One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me.

Chapter 267 She is not a sinner, but a hero!

At this moment, Cobra looked at the letters that had appeared out of thin air in front of him.

Although he had read the letter more than once since inheriting the throne, and could even recite it from memory.

But no matter how many times he read it, he couldn't help but be shocked by the incredible fact revealed in the letter.

Yes.

Neferutari Lily, the creator of Alabasta.

She did not choose to become a god, but instead chose to become 'the enemy of God'—she chose to become 'D'.

That is Alabasta's biggest secret.

At this moment, Roy was just as shocked as Cobra when he saw that message.

It's important to understand that Queen Lily clearly didn't want her descendants to rashly explore the truth of the world, but rather hoped they would quietly wait for the appointed day to arrive, which is why the message was relatively obscure.

As a result, compared to Cobra, Roy, who knew about Im's existence and the truth of the world, was better able to glean the true intentions of the queen from the message.

"Spreading history among humankind"

Roy naturally understood the significance of it.

In the original work, Im mentioned that the Poneglyphs were scattered all over the world because of Lily's plan.

And now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Besides
I am about to embark on my final battle.

I could not win that war—power derived from the world could not defeat the world.

I only hope to do my best to ensure that when the person destined to change everything appears, the world he must fight against will not be so invincible.

The facts presented in these few sentences completely confirmed Roy's guess.

"She didn't even go to that world conference."

"From the very beginning, she was going to her death."

Roy could almost see it.

In the distant past, eight hundred years ago, a time now unknown to anyone.

The blue-haired queen buried her crown, a symbol of her power, and her sword, a symbol of strength, here, along with all the achievements and sins of her life.

Then she turned and went to her death.

She knew she couldn't win.

after all
"According to historical records, the first twenty kings all possessed great power—their power should have originated from Im."

With Im's power, it is of course impossible to defeat Im.

At the same time, the 'special contract' that Lily exhibited also aligned with Roy's judgment.

Im granted power to Davy Jones, who then destroyed the First World.

Im bestowed power upon twenty kings, destroying the Second World.

This can be seen.

Although Im is bound by the tree, the original Im, after finding a representative, could clearly grant them enough power to destroy the world.

Judging from Lily's situation, each of the twenty kings may have their own unique contract—they are the true agents of Im.

On the contrary, in this era, even the highest-level contract bestowed by Im, the 'Abyss Contract,' although it can carry a part of Im's essence and possess the characteristic of 'immortality,' its bloodline factor energy is far inferior to the contract left here by Lily.

so.
“Lily must have done something during that meeting to scheme against Im.”

"And Im's current state is very likely her doing."

"This directly resulted in Im not only having his own freedom restricted, but even the power he could bestow became weaker."

Roy guessed in his heart.

Then, he turned to look at Cobra: "Your Majesty Cobra."

"Regarding Queen Lily, are there any records in Alabasta's historical records about what specific abilities she possessed?"

Roy was clearly very curious about how Lily had sealed Im's power—that might be the key to dealing with Im in the future.

"Have!"

Before Cobra could even speak, Vivi had already given her answer.

Having always admired Queen Lily, she said without hesitation, "Legend has it that Ancestor Lily could grant people's wishes, and her greatest ability was to heal all people's illnesses—an ability of boundless compassion!"

"Cure the disease?"

Luo Yi was also somewhat surprised after hearing Weiwei's words.

He had only asked casually, but he didn't expect to hear something interesting.

The ability to fulfill people's wishes—this part of the ability should be a manifestation of the contractual power bestowed by Im.

But curing everyone's ailments is very targeted.

Based on Roy's experience, this ability is likely not from the contract, but from the Devil Fruit ability that Lily originally possessed.

"Can cure everyone's ailments? No, the phoenix has a strong healing ability, but it also has many limitations."

"A healing fruit? That doesn't seem like it either."

"So."

As Roy pondered, a fruit naturally came to mind.

"Fruits of the operation?"

When those four words appeared, his thoughts immediately came to a halt.

Because he knew very well that the Operation Fruit was also a very special fruit.

It is almost one of the top-tier Devil Fruits among the Paramecia type, with its abilities being comprehensive and flawless.

At the same time, the most crucial point is
The World Government has offered a bounty of five billion Berries to obtain this fruit.

This directly results in the Surgery Fruit being the most expensive fruit known in the entire ocean, bar none.

According to the original work, the reason is that after the user of this fruit develops it to its fullest potential, they can undergo an "immortality surgery" at the cost of their own life, making the creature immortal.

But now, Roy suddenly realized a big problem, which is...
"Immortality. What use is it to the World Government?"

Whether it's Im or the Five Elders, the world's highest authority who have put bounties on the Op-Op Fruit, they are inherently 'immortal' beings.

The 'ageless surgery' of the surgical fruit held no appeal for them whatsoever.

So—why are they chasing after it?!

The answer seemed quite clear.

"Queen Lily, is she a user of the Op-Op Fruit from eight hundred years ago?"

"She used the power of this fruit to 'bind' Im in some way!?"

"So Im wants to retrieve this fruit and then break free from that bondage?"

This idea is bold, and there is no evidence to support it.

But Roy instinctively felt that this was very likely the truth!

But it was precisely while Loy was pondering this that he said, "Mr. Chenlong."

Weiwei, who had offered a clue, shook her head, about to speak.

She was now filled with doubt—about the message left by her ancestor Lily, about what had happened to her, and about her responsibilities to Alabasta and the 'world' itself.

She could hardly comprehend everything recorded in this tomb.

It is quite obvious that Chenlong and the twelve constellations know something.

So she wanted to find out.

But
"Weiwei."

Just as Vivi was about to speak.

Cobra called out to her.

"Father?"

Then, Vivi looked at her father, the king.

"What is here is a 'secret' known only to the kings of Alabasta throughout history."

"Why do you think we're here now?" Cobra asked.

He spoke while looking at his daughter.

At that moment, Weiwei was also taken aback.

Yes.

Cobra shouldn't have told anyone about the existence of Queen Lily's tomb—if the fact that the Nefertari clan is a 'D' were to become known, it would be a catastrophe for them.

Even she, as the future princess of Alabasta, shouldn't know about this place's existence right now.

But today, Cobra chose to bring her and even Chenlong, an outsider, here with him.

The reasons behind this.
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Weiwei, who knew her father very well, came up with the only answer after only a brief moment of thought.

"Father, what do you think of the twelve zodiac signs?"

Vivi looked at her father.

Cobra nodded with satisfaction.

Yes.

When a secret about the future no longer needs to be kept, the only explanation is that the future has already arrived.

Cobra had no way of knowing the truth about the 'world,' but he could vaguely sense that his ancestors' words seemed to be deliberately withheld.

But he can determine one thing by observing the government's response.

That organization, known as the 'Twelve Constellations', has truly instilled fear in the 'world'.

The 'world' that Lily's ancestors felt was invincible, the 'world' hidden behind everything, was already beginning to falter.

Therefore, Cobra is certain that this era is the 'future' mentioned in Lily's ancestor's message.

The twelve zodiac signs are the group of people who change the world.

"Your Excellency Chenlong."

Cobra turned his gaze to Chenlong.

"I don't know what 'sin' Lily was talking about that she committed."

"I will not risk the entire country and its people just because of a word from my ancestor."

"but."

He stated firmly, "If, as our ancestor Lily said, atonement for that sin can restore freedom to Alabasta and the people of the world, then—I believe that I, Neferutari D. Cobra, should bear that sin."

As mentioned before.

When he brought Chenlong here, he had already made his choice.

He wouldn't rashly gamble everything on the country, but he risked everything of his own, revealing his family's deepest secret to the Twelve Constellations.

He must 'cooperate' with the twelve constellations to fulfill Queen Lily's past instructions.

Said without politeness.

If things fail, he will surely die, and Alabasta will change hands just like Dressrosa.

"I will cooperate with you, and I will do my best to provide the resources you need without affecting the operation of the country."

"Of course, if things ultimately don't work out, I hope you will all protect my daughter."

Cobra said this.

"Father."

Upon hearing this, Weiwei, who already understood her father's meaning, trembled.

But she hadn't had a chance to speak yet.

The two of them then heard Chenlong's soft laughter.

“King Cobra, I have three things to correct you on.”

"Firstly, the most precious thing you can give us is already here."

As they spoke, Cobra saw the mask of the dragon in front of him change at that moment.

In just a moment, the dragon head mask slowly transformed into a sea beast head mask surrounded by stars.

At that moment, Chenlong's voice was replaced by the Star Lord's voice.

Secondly, we will not fail.

The Star Lord spoke calmly, as if stating an undeniable fact.

Thirdly, you are not 'atoneing'.

At this point, the Star Lord slowly stepped into Queen Lily's coffin.

He looked at the contract mark on the coffin, and at the lily inside the coffin.

“Your ancestor did make mistakes, but she has long since atoned for them.”

His voice carried a distinct sense of conviction.

Yes.

Queen Lily certainly made mistakes; she was one of the twenty people who caused the world to fall into the hands of Im.

But at the same time, if his guess is correct.

The queen played a crucial role in the world's survival to this day and the preservation of hope.

She has already atoned for the sins she committed.

"She is no longer a sinner."

"But heroes."

(End of this chapter)