Ares shook his head. He preferred coffee or various drinks to tea, and of course wine.
"I know you don't like drinking."
Foxy still filled Ares's bowl.
"Your grandfather once poured me a cup of tea like this."
Foxy sat down, a look of memory on his face.
Ares blinked and was stunned, "I have a grandfather?"
"Nonsense, your dad didn't jump out of a rock. You not only have a grandpa but also a grandma."
"That's it!"
Ares giggled, and then got a little excited, "Then why have I never seen my grandpa and grandma since I was a child, and dad, you haven't mentioned them either."
"Because they are not in this world."
"Ah!" Ares' excitement disappeared and he became a little disappointed. "Are they dead?"
"I don't know, maybe he's still alive, maybe he's gone!"
Foxy looked at the tea cup with some sadness, and then continued, "Do you know what this cup of tea means?"
Foxy cheered up, but his voice became hoarse for some reason.
"have no idea."
"Responsibility and responsibility!"
Ares was in a daze and didn't quite understand Foxy's words.
"Speaking of your dad, I was much more naughty than you when I was a child. Your grandpa also beat me at that time. But as I grew up, I don’t know when your grandpa started to speak softer and started to look at my face.
.
I still remember the first time your grandfather poured me tea. At first I thought it was just ordinary tea, but later I realized that this was responsibility and responsibility.
It was also at that time that I discovered that your grandfather is no longer young.
And it’s my turn to take on some responsibilities.
But your father is not capable and even often quarrels with your grandfather.
Obviously, your father and I cannot support you with that responsibility and responsibility. I am still relying on your grandfather like a blood-sucking insect.
Until now, I haven't had a chance to say sorry to your grandfather for your hard work.
Dad grew up in a different environment than you, but the essence is the same.
You have to be prepared from now on. Maybe I can support you for a while, but in the future you will need to take charge of this family.
And there is this empire.
The responsibilities and responsibilities you have to bear are very heavy.
You may not understand it yet, but it doesn't matter. Dad can still hold on for a while now.
But time is running out."
Foxy pushed the tea cup in front of Ares.
Ares first looked at Foxy thoughtfully, then looked down at the teacup and wondered what to say.
He didn't know why he wanted to cry, and his heart felt sour for no reason.
He seemed to understand, but he didn't seem to understand.
"I have always been very proud because you are more sensible, ambitious and responsible than my father was at that time."
"In my eyes, dad is the greatest."
Ares's voice was choked, and he raised his head and looked at Foxy firmly.
"That's why I am great because of you."
"Your father's previous dream was to live, then become strong and undergo plastic surgery and live a corrupt life, have three wives and four concubines, and make fun of women from good families... These were your father's dreams and he fought for them."
Ares's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment.
He never thought that his father, whom he had regarded as his goal and idolized since childhood, would have such a dream.
"Surprising, right?"
Foxy smiled, and then said fondly, "But I don't know when, my dream changed.
Maybe it’s because I experienced a lot, saw a lot, and met your two mothers. Until you and your sister were born, your father and I’s dream completely changed.
In the dead of night, I often wonder, what will you do if I die one day? Will you be bullied, will you be unhappy? Your father has too many enemies.
I want to create a world without danger for you.
What we say to the outside world is to liberate the world and allow everyone to live an equal and happy life. This is just a means to win over people. The core purpose is still you.
Do you feel selfish?
But no one in this world is perfect, and no one is absolutely kind.
Doing something that you can do under selfish circumstances is also a kind of kindness, even if it is not the original intention.
In your father's hometown, a great man once said, win over a group, suppress a group, and divide a group. Only in this way can you win and better consolidate your position.
The utopian empire is what it is now.
Win over the people at the bottom of the world, give them food and dignity, while those hostile forces suppress divisions.
If one day people all over the world long for a utopian empire to rule, then this empire will be very stable and you will be safer.
Don't underestimate these weak people, they are the cornerstone of the empire. As long as these cornerstones are stronger, the empire can go further and be stronger.
Looking at the whole world, there are more than hundreds of millions of these weak people?
Although there are many strong men who can destroy a town, a kingdom or even an island by one person, when the whole world supports you, these people will have nowhere to hide.
Paying attention to these vulnerable groups is one aspect, and there are two other aspects.
That is to gather a group of powerful subordinates. The cornerstone of an empire is not enough, it also needs pillars that can support it.
You can use coercion or inducement, or you can exchange sincerity.
But all this must be based on the last aspect, that is, you must remain absolutely strong.
No matter in which world it is, the weak and the strong prey, and only strength is the order of things.
I have been telling you this since you were a child, and I believe you understand.
When you become the emperor of Utopia in the future, these three aspects will be indispensable.
The most fundamental thing is to be strong yourself, then the pillars, and then the cornerstone..."
Ares listened very carefully, even though he was tired of hearing all this.
One person talked and the other listened. Unknowingly, the father and son sat in the pavilion all afternoon.
"Drink this cup of tea! From now on, you must be prepared to take on all responsibilities and responsibilities. You cannot afford it, even if you die, you must carry it.
If you can't bear it, the empire will collapse, and both your mothers and Elise may die as a result.
Don't be as spineless as your dad, because you only have one chance."
The tea in front of Ares had already cooled down, and Foxy had an apology on his face.
"Why."
Ares was very confused, he felt that his father was explaining the funeral arrangements.
Dad is obviously still so young, and he is not ready to start this huge empire and this family!
"Dad doesn't have much time left, maybe ten years, maybe five or six years, or he may even die at any time.
I'm really sorry that I can no longer hold up the sky for you."
"Dad, what are you talking about? I can't understand..."
Ares' voice trembled, thinking he heard wrongly.
Dad will die at any time?
Impossible, this is absolutely impossible.
"Dad is hopeless."
"What happened? How could you die, dad? There are so many devil fruits in this world..."
Ares stood up suddenly, his face suddenly turned pale.
Foxy sighed and shook his head, "It's no use."
"I don't believe it, how could it suddenly...suddenly..."
Ares' eyes suddenly turned red. He hoped that he had heard wrongly, or that his father was joking.
"Sit down first, calm down and learn about your father's hometown. It is another world, as well as your grandfather and grandmother. I will tell you all the answers."
Ares was so distraught that he sat down blankly and was caught by Foxy's hand.
Then a huge memory began to appear in Ares' mind...