Outer-Door Adviser?

On the frozen sea, Redfield's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

On one hand, he was burned by Roa's Inazuma and flames; on the other hand, his heart had already fallen into the abyss.

He was already helpless against Roa alone, and now the Golden Lion has arrived!

Now, even escaping is probably impossible.

Since that's the case...

Redfield took a deep breath and gripped the umbrella handle tightly with his right hand.

A jet-black, Haki Inazuma leaped up from the umbrella.

Let's go!

However, the Golden Lion that descended from the sky didn't even bother to glance at Red.

He just stared intently at Roa, his eyes almost shining.

"I really can't imagine what you've been through this past year to become this strong!"

A year ago, Roa was already unusually strong, a world apart from his peers. Even Kaido and Linlin, who were the same age, were not worthy of carrying his shoes.

However, in Golden Lion's eyes at that time, he could only be considered to have some strength.

Once the Golden Lion gets serious, Roa will have absolutely no chance to fight back.

Only when he and Kaido combine their attacks can Golden Lion find a real challenge.

And now, despite the terrain factor, he has indeed single-handedly suppressed Redfield!

That's Red!

It was precisely because I acknowledged his strength that we had this feud over the past year!

In Shiki's opinion, if Ryder were willing to join the Flying Pirates, then this guy would be his Rayleigh Jabba!

It's only been a year!

Even the Golden Lion couldn't help but marvel.

If he continues to evolve at this rate, wouldn't he catch up to the level of himself and Roger in another year?

"Of course,"

Roa replied earnestly, "Exercise well, study well, play well, eat well, and sleep well."

"You brat!"

Golden Lion laughed and cursed, thinking Roa was talking nonsense again.

Little did he know, this was indeed how Roa had become stronger.

This is the secret of the Turtle School, personally taught by Master Mutian, who trained the strongest man in the universe!

"Well done, Roa!"

The Golden Lion smiled and nodded, his gaze towards Roa becoming somewhat enigmatic. "In that case, I won't hold what you've done this past year against you."

"Oh?"

Roa was somewhat surprised. "What are you talking about? Uncle Shiki, I've been very well-behaved this past year."

"Do you still think I'm a fool?"

Golden Lion sneered, "Did you sell Ochoku his weapons?"

"Haha, have we been found out?"

Roa scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly, grinning like a child, "Just wanted to earn some pocket money."

As he spoke, he exclaimed in admiration, "Truly worthy of Uncle Shiki, so perceptive! Even though the weapons sold to different regions are all specially customized models, the World Government is still investigating."

Who do you think I am?

The Golden Lion continued to sneer.

Actually, he was just guessing.

He simply couldn't believe that Roa, who seemed to thrive on chaos, would refrain from interfering in his war with Ochoku.

And coincidentally, Ochoku did indeed bring out even more advanced weapons shortly after the start of the war.

There was no logical reasoning whatsoever; it was all based on his understanding of Roa.

"But,"

The Golden Lion finally lowered its head and looked down for the first time at Redfield, who stood on the frozen sea below. A subtle smile crept onto the lion's lips.

"Well done this time! I've been chasing this guy for ages!"

Roa's expression changed. "Uncle Shiki, I never expected you to be this kind of person!"

No wonder he was so persistent about Roger.

Give up! Even though Roger already has children, you two won't be happy doing stand-in literature!

"Shiki!!"

Redfield simply raised his umbrella, the tip pointing at the flying lion, and said, "Come on!"

"In other words,"

The Golden Lion's smile grew increasingly dangerous. "You'd better choose death, Red!"

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

Redfield's lips gradually curled into a wicked smile.

"Then you should just die!"

The Golden Lion also had a bright smile.

He didn't hate Red that much; in fact, he quite admired this tough guy.

Unfortunately, since he dared to refuse him and had caused so much damage to the Flying Pirates over the past year, Red deserved to die.

"Kid, cover for me!"

Uncle Shiki said without any hesitation, "Don't let this guy get away again!"

Although his abilities were incredibly powerful, he didn't have as many fancy tricks as Roa, and he wasn't as efficient as Roa in stopping Red from escaping.

Redfield remained unmoved; the moment the Golden Lion descended from the sky, he was already prepared to die in battle.

It's just death, who can't die?

But.

"Isn't that a bit too much, Uncle Shiki?"

Roa sighed softly.

"Um?"

The Golden Lion, who had already drawn his twin swords, paused slightly, then stared intently at Roa. "What do you mean by this, kid?"

"Isn't Mr. Red completely innocent?"

Roa said with great distress, "I didn't do anything, but just because of a joke I made, I was forced into the arms race of the Flying Pirates."

"Now that I'm going to die because of this, how should I put it, it makes me feel very guilty."

Not to mention the Golden Lion, even Red was stunned at this moment.

The Golden Lion's forehead veins bulged instantly. "You brat, what are you trying to do now?"

That brat, he's always getting into trouble!

"Please let Mr. Red off the hook for my sake."

Roa laughed and said, "Brothers who have survived all tribulations are still brothers; a smile can erase all grudges! Even if we can't be subordinates, we can still be friends!"

"I won't listen to your bullshit!"

The Golden Lion sneered, "So that's how it is. You're also eyeing Red's power, aren't you?"

He knew that brat too well!

Now I'm stepping forward to be a good person!

"Shut up, Roa!"

Red scoffed, "I don't need your pity!"

"Not pity,"

Roa sighed, "We're in the same boat. Since you've seen the memories of Uncle Shiki's subordinates, you should know how Uncle Shiki forced me back then, right?"

Red's expression changed slightly.

He was indeed very clear about that past.

The Golden Lion's eye twitched.

"Because I got caught in the rain, I wanted to hold an umbrella for you."

The umbrella-wielding man, Lao Luo, spoke with a tone full of emotion, "After all, if it weren't for Big Brother Kaido a year ago, I would definitely have been forced to join the Flying Pirates by Uncle Shiki."

"You brat!"

The Golden Lion's cheek muscles twitched. "Am I being too lenient with you? If you want an umbrella, go back and hold it all yourself!"

"Don't say that, Uncle Shiki,"

Roa said earnestly, "I'm doing this for your own good. It's always better to have a friend like Mr. Red than an enemy like him."

"Friend?"

Red scoffed, "I'm way out of your league!"

"Don't underestimate yourself, Red,"

Roa laughed and said, "You've really given Uncle Shiki a lot of headaches this past year. If it weren't for me today, he would have made a wasted trip again."

Is that what Lao Tzu meant?

Red's lips twitched.

"Roa, what exactly do you want?"

Golden Lion's tone had turned completely cold, "You want Red?"

"I don't need your help, Calamity Roa!"

Red's voice was equally cold, "I have no interest in your company either!"

He agreed with Golden Lion's statement; Roa was probably just coveting his power!

"Don't be so quick to refuse, Red,"

Roa said with great interest, "Since you've seen what happened between me and Uncle Shiki a year ago, you should know about my relationship with Big Brother Kaido and Aunt Linlin."

Redfield paused for a moment.

"I know you're a proud and aloof person, never willing to walk with others,"

That's a lie. In the end, Redfield is just like Bullet, an awkward person who outwardly believes in the strength of being alone, but deep down longs for companionship.

But Red himself didn't know about this.

"Therefore, our alliance is more suitable for you. We will not interfere with each other's daily activities, and we will only help each other in the event of a major crisis!"

Roa Ya laughed loudly and said, "This is how we weaklings survive!"

Weaklings?

The Crimson Count and the Golden Lion both twitched at the corners of their mouths.

How could you even say that?

But.

Red remained silent, then fell into deep thought.

Does it mean non-interference, with mutual assistance only in crucial moments?

Sound...

"Roa! You brat, that's enough already!"

The Golden Lion's anger was barely concealed. "My patience is about to reach its limit!"

"Well, Red, Uncle Shiki is really angry!"

Seeing this, Roa smiled even more brightly, "Are you really going to reject me as he wishes?"

Upon hearing this, Red couldn't help but pause for a moment, almost bursting out laughing.

Because, at this moment, the Golden Lion's face was indeed even darker than his.

"Join us, Red!"

Roa said sincerely, "I don't care what you do, and you shouldn't interfere with what I want to do. We'll only help each other when we need it most! That way, ambitious people like Uncle Shiki won't be able to bother you anymore, and..."

"No one can restrict your freedom; you remain the proud Red! Look, because I've become stronger than Big Brother Kaido, I even voluntarily left Wano Country so as not to affect his rule over it."

Red pursed his lips.

The Golden Lion's pupils contracted. Red, who had refused his offer without hesitation, was now actually hesitant!

"Roa! Don't really piss me off!"

A violent aura surged from the Golden Lion, crashing down on Roa like a landslide and a tsunami.

However, Roa just smiled. At this point, even Conqueror's Haki of Uncle Shiki's level could no longer harm him.

Red, however, looked up at the enraged Golden Lion.

He seems really angry.

Red's lips suddenly curled into a smile. "Okay! I agree!"

"Oh! That's wonderful!"

Roa happily pumped his fist, "Red, from today onwards, you are a guest elder—no, an outer advisor—of the Calamity Company!"

Take it!

Thanks to Uncle Shiki for the help!

Without you, there's really nothing we can do with Red.

"Red!!"

Golden Lion said through gritted teeth, "You're asking for it!"

"Heh, Shiki! I've been waiting for this kind of expression from you."

Redfield looked at the Golden Lion, whose face was contorted with rage, and laughed out loud. Putting everything else aside, just seeing the Golden Lion's expression made accepting Roa's invitation worthwhile.

"Roa! I'm going to kill him!"

The Golden Lion glared intently at Roa, its eyes practically shooting out sword light to riddle Roa with holes. "Are you going to stop me?"

"If Red asks me for help,"

Roa shrugged helplessly. "Even pirates sometimes have to keep their word. Red has already agreed to join our alliance. If we abandon him, then Big Brother Kaido and Aunt Linlin will have to leave the alliance too."

"But don't worry, Uncle Shiki. After all, you're my close friend and family. Even if it's to help Red, I certainly won't let you do anything to me."

He glanced at the Golden Lion with a smile. "After all, even if I don't take sides, you still can't keep Red, can you?"

"You brat!!"

The Golden Lion gritted its teeth.

In that case, hasn't he wasted his entire year's effort?

This whole thing has been a complete waste of talent for that brat!

Not only did they gain nothing from the war with Ochoku, but the brat also made a fortune from it.

Even Red, who had been relentlessly pursuing him, was now being pushed to this kid's side!

Doesn't that make me look stupid?

He was so angry that he wanted to cleave the brat in two with a sword.

However, looking at Roa's smiling face, the Golden Lion suddenly felt a little dazed.

This kid is really building a second Rocks Pirates step by step!

Thinking of this, a surge of pride welled up in the Golden Lion's chest.

"Roa, it seems you want to be my enemy!"

It's absolutely impossible to recruit this kid now.

The Golden Lion understood this better than anyone else.

If Roa really wants to become the second Rocks, then he will be an enemy!

Should we make an enemy of this brat?

Not bad at all!

Roa is qualified!

"Are you sure, Uncle Shiki?"

Roa raised an eyebrow. "Red, what do you say?"

"Of course I'll help you!"

Redfield's lips curled into a smile. "An alliance, isn't that how it is?"

He'd love for Golden Lion and Roa to fight right now, so he could kick them while they're down!

"Look."

Roa shrugged at the Golden Lion.

The Golden Lion's lips twitched.

The power that this brat wielded was indeed enough to frighten even him.

Although it's just a loose alliance, if war were to break out, even if Red didn't say anything, would Kaido just stand by and watch? Seeing this, could Linlin resist tearing a piece of her own flesh from her body?

Seeing Uncle Shiki remain silent, Roa clapped his hands with a smile, "That's right, fighting and killing are no good, let's value peace!"

"Come on, Red, Uncle Shiki! Let's start the party!"

Golden Lion and Red exchanged a glance instinctively.

Without hesitation, the Golden Lion sneered, "I have no interest!"

"Yeah?"

Roa tilted his head. "I was just about to talk to you about Roger; I ran into them again earlier."

"Snort!"

The Golden Lion suddenly snorted, "I'll do you a favor, kid!"

"Then I really have face today!"

Roa chuckled softly.

Uncle Shiki, don't love him too much.

Red gave a wicked smile. "Alright."

Not bad at all, being able to continue to disgust the Golden Lion!

Seeing the hatred between the two, Roa nodded in satisfaction. Good, keep the anger going, otherwise, how are you going to keep Red here?