The royal palace of the Kingdom of Alabastan.

When Luffy and the others came here, it was already empty.

Even the king's bodyguards took refuge in shelters all over Arubana.

This is a thousand-year-old security system.

When the deadly and irresistible danger comes, save all the living forces of the country and wait for the opportune moment.

Be fully prepared for all kinds of possibilities in the future.

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……

Trample...... Trample......

A pair of leather boots walked slowly into the palace with the steps of the six relatives who did not recognize them.

"Huh...... When you encounter danger, do you run away!? ”

He had surrendered, and kissed Klockdahl with a disdainful smirk.

Completely ignoring the gloomy Vivi on the side.

I won't even think about this scene today......

Who is responsible for all this?

Luffy also took a free step and led everyone in the starry sky into the interior of the palace on his behalf.

He waved his hand at Crocodall, motioning for him to say less.

Then he walked directly into the courtyard of the palace, regardless of how Wei Wei would feel.

A handsome turn, with fluttering corners, sat directly on the throne.

The people in the starry sky were suddenly divided into two rows, and they lined up neatly along the throne.

Zoro and Robin flanked Luffy, quietly waiting for his supreme king, like ministers who were truly ready to listen to Luffy's decree.

And Klockdahl and Vivi are like two officials playing at the moment.

Luffy didn't care at all about his dove's behavior of occupying the magpie's nest.

He took the cup of strawberry fruit yogurt handed over by Robin next to him, picked up the small spoon, and seemed to be planning to eat here.

……

……

"Princess Vivi......"

While enjoying the yogurt, Luffy suddenly opened his mouth and whispered.

Hearing Luffy calling her name, Vivi raised her head instantly, and complex emotions kept surging in her eyes.

Obviously, it is because of the existence of people like them that they have fallen into such a miserable and helpless situation as they are now.

But......

But she had to rely on the power of these people to be able to continue the dominance of the Neferutari royal family.

It will be possible to restore peace and stability to the Kingdom of Alabastan.

【Royal Family】!!

Klockdahl's words echoed in Vivi's ears again.

If what Klockdahl said is true, then their clan has been sticking to it for 800 years......

What is all this for!?

……

……

"Princess Vivi......"

It seems that because Vivi didn't answer for a long time, Luffy's voice came again.

Weiwei's eyes softened slightly, revealing a hint of brilliance.

It's just that from her sparkling gaze, it seems that she is still thinking about something important.

Wei Wei, who temporarily put down the thoughts in her heart and raised her head, her tone was much calmer than just now, and she responded indifferently:

"What's wrong, Mr. Luffy?"

As the princess of a country, poker faces are a common thing for Vivi.

Looking at Vivi who pretended to have a calm face below, even Luffy couldn't help but want to praise this noble princess who could still have such a mentality when she was dying.

Thinking of this, Luffy slowly spoke:

"Sometimes, it's hard to force yourself to endure things you don't want to endure......

When Wei Wei heard this, her face suddenly trembled.

But he quickly returned to his original state, smiled curiously at Luffy and asked:

"What are you talking about, Mr. Luffy?"

In the crowd, Nami looked at Vivi with a forced smile with some distress.

"You don't have to."

Luffy spoke again:

"Our goals are never what you think."

"Whether it's the secrets of your clan, or the rule of this country!"

"The right to boredom, the right to not know the so-called responsibility, and the freedom to be wholehearted are more important to us."

"We don't want to be merciful, meaningless idle things, and I don't really want to participate."

"You've been with us for a while, and I'm saying that.

I think......

You should be able to understand, right? ”

In Luffy's tough explanations one after another, Vivi gradually lowered her head, as if trying to hide her pitiful face, not wanting the gang to see her weaknesses.

"Hmm!"

The reply, as soft as a mosquito, came out of Vivi's mouth.

Only this time, it is no longer a compromise of the weak, but a real recognition.

Seeing that Vivi's train of thought seemed to be reversed, Luffy continued to speak:

"Since you can understand what I'm saying, I'll cut it short."

"Don't beware of us, you should know that you can't stop me from doing something I want to do."

At this moment, weak tears quietly fell down the tip of Weiwei's nose.

These tears are not because of Luffy's contempt......

It's that she's feeling sorry for her deep incompetence.

seemed to feel Weiwei's mood at the moment, but Luffy's face showed a hint of a smile, and he continued to Weiwei:

"But ......"

"Neferutali. Vivi, you are a qualified princess, a competent royal family. ”

"This world lacks nobles like you."

"If you can......"

"I hope that you can carry forward this kindness to more corners of this world."

"Huh?"

A dazed Vivi suddenly raised her head and looked at Luffy in confusion.

This time, she really didn't know what Luffy was talking about.

Luffy, who was being watched by Vivi, immediately gave her a mysterious smile.

His gaze slowly fell on a figure in the starry sky standing on either side of him.

Feeling Luffy's gaze, Kirby immediately smiled gratefully.

In fact......

From the moment they entered Arubana and saw Klockdar's gesture of not caring for the lives of civilians, Kirby had already been unable to bear it!

With justice as the source of motivation and the protection of the weak as his own responsibility, how could he bear to look at a country that fell into war and chaos just because of a conspiracy, and lost countless innocent lives.

However, as a member of the starry sky, he can't carry the label of the starry sky and act privately......

This is a matter of principle!

So he's always been there, suppressing himself.

OK......

Mr. Luffy is still so gentle and always able to take care of each and every one of their thoughts.

……

……

Shifting his gaze back to Vivi's body, Luffy's tone suddenly became formal, and a slightly majestic voice sounded in this not-so-gorgeous palace:

"Neferutali. Vivi! ”

"Do you accept it, in the name of the stars!

Spread your kindness to more vulnerable and more people in need?

No matter what race they are, what country they are! ”

"You!"

"Would you like to?"

Vivi's pupils dilated suddenly.

She finally understood!

Mr. Luffy, she actually wants to take herself in.

But she didn't understand.

Luffy, why did you choose - her!

A weak and incompetent princess.

"Yes...... But ......"

Vivi's lips opened and closed, and she was about to want something, but Luffy interrupted her words directly and domineeringly:

"Senseless gestures, don't worry!"

"All you have to do is ask your heart!

Are you willing to give your life for the weakness of the world! ”

"As for the other ......"

"The starry sky will shine on you!"

"I ......"

Countless thoughts flashed through Weiwei's heart in an instant, but in the end, she was still moved by Luffy's words.

[Scatter the good to the weak]!!

Weiwei, who has never had any great ambitions, at this moment, the calm lake in her heart was suddenly filled by a moist spring rain.

And what made her heart palpitate even more was Luffy's ......

The power of the starry sky!!

She doesn't want to be so weak anymore!

She wants to rely on her own strength to solve her own problems.

"Mr. Luffy!"

Weiwei, who had already figured out what she wanted, raised her head in an instant, with a firm gaze and a sonorous voice.

and just now it's just two of them!!

Vivi, who has changed dramatically, said to Luffy on the throne:

"Mr. Luffy, I want to make a deal with you!"

"Oh?"

Luffy suddenly stood up from the imperial chair and looked down at Vivi condescendingly, revealing a shocking coercion from that grim gaze.

He doesn't like people who have to make inches.

Even among the people in the starry sky, there were some people who began to frown slightly.

However......

Under Luffy's coercion, Vivi's expression did not show the slightest pain.

On the contrary, a confident smile bloomed on her beautiful face.

"I hope!"

Vivi spoke again:

"With the ancient weapon - [Hades]!

In exchange for the banner of [Starry Sky], the eternal protection of Alabastan!! ”

Vivi instantly knelt on one knee and lowered the noble head of the princess of a country.

The voice is clear and loud, like a loyal knight!

“…………”

The corners of Luffy's mouth curled, looking at Vivi who was kneeling on the ground, he suddenly opened his mouth and laughed:

"Hahaha!!!"

"Hahaha!!!

"Okay, I agree to your deal!!"

In the low handsomeness, a smile filled Weiwei's face.

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……

A breeze that swept the world, at this moment, finally took on her shape.

Blue-haired, blue-eyed, aristocratic temperament, powerful force, and countless followers who sacrificed their lives behind him.

And all the time......

Under the stars, she exudes her kindness to the world.

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