Variables and Resolve

Loki didn't even consider questioning Roy and Big Mom about their reasons for starting the war, nor did he think of persuading Big Mom to beg for peace; that would have been a pointless and cowardly act.

Although he was a wise man among the Giants, the blood of war still flowed within him, and he revered the glory of warriors. The enemy had already come to their doorstep and even destroyed most of Elbaf. At this moment, even if he had a choice, he would never choose to prolong his life in disgrace. Only by demonstrating the might of Elbaf and the spirit of the giant warriors could he make the enemy retreat and buy the Giants precious time to breathe.

So Loki remained silent for a moment, then, like the other warriors, charged towards Big Mom with unparalleled ferocity.

He could roughly sense that Big Mom was somewhat weaker than that little guy, and Roy, as a powerful figure who had only risen to prominence in the last five years, had only entered the New World three years ago, so he wasn't familiar with Roy. But Big Mom was different; one was Prince of the Giants, and the other was an enemy who coveted the power of the Giants, so he naturally knew a lot about Big Mom.

That's why he decided to strike Big Mom first. Although the chances were slim, he wanted to severely injure Big Mom before the other person could react, so that he would have leverage to negotiate in today's battle.

However, he underestimated Roy's seriousness about this battle and his determination to take Pluton.

Just as the two mountain-like bodies were about to collide violently, Roy silently grasped the Seven Star Sword in his hand, his figure elusive and concealed in the night. With his mastery of Observation Haki, even in a direct confrontation, his enemies would find it difficult to detect him, let alone in a battle like this where there was no room for distraction.

Boom!

Big Mom was smashed away by the giant iron fist, rolling on the ground like a snowball, while Loki was also slashed by the giant sword in Big Mom's hand, his blood cascading down the ground like a waterfall. Neither of them held back, and they immediately started exchanging powerful attacks.

"Ah!" Loki, who was about to continue his attack, let out a painful howl and then knelt on the ground. The piercing pain that went deep into his soul was unbearable for anyone who was not mentally prepared.

It was a somewhat comical scene: Roy, holding the Seven Star Sword, indifferently stabbed it into Loki's right calf. Compared to Loki's enormous size, it looked like a hamster waving a toothpick into a giant's body. But this somewhat funny scene was unbearable for Loki.

"Nightmare, you bastard, this is my own battle, don't interfere!" To Roy's surprise, Big Mom was extremely dissatisfied with his interference. She manipulated the Sun Prometheus to bring down Sky Fire, attacking him and Loki together.

"Charlotte, are you crazy? This is not the time for you to act recklessly. If this guy really has that kind of weapon, even the two of us might not be able to handle him. In this situation, to let a Four Emperors- level fighter go unchecked is asking for your own destruction!" Roy flashed out from another space and looked at Big Mom, speaking coldly.

"You're just my son-in-law, it's not your place to boss me around!" Big Mom seemed to have gone mad, wielding flames in her left hand and lightning in her right, attacking Roy and Loki respectively.

Roy easily dispersed the descending lightning, but his brows were furrowed. In his memory, Big Mom was never one to play the "mutual respect" card with her enemies. Now it seemed that the sixty-year-old grudge was still too heavy. This trip to Elbaf had deeply provoked her, to the point that she had the crazy idea of destroying Elbaf by herself.

Meanwhile, the crew, who were engaged in fierce battle with the twelve giants, also noticed this scene. Enel and the others didn't care; they didn't believe that Big Mom, that Mad Woman, could hurt their captain. As for Smoothie and the others, they were almost scared to death. What the hell was going on? With a formidable enemy at hand, they were fighting amongst themselves. No... no, it wasn't fighting amongst themselves; it seemed like their mother had gone completely mad.

Could it be that their Food Craving Disease have just flared up? It doesn't seem like it. Their mother seems to have retained her rationality, but her emotions are becoming increasingly volatile, making their battles a bit more rushed.

Although they didn't know what had happened, they deduced the general course of events from their conversation. Their mother was furious because Nightmare had interfered in her battle—was this the kind of thinking a pirate should have? This was so unlike Big Mom.

They didn't blame Roy, partly because they liked Roy even more than their mother, and partly because it was purely their mother being unreasonable. Coupled with Big Mom's usual high-pressure rule, many of their brothers and sisters had died at her hands, which even made them have some bold ideas.

Of course, this bold idea mainly refers to letting Roy give their mother a good beating to vent his depression, not the kind of rebellious boldness.

So, after a brief struggle, Smoothie called out loudly, "Lord Roy, please don't take Mother's words to heart. We will definitely apologize to you later."

Roy replied irritably, "I won't attack her on my own initiative, but if it's an external force, I'm not so kind as to help her block it."

"Damn it, Smoothie, are you looking for death? I'm Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors! I don't need anyone's pity!" Big Mom's eyes practically spit fire as she glared fiercely at Smoothie.

Smoothie's legs went weak while she was still fighting, and she almost lost to the giant on the other side. However, she didn't have time to worry about that.

Oh no, oh no! I completely forgot that Mom wasn't Food Craving Disease episode, but rather going into a frenzy and retaining her own memories. I guess I should just hide with Lord Roy when I get back, otherwise my fate will definitely be terrible!

Loki, who had been in despair, saw a glimmer of hope for victory. However, he also noticed something: the man Big Mom called "Nightmare" mentioned "that weapon." Now it seemed that they were indeed after the Extremely Evil Battleship that held the title of "God."

"If that's the case, then there's nothing left to hide. It's a pity I won't be able to witness the day when the Giant Royal Court reclaims the land." Loki turned and ran without any hesitation. Despite his right leg being severely injured by Roy, he ran like the wind, black blood spraying continuously. It was easy to imagine that even if he survived this ordeal, his right leg would be completely useless.

Roy was still dodging Big Mom's attacks, was not surprised but delighted by this scene. His biggest worry was not that Loki would use the Extremely Evil Battleship Pluton at the last moment, but that Loki would be condemned to eternal damnation with Pluton's information. After all, even for a powerful figure like Loki, Roy was not absolutely certain that he could read his memories.

"However, we absolutely cannot let a Four Emperors fighter like you jump around and watch from the sidelines!" Roy's eyes were cold, and as if crossing space, he instantly appeared above Loki, carrying an aura of destruction, and slashed down with the Seven Star Sword.