Akira's words were not just for Loki's ears.
As his Observation Haki enveloped Elbaf, every word he uttered was clearly imprinted deep within the minds of all the Titans of Elbaf.
hero?
Loki, the cursed prince, is... a hero?
This thought, like a bolt from the blue, exploded in the hearts of all the giants!
The mountain of prejudice in their minds cracked and collapsed at that moment.
Loki, whom they despised, the image of the patricide they regarded as taboo and shame, was completely torn apart in Akira's words. In his place was a towering figure who bore the blame and endured the infamy and loneliness alone.
"Is that so?"
The giant warrior closest to Loki's knees buckled, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud. Looking up at Loki, tears streamed uncontrollably down his face as he choked out, " Prince Loki, King Harald... was Black Turn Domination... that's why you..."
"His Highness is here to save us!"
"We... we actually misunderstood the hero who saved the Giant Kingdom!"
"Damn it! What have we done?!"
Loki is a hero!
This entirely new understanding, propelled by Akira's Observation Haki, spread like wildfire, instantly taking root and growing wildly in the hearts of all the giants!
Regret, guilt, shock, reverence... a complex mix of emotions filled the giants in the square with shame.
Your Highness!
Several giant warriors could no longer contain themselves; they scrambled towards Loki, shouting excitedly:
Why won't you tell us the truth!
Why have we misunderstood you for so long!
"Furthermore, what exactly happened in the royal city at that time? Besides King Harald, were the more than one hundred royal guards you executed also...?"
"That's definitely it! Those guards must have been Black Turn Domination too!"
" Prince Loki, we... we misunderstood you!"
Loki didn't answer his people's questions. Instead, he turned to Akira and said in a deep voice, " Marshal Akira, aren't you afraid of offending that person in the Flower Chamber by revealing this truth?"
Akira shook his head and smiled, "If I were worried about offending people, I wouldn't have launched the coup in the first place."
At this point, Akira stood up, dusted himself off, and looked up at Loki, "Tell me, what's the thing you want to do most right now?"
"Just say the word, and I will grant your wish."
"However, after you've accomplished what you want to do, you'll need to follow me from now on and dedicate all your strength to the new order of this world."
Upon hearing this, Loki's bandaged face once again revealed a bloodthirsty and maniacal smile, "Anything?"
Akira nodded. "Of course."
Loki abruptly turned his head, his massive head facing out of Elbaf towards the vast, boundless sea.
"I want to leave Elbaf and settle old scores with that coward Shanks!"
Akira did not hesitate at all.
"I grant your permission."
Having received Akira's permission, Loki stopped talking nonsense, clenched his huge fist, and turned to leave decisively.
But after taking only a few steps, he suddenly stopped.
This time, his manic demeanor was much less frenzied, and his expression even appeared somewhat serious.
" Marshal Akira, I have another question I'd like to ask you."
"Based on what I learned from ' Pompom,' you did not exterminate all members of the Charlotte Family when you personally visited the Whole Cake Island!"
Akira blinked, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
"You haven't given up on Charlotte Lola yet?"
"If I remember correctly, Lola rejected your marriage proposal outright back then!"
Having his secret exposed in public, even Loki, whose expression was usually obscured, showed a hint of embarrassment.
He raised his massive hand, scratched the back of his head, his voice softening, and even his form of address changed, " Lord Marshal, you actually know about something like this?"
"This commander knows everything."
Akira smiled and said, "You can go without worry, Lola is still alive. However, she ran away on the eve of your wedding in pursuit of marital freedom, so you probably have no chance!"
"Most importantly, are you sure you and Lola can be together..."
At this point, Akira's gaze inadvertently swept over Gaban, who was standing not far away next to Lipri.
Once again, the corner of his mouth twitched.
He simply couldn't understand love stories on the Grand Line!
Unexpectedly, Akira suddenly turned his gaze to him. Gaban blinked blankly for a moment, then realized what was going on and leaned against Lipri's leg with his arms crossed, looking smug as if to say, "I'm just that awesome!"
Seeing this, Akira hesitated slightly, then waved to Loki and said, "Pretend I didn't say anything, go ahead."
Upon hearing that Lola had not been executed by Akira, Loki felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.
Without further hesitation, he slammed the giant hammer " Iron Thunder " into the ground, creating a deafening roar.
Where is the Giant Warrior Pirates?!
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of imposing and tall figures stepped out from the surrounding crowd.
They were once members of the Giant Warrior Pirates. Although Loki was not their captain, all their prejudices had vanished at this moment, leaving only guilt and obedience towards this heroic prince.
As the warriors continued to emerge from the crowd, Loki declared without room for argument, "From this moment forward, the Giant Warrior Pirates are disbanded!"
"If you're willing, then you can follow me as the new guard of the Giant Kingdom to meet that coward Shanks!"
Without the slightest hesitation, all the giant warriors who stepped forward shouted in unison, "We are willing!"
Hahahaha!
Loki let out a hearty laugh, "Very good! Let's go!"
Watching Loki lead the giants away in a grand procession, Akira turned around and looked at Rayleigh and Gaban in front of the library.
With an innocent smile on his face, he said casually, "Since you two old brothers have both come together, then don't leave."
Rayleigh and Gaban exchanged a glance, their hearts skipping a beat at the same time.
"I have a task for you."
Akira's smile remained warm. "Take Mihawk Yamato the others to Laugh Tale. This Laugh Tale that has caused so much turmoil in the world should now exit the stage of history!"
[Thanks to "Li Gang Dan'er" for the God-level certification, thanks to "Guo Le Tang Yi Hui" for the character summon, and thanks to all the brothers who have given gifts and supported us all this way. I have no way to repay you, but Buddha Form to give you all a grand and exciting ending.]