The Boundary Between Reality and Illusion

"The Reincarnation Rebirth Technique!"

As Roy finished speaking, everyone felt a chilling wind behind them and whispers in their ears, as if they had been transported to Netherworld in an instant.

"Hmm..." A faint groan broke the fear of the crowd, and the fish that had been confirmed dead began to show signs of life.

"What happened to me?" A mermaid who had been torn to pieces was now standing perfectly intact before everyone's eyes. "Wait... wait, shouldn't I have died in the explosion? What happened?"

As if waking from a dream, she frantically patted her body to confirm that she was alive.

More and more of the dead are beginning to revive, and if you ignore their life force, you would think that a calamity of the undead has invaded.

"They're really... really alive! Fanny, Lisa, Loxanne, they're all alive!" Upon seeing her friends resurrected, the mermaid burst into tears of joy.

"If what happened before was a miracle, then what is unfolding before us now is undoubtedly... a divine miracle!" A Fish-Man looked at Roy with a pilgrimage-like gaze, having successfully brainwashed himself.

"There's no mistake. If Lady Kaoru is the messenger of the Sea God, then Lord Roy must be the incarnation of the Sea God!"

"Gulp!" The human pirate in the arena involuntarily swallowed. "I was only enslaved on Fish-Man Island for half a year, but it feels like a century has passed. Although I know Nightmare Roy is a big shot, he didn't show such terrifying abilities two years ago."

"What terrifying power! I can already imagine the uproar it will cause when this scene spreads across the seas." Jinbe felt like he was about to suffocate.

"Hey, you must be kidding, right? When did the captain learn this skill, or..." Enel's eyes widened as he came up with a bold guess.

"Resurrect?" Robin's eyes were vacant, and she seemed absent-minded.

Neptune was somewhat stunned; the happiness had come too suddenly, leaving him a little dazed.

Since even the last victim has been resurrected, doesn't that mean that Hody Jones's betrayal today caused almost no damage to Fish-Man Island, except for destroying some minor buildings? If Hody Jones knew this in the afterlife, he would surely be filled with resentment.

"Lord Roy, from this day forward, Fish-Man Island will be your most loyal supporter. Fish-Man Island will fight for you whenever you wish!" Before Jinbe could stop him, Neptune declared righteously.

"So, Fish-Man Island has two rulers now? This is really... troublesome!" Jinbe muttered bitterly to himself. "However, my Old Man only declared Fish-Man Island be his territory to protect it, so perhaps he won't hold it against us?"

But then he shook his head. "Impossible. For pirates, territory is just as important as their flag. If this gets out, people will think that Old Man is afraid of Captain Roy. Even if Old Man doesn't care, the captains will never allow such a thing to happen."

"Your King Neptune, you really meant well but ended up doing something wrong this time..."

Fishfolly Manor, the most luxurious estate in the Dragon City Kingdom.

As the "great benefactor" of Fish-Man Island, Neptune and the others would not have any objection even if they moved into the Ryugu Castle. Unfortunately, the Ryugu Castle was severely damaged in the previous riot, and they were working overnight to prepare for tomorrow's banquet. Therefore, Roy was too lazy to go to the Ryugu Castle to rest.

"Hmm? Robin, is something wrong? You seem distracted all day." Seeing Robin's hesitant expression, Roy tapped the armrest of his chair and asked softly.

"Captain, can you bring back people who have been dead for many years?" Robin's eyes were full of hope.

"Hehe, Robin, you've been with me for two years now, how can you still ask such a childish question?" Roy shook his head. "Resurrection is a realm that only gods can reach, so naturally I cannot do it."

"But... but didn't you revive so many Fish-Man today?" Robin's usually composed face showed a hint of anxiety and impatience.

"That's because... no Fish-Man died in the previous explosion!" Roy said casually, tossing out this deep-sea bomb that could shake the entire Fish-Man Island.

"How is that possible?" Robin bit her pale lips. "Not only me, everyone saw those Fish-Man dead beyond any doubt. Their bodies were shattered into pieces; even Zoan Devil Fruit user could not possibly heal them!"

Is something that everyone has witnessed necessarily true?

"Wait, Captain, do you mean that we've all actually fallen into your illusion?"

"What is truth? What is falsehood?" Roy's eyes were incredibly deep, like the starry night sky. "What I want others to know is truth, what I don't want others to know is falsehood!"

Robin's breath hitched. She realized that she might never have understood this man, and she was also secretly horrified by Roy's abilities.

You have to understand, Roy didn't just deceive ten people, but a full 100,000! Among them were top-tier powerhouses like Jinbe and Enel, all of whom he easily concealed. If he wanted, he could have plunged the entire Fish-Man Island into a dream forever.

The next day, the warm sunshine shone on Fish-Man Island again, and the streets and alleys were filled with laughter. If it weren't for the dilapidated buildings, one might have thought that yesterday's rebellion was just a dream.

"Lord Roy, this is just a small token of our appreciation, please don't refuse it."

"Lord Roy, this is a specialty dish from our Fish-Man Island. I'm sure you'll love its taste."

"Lord Roy, this is..."

The effects of yesterday's rebellion have begun to take hold. Wherever Roy and his men went, they received the highest level of welcome and hospitality. Even if Neptune had come in person, he wouldn't have received such treatment. Perhaps only the late Otohime could have enjoyed such treatment.

It can be said that Roy raised his reputation level in the Fish-Man Island faction from indifferent to exalted in just half a day.

A large group of vibrant and energetic mermaid girls vied to present gifts, while Roy skillfully played the role of a hypocrite, accepting all the gifts without hesitation. His amiable demeanor would have been a complete shock to those who feared his reputation. Fortunately, there were no unsightly Fish-Man among them, otherwise Roy couldn't guarantee he could maintain his composure.