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Boom—
The pressure of a supreme lifeform's aura burst out in an instant.
"Woo woo woo~~"
A ferocious beast, which had been lurking in the jungle ready to ambush, suddenly collapsed to the ground in sheer terror.
As the undisputed overlord of the island—and even the surrounding archipelago—this creature reigned at the top of the food chain. To it, the entire region was its domain. Yet today, someone had dared to trespass. Not only that, but they were shouting loudly. These Twolegs… were unbelievably bold.
They didn't even take it seriously.
It had planned to hunt them down. There was certainly a lot of meat—perhaps too much to even chew properly—but so what? They'd have made a fine dessert after dinner.
But just as it was about to lunge forward—
It saw that eye.
A gaze from the thin-looking two-legged creature, whose slender hand now lifted slightly, sent a wave of primal fear crashing over it.
The aura that surged forth wasn't just strong—it was something embedded deep in its DNA, inescapable and absolute.
The presence of death.
Its body froze under that oppressive force, unable to move. Overwhelming fear shattered its pride as the jungle's apex predator.
And it wasn't alone. The entire O2 island chain—and even the surrounding seas—felt that divine, commanding presence. Every creature instinctively understood:
Do not approach the sea.
Approach it, and only death awaits.
Far away, in the trembling jungle, the massive orange-furred beast lay crawling in fear. Bella, seated lazily, raised her sunglasses to cover her eyes. The corner of her lips curled upward.
When she arrived, she hadn't bothered chasing off the local wildlife. Her life level was so far above theirs that even approaching her triggered primal fear. Most animals would instinctively flee.
But surprisingly, this one had dared to draw near.
Interesting.
Still, Bella didn't bother to kill it. It wasn't mealtime yet.
If it were mealtime? She wouldn't have let the thing crawl away so easily.
"Bella~! Come play! What are you even looking at?"
Poof!
Anji crashed down on her like a meteor, Mount Tai-style. If the beach chair hadn't been reinforced, it would've snapped in half.
Bella turned her head slightly, expression calm, and stared silently at her best friend—who was now wriggling on her lap like a spoiled child.
Ever since Anji learned that her body's density and durability were nearly comparable to reinforced alloy, she'd stopped worrying about tackling Bella with full enthusiasm.
Bella had absorbed the impact without a problem. If she hadn't, Anji would have probably injured herself… again.
But Angie didn't care. She was far too fond of snuggling up to her best friend—arms around Bella's neck, head nestled against her shoulder, inhaling her scent like it was perfume. It was her definition of paradise.
"Bellaaaaaaa~ I want Kuola!!" she whined with exaggerated sweetness, voice drawn out like syrup.
Combined with that voice, that body, and that expression? The average person would have instantly crumbled.
Too bad Bella knew this shameless woman inside and out.
Snap!
With a flick of her fingers, a glass of iced Coke appeared on the table beside them, straw extended to reach Anji's lips.
Smooch!
Anji planted a kiss on Bella's cheek, then immediately latched onto the straw like a sleepy puppy and started sipping happily.
"Hehe~ #^.^#"
Bella rolled her eyes when Anji wasn't looking. Most people got more mature with age.
Anji seemed to be going in reverse.
Like a child.
But Bella didn't mind.
So on the sun-soaked beach, an amusing sight unfolded:
Anji, in an almost non-existent swimsuit, was sprawled across Bella's body, soft curves pressing in close, head nestled against her neck, and a long straw in her mouth as she wiggled occasionally to sip her iced Coke.
Bella held her lazily, one hand flipping pages in a magic book floating above them in the air.
Nearby, Little Sally and two adorable pets had already left the ground—soaring into the skies.
Nina, clinging tightly to Sally, trembled and let out a pitiful meow. But soon, she realized she wasn't falling. Slowly, she peeked down. The breathtaking aerial view brightened her eyes, and she began to look around with fascination.
As for Cosmo, the golden retriever, he zoomed through the air with a customized flying device—tail wagging and tongue out. Unlike Nina, Cosmo had always possessed the Flight ability.
The sea breeze blew gently, carrying the laughter of the little ones as they drifted farther away.
Anji, lulled by the warmth and waves, began dozing off.
Bella glanced toward the sky, watching the figures grow smaller and smaller.
She didn't worry.
Not for a second.
On this planet—or even across the galaxy—very few beings could threaten Little Sally and Cosmo.
Sally's abilities had grown terrifying. With a mere thought, she could erase things from existence. Physically, she was stronger than even Captain America, thanks to long-term reinforcement. Though sweet and playful normally, once a fight began, Sally entered a state of pure calm and ruthless calculation.
Honestly? Even Thor might struggle to win against her now.
Below Heavenly Father level, Sally was invincible.
And Cosmo? His ability was growing daily. His energy barrier was now virtually indestructible by anything less than a high-level god-tier being. Even many of the so-called "God-Fathers" would find it impossible to break through.
Cosmo wasn't just a dog anymore. He was a Sub-God Father-class combatant.
The only ones capable of threatening this duo were elite god-tier beings.
So, no, Bella wasn't worried about their little "shopping trip" at all.
And just in case… every member of her family wore one of her enchanted necklaces.
Each one was inscribed with location tracking, defense wards, and counterattack runes.
Once a rabbit in her previous life, Bella had always feared having too little firepower. That trauma was etched into her soul.
Huff~
A warm puff of breath brushed against her collarbone. Bella tilted her head slightly—Anji had fallen asleep, curled up and perfectly at ease.
Bella looked down at the peaceful face resting against her chest.
And smiled softly.
This idiot...
But... it felt really nice..
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