The Hardliners Think You're Too Extreme!

Vearth's roar echoed high in the sky.

The lively atmosphere of the banquet vanished completely with that angry roar filled with hatred and hostility.

Aisha nestled into Laki's arms. Feeling powerless and helpless, she didn't know what to do and could only instinctively look at Storm.

Many Shandia people do the same thing as Aisha.

Aisha, Laki... even Robin cast their gazes toward Storm.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?"

Storm held a smooth bone in each hand and tapped them together a few times, making a "tap-tap" sound.

"Don't you have any sense of public decency?! You're making such a racket, everyone needs to eat!"

Vearth, who had just been looking indignant, immediately lowered his head and apologized after hearing Storm's words.

"Lord Storm! We apologize, we were too—"

"Apologize? You really should apologize, Vearth, not just to me, but to others as well."

Storm tossed the two large bones aside and then casually picked up a new piece of meat.

"Everyone is enjoying the banquet. If you want to make a scene, go somewhere else, don't do it here."

Ah?

The group of Shandia guerrilla fighters were dumbfounded.

The Shandia chief and Gan Foul were also stunned and stood there.

Storm wasn't trying to mediate their troubles; he just disliked them...

Quarrel?

Even Robin felt that Storm was acting a bit too unreliable at this moment.

However, the crew members must maintain the same attitude as the Captain.

Even if Robin had some reservations, she wouldn't openly question the Captain's words at this moment.

"Lord Storm!"

The Shandia chief gritted his teeth and took a step forward.

"I implore you to lend a helping hand and end the war between the Shandia people and the Skypieans."

"I can't do it!"

Storm refused cleanly and decisively.

"I am neither Shandia people nor Skypieans, but just an ordinary Blue Sea person."

"I have no right to make the Shandia people forget their hatred, nor do I have the ability to make the Skypieans eliminate their desires."

"In comparison, I think Vearth's words suit my taste better..."

Finally, Storm gave Vearth a thumbs up.

"Vearth, I really do admire you!"

"Although you are weak, your mind is more 'normal' than most people on the sea."

This applies to both views on "God" and views on "peace".

Storm felt that Vearth got along very well with him.

If it weren't for the fact that the other party was Shandia people guerrilla leader with a responsibility to protect the tribe...

Storm even wants to recruit this "Shandia Demon".

"Lord Storm!"

Vearth looked at Storm with a mixture of gratitude and excitement.

Despite being the leader of the Shandia people guerrillas, he gained many followers among the young Shandia and was implicitly regarded as the leader of this generation of Shandia people.

However, his ideas of revenge are difficult to spread beyond young people.

Led by the Shandia chief, a group of elderly villagers wanted to forget the hatred of the past and reconcile with the Skypieans.

Many of the village elders even believed that Vearth's actions were "nonsense" and causing trouble for the village...

This was the first time Vearth had received recognition from a "big shot".

He was in an extremely happy mood at that moment.

In comparison.

The Shandia chief and Gan Foul's expressions became very solemn.

Without a doubt.

Storm was a far more benevolent ruler Enel.

Even though the other party does not consider themselves a "god".

However, in the eyes of the Shandia chief, Gan Fall, and others...

Storm was able to kill Enel, who called himself a "god," then he must be an even more powerful "god."

At least from the perspective of ordinary people like the chiefs of Shandia.

Storm is no different from God.

Yet this is a "god" whose strength far surpasses Enel's.

They actually chose to side with those young people from Vearth...

Is Sky Island about to face another all-out war...?

The chief of Shandia sighed softly.

Gan Fall gritted his teeth, walked up to Vearth, looked him straight in the eyes, and said solemnly.

"The land of Skypiea has become an integral part of Sky Island!"

Vearth made no attempt to avoid eye contact with Gan Fall, and spoke firmly.

"This is our Shandia people island! Its current name is Jaya Island! Not your Skypieans's Skypiea!"

Gan Fall: "Every Skypieans is grateful for this Skypiea, grateful for the blessings this earthen island has bestowed upon them!"

Vearth, "This is our Shandia people island!"

"I know that the God of the Blue Sea took this island from the God of the Sky Island and then gave it to you Shandia people."

Gan Fall glanced at Storm, then looked back in the direction of the original Enel Temple.

"However, the Skypiea is still part of the Sky Island! The other inhabitants of the Sky Island all depend on the soil of this island for their livelihood."

"They are innocent people and should not be punished for the wars of the past—"

"Innocent!?"

Vearth grabbed Gan Fall by the collar, veins bulging on his forehead, and hurled insults at him.

"Old man! You're still as naive as ever!"

"Your ancestors took Sky Jaya Island from our ancestors!"

"You people have enjoyed the benefits this island has given you since you were young!"

"Now you're actually saying you're 'innocent'? What a joke!"

"I mean, the other Skypieans are innocent; they are blameless."

Gan Fall responded to the Ghost's rage with composure, his tone as calm as a still well.

"Vearth, I know what you mean, blood for blood."

"I am willing to offer my crippled body as an apology to all the Shandia people."

Vearth was stunned. "What?"

"Although I am no longer the Sky God, I was, after all, a god for a period of time."

A faint smile appeared on Gan Fall's aged face.

"I remember you once said that you would offer 100 Skypieans as sacrifices to your ancestors to comfort their souls."

"But I can't do that kind of thing, and I would never do it."

"All I can do is surrender myself to you Shandia people and let you do as you please."

"Whether it's beheading, cremation, or the death penalty, I'm willing to accept it."

"As long as you stop being obsessed with war and stop viewing the other Skypieans as enemies."

"Old man..."

Vearth loosened his grip on Gan Fall's right hand slightly.

He didn't know how to deal with this ancient Sky Island god who was willing to "sacrifice" himself to the Shandia people.

In a state of utter bewilderment, Vearth felt a surge of anger rekindle within him.

"Old man! Who do you think you are?!"

Vearth loosened Gan Fall's collar, pulled his right fist back, and then raised it high in the air.

Don't think I'll believe you just because of that!

The instant Vearth finished speaking, he swung his right fist, which slammed solidly into Gan Fall's old face.

There was a dull thud.

Gan Fall was sent flying several meters away by Vearth's punch, involuntarily coughing up blood.

Thick, fresh blood mixed with dark yellow teeth fell to the ground.

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

When Piel saw his master being beaten, he immediately flapped his wings and flew to Gan Fall's side to protect his master.

"Vearth! You've gone too far!"

"Vearth! How could you treat Gan Fall like that!"

"Vearth /Captain!..."

The ordinary Shandia people, led by the Shandia chief, exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this.

Even the Shandia guerrillas behind Vearth showed expressions of pity when they saw Gan Fall's appearance.

The Shandia people frequently fought against the Skypieans in their struggle to reclaim their homeland; this is one thing.

Beating up Gan Fall, an elderly man who refused to fight back, to vent hatred is another matter entirely.

After delivering that "Face -Face Breaking Fist," Vearth froze on the spot.

He hadn't expected that Gan Fall would actually not resist and allow himself to be attacked.

Gan Fall got up from the ground, his cheeks swollen and his mouth full of blood, looking utterly wretched.

"Vearth! Don't forget your promise!"

Gan Fall roared at Vearth with his snarling teeth.

"Peace! The Shandia people must not wage war against the Skypieans again!"

"Old man!"

Vearth gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, wanting to continue forward.

"Vearth!" / "Captain!" / "Chirp chirp chirp!" /...

Chaos erupted among the crowd, accompanied by the sharp cries of birds.

Amidst the noise.

Robin glanced at Storm, who was still devouring meat, and asked in a low voice.

"Captain?"

Don't worry about it.

Storm casually tore off a piece of meat, chewing as he answered.

"This matter has nothing to do with us."

Storm was clearly talking to Robin, and his voice wasn't very loud.

But the moment he spoke, all the surrounding noise vanished.

Vearth, panting heavily; Gan Foul, blood trickling from his mouth; the Shandia chief, his face full of sorrow; and the other guerrillas...

Storm once again became the center of attention.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Storm looked up at the two groups of people and waved the Sky Fish in his hand.

"Strike when you need to, kill when you need to, don't dawdle, be swift."

To be honest, Storm actually enjoys watching a spectacle.

Following Storm's instructions, Vearth once again headed towards Gan Fowle.

But this time...

Apart from Piel, who was still chirping incessantly.

There was no one else on the field to stop Vearth.

Vearth walked step by step toward Piel.

This strange bird was his last line of defense in executing the Old Gods of the Sky Island.

At this critical moment, Piel activated the power of the [Horse-Horse Fruit].

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a bird underwent "super abnormal development" and transformed into a Pegasus.

Piel stood firmly in front of Gan Faure.

But then, Gan Fall patted its horse's leg.

"Make way, Piel."

The Sky Island God still spoke with a slight lisp, but his tone was as resolute as that of a martyr.

"From this moment on, I am no longer your master."

Gan Fore pushed Piel aside and faced Vearth himself.

Vearth looked at the disheveled old man in front of him and raised his right hand once again.

But this time...

Vearth just couldn't bring himself to do it.

Because it's not just Gan Faure.

At that moment, the Shandia chief also quietly stepped out of the crowd and stood with Gan Fall.

Two years ago.

The Shandia chief had initially agreed to peace talks with Gan Foul.

Those who have experienced war understand better than those who are currently experiencing it how hard-won peace is.

However, the obstruction of young soldiers like Vearth caused the peace negotiations to fail.

"Vearth, Enel is dead, peace is just around the corner."

The Shandia chief earnestly advised the young warrior.

"If you kill Gan Fall, it will only escalate the conflict between us and the Skypieans!"

"Do you intend to start a full-scale war between us Shandia people and Skypieans?"

The Shandia chief had one more thing he didn't say.

"Do you really want to just stand by and watch us Shandia people be driven from our homeland by the Skypieans once again?"

Even a fanatical warmonger like Vearth.

He was also very clear about one thing.

On the Sky Island, the Shandia people are far less powerful than the Skypieans.

Over the past four hundred years.

The Shandia people have been fighting with the Skypieans for ownership of the "Skypiea".

But the Shandia people never reclaimed their homeland.

The Shandia people did not have this four hundred years ago.

The Shandia people four hundred years later also did not have this.

If Storm hadn't arrived and killed Enel...

Vearth had no idea that it would take the Shandia people several hundred more years to reclaim their homeland from the Skypieans.

The disparity in strength between the Skypieans and the Shandia people is obvious.

The consequences of war would be unimaginable.

Vearth looked around, but didn't know who to look at, and finally just looked at Storm.

"Tsk!"

Storm, of course, noticed Vearth's gaze, and he clicked his tongue in regret.

"What a pity, I thought there would be a show to watch."

"Vearth, why don't you kill Gan Fall?"

"Lord Storm..."

Vearth seemed to have lost his usual fierce spirit, he said in a low voice.

"I have no idea..."

"What are you afraid of, Vearth?"

Storm shook his head, stating directly what Vearth was truly worried about.

Are you afraid of war?

"Are you worried that if you kill Gan Fall, more 'Gan Falls' will appear before you?"

"What's there to worry about!"

Storm paused, then said coldly and ruthlessly.

"On this vast sea, everything is lacking, except for human lives."

"So what if the Skypieans attack? Just kill them."

"When facing enemy invaders who are taking over our homeland, killing one will break even, killing two will make us rich."

"If you're worried about raising a tiger that will become a threat, then kill more of them. Kill as many as come."

"From Sky Jaya Island, we fought our way to the end of the White Sea, staining the entire White Sea red with the blood of the Skypieans."

"If we kill all the Skypieans, then the Sky Island will naturally belong to the Shandia people."

What do you think of this suggestion?

"Lord Storm..."

Vearth hesitated for a few moments, but ultimately didn't dare to speak.

I think you seem to be going a bit too extreme...

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