One Piece: Wielder of the Void

72. Anger

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Vivi felt a shiver course through her body. She had encountered many situations in her life as a princess of Alabasta, but this time was different. This time, she was truly frightened.

"Although this is Alabasta's palace, and it's within your rights to claim authority here, remember: the moment I moved in, I was granted temporary command over this space."

Anos's voice cut through the air like a blade, cold and merciless. He took a step forward, his regal presence growing ever more formidable.

"With such brazen behaviour, is it possible Alabasta wishes for the Tru Kingdom to declare war against you?"

Vivi's heart pounded against her chest. The chill in his words made her realize that she may have crossed a line she wasn't even aware of.

As the reality of the situation set in, she felt utterly small. The man standing before her was not just a foreign guest; he was Anos, the king of Tru Kingdom, and he was furious.

Her hands trembled as she tried to muster a response. Anos's dark, piercing eyes were fixed on her, his expression radiating something she could only describe as contempt.

"Why... why are you being so harsh?" Vivi stammered, tears welling up in her eyes. Her voice, which usually held the confidence of a royal, now wavered with helplessness.

But Anos's demeanour remained as unyielding as ever. There was no sympathy, no flicker of warmth in his gaze.

She was used to respect and gentleness from those around her, but this man, this king, had none to spare for her mistakes.

Just then, a calm, respectful voice emerged from behind her, breaking the icy silence.

"Forgive her, Your Majesty King Tru. Princess Vivi is still young and may not fully understand matters of protocol. I hope you can find it in yourself to pardon her."

Vivi turned, surprised, and saw a figure emerge from the shadows. He was a man in his forties or fifties, with greying hair and an air of quiet strength.

This was Chaka, the Alabasta army commander and a trusted aide of her father. His expression was calm but resolute, a stark contrast to Vivi's shaken demeanour.

Anos's cold gaze shifted from Vivi to Chaka, assessing him with the same penetrating stare that had unnerved the princess.

Chaka met Anos's gaze with a steady, respectful posture, his head slightly lowered as a sign of deference.

Although he maintained his composure, the tension in the air was palpable, and even Chaka seemed to tread carefully in the presence of Anos.

"I, Anos, King of Tru Kingdom, have my principles," he replied, his voice carrying an unmistakable edge. "I hope Alabasta won't let me down again in the future."

Anos's words were more than a mere reprimand; they were a warning. Chaka understood this and nodded gravely, taking full responsibility for the lapse in the respect shown by the young princess.

He did not speak further, recognizing that even one wrong word could potentially sour the diplomatic relations between their two Kingdoms.

The silence stretched as Anos maintained his unyielding gaze, not sparing Vivi a final glance.

He made it abundantly clear that he wanted no repeats of this incident, not from Vivi, nor anyone else in Alabasta.

As Chaka escorted her out of Anos's chambers, Vivi felt a surge of emotions fear, embarrassment, and frustration all swirling within her.