Chapter 212: 212. Joyboy’s Journey
The days of waiting were long and boring.
But soon this waiting turned into anticipation with the arrival of the newspaper.
In the newspaper, the boy made a big fuss on Fish-Man Island deep under the sea and then held a huge banquet with them.
Soon after, he went to Drum Island, which is world-famous for its medical treatment, and helped the people there.
Sabaody Archipelago - The boy once again clashed with the Donquixote family.
This time, the other party did not show mercy to Im because of the badge on his ship.
And that boy had grown up a lot, gaining a weird demonic power, able to fight however he wanted.
He defeated the Donquixote family on the Sabaody Archipelago, smashed the human auction house there, and freed hundreds of slaves waiting to be auctioned and transported.
They lit a huge bonfire in the center of the Sabaody Archipelago, held a banquet, and then went their separate ways.
"Interesting."
Im couldn't help laughing at the young man's still smiling face like a fool in the newspaper.
"Princess...he is wanted."
"Wanted?"
Im's follower took out a bounty poster.
It was a reward issued by the underground world.
Looking at the photo on the bounty, Im couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth: "His straw hat looks so weird!"
But her attendants did not smile.
The attendant hesitated for a moment, then said: "Princess, His Majesty doesn't seem to like this young man."
"Ah? Father? Why?"
"I don't know. But His Majesty the King really doesn't like him. Princess, please... pay more attention."
When Joyboy came here for the third time, he was expelled by the Royal Army.
He didn't see Im. When Joyboy was about to leave, he saw Im's entourage standing at the port looking at him.
After laughing loudly, Joyboy and his friends made a big fuss at the dock. Taking advantage of the chaos, he stuffed several shells into the hands of Im's followers.
"Hey, Im...many kingdoms don't welcome me now, but there are also many people who like me~~Hahahahaha!!! I learned some 'Dial' technology when I left Sky Island. I recorded everything I saw along the way. Next time, I will take you on an adventure together!"
Listening to Joyboy's idiotic voice, Im ran to the window and opened it.
"He has left, Your Highness."
Im stared blankly into the distance, thinking of the boy's laughter and tears along the way, and the longing in her heart grew even more intense.
"I met a guy named Zunesha, but everyone calls him 'Zou'."
"It is a super~~~ super big elephant. It keeps walking in the sea every day. It told me that because it destroyed something very important, it was ordered to keep walking. It said it would help me when I need it. I don't know what it's going to do for me though."
"On its back, there live a lot of furry guys. Those guys run very fast and jump high. And when they see the moon, they become super weird. By the way, they can also generate electricity!"
The carefree voice of that fool came from behind Joyboy.
"I also found some very interesting partners, including a guy named Ryoma. He doesn't like to talk and is terrible with directions."
"But the situation in his hometown is not good. Some kingdoms often go there to rob the ores and the weapons they forge, so this guy always has a sad face."
"There is also a navigator named Calia. She is from East Blue. She is super powerful! She can accurately judge changes in the weather just by listening to the wind. It is said that this is their family's talent."
"When I get better, I will take you out to sea. Let's go to those interesting places again and have a party with friends from all over the world!"
As he listened, tears filled Im's eyes.
How she longed to leave this palace like a bird escaping its cage and sail on the sea freely.
To experience different lives and scenery.
But what awaited her was a shocking change.
...
That fool-like boy disappeared for a while. When he reappeared, behind him were countless people who had been enslaved and oppressed.
Humans, Fish-Men, giants, longarms, and Minks.
"The ancestors overthrew the rule of the 'gods' so that all races could coexist peacefully!"
"These people are originally human beings. They are our compatriots. They should not be discriminated against and enslaved!"
"The reason why the 'Great Kingdom' does not rule the world is because life in this world—"
"Is all equal!!!"
As the idiotic boy chanted, more and more people joined the "liberation movement."
More than a hundred years ago, unable to endure the brutal rule and endless transformation of the "god," all races in the world overthrew the rule of the "god" under the leadership of "Sun God Nika."
But Nika, the Sun God, did not become the ruler.
After defeating the "God," he told the world that all lives should be treated equally and all people should coexist peacefully.
His goal was not to rule the world, but to fill it with laughter.
Then Nika disappeared, and the world ushered in a brief period of peace.
But just over a hundred years had passed since the first "War of Liberation," and the victorious kingdoms had deteriorated.
As time went by, they occupied most of the fertile and strategic terrain.
In order to satisfy their growing selfish desires, they, like the "gods" of the previous generations, began to enslave other races and weak civilians.
And the "Great Kingdom"...
With the disappearance of "Sun God Nika," it had become an illusory legend.
The kingdom that once led all races in the world to overthrow the "god" finally woke up again amidst the call of the world.
People recalled the days when "Sun God Nika" led them out of prison more than a hundred years ago.
More and more people began to join Joyboy's team.
...
"Your Highness the Princess! Your Majesty invites you to come and dine."
Im looked at the follower who seemed a little anxious. Although she was naive, she was not stupid.
This look...are other kingdoms coming to demand explanations?
When Im arrived at the main hall, several envoys from various kingdoms were already waiting for her, including members of the Donquixote family.
"A few years ago, we had a chance to kill that guy, but because of the emblem on his ship, we let him go, and now—"
"Please give us a reasonable explanation!"
"Pay attention to your attitude." Im's father glanced at the envoy of the Donquixote family lightly: "My daughter's identity does not require any explanation to anyone."
The members of the Donquixote family slowly raised their heads and looked at the king: "Is this your answer?"
"You can think so."
Another royal envoy looked at the Donquixote envoy, who looked almost out of control, and quickly took a step forward and said: "No offense, but Dressrosa has suffered a huge loss, please understand."
"After all, we are one, Your Majesty."
"Joyboy—"
"Is our common enemy!"
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