It's a voodoo lab the size of a football field.

Unlike the traditional potions room, the décor here is much more primitive. There were some strangely shaped demon skulls hanging on the walls all around, as well as various air-dried herbs, and the air in the room was mixed with a strange smell. Clay pots replaced glassware with various precision measurements and became the most frequently used vessel by voodoo priests.

Voodoo occultism is in a class of its own, a mystical profession where curses and potions merge.

Raymond walked through the lab and saw the old giant who was working on experiments.

This is the secret elder of the "Voodoo Tribe", Lu Qika. He had a strange blue skin, his face was tattooed with the ancient totem of the Giant Clan, and his hair was constantly dancing like a flame because of the surging true qi.

This is a powerful and bizarre advanced voodoo giant with a withdrawn and mysterious personality. Even in the game, very few players have access to him.

"No hostile prompts, it's okay..."

Raymond looked at the system prompt and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

At least this Ruqika is not from the world government, so there is room for the matter to be discussed.

Tuk, tuk, tuk...

Raymond waited for a while, watching the giant get busy with the business at hand, and then knocked lightly on the wooden counter next to him, making a few crunch sounds.

He said politely, "Hello, Elder Luqika, take the liberty of interrupting... Despicable Raymond, a wandering potions master, was honored to be introduced to Mr. Hogg for this opportunity to teach you about voodoo. ”

Raymond had already thought of a lot of rhetoric... Let's talk about it first, and then talk about the "funeral flower curse".

I never thought that this old giant was much more shrewd than he thought.

"Captain Raymond of the 'Ghost Pirates'? Needless introduction, Your Excellency's name has been very popular in Gaphatron lately, and the old man has heard of it..."

Lu Qika raised his eyebrows and glanced at Raymond, and a wise light flashed in his old cloudy eyes.

Before Raymond could say what he had prepared, the old giant said with a smirk: "I heard that you killed Robert Davide?" Now that the Davide family is offering a 'Devil Fruit' for your head, bounty hunters and navies are wanted everywhere. If I were you, I wouldn't have wandered around the city much longer, but would have left Gafatron sooner..."

"Bounty?"

Hearing this, Raymond raised an eyebrow. He knew that he would get into trouble by killing the number two person in the Davide family, but he didn't expect that Davide would actually offer a "Devil Fruit" bounty for his want.

But it doesn't matter.

The bald head is not afraid of lice, and he has been rewarded by the world government, and he doesn't care about any aristocratic private rewards. What's more, today's "Ghost Pirates" are not muddy, anyone can come and take two bites.

However, having said this, Raymond suddenly felt that the rhythm of the negotiation was a little wrong.

Does this old giant mean that he intends to issue an eviction order?

He planned to take the initiative in his hands, and said: "Thank you for your concern, I also plan to leave Gafatron after visiting you this time." ”

Hearing this, a meaningful light flashed under Lu Qika's eyes, and said: "Since you are a subordinate of that guy from Kapeng, you should know that there will be a big movement in the city recently, and you can't leave if you want to leave no matter how late it is." ”

"Capone's guy?"

Listening to this slightly contemptuous tone, Raymond knew that the old giant had a lot of grudges against Capone.

But now he took the initiative to mention it... Is this what it means to issue an eviction order?

At this point, Raymond also guessed that this Elder Ruqika must have known that he was not simply here to learn and exchange voodoo secret arts.

He didn't beat around the bush anymore and said those polite words, but said directly: "Elder Lu Qika, I can't hide it, I have something to ask for this visit..."

"Oh?"

Lu Qika was obviously not surprised, raised his eyebrows and said: "The old man is also very curious, what will His Royal Highness the Great Prince Jiawen specially instruct me, saying that you are his friend..."

Raymond thought for a moment and said directly, "I hope the elder can help my friend solve the 'Funeral Flower Curse'!" ”

Hearing this,

Lu Qika's pupils shrank slightly, obviously not guessing that this would be the case.

His gaze was cloudy, he glanced at Raymond and asked, "Are you from the World Mansion?" ”

That's a bit informative...

Raymond's thoughts flashed in his heart, and his pupils shrank slightly.

He said decisively: "No! ”

"Although I don't know what benefits you have given Hogg, let him recommend you to me as a guarantor. But the ordinary 'Funeral Flower Curse', maybe Hogg can help you solve it..."

Lu Qika immediately guessed the truth, and his face became more and more gloomy.

He sneered: "The 'Funeral Flower Curse' that requires my intervention to lift, I'm afraid... That friend of yours is the murderer of Chief Root, right? ”

After a pause, the murderous intent in his eyes was like substance, staring at Raymond's scalp numb: "Tsk... You kid is really bold, kill my giant clan chief, and dare to come to the door to seek medical treatment, really the old man won't kill you? ”

"Even if you want to do it, I hope the elder will listen to me..."

If Raymond had planned to come to see Lu Qika before, he actually didn't have a bottom in his heart, and he took a lot of risks.

Although he had been instructed by Saul's brother Gavin, he was not necessarily able to save his life at the hands of this stubborn old giant.

Even, if this top voodoo elder wants to make a move, even if it is the presence of top transcendents like Capone and Enzo, he may not be able to save his life.

......

The atmosphere of the meeting suddenly became a little tense, and the battle seemed to be imminent.

"Huh..."

Raymond's thoughts flew in his head, and when he thought of something, the sense of crisis that seemed to be on his back faded in an instant.

Since Lu Qika said the words "killing intent", then he definitely didn't really want to do it...

As soon as the old giant heard the "Funeral Flower Curse", he asked himself if he was from the World Mansion, which meant that he was not completely in the dark about the assassination of [Montenegrin] Lute.

(Arno's hidden CP9 identity is not known to outsiders, and the last assassination was thought to be a bloody case caused by the conflict between the Davide family and the mountain tribe in the mines.) ）

It also means that Lu Qika has actually guessed the current situation in the country of giants, and it is the world government that is overtaking it behind the scenes!

I'm not afraid that Lu Qika will guess that it is Arno who needs treatment, but I'm afraid that he really doesn't know anything, and he communicates with hostility, and shouts and kills when he meets.

The more you know, the more room you have.

For a moment, Raymond's mind raced.

"Elder Lu Qika, my friend's situation is very complicated, and I can't explain the entanglement for a while..."

Naturally, it was impossible for him to explain Arno's identity as a soul slave and captain of CP9.

Not to mention revealing his secrets, even if he did, the old giant might not necessarily believe it.

He said: "I think my predecessors should have guessed a long time ago that the assassination of Chief Root was a conspiracy of the World Governorate, and even the 'Burning Thorn Tribe' defected to the World Mansion, in order to make the Giant Country fall into the control of those conspirators..."

"Yo? Looks like Capone told you a lot of secrets..."

Lu Qika snorted coldly, obviously unmoved: "Then he should have told you about the two major tribes of 'Mountain' and 'Frost' preparing to fight?" ”

This old guy really knows everything...

When Raymond heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he didn't speak again.

He just wanted to bring the contradiction to the World Mansion, but now it seems that this old man knows everything.

With this said, he couldn't figure out what kind of medicine was sold in this Lu Qika gourd.

He couldn't figure it out, the voodoo elder actually knew about the war, so why didn't he stand up and take a stand, but let the giant continue to be chaotic and hurt his vitality?

As for the special status of the Voodoo tribe among the giant clans, as long as they take the lead, it will be much more difficult for the world government to make up a conspiracy!

If it weren't for the lack of hostile prompts, Raymond would have even thought that the old giant had been "brainwashed" by the World Mansion.

Suddenly, he thought of something, and asked, "Is Elder Ruqika a faction that supports the Giant Nation to defect to the World Mansion?" ”

"Support?"

Ruqika shook her head and didn't answer directly.

"Our voodoo tribe has always been absolutely neutral. As long as the survival of the giants is not threatened, we will not come forward to support anyone. ”

His eyes were like mist, and he said meaningfully: "What's more, from the perspective of the old personal standpoint, the change in the Giant Nation may not be detrimental to the future development of the race, and the concept of Chief Cron may not be good for the Giant Clan..."

Hearing this, Raymond finally understood.

The most important reason why this old giant knew that there would be a civil war, but still planned to watch from the sidelines, was that this was the tradition of the giant clan.

The concept of the Giant Clan has always been like this, the Giant Clan has never been afraid of war, and only the strong are qualified to command the whole clan.

Now the chief of the Burning Thorn Tribe, Kron, is the strongest of the Giant Clan, and it is better to fight a battle and completely unify than to divide the internal strife.

Moreover, putting aside the "enslavement method" of the World Mansion that controls people's souls, the Kingdom of Giants will definitely get more "benefits" than before when it joins the World Mansion.

It's not that this Lu Qika has the heart to join the enemy, he just analyzed the future path of the giant clan from the perspective of gains and losses.

Cron's election as the next Giant King is a foregone conclusion, and even if you know that there is a conspiracy, it is best to wait and see what happens.

Speaking of which, Raymond knew he couldn't talk about it anymore.

"I don't really like that guy Capone, but after all, he and my king Uli are old friends, and they are not enemies of the Giant Clan. No matter how this struggle ends, I, the 'Voodoo Tribe', will not intervene. ”

Lu Qika actually didn't want to do anything from beginning to end, and his tone gradually calmed down: "Boy, while I haven't changed my mind, you can leave." In any case, I will not heal a curse for a murderer who killed Chief Root! ”

Raymond still didn't give up, and asked, "Elder Lu Qika, can't you really be accommodating?" ”

If this guy didn't help, the other voodoo elders wouldn't have helped, and Arno would have died.

Lu Qika said expressionlessly: "Don't send it!" ”

......

Raymond was swept away, although it was expected.

Back at the Giant's Hotel, the crew of the "Ghost Regiment" looked at him with a not very good face, and they all guessed something.

Anna asked, "Raymond, are things not going well?" ”

Raymond nodded and sighed slightly: "Yes, Elder Voodoo is reluctant to make a move. ”

Anna: "So what now?" ”

Raymond thought for a moment, and said in a slightly helpless tone: "I'm going to visit Colt, the chief of the 'Frost Tribe', to make sure of something... Let's see if we can figure out what to do with that one. ”

This seemed to be the only way to go, he thought.

If you want to save Arnold, you can only find a big man to ask for favors, so that those voodoo elders can relax.

But judging from what Capone said before, there is something wrong with this "Frost Chief" Colt. wants to rely on him to support this favor, and there is little hope.

"Don't overthink it, Captain. Those elders of the Voodoo tribe were originally old and stubborn, even if they were the chiefs of the major tribes, they would not necessarily give face. ”

At this time, Thor on the side spoke with relief.

After a pause, he pursed his lips and muttered, "If only my father were still here, if he spoke, Elder Lu Qika would definitely agree." ”

"Your father?"

Hearing this, Raymond was suddenly stunned, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.

His eyes rolled and he thought to himself, "Yes! If the giant king Uli had spoken, wouldn't it be better than anyone else's? ”

He thought of the ghost place of the "Giant Ancestral Land" again, and his expression became brighter and brighter: "Huh... That place is dangerous, but it's just some high-level krakens and monsters, and now that Enzo is in the city, ask them to be bodyguards for a trip, isn't it a problem? ”

As for those traps and prohibitions, the game has been clearly detected by players. Now that there is no monster threat, wouldn't there be no danger at all?

This flash of inspiration instantly became a feasible plan, and Raymond's mind analyzed that the plan was extremely feasible. He asked urgently, "Thor, you said that your father's life card is still intact, right?" ”

His own captain was suddenly excited, and Thor was a little confused, "yes... I heard my brothers say that the ancestral land is blessed by the soul of the ancestor of the giant clan, and my father's injuries will be suppressed, and it should be no problem in a short time. ”

Raymond slapped his thigh and made a decision: "That... I'm going to take a trip to the Giant's Ancestral Land, and I'm asking your father to help!" ”

"Huh? However, only the Giant King who has been inherited from our 'Giant Ancestral Land' knows how to go, and others don't know how to get there..."

Thor said this, and the words suddenly stopped.

The scenes in the dungeon are still fresh in my memory, and Raymond's prophetic abilities are obvious to all.

His eyes lit up, and then he was surprised: "Hey, Captain, could it be that you 'predicted' the method of entering the Giant's Ancestral Land?" ”

"Hmm!"

Raymond nodded.

Now, it seemed that he had to meet the giant king Uli.

In addition to Arno's injury, there is another reason why he has to go, and that is the whereabouts of the "Hayens Death Note"!

Thor, this guy has determined from his brothers that Uri had a copy of the "Hayens Notes" in his hands, but now the whereabouts of the notes are unknown, which means that only Uri knows!

If you really want to follow the clues, you don't know how much time it will take to add a fatlon.

What's more, after the "Burning Thorn Tribe" Kron ascends to the throne, the navy will definitely enter the capital of giants, and if you want to look for it, it will be "playing lanterns in the pit - looking for".

......

Raymond didn't expect that something that had reached a dead end would suddenly take a turn for the better.

After he informed Capone of the situation, the big guy also responded.

Especially the big guy who is funny Enzo, he has been interested in the mysterious "Giant Ancestral Land" for a hundred years. Hearing what Raymond said, he agreed without hesitation to come and be a bodyguard, and excitedly wanted to go to the giant king Uli together.

Raymond had just thought of a plan for a trip to the "Giants' Land", and half a day later, the "Ghost Regiment" was triggered on the road...