The Expansion Begins! Loki's First Battle!

Elbaf, on the coast.

A row of giant longships, very characteristic of Elbaf, lie across this area.

Giants carrying greatswords or battle axes are loading crates of supplies onto the ship.

The voyage is about to begin, a long ocean voyage, so of course, we need to make all sorts of preparations first.

Also on the coast, atop the back of a Giant Snail, Loki was marveling at it, touching and looking around with wonder, occasionally kicking it. "A snail fleet, how interesting!"

"So, what's next is that we'll be traveling on the backs of these snails?"

Loki turned around and asked Roa behind him.

Roa stood behind him, watching the young man with great interest.

Loki was clearly very happy.

This kid has wanted to go to sea for a long time.

Therefore, the most difficult part is making the decision in the beginning.

After that, there was only happiness and joy, and there was absolutely no resistance to leaving Elbaf.

"Are you ready, Loki?"

"What follows is an adventure unlike anything you've ever experienced," Roa said with great interest.

"... adventure?""

A look of anticipation appeared on the young giant's face. "Roa, you mustn't let me down!"

Call me Boss!

Roa smiled.

"Boss?"

Loki blinked his big eyes. "Isn't it the captain?"

"I've already told you, I stopped being a pirate a long time ago."

"We're from the same company," said Roa Ya.

"Company?"

Loki tilted his head, looking rather adorably clueless. "Whatever, Boss? It doesn't matter."

When do we depart?

He was indeed very impatient.

"Aren't you going to say goodbye to Harald?"

Roa gestured with his lips to one side.

On one side of the shore, Harald stood quietly, looking at the Giant Snail in front of him with a very complicated expression.

Loki.

He looked at his good son who had turned around to look at him, and his expression suddenly became even more complicated.

I was not only a failed king, but also a failed father.

At the national level, they were coerced by Roa and forced to betray their own people.

On a family level, her son was also kidnapped by Roa and is now Roa Roya's crew as a pirate.

Loki's expression immediately softened, and he looked up to meet his father's gaze.

A few seconds later, Loki suddenly clenched his large little fist and solemnly declared, "Father! I'm going to pursue my freedom!"

I will come back! Sooner or later, I will return to prove you wrong! I am right!

"...

Harald did not answer; he remained silent.

After a long while, he finally sighed.

Children will eventually leave their parents' side, so what reason is there to stop a man from heading out to the sea?

Whether he went astray or got back on the right track, since it was Loki's own decision, let him face his own future.

Loki, take good care of yourself.

And so, that's all the great king of Elbaf said.

A simple sentence, yet it contained a deep fatherly love, which moved Roa.

But.

"You don't need to nag me!"

Loki's curt reply.

Ugh, it's that rebellious phase.

Don't wait until the day comes that you want to care for your parents but they are no longer there.

On another note, how exactly did Harald die in the original work?

The official story is that Loki killed his father, but based on Roa's understanding of Loki, although the kid is stubborn, he actually respects Harald and would never commit patricide.

There must be a reason for this.

Sigh, I time-traveled too early.

Many mysteries still remain surrounding Elbaf.

For example, what was the legendary Devil Fruit that Loki ate in the original work, which was preserved in Elbaf? And what are some things in the third layer of heaven?

In order not to push Elbaf too far, Roa did not investigate these matters.

Take your time.

Anyway Loki will definitely inherit the position of King of Elbaf in the future. Elbaf is his, so isn't that the same as his own?

That's what Roa thought.

Loki's rebellion also made Harald sigh.

"Leave it to us."

Dorry and Brogy, carrying their luggage, approached and reassured him, "We'll keep an eye on the child."

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Harald said sincerely.

Then, as if remembering something, he added, "But you must also be careful. That child has perfectly inherited the bloodline of the Ancient Giant Tribe; he possesses talent that is in no way inferior to mine!"

"Gibberish! In the end, he's just a child!"

"Hehehehehe! Just leave it to us!"

Thus, a large fleet, consisting of dozens of giant longships, prepared to set sail.

"Roa, remember your promise!"

Harald stood at the port and shouted at the Giant Snail that was slowly starting to move.

"Of course, who doesn't know that I, Roa, am the most trustworthy person?"

Roa responded with laughter, "Well then, Gana!"

And so, they set sail once again.

Later, many Giant Snail came together to form a huge floating island that could float on the sea.

On that huge platform, which is usually used for training cadres, a banquet is currently underway.

In short, let's raise a glass to our new friends.

Roa raised his glass after a long absence, "Welcome to the team, Loki, Dorry, and Brogy!"

Besides Loki, a legitimate executive of the Calamity Company, the Titans attending this banquet also included Dorry and Brogy, who commanded the Titan mercenaries.

"We've never joined your company, Roa!"

Dorry's tone was anything but polite as he spoke, gulping down his drink as he went.

Brogy, standing beside him, was also taking large gulps of his drink. "It's just an employer-employee relationship; we're not your subordinates!"

Although they were powerless to resist Roa's coercion and forced to work for him, it did not mean that Roa was above them!

Giants will never be slaves!

Even if it includes meals and accommodation, that won't do!

Roa didn't care about their attitudes. No matter how stubborn they were, they still had to work for him obediently.

He was actually quite interested in their behavior at that moment.

The two of them drank their wine in large gulps but ate very little.

She probably realized her figure had changed, so she wanted to lose weight.

Unlike the two giants who showed no respect, Loki was quite enthusiastic, holding a large cup specially made for him by Doflamingo and drinking the contents in one gulp.

Wow!

The giant boy wiped his mouth, a hint of excitement in his voice, "Is this what life is like for men of the sea?"

"You've only had a drink, and you're already talking about men of the sea?"

Roa couldn't help but chuckle. "It's still a long way off."

"So Roa, what are we going to do next?"

Loki was even more excited than he had anticipated. "Robbery? Massacre? Or conquering a country and looting all its treasures?"

He was just like a little kid going on his first trip, full of anticipation for everything.

Roa's smile deepened, "Kawaii!"

Wow, this guy's a bad seed too.

Bege ate her food in silence, taking a moment from her busy schedule to sigh to herself.

Is this really something a newbie pirate would say?

They don't treat people like human beings at all.

In fact, they weren't even pirates!

No wonder the boss recruited him in just a few words; the two are cut from the same cloth!

Call me Boss.

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Roa corrected him, "And another thing, robbery? Massacre? Isn't that a bit too petty, Loki? I'm a little disappointed in your audacity."

"Oh!!"

Loki's menacing eyes suddenly gleamed. "Is there anything more interesting? Roa, no, Boss, tell me!!"

Of all the things you mentioned, only conquering a country is somewhat interesting.

Roa said leisurely, "But a single country is far too insignificant. This sea area already belongs to me, so what I need to do next is to make all the countries and regions in this sea area submit to me."

Now that the giants' forces have been acquired, it's time to officially begin expansion.

The other members of the alliance had already begun taking action, and we couldn't afford to fall too far behind.

"Oh!!"

Loki's voice cracked with excitement, "This is so interesting! It sounds incredibly interesting! Does that mean we're going to conquer so many countries in one go?! This is the kind of seafaring and freedom I've been waiting for!"

Dorry and Brogy, who were gulping down their drinks, couldn't help but pause for a moment.

Although he had already learned from Harald that Roa and his companions had divided up the entire New World, and that other pirates were now conquering and plundering territories all over the New World.

However, hearing Roa say with my own ears that they were going to conquer all the countries in this sea area next still left me deeply shocked.

Is this really a level that pirates can reach?

Roa and his companions will establish one super pirate empire after another in the New World, unlike anything ever before!

Compared to them, the Giant Soldier Pirates that dominated the world seventy years ago was far inferior.

Which country should we start with?

Loki pressed on, "Heh heh, how about we make an example of them by destroying a few countries?"

"Oh! That's a very constructive suggestion!"

Roa's eyes lit up. "Letting all nations know the consequences of resistance will greatly reduce the casualties to come, Loki."

You're really gentle, kid!

"Hahaha! I think so too!"

Loki chuckled maniacally.

Loki, who always seemed somewhat bitter and resentful in Harald's presence, almost immediately transformed into a sunny and cheerful young man just like Roa after coming to Roa's side.

Or should we say that this is his true nature?

So, when to start? And where to begin?

Loki's mouth was practically stretched to his ears; he was truly excited and thrilled, incredibly eager, and couldn't wait to swing his spiked club and smash someone's head in.

"Since you're so interested, why don't you go and have some fun first?"

Roa turned to Dylan, "Dylan, which country is the nearest one?"

"It's the Pride Kingdom, Boss."

Dylan didn't even think much before answering almost instinctively, "That country is even an Affiliated Nation of a World Government."

"Oh?"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth. "That's quite a coincidence."

"So,"

Loki was still young, his round face filled with a cruel smile.

"Now we can really cause a ruckus, right!"

Dorry and Brogy couldn't help but exchange a glance, then both sighed.

They weren't good people, but they weren't so cruel as to take pleasure in destruction either.

Harald, your son has some serious problems.

Pride Kingdom.

The Affiliated Nation of this World Government have been living in constant fear lately.

Originally, thanks to the protection of the nearby G-15 base, this country thrived even in the waters so deep in the New World.

But the change happened so suddenly.

Led by Roa, the monsters destroyed all the Marine Base in the New World and declared the area their own.

The moment this news spread, the entire Pride Kingdom was plunged into despair.

Their country is too far into the New World for naval reinforcements to reach in the short term.

Of course, it wasn't long before the country realized that the navy wouldn't be coming to its aid.

Although the newspapers reported the navy winning every few days, and although the government kept telling them to stay calm and wait for rescue.

However, in other areas of the New World, the monsters have begun to expand unchecked.

The truth of the matter is self-evident.

The World Government abandoned this sea area and all its Affiliated Nation.

Although no monsters have yet inhabited this sea area where this country is located, it's only a matter of time.

In fact, the only monster that hasn't yet made its move is Roa! The monster among monsters, the mastermind behind everything!

The chaos began at this point.

Many people who believed the country was doomed broke down and began to frantically vent their discontent and despair.

The royal family had no choice but to send troops to suppress the rebellion.

Thus, before the enemy even appeared, the country had already fallen into internal strife.

It was around this time that, one day, several Giant Snail rapidly approached the island.

It rushed ashore almost recklessly.

The island is not large, and like Dressrosa, it consists of a city surrounded by a field.

This brazen landing naturally attracted the attention of the island's inhabitants.

Then.

"A snail! It's a snail from the Calamity Company!"

"They're here! The Calamity Roa has finally arrived!"

"Run! The monsters have landed!"

"Go and inform His Majesty the King immediately!!"

The people near this coastline scattered in a frenzy, terrified of the snails more than any demon.

A gigantic monster jumped off the snail's back.

"Ready to cause a ruckus, Loki?"

Roa stood on Loki's head, gazing at the city ahead, and said leisurely.

Hehe! I won't hold back!

Loki, carrying a massive spiked club, licked his lips with his scarlet tongue, and with his already ferocious eyes, he looked like a malevolent god descended upon the world.

"Whatever makes you happy."

Roa shrugged.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Loki laughed loudly and leaped up without hesitation.

His strength was ridiculously high; he stomped so hard that the ground cracked open, and his massive body leaped more than two hundred meters into the air.

The moment it crashed heavily to the ground, the earth trembled, the ground shattered, and dust flew everywhere.

The people who were running away and looking back in panic witnessed this scene.

"A giant! A colossus!!"

Screams erupted one after another.

Then.

"Hahaha! Let's have a race!"

Loki laughed heartily and sprinted forward.

Although he was still a child, he had inherited the bloodline of the Ancient Giant Tribe and was already taller than an adult giant.

When he sprinted, his straight-line speed was as fast as lightning.

He stepped directly through the fleeing crowd.

Blood blossoms bloomed on the ground, and screams echoed throughout the air.

But Loki didn't stop; he continued to increase his speed, his eyes filled with excitement.

Until he kicked a house on the edge of the city.

The sturdy stone building was instantly shattered like building blocks, with pebbles flying forward like shrapnel, instantly reducing the building in front of it to dust.

The worst off were the people inside the houses who hadn't even realized what was happening; they were either turned into mincemeat or scattered among the rubble.

"Hahaha!"

Loki burst into the city with a loud laugh.

That was so refreshing!

Behind them, Dorry and Brogy, who were watching the battle, exchanged a glance and both saw the shock and helplessness in each other's eyes.

Harald wasn't lying at all; this child's strength was almost on par with theirs! Even among the Ancient Giant Tribe, it was extremely rare to reach this level at such a young age.

Moreover, this brutality goes beyond mere stubbornness!

Harald, how exactly did you raise this child? He's even more difficult than you were when you were a kid!