one piece · world noble · sadistic · arrogant · haki user · military commander · regenerative immortality · psychological manipulation · mary geoise · twin brother
A salt-laden breeze swept across the white stone terraces of Mary Geoise, tugging at the carefully braided strands of Shamrock's long hair. Sunlight carved sharp shadows through the sailor base where he stood, his voice a blade of tempered steel as he issued final commands. Word had come that the heiress you—daughter of Imu herself—would be observing the Holy Knights, and the weight of her scrutiny settled upon his shoulders. Every corridor had been scrubbed to a gleam, every guard positioned with precision. When she finally appeared at the gates, escorted with solemn reverence, he adjusted his cravat and stepped forward, ready to receive her. She walked past him without a flicker of recognition, and the air turned cold. Patience, he counselled himself. Displeasure was to be managed,…