The Sounding Prelude (What If I Release Another Bonus Chapter?)

At a hotel in Sabaody Island, where gambling is taking place.

She calmly ate the food she had taken from the buffet.

A group of curious people gathered around him, smiling and talking.

"Uncle, what are you still doing here? The competition has started!"

"Ha, the competition has begun, but my match is already over."

Faced with everyone's concern, Yixiao shrugged lightly and continued drinking the sake he was holding.

Hearing Yi Xiao's words, everyone around was extremely puzzled.

"How is that possible!"

They erupted in surprise and commotion.

"You're a big shot who even Dark King Rayleigh, would take the initiative to talk to. How could you have fallen in the second round?"

"Yes, blind uncle, you and Rayleigh are friends, right? How come you didn't make it to the final round?"

Faced with the curious questions from the crowd, Yi Xiao chuckled and shook his head.

"Clearly, Mr. Rayleigh is not a lucky charm. Although I had a brief conversation with him, luck was not on my side."

At this point, Yi Xiao nodded to everyone with a smile.

"Everyone, go and prepare for the next match. I'll be heading back to my room to rest for a bit. Good luck with your bets!"

He smiled, waved to everyone, and then disappeared into the restaurant on his own.

That night, Yixiao got out of bed in his bedroom, dressed himself, and walked out of the hotel with a heavy heart.

Holding the Cane Sword in his hand, he smiled and took a deep breath.

Now that the betting match is over, it's time for me to keep my appointment!

It's just unknown what kind of thoughts Saint Gawain, the one whom Rayleigh was determined to leave his seclusion to assist, truly harbors about this vast ocean!

He pondered for a moment, then smiled and made up his mind. He then headed towards the dock, but as he walked, he suddenly heard some strange noises.

He had only taken a nap, and he had gone to sleep in the afternoon, but now it was evening.

But he could clearly sense that everyone around him had become more tense.

Most importantly, he heard that more than one group of people were talking about Whitebeard!

For a moment, Yi Xiao was completely absorbed, and almost every sound on the island reached his ears.

After a moment, Yixiao took a deep breath.

"Whitebeard has started coating his ships... Is he going to return to the Grand Line?"

At this moment, Issho gripped his sword tightly. This was Whitebeard, this was the so-called leader of the great pirates who set a terrible example for the whole world!

The mere news of a coating has thrown the otherwise pleasant atmosphere on Sabaody Island into a state of panic!

Thud!

Yi Xiao tapped his Cane Sword on the ground, turned around, and walked towards the room where he had just rested.

As he walked, his smiling expression gradually turned serious.

After he entered the room, he put down his Cane Sword, sat cross-legged on the bed, and remained silent for a long time.

Then he sighed and muttered to himself.

"Fear, panic, innocent people should not face such a fate."

But with just me and my sword, I am truly no match for the demons and monsters of the world!

Rayleigh, Saint Gawain... let's postpone the invitation regarding placing the order. I'd like to observe a bit more.

If you can make the decision that I believe is the right one.

Even if Whitebeard really comes, I won't hesitate to draw my sword!

The betting competition has come to its final day.

Night fell over the sea as the game ended.

Thus, this high-stakes betting event, which involved enormous expenses but also had an astonishingly high money-making capacity, finally came to an end.

The title of "King of Gamblers" in this year's betting competition was ultimately won by a professional gambler Fua.

After the champion was announced, the gamblers remaining on the Entertainment Islands became even more excited.

Although the competition is over, they will soon have a super concert featuring world-class divas!

A huge stage has already been set up, and dreamlike bubbles float in the air woven from the lights and moonlight.

The intro music had already started, and those who were fortunate enough to hear Uta's singing began to sway to the rhythm.

Meanwhile, at the back of the stage...

The world-class diva stood quietly alone in the dark dressing room, motionless for a long time.

"Uta!"

Someone called her name outside the dressing room, and Uta finally opened her eyes.

She stretched out her arms slightly, and suddenly, red and white wings, with an adorable appearance, gently emerged from behind her.

After spreading her wings, Uta put on her stage costume in the dark room.

After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the clothes, Uta turned on the light and then pushed open the door to the dressing room.

Outside the door, Gordon, wearing a tattered top hat, was looking anxiously at Uta.

"Why did it take so long to prepare? The intro has been playing for quite a while now."

We need to finish the performance quickly and get back to Elegia as soon as possible, or we might run into danger!

There's been a lot more news lately, and the content is getting increasingly tense. Whitebeard's coating is almost complete, but we don't know what he's planning to do next.

If, as the rumors suggest, he did lose some of his wealth to Kaido and Big Mom, then he intends to return to the Grand Line to rob those previously forgotten nations.

That sea area closest to the New World Passage could very well become a battlefield between the Navy and Whitebeard!

While the accuracy of these reports cannot yet be confirmed, naval warships have indeed moved towards Sabaody!

At this point, Gordon grabbed Uta's arm worriedly.

"You have to sing quickly tonight, don't keep giving the fans encores like you used to, understand?"

"We'll set off by boat as soon as the concert ends, okay?"

I'll try my best.

Uta nodded decisively, and as she did so, her hair, half crimson and half bright white, swayed gently.

She pulled her arm out of Gordon's grasp, then smiled and said to Gordon.

"However, even though I say this every time, I really want to talk about the fans who feel happy because of me."

I'm afraid I'll still be unable to resist keeping reruns~.

As soon as she finished speaking, Uta dodged Gordon's disapproving gaze and sprinted towards the stage.

The next moment, under the most dazzling lights, to the most vibrant rhythm.

World-class diva Uta makes a dazzling appearance!

Meanwhile, in the VIP section, Gawain stared intently at the little girl who, despite her young age, possessed an unimaginable typhoon-like aura.

Noticing Gawain's gaze, Kalifa leaned down and introduced him.

"My lord, this is Princess Uta, the world-class songstress from the music kingdom of Elegia, possessing the Swan Voice!"

Kalifa had just finished speaking when Gawain hadn't even had a chance to say anything.

Charlos had already raised his thick palm.

"This girl is amazing, I want her to be my..."

Snap!

Gawain slapped Charlos on the back of the head hard, his face cold as he cursed.

"You want this, you want that, you want everything? Do you want to get beaten up, Charlos!"

"I...!"

Charlos was speechless, shrinking back and looking timidly at Gawain.

Beside Gawain, Shalria helplessly rubbed her forehead.

My brother is so embarrassing!

As Charlos felt fear, Uta's song finally began, and at that moment, even Gawain couldn't help but close his eyes.

In an instant, he recalled the happy moments from his past life, which began to replay in his mind.

But that was only the beginning. Soon, his memories began to take root and sprout in his mind, just like real life.

After an unknown amount of time, Gawain opened his eyes, frowning as he couldn't help but recall the feeling from before.

Just now, he seemed to have an incredibly blissful dream, in which he felt as if he had lived an extra life.

When that dream shattered, his last impression of that illusion was that he had become a spokesperson...

Thinking of this, Gawain's expression darkened slightly, and then he looked with emotion at Uta, who was bowing to the fans on stage.

"What a powerful dream! If someone with a weak will, they would probably be so engrossed in this blissful dream that they wouldn't want to wake up."

That's amazing...!

After making a comment, Gawain stood up and casually patted Kalifa on the shoulder.

"As planned, please have her board the Dark Bird Ship tomorrow to sing for me!"

"Yes, sir."

Kalifa nodded and left, while Gawain and Gion returned to the Dark Bird Ship.

When the sun rises again, the seagulls, carrying countless newspapers and reward notices, fly to every corner of the world.

But it is clear that even seagulls need to fly for a long time to deliver the newspapers to different people.

So, in Dressrosa, Flamingo picked up the latest newspaper that had just been delivered and was about to take a look.

But after just one glance, he lost all interest in enjoying the morning. He suddenly gripped the newspaper tightly and said something meaningful.

"Dark King Rayleigh, actually followed him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Doflamingo stared intently at the figure in the very center of the photo.

"Gawain!"

Muttering Gawain's name, Doflamingo grinned and let out an incredibly arrogant laugh.

"Fufufufufu, Gawain, it was you and Mjosgard who sent away dozens of Merfolk from Mary Geoise, right!"

You even went to that Fish-Man's island and captured Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea!

Fufu, now even Dark King Rayleigh, is in your hands!

Is this really something Celestial Dragon would do?! Fufufufufu!

Or are you the same kind of person as me?!

Meanwhile, news about Gawain and Rayleigh began to spread throughout every region of the sea.

The appearance of Dark King Rayleigh, finally had its intended effect several days after the newspaper was published.

In an instant, all the taverns on countless islands were packed!

The young people on those islands suddenly discovered that the middle-aged men around them, mostly in their thirties and forties, whose shoulders seemed to have been crushed by life, had suddenly taken over every place where they drank and chatted.

In the past, older people rarely talked about things at sea; they discussed more the hardships and difficulties of daily life.

But now, their past, like Rayleigh's rise to power, can no longer be obscured by the passing of any era.

Even at this moment, Roger was no longer the protagonist of the Great Pirate Era.

In the short term, Rayleigh completely replaced Roger's name, becoming an ancient legend that resurfaced on countless islands.

And Gawain...

Under these circumstances, his name became inextricably linked with Rayleigh, becoming a mystery that almost everyone on this sea couldn't help but talk about and speculate about during their leisure time.

At this time, people were unaware that before they could even process the Big News Morgans they had just received, a new legend was already slowly approaching them!

The Moby Dick is currently docked on the island in the New World, the closest island to the Red Line.

With the morning sea breeze blowing, Marco received the latest newspaper from a seagull.

He picked up the newspaper and muttered something lazily.

"What's going on these past few days? The newspapers haven't been appearing this frequently before, have they?"

As they spoke, Marco placed a few Beli in the backpack on the seagull's back and Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven.

As the seagulls took flight, the Whitebeard sitting not far from Marco, who was in his chair, extended his large hand to Marco.

"Gurararara, let me see what the newspaper says this time. Will there be any news about Rayleigh?"

"I don't think so. Even if he were Rayleigh, he wouldn't be in the newspapers every single day..."

Marco chuckled, then shook his head with a sigh. They were much closer to the Red Line than Dressrosa, yet they had received the same newspaper Doflamingo had just seen two days ago.

Whitebeard didn't have any particular thoughts about Rayleigh's return; he was simply happy for his old rival and friend.

Rayleigh, who chose to set sail again, must have found a new dream. How wonderful!

Thinking this, Whitebeard urged Marco on.

"Don't keep this old man in suspense, Marco, let me see the latest newspaper."

Let's see what other news that guy Rayleigh will have this time!

"Don't worry, don't worry, here you go, Pops."

"Go read the newspaper, I'll go check on the coating progress, it should be almost done."

As Marco responded, he casually handed a new newspaper to Whitebeard.

Taking the newspaper, Whitebeard tore open the package and glanced at it twice, but after only two glances, he slammed the newspaper heavily onto the newspaper that Seagull had delivered two days earlier, which featured photos of Rayleigh and Gawain.

"Hmph, how interesting Pops! The news that I coated our ship has actually reached the Grand Line and even made it into today's newspaper!"

At this point, Whitebeard picked up the enormous flask and took a large gulp of strong liquor with displeasure.

"You all come and see for yourselves! What the hell is this newspaper saying?!"

Does my return to the Grand Line mean the world will be destroyed?

Look at the terrible words Morgans used.

Whitebeard's return is destined to trigger a full-scale conflict between the New World pirates and the World Government!

"Residents of all the islands along the Grand Line should prepare to relocate in advance to avoid dying in the Grand Line, which is about to descend into complete chaos!"

The more the Whitebeard spoke, the more uneasy he felt. After so many years of sailing the seas, was all he had left behind only a bad reputation for being able to stop children from crying at night?

Otherwise, why would the World Economic Journal portray him in this way?

Upon hearing Whitebeard's words, Jozu and the others immediately gathered around.

"What's going on, Pops? The newspapers say you're going to destroy the world again?"

"Haha, I'm used to it. In the eyes of the people who run this newspaper, we're either planning to destroy the world, or we've already started destroying the world!"

"Heh, although this isn't the first time something like this has happened, Pops, today's newspaper is really using very sharp language against us, as if we're really going to do it?"

"My God, there are even speculations in the newspapers that Pops is going to use the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to completely shatter the Red Line."

And today's newspaper even suggested that the people of Sabaody move as soon as possible?

The Whitebeard sons looked at the newspaper, then they looked at each other.

After a moment of silence, a burst of laughter shook the entire Moby Dick.

Sitting at the head of the table, listening to his sons' laughter, the Whitebeard waved his hand.

"Marco, instruct the shipwrights to speed up the coating process; we need to set off as soon as possible!"

After meeting that young man, Gawain, we should hurry back to the New World so that the people there will no longer live in fear.

If I really scare them out of their wits, I'll feel guilty, gurgle gurgle!!!

I'm writing this a bit late. Picking up my younger brother took a little longer, and as a result, each chapter took a little longer than usual today...

Please excuse my poor attempt to imitate you.