The moment "Swordmaster" was released, it caused a tremendous stir across the seas.
Countless people's fates changed because of it.
East Blue, Syrup Village, in the garden of the village's richest man's villa.
The owner of this home had passed away not long ago, leaving behind only a young lady named Kaya, living alone in this vast, empty mansion.
Although Kaya had inherited a fortune beyond measure, the successive deaths of her parents and her own frail health left her depressed all day long, never showing a smile.
The only person who could ease her mind was a young man from the village named Usopp.
Usopp was dirt poor, full of lies, and ordinary-looking. At sixteen or seventeen, he was still the leader of a group of children and an unemployed drifter in the village, spending his days lying and bragging to pass the time.
If this had been in Garen's hometown, someone like Usopp would not even qualify to add a girl on WeChat, much less have anyone to tell, "Drink more hot water."
But just like every love story that was basically impossible in Garen's hometown—
The wealthy young lady Kaya and the poor boy Usopp had fallen for each other.
For Kaya, watching Usopp enthusiastically boast and tell stories in front of her was her greatest pleasure.
That day, Usopp came before Kaya as usual and began talking about his "adventures" as a warrior of the sea.
After carefully listening to Usopp's amusing tale about leading eight million warriors to save the Red Line, Kaya smiled gently and said to him:
"Usopp, I have a gift for you."
"Huh?"
Usopp instinctively became excited, then scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "What is it?"
A tranquil, gentle smile hung on Kaya's face. She softly brushed aside her