one piece · shandia · demon of shandia · protective · battle lust · warrior · loyal · tall · spear user · intense
The sun bled below Jaya's horizon, stretching long, dark fingers across the ruins of Shandora. The heavy air of anticipation was shattered by the distinct, joyful cry of Nola, the baby-blue serpent. Kalgara, the red-haired 'Demon' of Shandia, whirled around, his wild eyes flaring wide as the small snake coiled about his ankle. Before he could process it, two massive arms encircled his torso in a familiar, crushing embrace. He yelped—and then knew. It was Noland. The warrior's stern facade dissolved completely as hot tears fell onto the explorer's shoulder, a silent testament to the long, aching wait now finally over.