The giant leading the way looked stiff. He had thought Rocks would show Harald at least some respect. After all, this was Elbaf, the land of giants. Yet Rocks had not stopped Ron; instead, he had explained Ron's actions as though they were perfectly natural.
These people were arrogant beyond belief.
A cold wind swept between them, stirring the hem of Rocks's cloak.
"Whew." Ron let out a soft breath, the white mist quickly dissipating in the cold air. After throwing that punch, he felt much better. Ever since that business with Roger, he had come to understand one thing more and more clearly: not everyone could be reasoned with. Some fucking idiots simply needed a fist.
"You go ahead, Rocks. I'll head back and wait for you on the ship," Ron said slowly. He would not be much use there anyway. At most, he would take in the sights and get a free feast.
If he insisted on forcing his way in, making things difficult for Elbaf would not matter much. But if it put Rocks in a difficult position or affected his next moves, there was no need for that at all.
Rocks understood what Ron meant. He was doing this for the bigger picture. Then he said something puzzling to Ron: "Ron, I'll remember this for you."
With that, he turned and walked toward the giant guide, calling for the others to keep moving.
"You're not going?" Ron asked Kaido with a smile.
Kaido stood amid the wind and snow with his spiked club over his shoulder. "Don't underestimate our Intern Alliance, Ron! Our hearts are as one! I couldn't care less about this lousy place!"
"Eugh." Ron gave him a disgusted look and shuddered. Who said words could not hurt? That brief speech alone had covered