Saviors of the Amazon Lily Kingdom

"Using Celestial Dragons as hostages? Hahaha! You've really got guts!!"

Roger praised him without reservation, then lowered his voice and spoke to Lin Nuo and the others.

"But don't rely too much on that trick. Those old bastards might really be willing to take everyone down with them."

"Fortunately, we still have a way out."

"Oh? You have a backup plan?" Lin Nuo looked at him doubtfully.

Roger nodded, glancing toward the deeper reaches of the Sabaody Archipelago.

"The Kuja Pirates arrived on this island before we did."

"Their ship has already been coated and is hidden in a secluded bay on the other side of Grove 55."

"If negotiations truly break down, or if things spiral out of control, we can board their ship and leave underwater."

He paused before adding,

"The woman leading them, Gloriosa, and that Stussy have already taken people to check the ship and make preparations for departure."

"This time, we really have Rocks's connections to thank. Otherwise, those proud Kuja women might not have been willing to take such a huge risk to come support us."

"Oh—so that's how it is." Lin Nuo pondered.

But he knew Gloriosa definitely wasn't doing this for Rocks's sake—

The object of her "lovesickness" was obviously this thickheaded guy!

Still—seeing how Roger was completely oblivious right now...

Tch, he could probably understand why Gloriosa had later—well, "shrunk drastically" and become that old Granny Nyon who sighed all day long.

This was clearly lovesickness, plus being so enraged by this blockhead that she shrank!

Though he mocked them inwardly, Lin Nuo still showed surprise and gratitude on his face.

"The Kuja Pirates? They came too? That's great! This really is a good escape route."

"Roger, you've been a huge help!"

He then looked at Rocks and Whitebeard.

Rocks grinned.