Farewell, Father! Giant Army

One thing that must be stated beforehand is that Roa had already had Morgans gather information about the country before coming to Elbaf.

That's how he learned about Loki's past and Harald's deeds.

Of all the information about Loki, there was one that particularly concerned Roa.

Loki had a blindfold over his eyes since he was an infant.

The official explanation is that Loki has an eye disease and must wear a cloth to cover it.

But Roa Ya knew immediately that there must be something more to it.

Is it really necessary to cover up an eye condition for over sixty years?

In the original Luffy arrived at the Giant Kingdom, Loki still had a blindfold over his eyes.

Therefore, Roa asked Morgans to investigate this issue more carefully.

The final result was that a rumor circulated among the former palace guards.

Loki's eyes were cursed from birth, and his mother abandoned him because of it.

Even so, his mother died shortly afterward.

The terrified guards believed it was Loki's curse.

To prevent the curse from spreading, the giants who knew about it blindfolded him.

That made Roa understand.

These eyes are the key to winning over Loki.

Loki, who appeared before Roa at that moment, indeed had unusually large and bright eyes.

His pupils had an odd white tint, as if he had opened his eyes, and his pupils were completely different from ordinary people, being vertical pupils like those of a snake.

It was quite ferocious and terrifying.

But to be honest, he really is quite handsome; Roa wasn't lying this time.

Don't they know that what teenage angst is all about is being different?

Can anything be more bizarre than the Sharingan?

"What did you say?"

As expected of a finishing move, Loki's body trembled instantly upon hearing Roa's words. His previously furious expression softened instantly, replaced by disbelief.

This is the first time anyone has made such a comment after seeing his eyes!

Well, of course, very few people have actually seen his eyes.

Even his father, Harald, had never seen him, and he thought Loki was blindfolded because of an eye disease.

"I said, why cover up such handsome eyes?"

Roa said with a smile.

"..."

Loki fell silent instantly.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Roa had become very complicated.

For the first time in his life, Loki felt recognized.

It wasn't about power or bloodline, but about acknowledging the part of him that was most embarrassing and that he least wanted others to know!

Because of his eyes, he was abandoned by his mother; because of his eyes, his childhood was filled with suffering.

He tried to die countless times, but never succeeded.

The root of it all is these cursed eyes.

But the man in front of him now said that his eyes were quite handsome.

Even though this person was Roa, the guy who had made him grit his teeth with hatred every time he thought of him over the past eight years, and who had trampled on his father and Elbaf's dignity today, Loki still felt very complicated.

"I don't need your praise!"

After holding it in for a long time, Loki finally managed to utter this sentence.

It seems she really cares about his eyes; her emotions instantly calmed down.

Hehe, the strategy was a great success!

Of course, it's not enough to win Loki over with just one sentence.

However, Loki's attitude softened, which meant that they could talk.

The Haki he had released dissipated, and Loki regained his freedom. The first thing he did was instinctively reach out and grab the strip of cloth.

As he grabbed the strip of cloth, he paused for a moment, then looked up at Roa.

The boy's tone was extremely serious, "Roa, what exactly do you want to do to this country?"

"Do what?"

Roa smiled. "They simply want the power of the giants. Even when they threatened and coerced you, they offered equal terms in exchange. They were willing to help your father communicate with other countries and would pay huge sums to hire the giant legion."

"I also hope that you, my companion, will become the king of giants and lead this country to help me."

"Isn't that more than enough? As the victor, well, I might even be the person in the world who respects Elbaf the most."

Like Fish-Man Island, Elbaf is a country with high value for political maneuvering.

Of course, it can't be like other countries where simply labeling something as a black gas producing area is enough.

After all, how many people does Elbaf have in total?

No matter how hard they squeeze, how much black gas can they produce in total?

Roa was still hoping that Loki would join the Calamity Company, become the King of Giants, and lead the warriors of the entire nation to fight for him.

"Stop being arrogant! Of course I will become the king of Elbaf, but why should I help you?"

Loki gritted his teeth, "And a victor? What kind of victor are you? You only won by coercion!"

"Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat. How can it be distinguished by different means?"

"No wonder the captain kept rejecting you, Loki," Roa said casually. "You're so adorably naive."

"Is it so hard to admit? The father you idolize has bowed down to me."

"Shut up!"

Loki immediately bristled, "Don't Rocks! And definitely don't mention my father!"

Roa shrugged, his smile widening. "You really are a child. The truth is something that won't change no matter how much you deny it."

"No matter how much you don't believe it, Harald compromised with me for the sake of this country, and the captains died in God Valley eight years ago, they..."

Roa paused, then smiled warmly, "They're all losers."

"Shut up, Roa!"

Loki grew even more agitated, instinctively tightening his grip on his spiked club. "Shut up!"

Whether you keep quiet or not, the facts are the facts.

Roa jumped down from the treetop and said leisurely, "Instead of denying the past, let's forge a new future."

Loki was taken aback by what he heard.

"The captain is dead, and no one can bring him back to life. I will not be a second Rocks, and there will never be another Rocks Pirates in the world."

Roa said, "But it doesn't matter. I'll still turn this world upside down and accomplish what even the captain couldn't do. It has nothing to do with the captain's will, nor with any bullshit inheritance. It's just because I want to do it!"

"And you, Loki, if you feel your father failed, that he shouldn't have compromised with me because of a weak people, what should you do? Just vent your anger here?"

"..."

Loki remained silent.

What should I do?

He just stared blankly at Roa, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Do you remember what I just said, my friend?"

Roa leaped up, landing on Loki's shoulder just as he had eight years ago. "Strength is the reason to be king!"

"If you have enough power, you can kill me and take the title of Successor to Rocks, although I've always thought that title is worthless."

"If you have enough strength, you can replace your defeated father as the King of Elbaf, bearing the glory of Elbaf and fighting with me to the very end, instead of enduring humiliation."

"Strength?"

Loki muttered to himself, "That's right! Power is the most important thing! I want to gain even greater power!"

Therefore, he didn't care at all about the weak banding together.

So what if Hajrudin has many friends? The weak are still weak, and everyone still believes they are their father's successor simply because they have power!

Roa acts recklessly because he possesses immense power!

The reason the father endured humiliation was simply because he wasn't strong enough! He didn't have the power to protect the country and fight against Roa at the same time!

"Power is freedom, my friend."

Roa Ya laughed heartily, "The former captain was very free, but not free enough!"

He's not strong enough! His strength isn't enough!

"What I want is a truly free world! A world where the strong have everything and can do whatever they want! A world where true freedom is attainable!"

"In that world, you can show off your handsome eyes to everyone, and everyone can only smile and praise them!"

"You can do whatever you want! No one can stop you! King of Elbaf? Is that enough?! How about making the world tremble for you!"

True freedom?

Loki still has the mind of a child; in other words, he is easily influenced.

For example, at this moment, his gaze toward Roa gradually became more ardent.

So, Roa reached out his hand to Loki. "I'm going to surpass the captain, and for that, I need even greater power! Loki, I like you. Do you want to surpass your father? If so, come with me! You can't do anything alone, but come with me, and we can turn this world upside down!"

Loki's eyes trembled.

That bastard said he wouldn't be the second Rocks.

But now, he clearly sees the shadow of Rocks in him!

Arrogant as Rocks, and reckless as Rocks!

No, Roa is even more insane Rocks! At least Rocks wouldn't coerce his father!

What's more, this guy is so shameless that he even tries to win me over after doing something like that! I have absolutely no idea what he's thinking. Does he think I don't have a temper?

Loki felt he truly hated Roa; he had trampled on Elbaf's dignity and forced his father to submit.

But at this moment, he felt that Roa was just like Rocks, making him feel excited!

A truly free world?

The strong possess true freedom; in that world, they can have everything they desire.

Rocks is dead, but there's still this guy who says he'll surpass him!

"Roa, I really hate you!"

"It doesn't matter, as long as we share the same goal."

"I am known as the Cursed Child; anyone who gets close to me will meet a terrible end!"

"A curse? If a mere curse can defeat this calamity, then bring it on!"

Elbaf, the realm of the living.

That's just how it is.

King Harald the Giant said gravely, "I have reached a cooperation agreement with the Calamity Company. They will help us establish connections with other countries. In exchange, Roa needs three hundred giant warriors."

The giant warriors, summoned by the king, looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a long silence, someone tentatively spoke up, "So, Your Majesty Harald, have we in Elbaf succumbed to the Calamity Company and to Roa?"

This question made Harald's already dim eyes even more dejected.

Of course not!

A giant elder standing behind Harald quickly spoke up, "It's a partnership! His Majesty Harald has partnered with the Calamity Company for the sake of this nation's development!"

"Do you remember the food shortage crisis in Elbaf back then? It was the human nations that His Majesty Harald was on friendly terms with who sent us food and alleviated the crisis!"

"This shows that humanity is not entirely without merit, and establishing connections with the human world is not a bad thing! And Roa promised that he could act as a go-between, connecting Elbaf with numerous human nations!"

"Furthermore, the soldiers are employed by the Calamity Company! Roa has promised high commissions!"

The elders' words left the giant warriors somewhat bewildered.

Aren't the elders always the most stubborn and the most disdainful of humanity?

It can only be said that the giant elders were going to great lengths to uphold the dignity of the royal family.

Even though he hated Roa to the core, all he could do now was try his best to make amends.

"Alright,"

Harald then spoke up, "Those willing to be employed by Roa, step forward."

Silence reigned in the crowd.

No matter what the legitimate reason, the giants were somewhat resistant to working for a notorious figure like Roa.

Fortunately, at this time...

"Let's go!"

Two voices rang out, almost simultaneously.

The giants instinctively turned their heads and saw two bloated, round figures leading a few humans toward them.

Dorry and Brogy returned with the Calamity Company executives who had visited Elbaf.

"You, you are!!"

Although their appearances had changed a lot, many of the old members of the Giant Soldier Pirates were still in the crowd. Looking at Dorry and Brogy, their voices trembled, "Brother Dorry and Brother Brogy! You're back!"

"Is it Dorry and Brogy? Really?"

"It's them! Did they come back safe and sound? They've gained so much weight!"

"Brother Dorry! Brother Brogy! Who will win the duel?"

"Brothers, you're saying you're going to accept Roa's offer of employment? What about the Giant Soldier Pirates?"

The giants reacted differently, but overall they were very excited.

The two captains who led the Giant Soldier Pirates to dominate the seas seventy years ago enjoy a very high reputation in this country.

"I became a pirate for treasure, and I also get paid for accepting Roa's services!"

Dorry laughed heartily and said, "What's the difference!"

"Besides, isn't it a great thing that 'gababababa' can promote the development of Elbaf!"

Brogy laughed and echoed his sentiment.

Behind them, Doflamingo curled his lip.

That's a really lame excuse.

Can you sweat less when you lie?

But.

He has no idea about giants at all.

"Hahaha! Since both of you bosses have said so, count me in!"

"Me too! I can finally sail the seas with my two older brothers again!"

"Me! Me! Me! Hahaha! The Giant Soldier Pirates have been resurrected!"

Even though a few giants still harbored doubts, the majority of the giant warriors were quite enthusiastic.

"Hahaha! This is going to be interesting!"

Blackbeard laughed heartily.

With this giant legion under our control, who in the New World can stop the Boss?

It seems that before long, once the Boss gets even stronger, the war to conquer the entire New World will break out!

Harald finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No wonder that bastard Roa specifically requested that Dorry and Brogy work for him; is that all he deserved?

In that case, there shouldn't be any problem.

"Oh! Everyone's been gathered? Looks like we've come back just in time."

Roa's voice came through.

Us?

Harald instinctively turned his head, then his pupils contracted.

He saw Roa return, sitting on Loki's shoulders.

"Loki?"

Furthermore, Loki wasn't wearing a blindfold?

"Father!"

Loki raised his head, revealing his menacing eyes, and said, "I'm going to sea with Roa!"

What happened?

Harald was startled.

Loki's eyes!

I wasn't wearing any blindfold, so I could see very clearly!

But why? Wasn't Loki supposed to have an eye problem? Why does he look like this?

No, the more important thing now is--

"Roa, what did you do to Loki?!"

A violent aura had already erupted from Harald.

As a king, he had to protect his people, but as a father, he also had to protect his children.

This is my own decision!

Loki shouted, "I've already missed Rocks, so I don't want to miss Roa!"

"Wow, as expected of the Boss."

Bege sighed softly, "It hasn't been that long at all."

I used to hate the Boss so much.

"Rocks couldn't do, Boss did."

Dylan's lips curled into a smile.

Rocks failed to win over Harald, but Boss successfully recruited Loki!

"Wait! Prince Loki! What are you doing?"

The elders panicked. "You are the heir to this country! How can you leave it?"

Surely we can't let that filthy half-blood inherit the throne?

"This country belongs to me, of course!"

Loki replied without hesitation, "When I return, this country will be mine! But before that, I'm going to sea!"

He looked at Harald, "Father, just like you were back then!"

Just wait, Father!

I will gain power greater than you, and then prove that I am right!

Strength is the only reason to be king!

The elders were speechless.

Harald had even inherited the throne, yet he still spent many years wandering the seas.

"I don't object to you going to sea, but Loki,"

Harald's forehead was beaded with sweat. "It can't be He Luo—"

"Oh, be careful what you say, Harald,"

Roa said with great interest, "Other giant warriors can accept my employment, but your son can't come to my side? Is this place some kind of dragon's den or tiger's lair?"

Isn't it a den of dragons and tigers?

Harald cursed inwardly.

But he immediately understood what Roa meant.

He turned his head and looked at the soldiers.

Sure enough, the soldiers were already giving him strange looks.

Oh no, if that's the case--

How can we stop Loki?

Roa, you bastard, what did you say to Loki?!

"Harald, leave Loki to us too."

Realizing Harald's embarrassment, Dorry took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.

"That's right, we'll take good care of him."

Brogy also said.

Harald pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then finally nodded. "Then I'll have to leave it to you."

Loki's mind was made up, and he couldn't directly stop Loki from leaving with Roa, since there were another three hundred giants leaving together, and he couldn't make an exception for them.

So, this is the only way.

Roa!

Harald looked at Roa, the king known for his benevolence, whose eyes now seemed to be devouring someone.

You piece of trash!!

But Roa just grinned.

A bumper harvest!