Ryuya raised his hand.

The talisman's power activated, suspending over a hundred giants in mid-air.

No matter how hard they struggled, they couldn't descend.

Only Armament Haki could forcibly break free, but few giants trained in it; their innate strength was overwhelming, requiring minimal guidance to master, yet they disdained such techniques, believing only raw physical power mattered.

Thus, they were helpless against Ryuya's talisman.

Ryuya's body then erupted with immense power.

With a thunderous roar from a nearby thunder dragon, he gathered his strength and unleashed a devastating blow.

The world changed in an instant.

A gale-force wind, imbued with Ryuya's power, exploded outwards like a pressure wave.

Giants screamed as a bloody mist filled the air.

However, Ryuya hadn't killed them; he'd merely neutralized their fighting capabilities.

Defeat would break their will.

With Lily Enstomach's departure to alert Elbaph, Ryuya, with his mechanical army, advanced.

He'd long coveted Elbaph; such a powerful nation must possess vast treasures—essential resources for war.

Money would buy supplies, allowing for prolonged conflict.

Ryuya wouldn't send his own people to the front lines against Mary Geoise; it wasn't his style.

As Ryuya's mechanical soldiers advanced, Elbaph, alerted by Lily Enstomach, was prepared for battle.

Their battle readiness was terrifying.

Numerous giants stood ready, shields in one hand, spears in the other, their aura at its peak.

Their armor, a testament to the nation's strength, was incredibly durable, crafted from exceptional materials to withstand the giants' immense strength.

Ryuya remained unfazed; he was here to assert dominance.

He controlled a giant mechanical soldier to address Elbaph's king.

"Surrender, or face annihilation. The choice is yours."

Lily Enstomach responded, "As citizens of Elbaph, we will never surrender!"

"For our nation, we will never yield!"

They charged.

Ryuya, disdainful, didn't attack, instead using his talismans to levitate, observing them from above. He aimed to break their will, knowing their resolve was as formidable as their strength.

This would make subjugation easier.

The battle began.

Countless mechanical soldiers attacked, their lasers targeting the giants' chests.

The intense barrage forced the giants to recoil.

While the pain was minimal for them individually, the sheer number of attacks was overwhelming.

Even an elephant can be killed by ants.

Elbaph's king, surrounded by elite guards, arrived on the battlefield.

His runny nose and generally disheveled appearance were far from regal, but as Elbaph's kingship was hereditary, even a foolish king received unwavering protection.

Enraged, the king demanded, "Why attack our nation?!"

His voice boomed like thunder, audible even to Ryuya high above. Ryuya could sense the king's fury.

"Why attack your nation? Because weakness is a sin!" Ryuya declared. "In this sea, weakness invites invasion!"

The king was furious. "What do you mean? We are the strongest on this sea! No one dares invade our territory, not even you!"

Ryuya, unfazed, closed his eyes, falling into a seemingly nonchalant sleep, confident the giants couldn't reach him in the air.

Seeing Ryuya's unconcerned demeanor, the king was enraged.

This blatant disregard fueled his shame and anger.

"All commanders, attack!"

The elite Royal Guard charged towards the mechanical soldiers, planning to eliminate them before focusing on Ryuya.

They believed Elbaph's combined strength would overcome him.

But the reality was different.

As the giants attacked, damaged mechanical soldiers were quickly recycled by repair robots, re-entering the battle.

The giants were tiring, but the mechanical soldiers seemed endless, even increasing in number.

Lily Enstomach, using her Mini Mini no Mi to traverse the battlefield, noticed this.

Even her small size couldn't compensate for the immense stamina drain of her ability.

"Strong! Unbelievably strong! What kind of nation is this?!"

Ryuya, in the sky, opened his eyes.

"Our nation is called the Lira Kingdom, a technological powerhouse.

Giants are no match for our mechanical soldiers."

Lily Enstomach retorted, "Then why invade us?"

"Simple. Your individual combat strength is high. Ten mechanical soldiers can only hold one giant. A giant mechanical soldier can't withstand a normal giant for long; it takes two or more to stop one. We're using a sea of soldiers. I intend to subdue all of Elbaph's giants and make them my fighting force!"

Lily Enstomach responded defiantly, "No! Never! Elbaph will never yield!"

Ryuya shrugged. "Believe me, you will."

Ryuya vanished, activating the Eight Gates, his physique reaching its peak. He appeared behind Elbaph's king, veins bulging on his hands. He used Shigan.

The air distorted. A powerful pressure cannon exploded behind the king's head.

Bang!

The sound drew the giants' attention.

"No! The King!"

Lily Enstomach, witnessing this, was speechless. She couldn't believe Elbaph's king…

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