to steal more from the one who would buy me…" he drank his bottle

"Who would possibly want an old man as a slave?! Wahahahaha!" I just looked at him with pure astonishment. It was all here, the impact, the appeal, the aura! He is truly one dangerous man! Dark King, Rayleigh!

He examined the whole surroundings and said something I couldn't here. After all, I was starstrucked… Then he used that power again. I bet it was Conqueror King's Haki. It really gave me goose bumps and it also took me back to reality. All the soldiers fell into the ground unconscious that made the other wonder what he just did.

"That strawhat suits a fearless man! I've been wanting to meet you, Monkey D. Luffy…" then everyone silenced and looked at Rayleigh…

He's… he is… SO COOL! MAN I LOVE THIS WORLD!

/TO BE CONTINUED/

Yay~! Yup, I'm going to work on this fic for a while. And yes, I got references from the real manga. Annnnd I know I'm bad at fighting and describing scenes. Oh well! I just hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Bye~

-June_Venoia(Anoia)