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In the early morning, the bright sunlight illuminated Elbaf. The Giants yawned and emerged from their homes, ready to greet a beautiful day.
"～～～～"
Just as the Giants finished breakfast and were considering what to do, a heavy horn blast echoed throughout Elbaf.
"A war horn?"
The Giants were stunned.
Only when a major event occurred would Elbaf sound the horn. The last time it was sounded was during the war with Big Mom!
"What happened?"
"Is it a prank by the naughty children?"
"It must be Colon!"
The Giants guessed wildly, completely without tension. Elbaf had been peaceful for too long. Even the adults had forgotten the taste of war.
Until the sound of a loudspeaker came from the center of the village.
"All citizens of Elbaf, listen up!"
The Giants looked around and soon found a series of Den Den Mushi loudspeakers. Someone had connected to their communication devices.
The Den Den Mushi emitted a low voice.
"My name is Daichi, the little human pirate you speak of!"
"I sounded the war horn, and I am currently sitting on the throne in Aurust Castle, holding the key to rescue Loki!"
"Next, I will depart from the throne, head straight along the tree path to the Western Village Port, and then proceed to the Underworld to release Loki!"
Release Loki?
The Giants finally realized that the other party was not joking. They became flustered and helpless. If Loki were released, Elbaf would surely be destroyed.
Daichi's cold voice rang out again.
"Elders, warriors, women, children."
"Now, under the solemn witness of the God of Elbaf, I declare a glorious holy duel to the entire Giant Race!"
"Your opponent is only me!"
"If the blood of warriors still flows in your bodies, if you still possess a shred of the former glory of Elbaf's warriors, then pick up your weapons and stop me!"
"I will not cease my advance until Loki is released!"
Declare war on Elbaf!
After a brief silence, the Giants' faces were distorted with shock.
"Huh?!!!"
"What in the world is going on?!"
"Who is that Daichi?"
Most Giants had never seen Daichi and were completely bewildered.
They only knew one thing: a human pirate intended to release Loki and declared war on all the Giants of Elbaf!
Unbelievable!
"That damn bastard!"
Hajrudin's face was veined with anger. Ignoring his companions' attempts to stop him, he grabbed his axe and charged towards the King's Castle.
He had to stop the other party!
The Giants finally came to their senses, and their emotions gradually spiraled out of control. Whether it was the release of Loki or the declaration of war from an enemy, both were major crises that could lead to Elbaf's destruction.
"Brothers of the former Giant Warrior Pirates, pick up your weapons!"
"The enemy has officially challenged us to a duel!"
"This is truly exhilarating!"
"Oh oh oh! I want to fight!"
Many Giants raised their weapons and roared, calling out to their former comrades, excitedly marching towards the castle.
Decades had passed. They had almost forgotten the taste of battle!
And in this war, the enemy had given them enough respect. Under the witness of the God of Elbaf, they too would go all out!
This was a war for glory!
Walrus School.
The Giant children were flustered and helpless.
"Oh no, Principal Kiba, and Teacher Saul!"
"We all heard it."
The principal, who resembled a walrus, and former Giant Vice Admiral Saul stood together, their expressions extremely serious.
Principal Kiba put on his battle armor from his time as a member of the Giant Warrior Pirates and hoisted a large hammer. "Saul, I never thought a human would declare war on us according to Elbaf's traditions. Oh, ouch ouch ouch, my old back!"
"It's truly surprising. Even we cannot remain uninvolved!"
Saul clasped his fists together.
"Teacher, teacher!"
The children huddled together, trembling with fear.
"Do... do we have to fight too?"
"Students, I'm sorry to have frightened you."
Saul said gently. "You will go with Teacher Ripley to the ship at the Port for refuge. Remember not to approach the town."
Next, Elbaf might very well be engulfed in war. The children had to be sent to a safe area outside the battlefield.
At this moment, inside the castle.
Daichi put down the Den Den Mushi and slowly rose from the throne, his cold gaze fixed on the old man who had been monitoring him all night.
"Old man, if you want to stop me, now is your last chance."
"That's difficult, after all, I am not a citizen of Elbaf."
The sunglasses-wearing old man waved his hand, indicating that he did not intend to intervene.
The other party had even invoked the God of Elbaf. If he were to intervene, the Giants who revered warriors and combat would be the first to object.
Although the Giants had now embraced peace, there were not a few old-fashioned factions who opposed King Harald and wished to maintain tradition, especially the former Giant Warrior Pirates.
He had thought about stopping Daichi and had been monitoring him, but the open and honorable declaration of war gave him no reason to interfere.
Moreover, out of personal interest, he also wanted the Giants, who were engrossed in peace, to break free from this decades-long beautiful dream.
After all, the world was cruel!
Only four years remained until the final battle, a war that would sweep the world, and even Elbaf would not be able to escape!
"Hahaha, Daichi, my boy, I'm glad to have met you!"
The old man laughed loudly as he rose. "Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am the Preacher of Love, Scopper Gaban!"
Daichi's pupils contracted slightly.
So it was him!
A former member of the Roger Pirates, the left arm of Pirate King Roger, a monster as famous as "Dark King" Rayleigh.
"Mountain Eater" Gaban!
Daichi nodded slightly and stepped away.
The castle gates had been pushed open, and two Giants responsible for guarding rushed into the castle, quickly discovering Daichi.
"To let a pirate sneak into the castle and cause such a serious incident!"
"Don't think we'll let you off!"
The two guards were furious, swinging their long-handled great axes down at Daichi.
Daichi looked up slightly, his gaze sharpening.
The ground beside him writhed, and then two huge stone spikes protruded from the ground, piercing like lightning into the abdomens of the two Giants, pinning them to the wall!
"Waaahhh!!!"
Screams echoed through the castle.
By the time Daichi exited the main castle gate, Hajrudin had already arrived on the steps directly below, panting and gripping his great axe.
Hearing the screams from inside the castle, Hajrudin's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared in fury. "Why did you do this?!"
"Why?"
Daichi's gaze was as cold as a blade.
He had always desired the power of the Giants and had been filled with anticipation before arriving in Elbaf, thinking of recruiting some spirited Giant warriors.
However, reality disappointed him.
There was nothing wrong with pursuing peace. He also enjoyed a peaceful life. But where Elbaf utterly disappointed him was that the Giants had completely abandoned their martial prowess.
This kind of foolish behavior had been played out countless times, both in this world and in his homeland.
He finally understood why Prince Loki would hate the Giants, even wanting to slaughter them all.
If the world were to learn the true situation of Elbaf, it wouldn't be long before this nation would be engulfed in endless war.
The Giants would be enslaved, their resources completely plundered, and ultimately, a dishonored Elbaf would be completely destroyed.
But this did not align with his expectations.
Therefore, he decided to give Elbaf one last chance. If the Giants still wished to pursue a false peace, then... let it be completely destroyed!
"Hajrudin, I ask you one more time."
Daichi asked with a calm gaze.
"Are you afraid of Loki?"