Ch. 381The Finest Sacrifice
Key Plot Points and Events
- Roy plans to announce East Blue's independence during a live broadcast, using a planted questioner to initiate the discussion.
- Suddenly, two figures appear on Roy's Echo Map: Saint Carlos (a Celestial Dragon) and Gernica (a former colleague of Roy).
- Saint Carlos, enraged, confronts Roy, insulting him and demanding he kneel. Roy remains calm and indifferent.
- Saint Carlos attempts to whip Roy, but Gernica shouts in warning. Roy swiftly kills Saint Carlos, using him as a sacrifice to demonstrate his resolve.
Character Developments
- Roy shows remarkable composure and strategic thinking, using Saint Carlos's arrival to his advantage.
- Saint Carlos displays his arrogance and lack of self-preservation, underestimating Roy and the situation.
- Gernica, while tense and aware of the danger, is unable to prevent Saint Carlos's reckless actions.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the struggle against oppression (represented by the Celestial Dragons and the World Government).
- The use of sacrifice to achieve a greater goal (Roy using Saint Carlos's death to strengthen his position).
- The consequences of arrogance and underestimating one's opponent (Saint Carlos's fate).
Character Interactions
- Roy and Saint Carlos: Roy remains calm and indifferent, while Saint Carlos is enraged and demanding, leading to his demise.
- Gernica and Saint Carlos: Gernica tries to warn Saint Carlos but is unable to prevent his actions, showing the power imbalance between them.
- Roy and Gernica: Their interaction is tense, with Gernica aware of Roy's danger but unable to act, highlighting Roy's power and control.