"The captain has taken care of things. What's next? Should we go and settle scores with the Kurd?" After dealing with the other party, Monbuma walked over, clasped his hands in a fist and asked Luo Chen for instructions.
"Hmm..." Luo Chen didn't answer him immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to Trian, who was leading the way for them and seemed to know nothing about the matter, wanting to see what he had to say.
"Lord Luo Chen, please spare my elderly father. If you insist on finding someone to atone for this crime, then please make sure I am the one to atone for my father's sins!"
Seeing Luo Chen turn his gaze towards him, Trian knew that if he didn't speak up this time, these powerful pirates who had been deceived by his father would definitely come to settle accounts with him. Judging from their current strength, it was no surprise that the guards his father had provided would be no match for them. At that time, his father and the entire family would face annihilation. Therefore, after sorting out all the thoughts, Trian immediately stepped forward and pleaded with him.
"Hehe, Young Master Trian, I can tell you're unaware of this matter, so I won't involve you in the revenge. But your father..." Luo Chen said with a smile.
He had also figured out a series of things. As someone who frequently dealt with the guild—no, with Monbuma —and who had probably already leaked the information to the Navy, he couldn't possibly be unaware of their background. Yet, he still dared to set a trap and get involved, trying to target them. Either the old man was senile and making a wrong choice, or he wanted to place a bet at this time, putting the future of his entire family on them.
But as the clan leader, he couldn't possibly be what the former thought; the most likely candidate was the latter, and he would push his heir, Trian, onto their ship. Even so, Luo Chen didn't refuse. Why would he refuse a highly skilled crew member who could serve him wholeheartedly?
"This is all my fault. If I had discovered this sooner and stopped my father immediately, this situation wouldn't have happened... If you must punish someone, then punish me!" Trian lowered his head, knelt on one knee, and begged him.
"Captain, I don't think Trian understands this matter either, and he has this rare filial piety and wants to atone for his father's actions. I think it would be better to let him join our ship as one of us, serve you, and atone for his father's foolish actions. What do you think?!" Monbuma, who seemed to understand Luo Chen's idea, also clasped his hands and pleaded with him.
"I see... If that's really the case, I have no objection. But I just don't know if Young Master Trian can handle this, giving up your status as the heir of your family to join us and become a pirate that everyone hates!" Luo Chen smiled upon hearing this, then pretended to think before agreeing.
" Trian, hurry up and say you agree to this. As long as you become our partner, the captain won't harm your family or your father anymore!!" After hearing Luo Chen's reply, Monbuma tugged at his sleeve and whispered.
"Yes, I have long had the idea of going to sea. If it weren't for what happened today, I might have just mentioned it to you, Lord Luo Chen, and asked you to let me join you."
"I never expected that you would be so magnanimous as to forgive my father's sins after this incident and give me the opportunity to join you. I am so excited! Please, please give me this chance to join your team and become a member of your pirate crew!" The two of them played good cop and bad cop, and Trian, who was unaware of their intentions, was deeply moved. He reached out and wiped away the tears that had fallen from his eyes due to excitement, and said.
"Well, since that's the case Trian, you should get up quickly. From now on, we're comrades..." Luo Chen quickly stepped forward to help him up.
"Yes, I hope you and everyone else will continue to guide me in the future!" Trian nodded emphatically in reply.
"Haha, not at all, not at all. I, George, would also like to ask for your guidance in the future, Trian!"
"..."
Thus, under the deliberate guidance of Luo Chen and Trian's father, Trian joined their pirate crew and became their companion.
Let's turn our attention to Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle.
The marriage between the Gustav Clan and the Glücksburg Clan will take place in three days, and the bride is Catherine, a companion of Orange and Luo Chen, who were once present in Marineford.
Inside a castle hall belonging exclusively to the Gustav Family Clan within the Pangaea Castle.
A middle-aged man wearing a soap bubble mask and a bulky white robe sat high on the throne on the steps of the palace, facing a young man whose attire was mostly similar to his, except for the absence of a mask, and whose appearance also bore a resemblance to his. The young man asked loudly:
Orange...
"Father!!" the young man, Orange, responded.
"How are the wedding preparations going in three days?! I've entrusted this entirely to you, so don't let anything go wrong and bring shame to the Gustav Clan!!" the middle-aged Celestial Dragons asked.
"Please rest assured, Father, I have made thorough preparations for the upcoming ceremony and will ensure that nothing goes wrong with the wedding!" Orange said confidently, clenching his fist.
"Really? Then can you tell me what arrangements you made?" The middle-aged Celestial Dragons nodded and pressed for an answer.
"Yes, Father, at the wedding three days from now, in addition to Vice Admiral Tsuru and Vice Admiral Momousagi representing our headquarters, as well as Vice Admiral Onigumo and Mole, I've also invited members of that mysterious organization that's been in contact with us. They've reportedly sent the third-ranked Wrath and two others, the sixth-ranked ones."
In addition to the three CP0 members who came using our Celestial Dragons privileges, there are hundreds of other guards and representatives from various races, large and small, all here to witness this world-renowned wedding of Miss Catherine and me. Anyone who dares to disrupt it will be met with the Thunderbolt annihilation of everyone present!
Clearly, Orange had anticipated that Catherine's companions would come to disrupt the wedding, and the troops he deployed were of such high quality that even Four Emperors could be subdued. It is believed that they would not be able to shake the defenses here.
"Is that so? My son, you did very well, but you still need to be careful. I received news that our operation to coordinate with the Five Elders to annihilate Luo Chen, the captain of the Shura Guild and Catherine's ship, has failed."
Despite the deployment of two reserve Admiral, three veteran lieutenant Vice Admiral, and two members of the Seven Deadly Sins, they were unable to completely eliminate them. Although there was suspicion that they were holding back, their strength should not be underestimated. You should be careful!!" Orange's father nodded in satisfaction after hearing his arrangements, then remembered something and gave him further instructions.
"Please rest assured, Father. I have also received news of this matter. Although it seems they have indeed become much stronger, with my arrangements this time, even if he has immense strength, he will not be able to overcome it."
"Besides, I also possess the abilities of my ancestors. A mere pirate is nothing to me!" Hearing his father's reminder, Orange was not worried. Based on the information he had received, their strength had not yet reached a level that he could not foresee, and he did not really take them seriously. He still responded confidently.
"Really? My son, I'm very happy that you're so confident. By the way, how's your ability development going?!" Orange's father nodded, not surprised, and then asked.
"Although I haven't developed it to the level of my ancestors, where I'm invincible within a thousand meters, I can still be invincible within five meters, control enemies within ten meters, and make them impossible to defend against within a hundred meters. Even the Four Emperors would have to put up a fight!" Orange patted his chest proudly when his father asked about the development of his abilities.
"Wow, you've developed to this extent? I'm truly amazed! I'm so happy for you!"
"When you develop that ability to the point where you can fight against Admiral Four Emperors without defeat, I will pass this position to you and entrust the Gustav Clan with full authority. I will let you lead it back to its former glory, to the level where it stood shoulder to shoulder with the Imu family and the Glücksburg Clan eight hundred years ago!" Hearing his son's confident words, he felt excited and inspired. He walked to his son's side, patted him on the shoulder, and promised.
"Please rest assured, Father, I will make the Gustav Clan rise again, and make the world recognize and respect Gustav once more!" Orange was very excited to receive his father's promise and said loudly.
"Hahaha, that's perfect! Alright, go and get ready. Your father will be waiting for your wedding banquet in three days!" Orange's father laughed heartily and said.
"Yes!!" Orange retreated with a look of joy on his face.
On the other side, inside the Glücksburg Family Clan castle.
"Please prepare yourself at the Catherine Palace immediately. I will now take your measurements for your wedding dress and gown for three days from now. Please stand still and do not move!"
Inside the main hall, several pretty maids approached her cautiously, carrying rulers and various sewing tools, and asked for her instructions.
"Okay, I understand, hurry up and take the measurements!!" At this moment, a spirited and melodious voice rang out. Catherine, who had been separated from Luo Chen and his group for nearly a year and a half, was wearing a soft armor and had a longsword with an ornate hilt inlaid with more than a dozen precious gems hanging at her waist. Her face, which had grown into a beautiful yet spirited one, was expressionless as she coldly replied.
"Yes!!" Two maids and a tailor rushed forward with their tools to examine her. The tailor measured her and called out the measurements, while one of the maids wrote them down in a notebook.
" Luo Chen, everyone, please don't come any closer! They've already prepared a deadly trap for you here!!" Catherine remained motionless, but her gaze drifted into the distance as she thought of Luo Chen and his group, who were already on their way by boat. She silently prayed to herself.
Back to Luo Chen and his group, on the Isel, everyone boarded the ship together with the newly joined Trian and headed towards the Red Line in the direction indicated by Luo Chen.
The group proceeded methodically, and the ship slowly sailed out of the Shipbuilding Island and into the sea.
After giving his instructions, Luo Chen stood on the bow of the Isel, which had been transformed into an eagle, gazing at the vast ocean before him, lost in thought.
" Luo Chen, are you alright?!" Nayako asked, seeing his worried expression from behind.
"Yeah, I'm fine, Nayako, don't worry!" Luo Chen shook his head and replied.
"But you..."
"It's nothing, Nayako, don't worry about me. Don't you have anything to do right now?"
"Well, I've already spread out all the herbs we need to dry. Now there's nothing to do. By the way, I saw you spacing out here. Are you thinking about Sister Catherine?"
Can you tell me about her?
"Yes, I was thinking about things related to her. There's nothing I can't say, but let me think... where should I begin?"
"Let's start from when you first met. Nayako is really curious about how you two met!!"
"Oh, this story goes back to when I first arrived at Sky Island, back then..."
The two chatted on the bow of the ship, while Monbuma, Phil, and their group behind them exchanged smiles and didn't interrupt. They understood that this was just the calm before the Storm, and it was good for their captain and the curious and lovely little girl to enjoy this rare moment of peace. As for themselves, they were secretly adjusting their state, preparing for the tough battle three days later.
The Isel slowly advanced towards its destination: Mary Geoise on the Red Line.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the early morning of the third day. At this time, they finally saw the endless mountains of the Red Line and the peaks that were shrouded in clouds and mist, their heights obscured.
"We've arrived. From here, we'll sail a little further to the Sabaody Archipelago, and then climb directly up to our destination Holy Land... Mary Geoise!!" George said, looking at the majestic mountains before him.
"Okay, let's start from there. George, you'll take command..." Luo Chen nodded and handed over command of the ship to him.
"Understood!!" George also became serious, raising his hand to accept his appointment.
Luo Chen nodded to the crew members surrounding him and began assigning tasks, saying, "Alright, everyone, get ready. A great battle is about to begin. Let me first assign you your tasks."
First, Phil, Singh, and I will go ahead to disrupt Catherine's wedding. George and Montbuma, you will take the opportunity to help Catherine escape. The rest of you will stay on the ship and be ready to support us. Do you all understand your tasks?
"Understood!!" everyone responded loudly.
"Alright, everyone get ready now. We'll begin operations immediately upon landing in the Sabaody Archipelago!!"
"Yes!!"
And so, under the command of Captain Luo Chen Luo Chen Pirates made their respective preparations, fully equipped and ready to set off, waiting only for the plan to begin.