After uttering the last sentence, Gawain raised his right hand and gently tapped the table.
"You don't need to answer, Borsalino. You just need to let Sakazuki think about this question carefully."
Indeed, the honor of the Navy should hold the highest place in your hearts.
But take a good look around you, think about Ohara and other destroyed countries, think about the starving children all over the world, and think about the lower classes and slaves who are forever dominated by nobles.
Think about it, in this era, who is constantly being harmed, and who is constantly inflicting the most severe harm on so many people?!
At this point, Gawain frowned slightly, realizing that he had been a bit too blunt.
However, it was nothing serious. Yixiao had long been able to see through the flames in everyone's hearts using his Observation Haki, and the result of these words was nothing unusual. There were no spies sent by outsiders among his own people and maids.
Only Imu, the Five Elders, and other Celestial Dragon are qualified to plant spies within the Sky Dragon family.
Imu would disdain doing that, the Five Elders wouldn't do that to him, and the other Celestial Dragon wouldn't bother doing it.
Even if he said more now, it would only make Shalria, whose thinking had just begun to Awakening, feel a little uneasy.
Sitting near Gawain, Shalria carefully cupped her chest.
I have a feeling that Gawain's words sound a little dangerous.
Of course, the danger lies with myself and the other Celestial Dragon; as long as Gawain isn't in danger, everything will be fine.
Shalria quickly came to terms with it; female Celestial Dragon, pampered and self-centered individuals, when they fall in love, their "love brain" is far more severe Koby Hancock's trauma-induced kind.
Because Shalria's worldview is far more absolute than Hancock's.
Just as Shalria, Gawain raised his hand and extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray that the maid had brought him.
After the maid left, Gawain gently shook his head.
Borsalino, do you understand now?
If you didn't have your current strength, if you didn't have the special abilities of the Pika Pika no Mi.
If you are just an ordinary person, you won't even have the chance to step into Mary Geoise.
Unless you become a slave!
In this respect, men and women are actually the same. If a man doesn't have a privileged family background or connections, and also lacks talent and wisdom...
That's like a woman who has no family background or connections, and also lacks a pretty face and an interesting soul.
The word "innate" truly determines the fate of many people, while being born mediocre means that it's difficult to live a good life despite being in a popular field!
As for me, do you now know what I want to do?
Gawain looked at Kizaru, and his gaze made Kizaru think for a moment and then shake his head.
"I think I understand," Kizaru said cautiously.
Across from him, Gawain nodded in satisfaction, then emphasized again.
"I understand, that's good, I'm relieved."
Wherever life exists, there will never be true equality between lives.
Wild beasts have their kings, and even wind and rain vary in frequency and intensity depending on the environment of different places.
Flowers differ in their vibrancy and fragrance, and trees differ in their height; these differences are almost predetermined when their seeds are scattered in different places!
Rain and sunshine do not appear equally in every place.
Therefore, what I pursue has never been some empty talk about equality.
Remember, everyone or every group that emphasizes equality to you, no matter how eloquently they speak, is simply pursuing a higher position than you!
Even..., hehe."
Gawain pointed to his chest, then pointed to the others.
Facing everyone's gaze, Gawain remained silent for a moment, then spoke with utmost seriousness.
"There was a time, guys, when I really felt that what I was pursuing was equality of life."
I wonder, if I were to stand at the highest point, would I have the authority to decide that everyone should live an equal life?
But now I'm gradually realizing that when I want to reach the top, I'm the one who's most unfairly treated.
Meanwhile, haha, if you, whose abilities far surpass those of ordinary people, were to live like everyone else and receive the same treatment as the majority...
Isn't this practice also a form of unfairness to those of you who are more hardworking and capable?
So..."
Gawain reached out and tapped on the table.
"Through constant reflection, I am gradually seeking my own goals and direction."
Creating a world where greater ability equates to greater responsibility and power, and consequently, higher moral standards, should be a major part of what I strive for.
As for the other half, there's no doubt about it.
My dissatisfaction with this era is not because there are too many outstanding people who are not getting what they deserve.
Rather, it's those ordinary people.
Even if they are ordinary, they shouldn't live such a miserable life!
The outstanding can live the most luxurious life possible, while the ordinary can live the most stable life possible, breaking down the hierarchy between people and eliminating the meaning of so-called bloodlines.
Haha, I'm asking for so much. If the Five Elders heard me say this, they'd probably be beating me up for at least half a month.
But they will eventually accept it, because when I talk to them about those things, I will definitely have enough strength to defeat them!
At the same time, as long as I remain in the highest position in my plan, even if the Five Elders are dissatisfied with my decisions, they should be pleased with my background.
Isn't that right?
At this point, Gawain fell silent, giving everyone around him time to think.
After everyone had thought it over, quite some time had passed.
Gawain waved his hand gently and smiled.
"Alright, Borsalino, I've already gone too far for you, otherwise I should never have uttered those outrageous words in this city."
I imagine you've lost your appetite, or perhaps as Marine Admiral, you wouldn't mind a simple meal from me.
Go, take my thoughts with you, bring them back to your world, let Sakazuki, let Kuzan, and let those who are qualified to know me know me better.
Of course, don't let things that shouldn't be said reach the ears of people who shouldn't hear them.
I don't think I need to remind you, because getting to where you are today, you've done more meticulous work than I could have instructed you to."
After saying that, Gawain smiled slightly at Kizaru and then withdrew his hand.
Kizaru remained silent for a while before nodding quietly.
Without a word, he slowly turned around and left Gawain's house out of everyone's sight.
Watching Kizaru walk towards the courtyard, Gawain smiled slightly, then spoke to his subordinates and the maids beside him.
"Haha, although it's been a while since I've tried to persuade anyone important."
But as it turns out, I haven't neglected my verbal skills.
As for those words, just listen to them and let them go, especially from you guys."
At this point, Gawain reached out and gently rubbed the head of the maid closest to him.
As the maid's face flushed crimson in an instant, Gawain shook his head and smiled gently.
"Today, you little ones also heard my dream."
Remember that, it's just a dream.
I am very clear that no matter how well I do, service providers will not disappear, and those being served will not stop emerging.
In other words, in the future, you will be maids, and perhaps you will become maids again."
"No... it's alright, I'm alright!"
Upon hearing Gawain's words, the maid, who had just been gently patted on the head, shook her head excitedly and repeatedly.
"To be... to be your maid, sir, this is my... waaaaaah."
This is my greatest honor, and also... and also my...
"Waaaah, I'm such a lucky person, really!!!"
In an instant, the maid could no longer hold back her tears. She pressed her thighs together, her calves trembling, tears streaming down her face as she looked at Gawain.
Meeting the maid's intense gaze, Gawain chuckled and brushed aside the loose strands of hair hanging from her hair bun.
"Haha, don't exaggerate like that, girl."
Honestly, I'm quite proud of myself for maintaining this appearance over the past year.
Even if what I strive to achieve next is to ensure that everyone who is served treats the service provider the same way I do.
Those who are talented, capable, and willing to work hard to ensure that everything is delivered are indeed entitled to receive services.
However, while enjoying the service, every carnivore who is being served should respect and treat the herbivore with the utmost kindness.
No one can bring absolute material equality to everyone, but equality of spirit should be a given.
As for this era, haha, this garbage era.
Too many people, after enjoying the service, completely forget what they are at heart, to the point that in the eyes of those who are not even human, the people who serve them are also not human!
"A goose's eye judges a person's worth; a dog's eye judges a person's worth."
Suddenly, Gawain released the excited maid and turned to look at Doflamingo was frowning and deep in thought.
Noticing Gawain's gaze, Doflamingo's expression grew even more somber, while Gawain, after a brief silence, spoke sternly to Doflamingo.
"You should know who I'm talking about, Doflamingo!"
I can see the look in your eyes when you look at me, and that look makes me feel comforted.
I could also see the way you looked at other people, especially at the maids in the family!
On my ship, in a team that is not now a family, but in fact closer than a family.
"The only person left with this problem is you!"
Gawain suddenly raised his right index and middle fingers, and with a slight twitch of those two fingers, the knife beside him suddenly flew up and shot towards Doflamingo!
As the knife flew towards him, Doflamingo's pupils dilated slightly. A moment later, the knife pierced through Doflamingo's shoulder blade and embedded itself in the back of the chair he was sitting on.
Doflamingo struggled to control his movements, a struggle that made his veins bulge and his body tense and tremble.
Across from him, looking at Doflamingo's eyes which had turned blood red in the blink of an eye, Gawain snorted coldly, then said in a harsh voice.
"Take back that look, you piece of trash, because I'm not teaching you how to do things, I'm demanding that you do things!"
There are countless principles in the world, but the most effective one is simply that whoever is stronger gets to decide!
I don't need someone like you to understand what I'm describing.
All I need to let you know is that I am stronger than you, and you... must obey me!
Now, give me an answer. Even if you're just pretending, can you at least show me a change in your attitude towards the maids and others?
If you can't laugh, then learn from Shiryu, who can't laugh even as well as you. Do you know that the indifference of the strong is also a form of equal treatment of the weak?
If you can't learn it, haha.
Even those on my ship and in my family cannot act with my thoughts at the core.
Even if it's an act, it shouldn't be done in front of the world, to set a good example for others!
That... Trafalgar Law!!!
Gawain suddenly turned his head to look at Trafalgar was breathing rapidly with tension.
Upon hearing the greeting, Luo reflexively jerked his chair aside and stood up straight!
Luo stood up but dared not speak, because not only him, but no one else dared to utter a sound at that moment.
Of all those present, who has ever seen Gawain so enraged as he is now?
The only person who has ever seen Gawain like this is Gion. The last time Gawain was so irritable within the family was probably more than a year ago, when he was training Gawain 'Franky character in Water 7.
Faced with the enraged Gawain, Trafalgar felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, and he couldn't utter a single word.
I don't know what to say, and I dare not say it!
Seeing Luo's trembling expression, Gawain curled his lips and let out a cold laugh.
"Whether it's three days or one day, for a real man, if he can do it, then what need is there for a time limit!"
Now, right now, let me see your smile!
Even if it's fake, I still want to see you, to continue appearing before the world, even if you don't have to maintain that same humility as Yixiao and be like me.
They must also feel that you respect them!
If you can do it, then live with it; if you can't, then why wait for the future?
Trafalgar Law, if Doflamingo remains so stubborn, then I will take his heart and give it to you right now!
This isn't to win your heart, just as I don't lack a Doflamingo, nor do I lack a Trafalgar Law or Op-Op Fruit!
However, at this stage, I cannot allow any internal problems to occur, absolutely none!
So..."
Gawain drew out the sound and slowly stood up.
Gawain walked past Hancock and past Rayleigh, who was deep in thought, and came to Doflamingo's side. He raised his hand and pressed it against Doflamingo's injured shoulder, letting Doflamingo's blood flow out between his fingers.
Feeling the pressure of Gawain pressing on his shoulders, Doflamingo gritted his teeth slightly, and wisps of black energy began to rise from his body.
But at the same time, right around this huge round table...
Rayleigh stroked his beard, Gion gripped the hilt of his sword, smiled as he sipped tea with one hand, and Zephyr smiled with immense satisfaction.
Shiryu licked her lips, Hancock wiggled her toes, Shakky pulled out her revolver to check the magazine, and even Moria swallowed twice in agreement, then, like the fat man next to Stephen Chow in Kung Fu Hustle, trembled her chest and struck a fierce pose at Doflamingo.
Time ticked by, and with a flash of brilliance in Zoro's eyes, his swordsmanship improved by more than one point in a moment of bewilderment!
And Doflamingo.
Hearing the usual calm breathing beside him, he grinned and gave a bright smile.
"Hey, this isn't the Donquixote Family, it's the Gawain Family!"
As for me, how could I disobey my parents, Fufu!
With a soft laugh, Doflamingo reached out and placed his hand on Gawain's hand.
Gently grasping Gawain's wrist, Doflamingo shook his head and continued to laugh.
"I am your family member, clan chief."
I'm saddened by your actions, but also... extremely satisfied!
Just when I thought your indecisiveness might border on irrationality, you finally showed me what I wanted to see.
Even if your ruthless and cruel target is me, I must tell you in the most satisfactory manner that good people can't be kings; only the ruthless can!!!
I'll remember you at this moment, and you should remember yourself at this moment too!
As for me!
I will never die at the hands of my family, absolutely not, toss toss toss!!!
Come on, it's just a smile! I'm the famous Joker, who in the whole world is better at smiling than me?
As he finished speaking, Doflamingo's smile grew even brighter, and his laughter filled the air, gradually transforming from a grotesque sound into something more normal.
And so, not long after.
Doflamingo smiled and took Gawain's hand, then stood up from his seat.
Dover casually covered his injured shoulder with a handkerchief, Doflamingo, and nodded to the trembling maids around him.
"I'm sorry, girls, I've been a bit harsh on you these past few months in the family, Fufu."
However, I don't expect your forgiveness. Of course, I will change, but you should know that while you no longer need to fear me, who should you thank in your hearts?!
With that, Doflamingo smiled and walked past Gawain, instantly squatting down beside Dr. Kureha.
"Big sister, I'm injured again. I need you to treat me. I only trust your skills, Fufu!"
As for you."
Doflamingo turned to look at the maid, then smiled and shook his head.
"Born into this era, and into this family."
You guys are so lucky, it makes me jealous.
Serve my parents well; there is no one in the world more deserving of your service than him.
You guys are so enviable, Fufu!!!