One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

After dinner, people always feel particularly relaxed.

The fruity aroma after the meal floats gently in the air.

Jinan and Roger sat together.

They all held delicate little spoons in their hands and gently savored the dessert after dinner.

In the air filled with sweet fragrance, a little bit of sugar replenished their spirits and seemed to add some spice to the subsequent conversation.

Roger slowly put down his spoon and looked at Jinan steadily. He knew it was time to get to the point.

There was a hint of seriousness in his voice:

"Actually, I have a favor to ask you to come here this time."

There was a glimmer of understanding in Jinan's eyes, and he nodded to show his understanding.

As an old friend, he knew very well that Roger was a man of his words and deeds and would not easily trouble others.

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be related to your future arrangements."

Jin An answered neatly and clearly, showing a tacit understanding that he could understand the other person's meaning without saying much.

He knew that Roger didn't have much time left, and asking him to come was to fulfill the promise they made when they met on Sky Island.

Lu Jiu, who was standing by, listened to the straightforward yet confusing conversation between the two friends.

Her beautiful brows were slightly furrowed.

She glanced at them, with a hint of doubt and curiosity in her eyes.

She couldn't help but interrupt: "What are you talking about?"

The voice was a little vague, as if he didn't want to disturb her, but he couldn't hide his inner curiosity.

Roger looked at Lu Jiu apologetically, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes:

"You know, my condition is out of control."

His voice was low, and every word was filled with helplessness and exhaustion.

He has been bearing an unspeakable burden.

Lu Jiu nodded silently, her eyes firm and gentle. She held Roger's hand, and the warmth of her palm conveyed silent support and persistence:

"I've always known this. I will face everything with you."

Her voice was full of determination and courage, even though everything she was about to face was so unknown.

She also didn't want to let go.

Roger felt deep love from Lu Jiu, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:

"I was originally planning to turn myself in, and then conceal your information so that you can continue your life without being affected."

His eyes were complicated, revealing his determination to give everything for his dream.

But Lu Jiu's existence also reveals her inner struggles and contradictions.

When Lu Jiu heard this, she couldn't help but frown, and there was blame in her voice:

"We agreed to face it together, you..."

Her words were full of disappointment and confusion, and she was bewildered by Roger's sudden decision.

Roger gently used his fingers to block Lu Jiu's words. He took a deep breath and his eyes became more determined:

"It wasn't until I met Jin An that I made this choice..."

"Given the intelligence capabilities of the CP, it is still too dangerous to leave you here."

What he meant was that he had considered a safer future for Lu Jiu.

Hearing Roger's love for Lu Jiu, Jin An couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart.

A sense of absurdity emerged in his heart: So, is it now the turn for me, a navy, to take action?

Lu Jiu shook her head, with a firm look in her eyes. In her eyes, death will come sooner or later, no matter how early or late it is:

"I am yours in life and your ghost in death."

Her words were gentle but firm.

"Without you, there is no point in me living in this world."

When Roger heard such an affectionate confession, tears welled up in his eyes, but he quickly wiped them away.

Without thinking, he hugged Lu Jiu into his arms, and the hug revealed an unspeakable love:

"I know what you mean,"

There was a hint of apology in his low voice.

"I'm sorry that you waited for so long, only to get this kind of news."

"But I still hope you can go on living."

Being hugged tightly by Roger, Lu Jiu couldn't help but increase her strength and hugged him tightly, wanting to convey all her warmth and love to him.

Her tears slid silently, wetting Roger's clothes, and the silence revealed emotions deeper than words.

Jin An stood there with mixed emotions and a bitter smile on his face.

The relationship between the two made him feel at a loss and like an outsider who didn't fit in.

Feeling a gaze lingering on them as if it were real, Lu Jiu felt the change in the air around her and began to struggle slightly in Roger's arms.

"cough."

Roger also noticed the unnaturalness. He coughed lightly and gradually let go of Lu Jiu, whom he was holding tightly in his arms.

He turned to Jin An, his eyes revealing a serious and pleading look:

"I hope you can take Lu Jiu away from here."

His words showed his absolute confidence in Jinan.

"I know you have the ability to take her away without anyone noticing."

Jin An looked at these two people with different expressions but seemingly consistent positions. After a moment of silence, he nodded:

"I can help you with this."

His voice was a little heavy, as if behind this simple promise, there were deeper thoughts.

Then, Jin An changed the subject, his tone mixed with dissatisfaction and accusation:

"But you, the pirate king who dominates the sea, only think of your family at this time."

These words were like a heavy hammer hitting Roger's heart, making his expression stiffen.

"What do you...think of your family?"

This question is not only an interrogation of Roger's decision at this time, but also a questioning of his previous choices and behaviors.

The air around them became heavier because of Jinan's problem.

After looking at Lu Jiu steadily, Roger's eyes turned to Jin An. There was so much in his eyes: helplessness, confusion, pain and determination.

There was a look of confusion and pain in Lu Jiu's eyes.

She couldn't bear to look at Roger's eyes full of self-blame and sadness, and said softly:

"Jin'an..."

Roger forced a self-deprecating smile on his lips:

"All you said were my mistakes."

"But this world is sick, and I want to know what secrets are hidden at the end of the sea."

His eyes looked into the distance, as if traveling through time and space, reaching the dream he was pursuing.

"To the point of ignoring the feelings of the family members."

His voice was low and filled with deep guilt.

Roger's eyes became firm again:

"So, I solemnly ask you to take Lu Jiu away from here."

Lu Jiu looked at Roger, her expression was complicated and difficult to read, showing both reluctance and determination. She knew that Roger was protecting her in his own way.

"And in return, I will tell you everything I know about this world."

Having said that, Roger looked directly at Jin An, his eyes revealing his expectations for Jin An.

Jin An's heart was filled with emotions when he heard Roger tell him such a heavy exchange.

He knew what Roger's decision meant, and he also understood that the 'secret' Roger gave him would likely change a lot.

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