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"Faith!"
A thunderbolt flashed through Bamond's heart.
He seemed to have grasped something, but couldn't fully comprehend it.
Dylan smiled and continued, "Back to the topic, why did I kill that person just now?"
Seeing that Camilla still looked confused, Dylan turned to look at Bamond.
"In this chaotic era, if the ruler of a country is full of benevolence, justice, and morality, even if it doesn't perish, the country and its people will always be in danger."
"Of course, it's important to fight against the enemy! But... uniting the internal forces is equally important. It can even be said to be the prerequisite for fighting against the enemy!"
"This country is so broken that we no longer have the time or conditions to correct those who are stupid enough to be bad. Bamond, do you think the people are smart or stupid?"
Bamond thought for a while and then said, "It should be viewed from different perspectives.
If it is a demagogue, of course, they will advocate that the people are smart, like the Revolutionary Army.
If it is a ruler...for example, from the Celestial Dragons' point of view, it must be stupid, right?"
Dylan was slightly surprised, this old man was not simple.
"Yes, in fact, the people are the same as the rulers, and there is essentially no difference. But why do many people seem more ignorant, dull, barbaric, and rude?"
The scenery of his hometown flashed through Bamond's mind.
"It's education!"
Bamond blurted out, "They have no education!"
"Yes, but education does not simply refer to ancient and unfamiliar knowledge. Anything that can increase knowledge and apply it to life can be called 'education'. Everything that can shape character and establish beliefs can also be called 'education.'"
Dylan held the stew in his hand and looked at the old and young people across from him, "The needs of the people are sometimes very simple. They just pray for a full stomach, so we will create such an environment for them. Then..."
Dylan grabbed the sword and held it in his hand, "Create this environment as a whole, so that you, them, this castle, and this land are connected together. Let them identify with it. Loyalty to the royal family or promotion and wealth are not enough!"
"They need to fight for what they believe in, fight for future generations, fight for this land, this whole."
"When they truly realize what they are fighting for, they have faith!"
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Sea Circle Calendar 1512.
"Leaving East Blue!?"
"Well, it's almost time. I'm going to the Grand Line to pick up something. And... I won't be stationed in East Blue from now on."
Dylan patted Camilla on the shoulder, "After a while, my identity will become sensitive and will attract the attention of many people. In order to ensure your safety, I will not leave until the 'ultimate goal' is achieved."
"Protect yourselves. I will send someone back to help you, but not myself."
"I will work hard with you on the other side of the sea to change the world!"
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Camilla faced the sea breeze and looked into the distance, even though they had agreed not to see each other again before "that day" came.
But every day, Camilla would still come to this tower after handling government affairs.
Looking in the direction he had left.
"By the way, Bamond, the World Government has invited us several times. When will we respond to them?"
"Next year."
Regarding this problem, Bamond seemed to have anticipated it for a long time, "We just need to follow his wishes and participate in the next 'World Summit'. Before that, other people will come forward."
Bamond seemed a little sleepy, "People from the CP organization have frequently appeared in East Blue recently. In addition to the Revolutionary Army, I'm afraid some of our actions have also begun to attract their attention. At this time, we must be more cautious."
"I can understand your eagerness to see him and help him. But at this time, we must remain calm."
Bamond's eyes seemed to close.
"Combining the judgment he gave us with the secret investigation results over the past few years shows that East Blue is definitely not as peaceful as imagined!"
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"The next task is to advance towards the 'New World'. Note that it is not to occupy the territory. Too many territories will become a burden and constraint for us. Our main goal is to cleanse the pirates."
Inside the G-5 conference room, the main members sat together.
Dylan pointed to the area below the Calm Belt, "The first target - the area ruled by the original 'Whitebeard Pirates'!"
"Yes!"
"In addition·······"
Dylan picked up Shura next to him and looked at the door, "Shiryu! Tom! Follow me to collect the bill first! Tahir, look after the house!"
Tom's expression didn't change much, he just took the lead to come behind Dylan, while Shiryu held the handle of Raiu.
"'Pirate Empress'... I really hope they can resist..."
Bell-mère, who had not yet left, glanced at Shiryu.
"You guy, why have you become more and more weird after the war!?"
After the Summit War, Shiryu's body changed a lot. His teeth began to become sharper, his skin began to turn jet black, and his exposed skin also showed many strange and terrifying lines.
"As for Devil Fruit, it matches your current appearance very well, hahaha."
After speaking, Bell-mère, Ain, and Law left together, and the 07 combat unit disappeared long after Dylan announced the mission.
Shiryu didn't pay attention to Bell-mère's teasing, but followed Dylan and said, "I like the current state very much, I can feel the increase in strength. Dylan..."
Shiryu looked at the cloak floating in front of him, "After I complete the 'awakening' you said, can I challenge you again!?"
"Let's see"
Dylan raised his hand and jumped onto the warship first.
"Dylan, I have a question."
After the warship set off, Tom sat on the deck and looked at Dylan.
"Isn't that ring capable of carrying living creatures? Why do we still have to take a boat every time?"
"Ah...everyone wants to know...bringing us along at your speed will save a lot of time, right?"
Shiryu turned his head while wiping Raiu. This was an issue they had discussed many times in private.
Dylan turned the "Fortress Ring" on his finger and shook his head, "Vegapunk has said that although brute force cannot destroy it, the fruit's ability cannot be ruled out."
"There are all kinds of 'fruit abilities' in this world. It only takes a little more time to bring you with me. If I make it a habit to put you in the ring every time, it will become a hidden danger."
"There is a Captain in our headquarters named Shu, as you know."
"Have no idea!"
"Have no idea!"
Tsk!
Dylan rolled his eyes at the two of them. Compared with CP0, these two guys are much more boring and not qualified to praise!
"His fruit ability is the 'Rust-Rust Fruit', and all metals will be turned into rust by him. There are also... abilities such as the Return-Return Fruit, which can turn back the age of anything and anyone they touch, precisely twelve years..."
Dylan leaned on the side of the ship, "The 'ring' itself is just a dead object and does not have thinking. Normally, I need to concentrate on using it. If the enemy makes a plan for this... I may not have time to free you from the ring."
"Once the ring is destroyed, you will most likely be crushed into nothingness."
"So unless we encounter extremely special circumstances, there is no need for us to save this time, and... this is likely to become one of our means of surprise attacks in the future!"
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