Roger Entrusts His Family to Rock

Rock.

That name.

Even in the South Blue, far from the New World, almost everyone knew it.

Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Azure Dragon Rock.

The man who had fought countless monsters in the New World and changed the balance of power across the seas through sheer force.

His name had long since come to mean more than just the Marines.

Even among pirates, it carried an almost legendary weight.

Rouge had heard of him, of course. The moment she recognized the newcomer, her body went rigid.

She instinctively gripped Roger's arm, her fingertips whitening with the force of it.

"Darling..."

Her voice was soft, but she could not hide her nerves.

Roger merely patted her hand in reassurance.

"Don't worry."

His tone was as relaxed as ever, with that familiar touch of carelessness.

"He's no ordinary Marine."

Roger grinned, as boldly as he had back when he sailed the seas.

"He won't hurt us."

Rouge paused.

She was still nervous, but her grip slowly loosened.

Roger then raised his head and looked at Rock outside the yard.

"Come in for a drink?"

He scratched his head, suddenly sounding as casual as if he were inviting an old friend.

"Consider it..."

Roger paused.

His smile remained, but there was a hint of acceptance in it now.

"Indulging my final wish."

Rock stood outside the yard, watching him in silence.

The setting sun fell across him, and his cloak of Justice swayed gently.

"Do you trust me that much?" Rock asked evenly.

His voice was calm.

"Legendary Pirate King."

Roger grinned at the title, looking a little pleased with himself.

"I can hear it, you know."

He raised a hand and pointed to his ear.

"Voices don't lie."

Rock paused, then quickly understood.

It was Roger's unique ability. He could hear the