Roy's words resonated with some scholars, especially those who were relatively young, and they began to waver and struggle.
Dr. Clover sighed deeply, as if he had aged considerably in an instant.
He looked at Roy, his eyes pleading.
"Mr. Roy, you're right."
"Knowledge must be passed down... Clover, Emick,"
You guys, and Robin too..."
His gaze fell on little Robin.
"Bring along our most essential research notes, copies of some key ancient texts, and..."
Those initial results regarding the interpretation of the Poneglyph came with Mr. Roy's departure.
"Doctor!" The eyes of the young scholars who were called out reddened.
"That's an order!"
Dr. Clover's tone became stern.
"Live on, and carry on the spirit of Ohara and the unfinished research!"
Robin, you must survive too! Your talent is crucial!
Robin's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at her elders who were facing death without fear, her heart filled with sorrow and reluctance.
"As for the other books..."
Dr. Clover looked at the mountain of books, his eyes filled with reluctance, but that quickly turned into determination.
"We cannot leave this to the World Government, nor can we let them perish with it."
"Mr. Roy, if you have a way..."
Roy nodded, not having time to say anything more.
He walked to the pile of books that were about to be moved and disposed of, and his mental energy stirred slightly.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the heavy books and ancient scrolls seemed to be lifted up by an invisible hand.
They flew towards Roy in an orderly fashion, and mysteriously disappeared upon touching what appeared to be an ordinary leather pouch (storage pouch) at his waist!
Spatial capabilities?
"Just a little trick!"
"That's enough... Thank you, Mr. Roy."
Just as Roy was quickly collecting the books, and the young scholars were tearfully packing their last belongings,
Roy's Observation Haki suddenly detected a sound coming from the direction of the coast.
A wave of malevolent energy surged as warships approached, their waves creating a heavy, oppressive atmosphere!
His expression turned serious, he stopped what he was doing (most of the books had already been collected), and said in a deep voice,
"They've arrived! The CP people have landed on the island and are on their way!"
The naval fleet is already approaching the coast! There's no time to lose, follow me immediately!
Having collected all the books, Roy didn't linger any longer. He gave a final nod to Dr. Clover and the remaining scholars.
He then gestured for Saul and the other selected young scholars (including Clover and others) to follow.
At the same time, he grabbed Robin was still standing there weeping and gazing longingly at the Tree of Knowledge.
"Let's go! Get out of here first! Find your mother first!"
The group quickly left the area of Tree of Knowledge and moved towards the West Blue where the Ark Maxim was docked.
However, Ohara was now engulfed in unprecedented panic and chaos.
News of the " Buster Call " has spread throughout the island, spreading rapidly among the common people like a plague.
"The navy is going to bombard the entire island!"
" The World Government wants to kill everyone!"
"Run! Get to the dock! Take a boat and leave!"
Cries, screams, and the sound of running footsteps mingled together.
People, with their families and valuables in tow, flocked frantically to the island's several piers.
They were scrambling for the few available boats.
Order was completely lost, stampedes occurred frequently, and a sense of despair permeated the air.
Roy and his group struggled against the flow of people towards the West Blue.
Saul's massive size became an advantage; he carefully protected Robin and the young scholars.
Use your body to push through the chaotic crowd.
Roy, Tesoro, and Bullet warily observed their surroundings.
Especially those CP Agent dressed in black suits, moving nimbly, weaving through the crowd and trying to control the situation.
"Mommy... where is Mommy?"
Robin was held tightly in Saul's palm, anxiously looking around, tears streaming down her face.
Suddenly, the sounds of fierce fighting and a familiar woman's scream came from a relatively empty street corner ahead!
" Olvia!" Saul and Robin recognized the voice at the same time.
Roy's eyes narrowed, and he accelerated, disappearing through the crowd like Phantom and appearing at the street corner in an instant.
Several CP Agent were seen surrounding a woman covered in dust, looking exhausted but with a determined gaze.
It's Nicole Olvia!
She had clearly gone through a fierce battle and escape, and though wounded, she was still fighting hard to break through.
"Mother!"
Robin, who was being protected in Saul's palm, could no longer hold back and cried out.
This shout,
The sound startled Olvia, who was in the middle of a battle. She instinctively looked towards the source of the sound and saw her daughter being protected by the giant Saul.
A fleeting look of surprise, worry, and determination crossed her face.
The leader of the CP Agent who besieged her was a pale-faced man with a striped suit, slicked-back hair, and sinister eyes—
Spandine also heard the shout.
Spandine and the CP immediately noticed the giant Saul and the little Robin in his hand.
" Saul! You naval traitor! You were here after all!"
Spandine shocked and furious, but mostly pleased to have caught him.
"Big Fish's" excitement. "And that little girl too! Let's take them both!"
CP Agent turned their attention to Saul, coordinating their attacks seamlessly.
Some unleashed ranged attacks with their Rankyaku," while others used their Shigan to attempt close-quarters attacks on Saul's vitals.
The objective is clear: first subdue or disrupt the giants, then capture Robin.
Saul roared and swung his massive arm to block the Rankyaku.
At the same time, carefully shield Robin behind him in a safer position.
However, his injuries had not yet healed, and his movements were inevitably somewhat slow. For a time, he was forced into a somewhat disheveled state by the dense attacks.
"Mother!"
Protected by Saul, Robin watched as Olvia continued her fierce battle in the distance, sustaining new wounds. In desperation, she shouted loudly in her mother's direction.
"Mom! Don't give up! I've already..."
I can now read the Poneglyph! I have become a scholar! The knowledge of Ohara will never perish!
These words struck Spandine ecstatic joy:
"As expected! It really was that bastard! Quick! Capture that little girl first! Dead or alive!"
The CPs' offensive became even more aggressive, even resorting to specially made ropes and nets specifically designed to target Saul's giant size.
At this critical moment, Roy gave a slight signal to Tesoro beside him.
Tesoro's lips curled into a cold smile.
"Understood, boss."
The next instant, golden lightning exploded!
Tesoro appeared in the center of the battlefield as if by teleportation, blocking the CP Agent who were rushing towards Robin.
"Shut up, a bunch of government lackeys."
Tesoro said lazily, flicking his finger casually.
Crack--!