Chapter 56: Abi
"Sister Belo Betty, since the Kingdom of Goa, more and more ships have followed us, and many of them have not even brought food..."
On the main ship of the Revolutionary Army, in the conference room, Kerra asked Belo Betty.
"I'm in contact with the chief, but there's no response yet."
Belo Betty was lying on a wooden chair with her long, straight legs resting on the conference table.
She had just finished a call with Monchi D. Long, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, when Belo Betty looked at the anxious Kerra with a gloomy look on him, and then turned her gaze to another man.
Dio, with long blond hair and a priest's robe, also rests his legs on the conference table, using a file to trim his sharp nails.
Opposite, sat two lieutenant generals in Imperial uniforms, who looked much more formal than Dio.
"Father Dio, you have been a missionary in the Kingdom of Goya for so long, can you come forward to persuade the people of the Kingdom of Goya to leave? Otherwise, more and more people on the island will follow suit, and it will cause turmoil! ”
Belo Betty lowered her legs from the conference table, her red leather boots on the wooden deck, making a winter sound, and then she lit a cigarette and smoked it.
"This is what the people want, why stop it?"
Dio glanced at Belo Betty and continued to fix his nails.
Bang bang bang!
There was a knock on the door outside the conference room, and then the deputy commander of the Eastern Army of the Revolutionary Army, Ashilu, walked in, a bronzed, but gentle-looking woman.
"Captain Belo Beatty, there are now more than five hundred ships following the fleet, and the number is still growing."
Ashru walked over to the conference table and pulled out a chair and sat down.
"Lady Bello Beatty, by order of General Liva, allow the gathering of civilians to organize themselves, and we will take care of the safety of these people, at least for this part of the journey to the Great Voyage in the East China Sea."
"When they arrive at the Great Route, the Revolutionary Army of the Four Seas will meet in Alabastan, and at that time, the Empire will send people to dissuade and receive these civilians, and then proceed to the next step."
This was stated by a lieutenant general of the Reich's Northern Border Guards, Katis.
"Sometimes, things go in unexpected directions, and of course people are cohesive to a certain point, and it's not surprising that whatever happens."
Dio said leisurely, finishing his nails, then beckoned to Kerr.
"Well, Miss Kerra, could you please make me a cup of coffee?"
"Hey!"
Kerra stumbled towards the pantry in the conference hall.
"General Liva has arrived in Rogue Town!"
Kartis reminded Belo Betty.
Before the arrival of the Imperial Army's support, there were two battlefields in the East China Sea between the Revolutionary Army and the World Government Allies, of which General Liwa of the Imperial Northern Frontier Army led troops to support the Revolutionary Army, and Lieutenant General Kartis went to the battlefield of the Revolutionary Army of the Kingdom of Goa led by Belo Betty.
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"Everyone, since we have chosen to follow the revolutionary army to crusade against the world government, we can't be a drag!"
Behind the fleet of the revolutionary army, on the mast of a medium-sized merchant ship, a man in a suit shouted loudly.
His mouth turned into a giant trumpet, as if it were a fruit powerhouse, so the sound reached the ears of everyone on hundreds of ships.
"Yes!"
"That's right!"
"President Abiy has a point!"
The man's name was well known on several islands near the kingdom of Goa, and everyone echoed it.
Abi Chamber of Commerce!
It's not a big chamber of commerce.,It's just a small chamber of commerce that travels around the islands near the Goa Kingdom and sells daily necessities.,Because its president Abi is a devil fruit ability.,And some strength.,When sailing on the sea, it's not afraid of ordinary pirates.,And it's kind.,Reception of some down-and-out people from time to time.。
Hence the reputation.
"In that case, I don't know whether to say something or not!"
Abi was polite.
"Speak!"
The crowd shouted in unison, and the momentum was huge.
"Since you can leave everything behind and follow the revolutionary army to the great voyage to overthrow the world government, you must not be cowardly.
Everyone is a passionate person, who dares to resist oppression, who has ideals and ambitions! ”
"No, we just can't get used to the world government, we can't get used to that group of nobles, shit..."
Someone yelled, but as he spoke, he began to cry, and the choked cry quickly spread through the crowd.
Where do they have any ambition and the spirit of daring to resist, they are just villains who have been oppressed for so many years, see a glimmer of hope, and want to speculate.
The nobles robbed their houses, wives, killed their parents, and children, and they could only live in a state of confusion, picking up garbage at the end of the uncertain object, and doing some invisible deeds.
What qualifications do they have to be the kind of people that Abi says they are?
"I can understand, I can understand!"
Abi at the top sobbed a little, but he still lifted his spirits and yelled.
"Companions, I understand your feelings, why am I not such a person? I, Abi, have beautiful scenery on the surface, but the old children were snatched away by the brutes, and I couldn't do anything, and I didn't even dare to resist.
Eating the precious devil fruit of the sea, he has strength, but he doesn't even dare to go to sea to be a pirate.
In my heart for so many years, I blamed myself all the time, I was cowardly, I was humble, I didn't deserve to be a man at all.
But I don't want to live like this anymore!
Ladies and gentlemen, although I have no knowledge, I know a word.
Regardless of the deeds!
This is what Father Dio of the Kingdom of Goa told me!
Father Dio, you know, Missionary of the Peaceful Path, Your Excellency!
He said that as long as there is a seed of rebellion in our hearts, no matter what we have done before, our souls are pure!
Of course, I don't understand what Father Dio said, but I understand that as long as we have a heart, a heart is still there, and we can act to atone for everything that has happened before.
This is our way of salvation, the way of salvation of the heart, the soul! ”
"I know Father Dio!"
Abi's voice reached everyone's ears, but most people couldn't understand it.
They don't know what a pure soul is, what a seed of rebellion is.
But they know Father Dio!
As long as the adult said it, it is right!
"Friends, since you have chosen this path, you must keep going.
Here we have no merchants, pirates, carpenters, beggars, thieves ...
Here, we have only one identity, the rebels!
Therefore, we must support each other, help each other, and do not hate or discriminate.
I can see that there are old people, children, women, everyone is enthusiastic, and they have chosen this road of salvation, so we have to help each other and keep going. ”
"That's right!"
"That's what President Abi said!"
"I don't make any high-end remarks, and the reason why I do this is because of one thing."
"Help!"
"I see that most of you are so enthusiastic that you have neither prepared food and water, nor have you prepared very little, nor have you considered the situation of rest, or you have encountered the effects of natural weather such as waves and torrential rain.
Should we bother the adults of the revolutionary army to provide us with food, shelter and shelter? ”
As Abi's words reached the ears of everyone, many people blushed.
These people don't have much money in reserve, and even if they live on the island, they can barely get by.
I asked for a small boat, and I set out on the road to follow, and after thinking about it.
"Sailing on the seas is not child's play, a small boat can kill you, friends!"
"Then we will die on the road, on the sea, we are not afraid!"
"Dead on the road? Then why did you go to sea, and what is the difference between dying in the garbage heap of the terminal of the uncertain object and dying on the sea! ”
"It's stupid, since you have set your goal, you have to be firm in your heart, what is the difference between dying in the middle and giving up!"
A big fool asked, "What then!" ”
The cultural gap makes these hot-blooded people no different from savages.
I don't know how to think, I don't know how to think about the consequences.
These words of Abi are all good.
"Unity!"
"Everyone helps each other, the Abi Chamber of Commerce has food and water for five hundred people for a month, three transport ships, and some daily necessities, these...
You can share it with everyone!
This is what I want to support the revolutionary army, but now I want to give it to everyone.
Forgive me for speaking unpleasantly, for your follow-up is a burden to the adults of the revolutionary army.
But this kind of redundancy is worthy of appreciation and affirmation.
Isn't this the courage of my sea boy?
Therefore, I, Abi, have no regrets or complaints about distributing the materials to everyone free of charge.
But there is one thing, and that is that we need to unite and no longer become a burden to the revolutionary army.
Am I right? ”
Silent....
This was followed by an outbreak.
"Yes!"
"Unity!"
Later, according to Abiy's instructions, the members of the Abi Chamber of Commerce began to organize the people in an orderly manner, distributing food and water for a period of time, providing clothes and bedding.
Abi was not a member of the Revolutionary Army or the Empire.
As he said, he was just an ordinary merchant in the Kingdom of Goa, a recent follower of the Tao of Tranquility.
He was contacted by the former revolutionary army, but because he was afraid, he refused the invitation to join the revolutionary army.
Now that he thinks about it, he regrets it very much.
This time, he decided that he could no longer be cowardly and run away.
So, he stepped up.
Everyone spontaneously cooperated with Abi's words, and the ships that continued to join the fleet also voluntarily obeyed Abi's request.
Those who can afford it will take the initiative to share water and food.
People's hearts come together.
Loud singing resounded in the fleet.
"Baby Ho
"Baby Ho
"Deliver Binks to you"
"Like the sea breeze, ride the wind and waves as you like"
"On the other side of the sea"
"The sunset is noisy"
"The Song of the Birds"
"Draw a circle in the air"
"Goodbye to the Silk Land of the Harbor"
"Let's sing a song, the song of sailing"
"The golden waves and silver waves also turned into splashes"
"We are leaving only because of the ocean"
"Deliver Binks to you"
……
It's a pirate song, but it's not just a pirate song.
The rhythmic lyrics sing the optimistic and open-minded spirit of the sea boy who is not afraid of difficulties and dangers.
People's hearts fluctuate with the lyrics, and everyone's hearts are surging and their blood is boiling.
Seagulls hovered in the sky, as if beating for everyone, the sea breeze blowing, the tattered boats, the rudimentary clothes, the smiles on people's faces.
It's a heart-opening song.
The song infected everyone, and echoed from the ships of the revolutionary army.
More and more people sang along.
As a man of the sea, there is no one who can't sing this song.
No wine, no banquets, no campfires, but there are partners!
Tears rolled down her cheeks, and they were tears called memories.
Troubles are thrown away, the faces of loved ones flash through my mind, a happy life comes out of the bottom of my heart, and a seed called hope sprouts in my heart.
Belo Betty stepped out of the cabin and looked into the distance, the vast turquoise sea, the sky and the sea were connected, the sky was floating through the clouds, Kerra ran to the cabin and stepped forward, singing as she ran, and the revolutionary soldiers on board also swayed their bodies to the beat.
Although the soldiers of the empire did not know how to sing the song "Wine of Binks", the simple lyrics and enthusiastic atmosphere also made them quickly blend in.
The two lieutenant generals of the southern frontier of the empire, with a smile on their faces, carefully felt the so-called sea.
In the cabin, Dio was silently watching with a book on his face.
It's still the same posture with his legs crossed on the conference table, but from the shaking toes, it can be seen that he is in a good mood.
"It's a little noisy!"
With a bang, Dio flipped the page and muttered to himself.
It's not that he doesn't get out, it's that he can't get out.
It's daylight, and as soon as he gets out, his vampire identity will be scorched by the scorching sun and then turned to ashes.
Previously, due to Heaton's ability, Dio was still protected from the sun, but as Heaton retracted his ability, Dio could only return to that state of life that avoided the sun.
This disadvantage cannot be changed, and this is a restriction of the rules.
Abiy's organization and materials alone will certainly not be enough to meet the needs of more and more people to join.
In the end, it was the Empire that sent a team of soldiers, not only to provide supplies, but also to give orders to abandon some small ships and board some medium-sized ships.
Otherwise, when the boat reaches the mountain, the boat will not be able to support the impact of the strong current, and there will be no support, so I am afraid that it will cause unnecessary casualties.
Moreover, the windless zone cannot be chosen, and the revolutionary army has many warships, and it is impossible to equip them all with power systems and sea floor stones.
The Reich did not provide much support in this regard.
And if you want to get to Alabastan, it's faster to walk the overturned mountain than to take the windless belt.
Revolutionary Army units led by Belo Betty arrive in the town of Rogge to join up with another Revolutionary Army unit in the East China Sea.
Liva had long since taken over the command, and the larger revolutionary fleet headed for the great route.
Now the various naval branches in the East China Sea have long been scattered, and Smoker in Rogue Town has long been ordered to return to the naval headquarters Marin Fando.
Along the way, the navies of the various islands were afraid of the revolutionary army, and most of the branches of the navy had lost their warships, because the warships were sailed to Marinfando by the elite navy.
On Liva's orders, ships were requisitioned from passing surrounding islands for the use of the followers, and some navies even joined the followers, determined to rebel against the world government.
When the huge fleet came down the capsill, thousands of medium-sized ships began to line up to climb the caps.
Such a spectacular scene is unprecedented.
According to statistics, along the way, a total of 900 medium-sized ships and more than 200,000 people were added.
This kind of scene is not only happening in the East China Sea.