Adventure King

"Sir, Sabo and Ace wish to see you."

The sudden turn of events ruined Kozuki Hiyori's plans.

"Those two stinking men, of all times, why did they have to come now?!" Hiyori gritted her pearly teeth in anger and could only continue pretending to sleep.

"Let them come over."

As Lin Qi played with Hiyori's crystal-clear little ear as though rolling walnuts in one hand, he spoke to the guard.

Having received permission, Sabo and Ace headed straight to the banquet grounds. Under everyone's watchful eyes, they dropped to their knees before Lin Qi with a slap, prostrating themselves in a full dogeza.

"We came here first to thank you for killing Rocks and avenging the Whitebeard Pirates."

The fact that Rocks had killed Blackbeard and taken over his body had long since become common knowledge. They, too, had clearly learned the full truth.

"Also, we want to ask you for something." The two abruptly raised their heads, revealing resolute eyes. "Please promise us that whenever you are ready to deal with the World Government, you must bring us along!"

"And Luffy's share as well. We'll inform Luffy. Please!"

As they spoke, the two bowed their heads to the ground again.

No matter what, Sabo had to avenge Dragon against the World Government. Luffy had also sworn revenge against the World Government, and only by overthrowing it could he restore D Nation.

As for Ace, with nothing left tying him down, he was willing to help his two brothers without reservation.

"We know this involves many things, and telling us could risk exposing things ahead of time. We are willing to give everything in exchange for your trust."

Seeing that Lin Qi did not respond, Ace and Sabo exchanged a look, drew the daggers they carried, and without another word