Drag's Resolve! And Hancock! The Beginning of Settling Down

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The Kingdom of Solanchar.

A coup d'état has occurred in this country.

Led by fighters calling themselves Revolutionary Army, the people rose up and overthrew the provisional government that had ruled the country. They decided to unite and protect their homeland with their own hands.

So when the pirate fleet rumbled and crushed through the waves as it approached the island, what it saw were soldiers and civilians standing guard on the shore.

"Tsk, that Roa guy, he really has a twisted sense of humor."

Perospero, standing at the bow of the large ship, gave a disgusted smirk.

Isn't Roa just making trouble for no reason?

Of these countries, how many would have dared to rebel?

All it takes is to bring the ships over, and one country after another can be easily brought under their control.

But that bastard Roa insists on making people stand up and rebel. Isn't that just creating difficulties where none exist?

He doesn't need to personally go to the front lines to fight; he shoulders all the trouble himself.

Perospero felt very annoyed.

What troubled him even more was that, if things continued like this, it was only a matter of time before the Charlotte Family was completely swallowed up by that guy Roa.

Now, that Katakuri, who's the head of the family, seems completely unconcerned about it!

If someone can't be a leader, wouldn't it be better to replace them?

Perospero thought to himself, "What am I complaining about?"

If I were to become the head of the family—well, okay, making an enemy of Roa would definitely be the most foolish decision imaginable.

Sigh, how melancholy.

Just as I was feeling melancholy, a mighty sound came from the shore.

"Go back! Pirates! Leave this country! Otherwise, we won't be polite!"

"You're welcome?"

Perospero's lips twitched. "A bunch of idiots, don't they know your only use is to make that Roa guy laugh?"

"Attack!"

In the sky, the giant steel ship hovering in the sky began to slowly descend. The Cannon Bay were all open, and the cold muzzle of a heavy cannon was pointed at the coast below.

"Attack!!"

On the shore, seeing that the pirates showed no sign of retreating, a Revolutionary Army roared angrily.

Strike first, strike hard!

Then, the heavy cannons roared in unison, and cannonballs shot into the sky, raining down on the pirate fleet on the sea.

At that moment, Sea Beast emerged from the sea, using their bodies as a shield to easily intercept all the falling shells.

The massive cannonballs exploded on the Sea Beast, much like firecrackers, only managing to scratch the monsters slightly, nothing more.

Before the people on the shore could even show their fear, the steel ships in the sky had already fired all their cannons.

Boom boom boom!

In an instant, the entire coastline was covered by artillery fire, and the flames and thick smoke from the explosions engulfed everything.

The people who had believed they could protect the country finally came to their senses. All their passion and courage cooled completely in the face of overwhelming military disparity, and despair and fear enveloped them.

"Aaaaaah! Help!"

"Revolutionary Army, didn't you say you could defeat them?"

"What should we do! Someone please save us!"

Not only the rallied populace, but even the Revolutionary Army who were originally tasked with carrying out this mission were terrified.

"How could this happen! Didn't they say we could win?!"

"Mr. Dragon, what on earth is going on?!"

They don't understand; this is completely different from what we agreed on!

But no matter how terrified or confused they were, destruction had already come.

Death doesn't stop its march just because people are stunned.

"How boring."

Perospero curled his lip in slight impatience.

So what's the point of this step? Is it just wasting a few more shells?

The only purpose is to satisfy that bastard Roa's perverse sense of humor.

Log in.

"Since they dare to resist, it's time to make an example of them," Perospero.

This was also an order given by Roa.

That's absolutely insane.

The headquarters of the Revolutionary Army.

One message after another came back.

"Solanchar has failed! The people who rose up in resistance have been almost completely wiped out! In retaliation, the city was destroyed by pirates, and the entire country is on the verge of collapse!"

"The Kingdom of Castamere too!"

"The same goes for the Kingdom of Varelania..."

Yes, it's all bad news.

No matter how much the Revolutionary Army mobilizes the people or gathers strength, they will be wiped out the moment they engage the pirate fleet.

The disparity in strength between the two sides can no longer be bridged simply by numbers.

"It's not over yet! We must resolutely carry out the Boss's orders!"

"Other regions must also speed up their progress! How can we let fear hold us back? We must make the people in those areas understand that only by standing up and resisting can there be hope!"

"Those countries occupied by pirates should also take note: being occupied does not mean the struggle is over! The fight can continue!"

These people with dark eyes were discussing loudly.

In the next room,

Dragon, Ivankov, and Sabo, among others, had their eyes downcast, and each of them wore an expression of intense pain.

Unsurprisingly, those who mustered the courage to stand up and resist ultimately met with destruction.

Those who are willing to fight for their country should be the main force of change, the pioneers who should make the world a better place!

But now these people have died inexplicably because of Roa's twisted sense of humor.

"The good news is,"

Ivankov forced a smile; this naturally optimistic man, who had disregarded life and death since his youth, now wore a bitter expression.

"Only a small number of people in a few countries responded to the call; people in many more countries chose to wait out of fear."

"Once news of these failures spreads, there probably won't be many people left who dare to stand up and resist, right?"

Is this good news?

Sabo said bitterly.

"..."

Ivankov fell silent instantly.

Yes, this is hardly good news!

With the people's will to resist further destroyed, won't the pirates be able to conquer this sea area even more easily?

"Is this Roa's real purpose?"

Ivankov sighed dejectedly.

As expected of the cunning and treacherous Roa.

"I'm afraid not,"

Dragon shook his head. "Roa simply wants someone to stand up against him."

"That monster craves chaos; he doesn't want even his territories to be stagnant."

"..."

Ivankov and Sabo were taken aback.

"If this resistance continues, things will only get worse!"

Dragon said with a solemn expression, "When chaos completely engulfs this sea, when this sea becomes like the sea under Roa's command back then, when people fall into utter despair, the 'Revolutionary Army' that has always resisted Roa will probably truly become the hope in people's eyes!"

Ivankov and Sabo's expressions both changed drastically.

Guided by this hope, will desperate people choose to rebel?

"Roa, was this what that guy meant by 'hope' back then?"

Ivankov felt a chill run through his body.

This is an attempt to exploit people's hope and deepen their despair!

What a madman!

Is the goal simply to make the world more chaotic?

"The Revolutionary Army is out of control."

Dragon took a deep breath. "We'll have to start from scratch now!"

"Roa wants us to rebel, wants us to be the hope in this dark world, then so be it!"

"Inform Crow and the others, we need to start a new Revolutionary Army!"

As Roa said, more than half of the Revolutionary Army's current strength is probably controlled by the Calamity Company, and this number will become even more alarming after Roa takes control of the executives at headquarters.

The time has come when we have no choice but to make drastic measures!

Abandon the current Revolutionary Army and build a new army based on those trustworthy comrades!

Dragon has made up his mind.

Meanwhile, Roa was leisurely returning to the New World aboard a large ship.

"... Boss, the conquests of both the North Blue and the West Blue went very smoothly,"

Morgans' voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "Especially in the West Blue, there was virtually no resistance; all the countries surrendered without a second thought."

"There were some twists and turns in North Blue, but it only wasted a little more time."

"At this rate, it will take at most four months for both the North Blue and the West Blue to be under your control."

"Four months?"

Roa held a Den Den Mushi in one hand and gently stroked Hancock's head, who was perched on his lap, with the other.

The woman tilted her head back, her eyes filled with resentment as she looked at Roa; her exquisitely beautiful face was distorted with rage.

However, she only stared at Roa, daring not to do anything else, letting Roa's slender hand caress her pretty face.

The reason is simple: version T0 has gained momentum again.

Although Roa killed her two sisters, and although Roa turned her homeland into ruins.

However, Hancock still had to appease Roa at this point.

Because Gloriosa is in Roa's hands, because Olvia is in Roa's hands, because all the remaining inhabitants of Amazon Lily are in this aerospace fleet.

Even the most grumpy kitten has to behave itself after a collar is put on her.

While gently stroking Hancock's smooth, delicate chin with his fingers, as if teasing a kitten, Roa remarked with a touch of amazement, "So fast?"

Is it fast?

Morgans paused for a moment.

"Don't you think this is a bit unfair, Morgans? The expansion of the West Blue has been smooth sailing, without encountering any obstacles."

Roa said, "But some people in the North Blue have stood up to resist. If this happens, won't people in the future think that the people of the West Blue lack courage and fighting spirit, leading to regional discrimination against the people living in that sea area?"

"Forehead--"

Morgans was indeed somewhat at a loss for words.

"As expected of the Boss!"

As expected of Roa's top paparazzo, Morgans immediately exclaimed with admiration, "You truly love this world!"

"I understand! I'll notify Bege's father immediately; it's time for his connections to come in handy again!"

"He should be able to inspire the people of the West Blue to fight to protect their homeland!"

Roa snapped his fingers lightly, "Excellent! The anthem of humanity is the anthem of courage! How can we not muster the courage to fight back against evil pirates!"

"Yes!"

The call has ended.

Roa put down the Den Den Mushi and took a deep breath, looking quite content.

The concentration of black gas permeating the world is indeed increasing visibly.

Very nice.

"Dross!!"

A low, guttural sound, almost as if squeezed out with difficulty from between teeth, rang out.

Roa lowered his head and met Hancock's hateful eyes.

"Hmm, not bad eyesight."

Roa simply chuckled and gently traced Hancock's eyebrows and eyes with his finger.

Hancock's face showed obvious disgust; she almost vomited.

But she still did nothing, simply letting Roa caress her.

"But that's just how unfair this world is, isn't it, Hancock? Just like you right now, you're powerless against me!"

Hancock gritted her teeth and said, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare! Otherwise, one day I'll cut off your head!"

"Oh! Your eyes are even more beautiful now!"

Roa could no longer suppress the smile on his face.

That's why they say domineering CEOs fall for cleaning ladies!

After getting used to all sorts of obedience and gentleness, this unruly wildcat must have a unique charm.

Especially when a stray cat is both bristling with anger and yet has no choice but to completely submit to its will.

As for Hancock's verbal threats, Roa didn't care at all.

What can a cute little kitten do?

Roa said, "Kiss me."

Hancock's eyes still held obvious disgust.

However, he still obediently stood up, bent down, and gently kissed Roa on the lips.

However, her gaze remained fixed on mere filth in a garbage heap. "If you think this can humiliate me, then you have a serious disregard for human dignity!"

There was not a trace of shame or embarrassment in his expression, only anger, a burning, raging anger!

Although she is a member of the Kuja Pirates and frequently goes to sea, Hancock knows more about relationships than the girls who have never left Amazon Lily.

However, the amount that can be obtained is limited.

To her, what Roa did to her was no different from ordinary torture, well, perhaps not painful at all compared to ordinary torture? Or even the opposite?

Haha! So cute!

Roa couldn't resist reaching out and pulling the beautiful snake woman before him into his arms, taking a deep breath as he wrapped his arms around her neck.

"I'm really looking forward to it, Hancock. What decision will you make when Robin comes back?"

"Should we rebel against the remaining inhabitants of Amazon Lily, or should we continue to submit to protect them? I'm really looking forward to it."

Hancock nearly ground her teeth to dust.

How can there be such vicious people in the world!

Not long after, Roa returned to the Calamity City floated in the sky above a certain part of the New World.

His act of moving the entire Kuja tribe back to China did not attract much attention.

It's common knowledge that Roa is a lecherous brat.

Everyone was simply stunned by another piece of news.

What do you mean that the remnants of the Roger Pirates also possess an Ancient Weapon?

The Golden Lion looked completely bewildered.

"It's quite interesting, isn't it? Weapons that should have been in the hands of the World Government have ended up in the hands of the remnants of the Roger Pirates."

Roa laughed and said, "Now there are three players on this game of chess in the world."

"You mean that 'Dragon of the End' you mentioned before?"

Aunt Linlin frowned. "You can still laugh, kid? We only had the World Government as an enemy before, and now we have another force that could be our enemy!"

"Hehehe! What does it matter?"

Kaido laughed heartily, "The Dragon of the End? That thing was one of the anticipated enemies! Although it fell into the hands of those idiots in Roger Pirates, doesn't that just mean the World Government's power has weakened!"

"That's right."

Roa chuckled, "They were an opponent we were going to face anyway. Now that they're separated from Imu, they're actually easier to deal with."

The equally powerful Níðhöggr will naturally have different effects in the hands of Imu and Shanks.

"Say what you will,"

Charlotte Linlin snorted, "Let me make this clear first, Roa: if you lose, don't blame me for running away!"

"Haha, Aunt Linlin, you're as realistic as ever!"

Roa laughed heartily, "However, if you don't want me to be defeated, then help me become stronger now!"

"Huh? Help you become stronger? How can we help you with your current strength?"

Everyone was confused.

"Ha, it's very simple."

In any case, let's start to settle down and reflect.