Lin Yuan didn't know much about Loki, but he heard from Gaban that Loki was cursed from birth and was thrown into the Underworld by his own mother but survived.
In order to obtain the Devil Fruit passed down through generations of Giant Race, he did not hesitate to kill his own father, King Harald. Later, he was captured by Red-Haired Shanks and imprisoned in the roots of the Treasure Tree Adam.
"I've met Loki before. Because of his abnormal eyes, he's considered a cursed prince, but he's much stronger than his brother Hajrudin, defeating him at the age of 15."
"But wasn't he imprisoned? How come someone released him?"
To save time, Lin Yuan summoned Flame Clouds and led everyone over. To his surprise, the proprietress Mado and the giant in the tavern also asked to come along.
Lin Yuan didn't refuse; he was just there to watch the show. However, after hearing Gaban's explanation, Lin Yuan frowned slightly.
"You just said he was captured by Red-Haired Shanks and then brought back!"
Gaban thought for a moment, then nodded and said.
"That's right, it must have been four or five years ago. Shanks somehow managed to capture him and send him back."
Lin Yuan nodded and did not ask any further questions.
Gaban looked at Lin Yuan, wondering why Lin Yuan had left Shanks behind when he had already subdued the other Five Emperors, but he didn't ask.
Soon, the group arrived at the border between the Underworld and the Sun World. On Lin Yuan's Flame Clouds, besides the group of people, there were also more than a dozen Giant Race had followed them.
Lin Yuan moved his feet, instantly concealing the Flame Clouds. From the outside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
"My lords, follow your king and charge forward to reclaim our country!"
"Roar..."
Lin Yuan looked down and saw a man who was exceptionally tall even among giants, with golden hair and a pair of long, upward-pointing horns, leading hundreds of shackled giants toward the Sun World.
"That's Loki. He's quite strong, much stronger than Ren and Just."
Bullet suddenly spoke up, clearly intrigued and seemingly eager to engage in combat.
Gaban laughed and said, "This kid is indeed quite strong. I'm not confident I can beat him either. He's very powerful, and he also has that terrifying Iron Thunder and Devil Fruit."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face. It seemed that he had made the right choice this time. Elbaf's strength was even greater than he had imagined, because there were three powerful giants beside Loki.
According to his estimate, there are probably no fewer than ten powerful individuals with the strength of Admiral, which explains why Lot Linlin doesn't dare to provoke the Giant Kingdom.
Time passed slowly, and under Loki's leadership, a group of towering giants quickly broke out of the Underworld and arrived in the Land of the Sun World.
However, they were quickly stopped by the First Elder, Mohammed, who was leading Ren and others to resist them.
In addition, there were Ripley, Just, and behind them were thousands of giants.
The giants they encountered along the way were defeated by Loki and his crew at an extremely fast pace, though they were not killed.
Seemingly noticing Lin Yuan's confusion, Gaban explained with a smile.
" The Giant Race is not numerous now. Although they are warlike, they generally do not kill their opponents, as they need to ensure the continuation of their lineage."
Lin Yuan nodded, his gaze still fixed on Loki, a hint of disdain mixed with a touch of admiration flashing in his eyes.
Aside from the stain of killing Harald, his strength is indeed impressive, especially the Iron Thunder Hammer in his hand, which seems to be crackling with lightning.
"Hmph, Loki, you dare to escape from the detention center! You cursed man, instead of repenting for your sins, you even dare to rebel."
The towering Loki, a hint of cruelty flashing in his heterochromatic eyes, stared intently at Mohammed, a mocking expression on his face.
"Hehehe, you cursed one, I, a prince, was thrown into the Underworld just because I have heterochromia, and then framed by you bunch of fools. Isn't this exactly the result you old codgers wanted?"
The faces of the eight elders, including Mohammed, showed anger, and the fifth elder directly rebuked them.
"You patricide, everyone has the right to kill you. We've spared your life by being incredibly lenient, yet you show no gratitude."
Loki looked at the Fifth Elder, his mockery growing even stronger.
"Hmph, you old codger, I am my father's son, the Sun God. The Giant Kingdom should rightfully be under my control, not for you old fogies to dictate."
"Don't think I don't know, there are those scum's lackeys among you! Enough said, today I'm going to take back everything that's rightfully mine."
Seemingly unwilling to continue the conversation with the elders before him, Loki directly ordered the start of the war.
Despite the disparity in numbers, Loki showed no fear, wielding his Iron Thunder and leading the charge towards Mohammed and his men.
Mohammed picked up his scepter and gave the same order to attack. Nearly two thousand giants from both sides clashed violently.
The battle between giants was savage and violent, filled with iron hammers, iron clubs, spiked clubs, giant axes, and giant swords—far beyond what the few Marine Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters could match.
Loki took the lead, blasting away several giants who came to block his way with his Iron Thunder, and charged towards the elders. Ren and the giant wielding the giant axe went to meet him.
" Gaban, Loki's weapon, kid!"
With a roar, Ren slammed his giant hammer directly at Loki, while the giant Gaban Jabbar also raised his giant axe and brought it down fiercely.
Surprisingly, the three giants Loki brought, each with the strength of Admiral, were also blocked. In addition to Just, two more people appeared who were no weaker than Ren and his group.
Lin Yuan looked at the eight elders, including Mohammed, his eyes full of profound meaning.
From Loki's words, Lin Yuan keenly sensed something unusual, but he didn't say anything and instead looked up at the sky.
From the moment they arrived in Elbaf, the dragon that Lin Yuan had transformed into summoned a large number of clouds, which have not yet dissipated.
"Lord Lin Yuan, all communication channels with the outside world in Elbaf have been cut off; the area within a radius of several hundred miles has been sealed off."
Just then, Redfield, who had been mostly silent, suddenly spoke up.
After obtaining the Devil Fruit and the weapon, Redfield became Lin Yuan's butler according to the bet, and completely took over Monet's Shadow Secret Guard.
Since arriving here, Redfield has been using his Observation Haki, which allows him to see through people's hearts; only he and Lin Yuan know the specifics.
Whitebeard Newgate and the others exchanged glances but said nothing.
Gaban naturally heard this as well. He hesitated for a moment, then spoke.
"Lord Lin Yuan, you don't intend to subdue the entire Elbaf by force, do you?"
Lin Yuan became interested and asked with a smile, "Oh, if I were to do this, what would you choose?"
Gaban spoke almost without hesitation.
"Haha, if you want to do that, then I suggest you go all out when you do it. That way you can completely subdue them. Giant Race, too, respect the strong."
Lin Yuan nodded, quite satisfied with Gaban's suggestion.
"Hmm, not bad. I also have a suggestion for you: tell your wife not to get involved in this fight!"
Gaban's expression changed instantly; he understood what was happening and quickly looked in Ripley's direction.
Mado and the other giants beside them were displeased. Just as they were about to speak, they felt a terrifying pressure coming down on them, causing them to kneel down.
Then a domineering voice rang in their ears.
"As for you, you'd better just watch quietly and not get involved. That's an order!"
Mado and the others looked at Lin Yuan in shock. His not-so-tall figure seemed to fill the entire world, leaving them with no will to resist.
Gaban is right. Giant Race value strength above all else. Although they have advocated for peaceful development with the outside world in recent years, it is for the prosperity and strength of Elbaf.
As for themselves, they naturally listen to whoever has the bigger fist, but now, under this terrifying pressure, they naturally listen to Lin Yuan.
The oppressive aura emanating from Lin Yuan disappeared, and Mado and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As for Gaban, he has already contacted Ripley using special methods.
Looking down at the unusually ferocious Loki and the eight elders who were being protected, a smile flashed across Lin Yuan's face.
"Hehe, this is really interesting. I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain this time!"