Kalifa only realized something was wrong after walking out of the main headquarters building, because many people in the plaza looked completely confused. All of them were staring up at the moon, huddled together discussing something.
"Kalifa-san!"
Yamato ran over from afar, waving her hand. She pointed at the moon and said,
"So weird. The sun suddenly went down just now. Did you see it?"
Kalifa shook her head. She had thought she was simply too immersed in work, but now it seemed the matter wasn't that simple.
A short while later, Robin also came out of the main headquarters building. She found Kalifa, asking about the same issue.
Kalifa thought for a moment and asked,
"Any news from Gion-san and Hancock?"
"Mm. It's the same situation in Dressrosa and Amazon Lily. No need to worry about Hancock. Gion-san has already sent soldiers to the streets to help maintain order. So far nothing major has happened."
"That's good. Tell the other divisions to stay alert as well. If anything comes up, notify headquarters immediately."
"Don't worry. I already had the people below arrange everything."
Yamato blinked her big eyes as she watched the two strong women organize everything, admiration shining in her gaze.
Times of peace required people like Kalifa and Robin to manage things. Yamato felt that if it were her, she'd cause global chaos within minutes.
After the two finished most of the arrangements, Yamato timidly asked,
"Um… should we go get lunch first? I'm kinda hungry!"
Kalifa nodded. She was the first to meet Yamato and had always spoiled her. The moment she heard Yamato was hungry, she immediately said,
"Alright, let's go home first. Sigh, if the boss were here, it'd be great. He'd definitely know what's going on."
"Kalifa-san, you're missing Master?"
"What? You're not?"
"Of course I am. But Master will be back soon. Don't worry!"
"Intuition!"
"..."
Robin smiled as she pressed one hand against Kalifa's back and the other on Yamato's waist.
"Alright, let's go home. Don't forget Shalria is still there. With such a strange phenomenon today, she might be scared."
...
The three returned home together—only to discover Fiona collapsed on the floor.
A master reflects their servant. In terms of intelligence, Fiona was the bright-eyed phoenix chick to Shalria's hidden dragon.
She clearly knew there was an invisible wall before her, yet stubbornly kept crashing into it until she knocked herself out.
She didn't even think to call the guards outside. Her intelligence was truly… something else.
Kalifa and the others were shocked. Yamato rushed forward, lifted Fiona, and shook her vigorously. Fiona was completely out, no matter how Yamato shook her.
In desperation, Yamato could only use physical force—a loud slap brought Fiona back to consciousness.
Seeing Yamato before her, Fiona ignored her burning cheek and said anxiously,
"Yamato-sama, please save the master! Her voice sounded like she was in great pain just now!"
The moment Yamato heard that, she immediately tried to rush upstairs—but she too was flung back with a bang.
Nine fluffy fox tails instantly spread out behind Kalifa, forming a soft cushion that caught Yamato.
Holding her reddened forehead, Yamato groaned,
"It hurts! Why is there a wall here?!"
Robin frowned. She raised her finger slightly and whispered,
"Quiet. Listen."
Everyone held their breath and pressed an ear to the transparent wall. A string of melodious, sultry sounds drifted down from upstairs.
Kalifa and the other two exchanged glances. Their faces flushed red instantly.
Only Fiona kept shouting,
"Your Highnesses! Listen! That's the sound! Master is in danger!"
Yamato, face red, dragged Fiona aside and muttered,
"Alright, alright, Shalria is feeling good right now. Go take care of your chores. We've got this."
Fiona looked confused. She wanted to say more, but Kalifa, being the big sister here, spoke up,
"Go prepare the meals. Shalria will come down soon. She's… doing physical labor right now."
Fiona didn't dare disobey Kalifa. She bowed and left the hall, turning back every few steps.
Robin covered her mouth and giggled.
"Yamato, looks like your Observation Haki has leveled up. You can foresee the future now."
Yamato stuck out her tongue. Her Observation Haki was strong, but not that strong.
The three had naturally heard what was going on upstairs from Shalria's voice—and they also heard Kaito.
Kalifa helplessly rubbed her forehead and said,
"I think I know what happened outside. This is definitely the boss's doing."
Of course. Only Kaito could casually alter day and night.
Luckily, Kaito had sensed what was happening downstairs. After a little while, he came down with Shalria, looking completely normal.
Yamato immediately crowded in front of Kaito, checking him up and down.
Kalifa adjusted her glasses and said helplessly,
"Boss, next time when you come back, can you at least send a message first? You turned off the lights for the whole world the moment you returned. Are you trying to give everyone jet lag?"
Shalria nodded vigorously in agreement.
"Yeah yeah! That's so inconsiderate!"
Kaito rolled his eyes and snapped,
"Weren't you the one complaining about daytime? What? You button your skirt and suddenly you're a new person?"
"...I'm wearing a skirt!"
Robin laughed and pulled Shalria away. Yamato immediately wrapped herself around Kaito's arm and said sweetly,
"Master, now that you're back, stay a few more days, okay? Stop running around so much!"
Kaito patted Yamato's head.
"Alright, alright. I'll stay a few more days. And even if I leave again, I'll bring you all along."
"Eh? Bring us? Really?"
Yamato's eyes lit up. Kalifa and the others also froze, turning to him in surprise and delight.
Kaito waved his hand, and a portal appeared before them. Through it, they could see a colorful space inside.
"This is the world I created. Once I tidy it up, you can all move in. You can even visit the other two worlds I've been to."
As he finished speaking, he turned his head—only to see Yamato already dive into the Dragon God Realm.