Knights of God Mobilized! The Self-Respect Army!

Inside the palace atop the Giant Snail's back, a banquet that could hardly be described as pleasant was underway.

One of the two guests invited to the banquet, Golden Lion, had a gloomy face as he smoked heavily and drank heavily.

Across from him, on the other side of the long table, another guest, known as the Crimson Count, Patrick Redfield, appeared much more composed.

She changed into a brand new dress, and despite her injuries, she still exuded aristocratic elegance as she swirled her wine glass. The crystal-clear liquid in the glass, illuminated by the light, looked almost like blood—a deep crimson.

"Such a fine banquet, why aren't you smiling, Shiki?"

Red asked with interest, "Are you unhappy?"

"If you really want to die, I might just grant your wish!"

The Golden Lion suddenly raised its head, its eyes flashing with a fierce light, while black Inazuma crackled across its body.

"Is that so?"

Red showed no fear, simply smiling as he looked at Roa, who sat in the main seat, "Roa, what do you say?"

"Okay,"

Roa Ya leaned back in his chair, breathing rhythmically. He smiled and said, "The purpose of this banquet is to help you reconcile. Let's not make things so tense."

"Let bygones be bygones?"

The Golden Lion glared fiercely at Roa, "Kid, are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

"After all, didn't you start all of this, Uncle Shiki?"

Roa spoke lazily, "Red was completely innocent in this mess."

"If we don't clear up the misunderstanding now, do you really want to start a war with us?"

The Golden Lion's face immediately darkened further. "Threatening me?"

"How could this be? How could this be!"

Roa waved his hands repeatedly, "I was just complaining about how difficult my situation is. It's really hard for me to be caught in the middle."

"But Roa, of course you'll help your allies, right?"

Redfield's smile became even more mocking. "That's what you just said."

Is this some kind of bizarre chaotic scene?

I really can't accept this.

Roa sighed, "You should stop now, Red. Nothing happened, right? It's Uncle Shiki who suffered the most because of what you did."

"Just to save face for me, let's leave it at that. Anyway,"

He shrugged again. "You two aren't going to get anywhere, are you? Are you going to keep chasing Uncle Shiki Red keep running away, without doing anything else?"

The two, who had been locked in a fierce argument, finally fell silent.

Golden Lion knew that Roa wouldn't help him fight Red.

Red also understood that even if Roa would help him fend off the Golden Lion, he wouldn't do anything to his close friends and family.

Based solely on their own words, as Roa said, should they continue the pursuit indefinitely?

Seeing that the two remained silent, Roa knew that they had essentially acquiesced.

Hmm, that's giving Luo a lot of face.

"However, Roa,"

Red changed the subject, asking the question he'd been wanting to ask since the start of the banquet, "What are you enjoying?"

There was no food or drink in front of Roa, but he looked as if he were enjoying some delicious food.

"Hmph, you think this brat is called a natural disaster? It's because he is a natural disaster to humanity."

The Golden Lion snorted coldly, "The suffering of humanity affected by natural disasters is his food!"

Redfield was suddenly taken aback.

Does it mean literally?

Feeding on human suffering?

"Hahaha,"

Roa scratched the back of his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I'm a picky eater."

Red pursed his lips.

What a monster!

"Alright, kid,"

The Golden Lion said rather impatiently, "You've attended the banquet too. What's Roger been up to lately?"

I'm so impatient.

However, it wasn't just the Golden Lion; even Red secretly cast a glance at Roa.

That's Roger!

Who could say no to Roger?

"The Roger Pirates have returned to Paradise," Roa said.

"Paradise?"

The Golden Lion frowned. "What was that guy doing there?"

"It's not just the Paradise; maybe we'll even go to the Four Seas."

"Roa said casually, 'Roger said he wants to travel around the world again.'"

"Why would you do something so absurd?"

The Golden Lion could not understand.

"He's probably planning to relive his youth with his wife and kids."

That's what Roa said.

Then.

Both the Golden Lion and Red were taken aback.

"Wife and children?"

The Golden Lion exclaimed in disbelief, "Roa, what do you mean?"

"What's the meaning?"

Roa blinked. "Roger has a wife, and she's pregnant. That's all."

Redfield took a sip of red wine. "It's unbelievable."

For a great pirate like Roger to marry and have children—isn't that incredibly dangerous?

The scum of this world never shows mercy to the elderly, the weak, women, or children.

"That guy actually got married!"

The Golden Lion scoffed, "Are you actually engrossed in boring family games?"

"Not bad, is it?"

Roa smiled and said, "For someone like Roger, having people to fight for only makes him stronger."

"That would be best!"

That's what the Golden Lion said.

Perhaps he didn't even notice that the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

Seriously, I told you not to love Uncle Shiki too much.

"It'll probably be another year or two before we return to the New World."

According to Roa, in the original work, it took Roger Pirates about a year to travel around the world again with Kozuki Oden.

Although Kozuki Oden has now been replaced by Olvia, the time it takes shouldn't be too different.

A smile gradually spread across Roa's face as he said with a grin, "At that time, Uncle Shiki, if you can afford the price, I can also help you."

"Snort!"

The Golden Lion snorted coldly.

Even he doesn't have a second Mythical Zoan right now.

Roger?

Red murmured.

The man who defeated the Rocks Pirates, the pirate with the highest bounty in the world today.

"What, Red, are you interested too?"

Roa smiled and said, "Want to come along?"

Red paused for a moment, then said with a hint of mockery, "As long as the Golden Lion can afford the price, I don't care."

"You bastard!"

The Golden Lion picked up a glass of wine, downed it in one gulp, cursed angrily, and then soared into the sky, shouting, "Let's go!"

"Take care, Uncle Shiki!"

Roa didn't try to stop him, and smiled as he said goodbye to Shiki.

This man definitely needs to calm down.

At this moment, Red put down his glass. "Why, Roa?"

"Why what?"

What binding force does this fragile alliance have?

Red asked with some curiosity, "Aren't you afraid I'll betray you the moment I turn my back on you?"

"Huh? Betrayal?"

Roa raised an eyebrow. "Putting aside whether you're that kind of person or not, Red, do you know what betrayal means?"

"Do you want to be enemies with Uncle Shiki, me, Big Brother Kaido, and Aunt Linlin all at the same time?"

Red paused, then chuckled self-deprecatingly, "You're right."

The power this guy can wield is probably even greater than that of the Golden Lion.

Just focus on your work.

Roa said casually, "Most of the time, I don't need your help with anything."

Are you content to just focus on your own thing?

Red looked at Roa with a complicated expression.

This kid is definitely not a good person.

Even judging from his abilities, he is definitely a bad seed.

But this bad seed respected him.

"Good,"

Red nodded. "If there's anything you need, just say so."

"Me too,"

Roa said generously, "If you need any help, feel free to contact me anytime."

Red smiled slightly and raised his glass to Roa.

Roa shook his head, picked up a bottle of red wine from the table, and toasted it back.

The latter half of the banquet was quite pleasant.

Roa and Red had a very pleasant conversation.

Red was very curious about what happened to the Rocks Pirates back then.

Roa was also somewhat interested in Red's solo adventure.

That's why I said Uncle Shiki simply doesn't understand.

If you really want to win over someone like that, you have to put in the effort.

Red stayed in the Germa Kingdom for a day, then left in the small boat that Roa had specially prepared for him.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, Roa was certain that Red wouldn't leave their alliance.

As for the Vampire Fruit, Roa certainly didn't give it to Red.

Regardless of whether Red would accept it, Red currently has no need for the fruit; he's in his prime.

Keep it and see if you can find a suitable subordinate for this fruit in the future.

After this minor setback, the Snail Fleet continued its return journey towards the latter part of the New World.

However, before they had sailed far ahead, another unexpected situation arose.

Roa received a phone call.

"Brother Roa,"

On the other end of the phone, Stussy's tone was tinged with panic, "I have some news for you, but don't panic."

Roa paused for a moment, "I'm a professional businessman, I've undergone rigorous training, I won't panic."

"I just received a task; I need to receive some people."

Stussy said in a low voice, "Then help them find you."

"So, who is it?"

Roa became somewhat curious.

Could it be that the Supreme Commander of CP0 personally intervened, something that could alarm even Stussy?

"It's high-ranking CP0 officials! And,"

Stussy paused, and even though she was on a secret call with Roa, she subconsciously lowered her voice, "The Knights of God!"

"The Knights of God?"

Roa was genuinely surprised. "Oh? Those guys are out so early?"

Whether they are the true top fighting force under the World Government is hard to say, but the Knights of God members are all immortal and have teleportation arrays, are indeed very difficult to deal with.

But that's not right.

Even though Captain Rocks was so arrogant back then, the Knights of God never directly went to cause him trouble.

Why are they suddenly looking for me?

You're just picking on the weakest one, aren't you?

We've been completely looked down upon!

"That's how it is now."

Stussy, whose voice was usually a little hoarse in front of Roa, now spoke with a serious tone, "You must be careful!"

Roa narrowed his eyes.

The Knights of God?

"Interesting. I'd like to have some fun with them. Since I've asked you to host them, then host them properly. Stussy, help me find out what kind of people they are."

"Understood."

Almost simultaneously, in a certain sea area of New World.

An ordinary-looking ship is sailing quietly.

Scattered across the deck of the ship were sailors, though they only appeared to be dressed as sailors.

They had a cold demeanor, serious expressions, and taut muscles, as if they were ready to fight at any moment, more like assassins.

The man they were guarding in the center was a middle-aged man dressed in an expensive white suit. At that moment, he was holding a Den Den Mushi) and loudly complaining.

"That damned Gehring! He actually made me travel all this way! He must be afraid I'll threaten his position! That bastard who uses his position for personal revenge! He just waits, one day I'll take his command!"

"Yeah?"

A laugh came from the other end of the phone, "Should I pass this on to Saint Gehring?"

"Snort!"

The man scoffed, "Do as you please! I'm not afraid of him!"

"Alright, go and complete the task obediently."

The person on the other end of the phone said, "If anything goes wrong, you know the consequences."

"Of course I know!"

The man's lips curled into a smile. "However, being granted divine permission to rise from mortal to become a new Divine Knight, I'm quite interested in that brat named Roa."

"Don't do anything rash. This is a plan that was approved by that lord."

"I'm personally taking action, don't you trust me?"

"Okay, if you really can't handle it, remember to call me."

"What are you talking about? Do you think I can't handle a little brat?!"

The man was making a racket on the deck, oblivious to his own surroundings.

His vulgar behavior makes it hard to believe that he is actually a Celestial Dragons, and a noble one at Celestial Dragons, Divine Knight!

But the serious-looking assassins—elite agents from CP—seemed to see and hear nothing, simply remaining on guard.

Even though there wasn't a single other ship in sight in this area of the sea besides theirs.

At the same time, in North Blue.

On a deserted island.

Along the coastline on one side of the island, rows of ships are moored.

Inside a makeshift hut on the coast, a group of people were making a lot of noise.

"Didn't you say you had something important to discuss with us? Where are you?!"

"I only came here because of Doctor Trafalgar!"

Does he even realize the sin of wasting all of our time?!

Dragon stood outside the window, looking inside.

After glancing at it twice, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

Are these the only people there?

That's too little.

Too few people came.

"That's already the limit."

Beside him, Doctor Trafalgar shook his head. "They are a very small minority of the avengers who still retain their rationality; most of them simply can't be bothered with us."

They're all driven by revenge; it's hard to find many who can remain calm.

The vast majority of them were consumed by anger and despair, with a single-minded desire for revenge.

Let's start with them.

Dragon pushed open the door and went inside.

"Who are you?"

The people in the room found Dragon to be completely unfamiliar.

Who is this?

"His name is Dragon, Monkey D. Dragon, the son of that Marine Hero the newspapers are talking about, the one who's embroiled in our mess!"

Doctor Trafalgar followed behind Dragon and introduced himself to the crowd.

The remnants of Flevance who had gathered there were taken aback.

Immediately someone exclaimed, "The Navy? Trafalgar! You betrayed us!"

"Don't get me wrong! I've already decided to quit the Navy. I asked Doctor Trafalgar to invite you here to help you!"

Dragon said very sincerely.

"Help?"

The survivors of Flevance sneered, "You're not one of us, how can you help us!"

"I'll help you deal with the real culprit!"

Dragon declared emphatically, "No matter how much retaliation is taken against Affiliated Nation or even non- Affiliated Nation, the government remains unscathed in the world that truly caused all this tragedy!"

"You..."

The survivors looked bewildered.

Let's work together to overthrow the World Government!

Dragon is convinced that the World Government is the origin of all the tragedies in this world.

The Celestial Dragons are ruthlessly exploiting the entire world, whether Affiliated Nation or non- Affiliated Nation.

Only by overthrowing the Celestial Dragons' rule can this world truly change!

Thus, the army named the Self-Respect Army was established today.