"Rebecca" was once a princess of a country, but that was only six years ago, and even her childhood memories are blurred.
In the days that followed, a one-legged toy soldier took care of her, ate with her, and taught her how to practice swordsmanship. Although her life was poor, it still felt like family warmth.
The good times did not last long. When "Rebecca" was ten years old, in order to save "Rebecca" from human traffickers, the one-legged toy soldier violated the regulations and attacked a human being. He was wanted by the police and had to leave "Rebecca".
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Later, "Rebecca" became a prisoner sword fighter and was accompanied by blood and death all day long, but this beautiful memory has always been hidden deep in her heart.
She remembered that the soldier once said to her - one day, you will meet someone who loves you, and that person will be by your side instead of me, but before that, you must learn to use the sword in your hand.
Come and protect yourself so that you can wait until that person arrives.
Looking at Luo Jie, who was politely extending his hand to invite her, "Rebecca" was in a daze for a moment, and this long-standing memory came to mind inexplicably.
She suddenly realized that she was a little rude, turned her face and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, carrying the skirt with one hand with standard etiquette, and gently placed her other hand on Luo Jie's palm.
"Well... it's a great honor."
As a famous tourist city in the New World, "Dressrosa" is also known as the "city that never sleeps". The large pubs and restaurants on the street are open all night long to receive every tourist who comes to play, and the brightly lit streets make it even more popular.
The entire city full of flowers and toys is shrouded in a fairy tale-like soft light filter.
After the brief tension passed, "Rebecca" realized that no one was paying attention to her and completely relaxed her body and mind, letting Luo Jie hold her hand and chirping like a happy bird, introducing Luo Jie to everyone in the city.
A place of interest and historical legend.
After having a sumptuous and almost luxurious dinner at the prestigious Lovers Bridge Restaurant, the two of them went to the viewing platform on the roof of the restaurant.
This is the highest point in the city, with an unobstructed view of the entire main street of "Dressrosa". It is also one of the favorite date spots for couples in love.
There were several couples on the platform at this time, each hugging each other tenderly and affectionately. They did not pay attention to the newcomers Luo Jie and "Rebecca", and did not even take a second look.
Luo Jie suddenly put his arms around "Rebecca"'s shoulders.
The girl seemed to realize something, but she did not resist due to the atmosphere. Instead, she leaned her head on Luo Jie's arms due to her drunkenness.
"Ye, do you know? In the past, every year on the birthday of the direct members of the Riku royal family, fireworks corresponding to their age would be set off above the arena. I still remember that the last time I saw my birthday fireworks were six, which was very...
It's beautiful...but after the new king came to the throne ten years ago, there is no longer this tradition."
"Rebecca's" identity is no secret in the arena, and she didn't hide anything from Luo Jie from the beginning.
"Princess of the Subjugated Country" has never been a romantic title. In the place of "Dressrosa", it is equivalent to "sinner and danger". She once again deliberately named her identity and mentioned "Doflamingo"
”, with the intention of letting Luo Jie calm down and retreat.
Although she has never been in love, she is not dull or stupid, so she naturally understands that what Luo Jie did tonight has already exceeded the standards of a partner or friend.
When she suddenly fell in love, like all girls of the same age, she felt a little worried about gains and losses.
So she left the choice to Luo Jie.
She knew very well what she was feeling in her heart at the moment. If it were up to her to choose, she... wouldn't be able to refuse at all.
Luo Jie smiled noncommittally, and magically conjured a small firework in his hand.
The lit fireworks burst out into a small cluster of bright fireworks, making the face of the girl in front of him look even more pure and charming.
At this moment, a series of slender firelights suddenly shot up into the sky in the direction of the arena, bursting into a group of extremely gorgeous fireworks, and the bright sparks slowly fell from the sky, illuminating the dark sky of Dressrosa.
, forming a colorful and dreamy scenery.
Both the lovers on the rooftop and the residents in the block were all shocked by this sudden "surprise". They stood there blankly looking up at the star-like bright spots. After a moment, they burst into warm cheers.
"Rebecca" covered her mouth in disbelief, tears welling up in her eyes.
Others might think that this was just a sideshow prepared by the organizers of the fighting competition, but she could clearly see that there were exactly sixteen gorgeous fireworks blooming in the night sky!
"Although this blessing may be a little late, I still wish you a happy sixteenth birthday... little princess."
The plain and warm words completely shattered the strong wall in "Rebecca's" heart, and hot tears burst out of her eyes. The so-called shyness and reserve had long been burned away by the fire-like love in her heart. She stood on tiptoes and hugged Luo
He took the initiative to offer the girl's first kiss that she had treasured for sixteen years.
"Ye, if you don't mind that I am a prisoner and a sinner without freedom, then... I am yours tonight."
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[You obtain "Light of the Soul·Rebecca".]
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Small theater.
A few hours ago, the top platform of the amphitheater.
"I've really had enough. That bastard Nightmare went to pick up a princess. Why should we come here like thieves at night and set off fireworks for him?"
"Princess Mononoke Perona" grumbled and complained. Seeing "Big Stomach Girl Bonny" next to her, she was gnawing on chicken legs and had no time to pay attention to her. She could only continue to count the small mountain at her feet in dejection.
Large fireworks bomb.
"...Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen?? The number that the dog gave birth to before was clearly sixteen!"
"Perona" couldn't get the number right no matter how many times she checked. It seemed that a punishment scene of herself with a broken face and covered with holy light appeared in front of her eyes. She looked at "Bonnie" with sweat on her face and whispered tentatively: "Okay.
Sisters are loyal, otherwise... just say that you accidentally ate one."
"Bonnie, the girl with a big stomach" rolled her eyes: "You might as well say that the dog doesn't know how to count and gave the wrong fireworks."
"No! This lie is too false! That dog is more accurate than me in settling accounts, and the bad guys won't believe it!"
"Oh... Brother Nightmare has sent a signal. Let's light the fire."
Following the finger of "Big Stomach Girl Bonny", a bright light from fireworks appeared on the roof of a building in a brightly lit neighborhood.
"Ah - what should I do? What should I do? I'm going to die! I'm going to die!"
As fifteen fireworks were launched into the sky one after another, "Princess Mononoke - Perona", who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, suddenly realized her wisdom and mobilized the maximum output of the "Lingling Fruit" to launch a super-large one with a faint blue shimmer.
The ghost kicked up into the sky.
——"Extra-large ghost, kamikaze bomb, special fireworks customized version"!
boom!
One blue firework, larger than the other fifteen together, lit up the city of "Dressrosa" as bright as day.
A certain goth loli sat down on the cold stone rooftop, her eyes were sunken and haggard, and she felt as if her whole body had been hollowed out.
A greasy roasted chicken leg was thrown directly into "Perona"'s mouth from the side.
"Do you want to eat or not? Give it to you."
"Don't make trouble, I have never eaten something so greasy... Well, it seems to be quite delicious. Let's have another one."
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Morning of the third day.
Luo Jie originally planned to treat "Rebecca"'s injury to avoid affecting the next day's D-zone competition, but she refused on the grounds that she wanted to keep the memory of last night for a while longer.
So after having a late breakfast, Luo Jie opened the "Shadow Box" again and teleported the two of them back to the single dormitory in the arena.
"Rebecca" who returned to the arena has regained her appearance as the heroic swordswoman she was when she first met her. She also deliberately kept the distance between partners when talking to Luo Jie, but the unintentional contact with her eyes could still be seen.
There is a deep love that seems to be inextricable.
Luo Jie was secretly grateful.
The reason why he was able to speed through "Sword Princess Rebecca" in just two days was because he took advantage of having the right time and place on his side.
Heavenly Time - Due to the sinner status of the former royal family, "Rebecca's" love experience from the age of six to the present is completely blank. The only male with whom she has a close relationship is her biological father "Cyrus" who became a toy soldier.
It is a state where the defense against being pursued is zero.
Geographically, "Dressrosa" is known as the "Land of Love and Passion". For thousands of years, the blood of romance has been flowing in the bones. Strange young men and women can even fall in love with each other just by looking at each other.
In this country where the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and hormones, "Rebecca's" understanding of love is closer to the unrestrained and blazing fire than to the silent water that moisturizes things. As long as she can peel off the solid layer of love in her heart,
Armor, the length of acquaintance has never been the distance for people in Dressrosa to pursue love.
At the same time, the melee in Area C also started in full swing on time.
In the original work, Area C is the area where the protagonist "Luffy" lives, and the player configuration is comparable to that of fighting gods. However, due to the butterfly effect caused by Luo Jie in this world, the powerful "Pirate Mercenary Haildin" and "Fan
After "Brothers Ku" went to Area D, there was no longer any suspense about the winner of Area C.
The final group to qualify was the grandfather-grandson duo "Qingjiao" and "Cai Yi" from the Eight Treasure Navy of the Land of Flowers.
These two people don't have any weird devil fruit abilities, they only rely on their advanced "dominance" to win.
Especially the ancestral unique skill of the Eight Treasure Marines [Hachiken], which is an advanced application method of "Armed Haki" similar to Wano's "Ryuu Sakura", which can evenly distribute the "Armed Haki" in attacks.
Or the defense can be concentrated on one point instantly to achieve a stronger offensive and defensive effect.
At least in terms of "dominance", this pair of grandfather and grandson are a whole version ahead of all other players.
I remember that when Luo Jie first entered the world of "One Piece", he was still thinking about [Eight Chong Fist], but now that he has the same effect and higher quality [Immortal Technique·Five Elements Danqi], he doesn't look down on this low-level one.