One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 180 Farewell, Father! The Giant Legion
One thing that must be stated beforehand is that before coming to Elbaf, Roya had already had Morgans collect information about the country.

That's how he learned about Loki's past and Harald's deeds.

Of all the information about Loki, there was one that particularly concerned Roya.

Loki had his eyes covered since he was a baby.

The official explanation is that Loki has an eye disease and must wear a cloth to cover it.

But Luo Ya knew immediately that there must be something hidden behind this.

Is it really necessary to cover up an eye disease for over sixty years?

In the original story, after Luffy arrived at the Giant Kingdom, Loki's eyes were still covered with a cloth.

Therefore, Roya asked Morgans to investigate the matter more carefully.

The final result was that a rumor circulated among the former palace guards.

Loki's eyes were cursed from birth, and his mother abandoned him because of it.

Even so, his mother died shortly afterward.

The terrified guards believed it was Loki's curse.

To prevent the curse from spreading, the giants who knew about it blindfolded him.

That made Roya understand.

These eyes are the key to winning over Loki.

Loki, who appeared before Roya at this moment, indeed had unusually large eyes.

His pupils had an odd white tint, as if he had opened his white eyes, and his pupils were completely different from ordinary people, they were vertical pupils like snakes.

It was quite ferocious and terrifying.

But to be honest, he is indeed quite handsome; Roya really wasn't lying this time.

Don't they know that what teenage chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) kids are after is being different from everyone else?

Can anything be more bizarre than the Sharingan?
"What did you say?"

As expected of a killer move, Loki's body trembled instantly upon hearing Roya's words. His previously furious expression softened instantly, replaced by disbelief.

This is the first time anyone has made such a comment after seeing his eyes!
Well, of course, very few people have actually seen his eyes.

Even his father Harald had never seen him, and he thought Loki was blindfolded because of an eye disease.

"I said, why cover up such handsome eyes?"

Luo Ya said with a smile.

"..."

Loki fell silent instantly.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Roya had become very complicated.

For the first time in his life, Loki felt recognized.

It's not about power or bloodline, but about acknowledging the part of him that is most embarrassing and that he doesn't want anyone to know!
Because of his eyes, he was abandoned by his mother; because of his eyes, his childhood was filled with suffering.

He tried to die countless times, but never succeeded.

The root of it all is these cursed eyes.

But the man in front of him now said that his eyes were quite handsome.

Even though this person was Roya, the guy who had made him grit his teeth with hatred every time he thought of him over the past eight years, and who had trampled on his father and Elbaf's dignity today, Loki still felt very complicated.

"I don't need your praise!"

After holding it in for a long time, Loki finally managed to utter this sentence.

It seems she really cares about his eyes; her emotions instantly calmed down.

Hehe, the strategy was a great success!

Of course, it's not enough to win Loki over with just one sentence.

However, Loki's attitude softened, which meant that they could talk.

The domineering aura he had released dissipated, and Loki regained his freedom. The first thing he did was instinctively reach out and grab the strip of cloth.

As he grabbed the strip of cloth, he paused for a moment, then looked up at Roya.

The boy's tone was extremely serious, "Roya, what exactly do you want to do to this country?"

"doing what?"

Roya smiled and said, "They simply want the power of the giants. Even when they threatened and coerced you, they offered equal terms in exchange. They were willing to help your father communicate with other countries and would pay huge sums of money to hire the giant legion."

"I also hope that you, my comrade, will become the king of the giants and lead this country to help me."

"Isn't that more than enough, considering I'm the victor? Well, I might even be the person in the world who respects Elbaf the most."

Like Fishman Island, Elbaf is a country with high value for united front work.

Of course, it can't be like other countries where simply labeling something as a black gas producing area is enough.

After all, how many people does Elbaf have in total?

No matter how hard they squeeze, how much black gas can they produce in total?

Roya was also hoping that Loki would join the Cataclysmic Corporation, become the King of Giants, and lead the warriors of the entire nation to fight for him.

"Stop being arrogant! Of course I will become the king of Elbaf, but why should I help you?"

Loki gritted his teeth, "And the victor? What kind of victor are you? You only won by coercion!"

"Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat. How can it be distinguished by different means?"

Loki casually remarked, "No wonder the captain kept rejecting you, Loki. You're so naive, it's really cute."

"Is it so hard to admit that the father you admire has bowed down to me?"

"Shut up!"

Loki immediately bristled, "Don't mention Rocks! And definitely don't mention my father!"

Luo Ya shrugged, his smile widening. "You really are a child. The truth is something that won't change no matter how much you deny it."

"No matter how much you don't believe it, Harald compromised with me for the sake of this country, and the captains died in God Valley eight years ago. They..."

Luo Ya paused, then smiled warmly, "They're all losers."

"Shut up, Roya!"

Loki grew even more anxious and instinctively gripped his spiked club tighter. "Shut up!"

"Whether you keep quiet or not, the facts are the facts."

Luo Ya jumped down from the treetop and said leisurely, "Instead of denying the past, let's create a brand new future."

Loki was taken aback by what he heard.

"The captain is dead, and no one can bring him back to life. I will not be a second Rocks, and there will never be another Rocks Pirates in the world."

Luo Ya said, "But it doesn't matter. I will still turn this world upside down and accomplish what even the captain couldn't do. It has nothing to do with the captain's will or any kind of bullshit inheritance. It's just because I want to do it!"

"And you, Loki, if you feel your father failed, that he shouldn't have compromised with me because of a weak people, what should you do? Just vent your anger here?"

"..."

Loki remained silent.

what should I do?
He just stared blankly at Roya, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Do you remember what I just said, my friend?"

Roya leaped up and landed on Loki's shoulder, just like eight years ago. "Strength is the reason to be king!"

"If you have enough power, you can kill me and take the title of Heir to the Rocks, although I've always thought that title is worthless."

“If you have enough strength, you will be able to replace your failed father as the King of Elbaf, and fight with me to the end, bearing the glory of Elbaf, instead of enduring humiliation.”

"strength?"

Loki muttered to himself, "That's right! Power is the most important thing! I want to gain even greater power!"

Therefore, he didn't care at all about the weak banding together.

So what if Halding has many friends? The weak are still the weak, and everyone still believes they are their father's successor simply because they have power!
Roya acts recklessly because he possesses immense power!

The reason my father endured humiliation was simply because he wasn't strong enough! He didn't have the power to protect the country and fight against Roya at the same time!

"Power is freedom, my friend,"

Roya laughed and said, "The former captain was very free, but not free enough!"

"He's not strong enough! His strength isn't enough!"

"What I want is a truly free world! The strong have everything and can do whatever they want! They can have true freedom!"

"In that world, you can show off your handsome eyes to everyone, and everyone can only smile and praise them!"

"You can do whatever you want! No one can stop you! King of Elbaf? Is that enough?! How about making the world tremble for you!"

True freedom?
Loki still has the mind of a child; in other words, he is easily influenced.

For example, at this moment, his gaze toward Roya gradually became more ardent.

So, Roya reached out his hand to Loki, "I want to surpass the captain, and for that, I need even greater power! Loki, I like you very much. Do you want to surpass your father? If so, then come with me! You can't do anything alone, but come to my side, and we can turn this world upside down!"

Loki's eyes trembled.

This bastard said he wouldn't be the second Rocks.

But now, he clearly sees the shadow of Lox in him!

Arrogant as Rocks, and unrestrained as Rocks!

No, Roya is even crazier than Rocks! At least Rocks wouldn't coerce his father!

What's more, this guy is so shameless that he still tries to win me over after doing something like this! I have absolutely no idea what he's thinking. Does he think I don't have a temper?
Loki felt he truly hated Roya, who had trampled on Elbaf's dignity and forced his father to submit.

But at this moment, he felt that Roya was just like Lox, making him feel excited!

A truly free world?

The strong possess true freedom; in that world, they can have everything they desire.
Rocks is dead, but there's this guy who says he'll surpass him!
"Roya, I really hate you!"

"It doesn't matter, as long as we share the same goal."

"I am known as the cursed son, and anyone who gets close to me will meet a terrible end!"

"A curse? If a mere curse can defeat this calamity, then bring it on!"

...Elbaf, the realm of the living.

That's just how it is.

The Giant King Harald said in a somber tone, “I have reached a cooperation agreement with the Disaster Company. They will help us establish connections with other countries. In return, Roya needs three hundred giant warriors.”

The giant warriors, summoned by the king, looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a long silence, someone tentatively spoke up, "So, Your Majesty Harald, has Elbaf succumbed to the Cataclysm Corporation and to Roya?"

This question made Harald's already dim eyes even more dejected.

"of course not!"

A giant elder standing behind Harald quickly spoke up, "It's a cooperation! His Majesty Harald has reached a cooperation agreement with the Cataclysmic Company for the development of this country!"

"Do you remember the food shortage crisis in Elbaf back then? It was the human nations that His Majesty Harald was on friendly terms with who sent us food to alleviate the crisis!"

"This shows that humanity is not entirely useless, and establishing connections with the human world is not a bad thing! And Roya promised that he could act as a go-between to establish connections between Elbaf and a large number of human nations!"

"Furthermore, the soldiers are employed by the Disaster Company! Roya has promised high commissions!"

The elders' words left the giant warriors somewhat bewildered.

Aren't the elders always the most stubborn and the most dismissive of humanity?
It can only be said that the giant elders went to great lengths to uphold the dignity of the royal family.

Even though he hated Roya to the core, all he could do now was try his best to make amends.

"alright,"

Harald then spoke up, "Those who are willing to be employed by Roya, step forward."

The crowd was completely silent.

No matter what the legitimate reason, the giants were somewhat resistant to working for a notorious guy like Roya.

Fortunately, at this time...

"Let's go!"

Two voices, almost in unison, rang out.

The giants instinctively turned their heads and saw two bloated, round figures leading several humans toward them.

Donley and Brogy returned with the Disaster Company executives who had visited Elbaf.

"You, you are!!"

Although their appearances had changed a lot, there were still many old members of the Giant Warrior Pirates in the crowd. They looked at Dorry and Brogy, their voices trembling, "Brother Dorry and Brother Brogy! You're back!"

"Is it Dorry and Brogy? Really?"

"It's them! Did they come back safe and sound? They've gained so much weight!"

"Brother Dongli! Brother Brogy! Who will win the duel?"

"Brothers, you're saying you're going to accept Roja's offer of employment? What about the Giant Warrior Pirates?"

The giants reacted differently, but overall they were very excited.

The two captains who led the Giant Warrior Pirates to dominate the seas seventy years ago enjoy a very high reputation in this country.

"I became a pirate for treasure, and I also get paid for accepting Roya's services!"

Dongli laughed heartily and said, "What's the difference!"

"Besides, isn't it a great thing that the 'gababababa' can promote the development of Elbaf!"

Broglie laughed and agreed.

Behind them, Doflamingo curled his lip.

That's a really lame excuse.

Can you sweat less when you lie?
but.

He doesn't understand giants at all.

"Hahahaha! Since both of you bosses have said so, then count me in!"

"Me too! Finally, I can sail the seas with my two older brothers again!"

"Me! Me! Me! Hahaha! The Giant Warrior Pirates have been resurrected!"

Even though a few giants still harbored doubts, the majority of the giant warriors were quite enthusiastic.

"Hahaha! This is going to be interesting!"

Blackbeard laughed heartily.

With this giant legion under our control, who in the new world can stop the Boss?

It seems that before long, once the Boss gets even stronger, the war to conquer the entire new world will break out!
Harald finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No wonder that bastard Royal specifically requested that Dorry and Brogy work for him; is this all he deserved?

In that case, there shouldn't be any problem.

"Oh! Everyone's been gathered? Looks like we've come back just in time."

Roya's voice came through.

us?

Harald instinctively turned his head, then his pupils contracted.

He saw Roya return, sitting on Loki's shoulders.

"Loki?"

Moreover, Loki didn't have a blindfold on.
"Father!"

Loki raised his head, revealing his ferocious eyes, and said, "I'm going to sea with Roya!"

what happened?

Harald was startled.

Loki's eyes!
I wasn't wearing any blindfold, so I could see very clearly!

But why? Wasn't Loki supposed to have an eye problem? Why does he look like this?
No, the more important thing now is—

"Roya, what did you do to Loki?!"

A violent aura had already surged forth from Harald.

As a king, he had to protect his people, but as a father, he also had to protect his children.

"This is my own decision!"

Loki shouted, "I've already missed Rocks, so I don't want to miss Roya!"

"Wow, as expected of the Boss."

Becky sighed softly, "It hasn't been that long."

I used to hate the Boss so much.

"What Rocks couldn't do, Boss did."

Dylan's lips curled into a smile.

Rocks failed to win over Harald, but Boss successfully recruited Loki!
"Wait! Prince Loki! What are you doing?"

The elders panicked. "You are the heir to this country. How can you leave it?"

We can't let that dirty half-blood inherit the throne, can we?
"This country belongs to me, of course!"

Loki replied without hesitation, "When I return, this country will be mine! But before that, I'm going to sea!"

He looked at Harald, "Father, just like you were back then!"

Just wait, Father!

I will gain more power than you, and then prove that I am right!

Strength is the only reason to be king!

The elders were speechless.

Harald had even inherited the throne, yet he still spent many years wandering the seas.

“I don’t object to you going to sea, but Loki,”

Harald's forehead was beaded with sweat. "It can't be He Luo—"

“Oh, oh, oh, watch your mouth, Harald,”

Roya said with great interest, "Other giant warriors can accept my employment, but your son can't come to my side? Is this place some kind of dragon's den or tiger's lair?"

Isn't it a den of dragons and tigers?
Harald cursed inwardly.

But he immediately understood what Roya meant.

He turned his head and looked at the soldiers.

Sure enough, the soldiers were already giving him strange looks.

Oh no, if that's the case—

How can we stop Loki?

Roya, you bastard, what did you say to Loki?!
"Harald, leave Loki to us too."

Realizing Harald's predicament, Donley took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.

"That's right, we'll take good care of him."

Broglie also said.

Harald pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then finally nodded. "Then I can only leave it to you."

Loki's mind was made up, and he couldn't directly stop Loki from leaving with Roya, since there were another three hundred giants leaving together, and he couldn't make an exception for them.

So, this is the only way.

Roya!

Harald looked at Roya, the king known for his benevolence, whose eyes now seemed to be devouring someone.

You piece of trash!!

But Roya just grinned.

Harvest!
(End of this chapter)