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Under the gaze of countless eyes, Loki's words echoed throughout the festival.
"Kokokoko! What did I say? It turns out I have the same idea as Hela!"
"Sure enough, even the brave giant warriors can't resist the allure of women!"
"Eh? By the way, which Elbaf girl is Lola?"
"It seems... I've never heard of her..."
"I have no impression either. This girl... doesn't seem to be from Elbaf?"
The noisy discussion grew more intense, and curiosity burned brightly in the hearts of the giants.
Since ancient times, wine and women have always been a constant topic in this sea.
"She is not a resident of Elbaf, nor is she a giant..." A sweet smile began to appear on Loki's face, "But when I saw her by chance, I was convinced I would never fall in love with anyone else again."
Seeing Loki's determined posture, Fabuti on the throne finally lost his composure, "Who is this Lola?"
"Her name is Lola, but she also has another identity..." Loki showed a hint of pain on his face, but still gritted his teeth and said, "She is Big Mom's daughter."
Upon hearing Loki's announcement, the giants fell into an eerie silence, then started talking in disbelief.
"We...did we hear that right?"
"Prince Loki...what did you say?! BIG MOM? That demon?"
"It seems so..."
"Is Lola the daughter of the demon?"
Big Mom, an enemy the giants will always remember.
When she was only five or six years old, she killed their giant hero Jorul. Although Sister Carmel mediated and the giants did not execute Big Mom, an irresolvable hatred formed between them.
Big Mom, who founded the pirate group, has never given up her coveting of the giants while ruling the New World.
All in all, she is an enemy remembered for generations, an existence called a demon by the giants of Elbaf.
"No! Absolutely impossible!"
The person who reacted most intensely was undoubtedly Mountain Beard Jarul.
As one of the captains of the Giant Pirates, Jarul and Jorul shared a close brotherhood and lifelong friendship.
However, Jorul died at the hands of that demon.
And now, the hope of their giant clan, the future heir of Elbaf, wants to marry that devil's daughter?
How could Jarul not hate this?
This is enough for the giants to remember their hatred for a lifetime! How could this be forgotten?
"Father, the giants never break their promises."
Loki had anticipated this situation for a long time, and when it came to the end, he became calmer.
Regardless of whether Fabuti agreed or not, he was determined to get married.
At the worst possible outcome, he would ask the red-haired pirates to help him propose the marriage.
"Do you know what you're talking about, brat?"
Feeling the anger about to explode in his chest, Jarul asked in a deep voice, his turbid eyes like a beast ready to pounce, bursting with ferocious murderous intent as he stared at Loki.
With his qualifications and status, there was no need to call Loki a prince, but out of recognition for Fabuti, he had always been generous with the title.
Now calling Loki a brat, he was obviously very angry.
"I know what I'm doing, but I think the hatred of the previous generation should not be extended to the next. Lola is Lola, and Big Mom is Big Mom. She cannot represent Lola's will."
Loki said calmly.
Although he only glanced at her from a distance, his keen senses could tell that Lola's will to be free was what attracted him the most.
"Hmph! Even so..."
Jarul wanted to say more but was rudely interrupted by Loki, "Have you forgotten the glory of the giants?"
"..." Jarul was speechless.
The giants are a race that values glory more than life, more than life and death.
He had previously promised to grant the winner a request, but now it became a reason that could not be refused.
It actually gave Jarul a feeling of something stuck in his throat.
"I promise you, but whether it succeeds or not is not up to me."
Fabuti, who had not spoken for a long time, finally made the decision.
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New World, G-5 Base.
Ain, who had just returned from an inspection tour, strode towards the base director's office, her clothes stained with blood and filled with murderous aura.
"Admiral Atlas, I just captured the Shakri Pirates, with a total bounty of 300 million berries."
Ain reported loudly.
This was the first time she personally arrested a pirate in the New World. Although she did not kill the captain, the sense of participation made her feel very accomplished.
Atlas looked through the information in his hand without making any move.
He was used to it. As his adjutant, Ain had his tacit permission to enter the office without knocking.
"Female pirate?"
Atlas raised his eyebrows slightly.
Even in the pirate world, the physical differences between men and women exist objectively.
Among pirates, female captains are very rare.
Just like there is only one Big Mom among the Sea Emperors, there is only one Boa Hancock among the Shichibukai.
Talking about existence regardless of quantity is just folly.
"Yes, she is the squeezer who ate the Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit."
Ain nodded.
"Juicer Girl?"
If the Devil Fruit is really conscious, Atlas suspects the devil inside the fruit is definitely an old pervert.
He remembered that the last ability user also died at his hands, and it was Smoothie who was supposed to become the sweet commander.
But obviously, her ability development was not as good as Smoothie's.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be easily defeated by a combination like Smoker and Ain.
"Huh? Admiral Atlas, what did you say?"
Ain vaguely heard Atlas's murmur and was a little stunned.
"Nothing, just prepare the Eternal Pose to Totto Land."
Atlas placed the information in his hand in front of Ain and gave casual instructions.
As an adjutant should be aware, Ain's eyes quickly scanned the information.
"The Red Hair Pirates may conflict with the Big Mom Pirates?"
"How did these two pirate groups get together? With all the territory in the New World, there shouldn't be a need for conflict!"
The current situation in the New World is this:
Big Mom has shrunk her territory, Kaido is huddled in Wano Country, relying on its natural defensive terrain.
The Marine's military expenditures are restricted by the World Government, making it difficult for them to occupy territory in the New World, resulting in a large number of unclaimed lands firmly occupied by scattered pirate groups.
If the Red-Haired Pirates want to become an emperor, they just need to defeat these pirate groups and gain territory.
Then, by bribing Morgans, the birth of the third Sea Emperor would be natural.
As far as Ain knows, although the Red Hair Pirates have not deliberately expanded, the power of their large fleet cannot be underestimated.
"I don't know. The World Government's CP no longer shares information with the Marine. This information was passed on by a SWORD member."
Atlas could guess a little.
Shanks needs to build momentum and reach the top as an emperor in an absolute manner, maintaining the balance on the sea.
Becoming an Emperor of the Sea requires more than just Morgans' acknowledgment.
Strength and power are indispensable.
Shanks talks about the balance of the sea all day long, and since he can meet the Five Elders privately, it's hard not to doubt his identity.
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On the Red Force.
Shanks was holding a Den Den Mushi, surrounded by attentive pirates.
"Shanks, I want to ask you to do me a favor."
The voice was a little hesitant, but firm.
"What's the deal? I promised you!"
Shanks agreed directly.
"Eh? You didn't ask me what my request was? You're not afraid..."
"Aren't we friends? Loki."
Shanks grinned widely.
"Friends..." Loki was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, we are friends. Please help me propose marriage!"
"Eh?!!"
"Propose marriage?"
"It sounds really romantic! Hahahaha! Seems like we haven't tried it yet?"
"Uh-oh—proposing marriage? What an interesting experience. Promise him, Captain!"
The pirates next to him looked excited and all shouted:
"Who is the target?"
Shanks asked, suppressing a smile.
"Big Mom's daughter—Lola."
Loki's calm and expectant voice echoed on the Red Force deck.
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