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Chapter 1260: Step Over a Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood to Take It!
World.
In the New World, east of Wano Island, lies the Elbaf Kingdom.
A Giant Sky Tree, estimated to be several kilometers thick and reaching straight into the White Sea, stands in the center of the entire island.
Perhaps because it absorbed all the nutrition, there is hardly any other vegetation or trees visible on the island.
Looking around, all one sees are towering, scattered, overlapping peaks and bare mountainsides.
Fortunately, the island has ample freshwater resources, which is enough for the giants to live.
This point is very similar to the environment of the Stone Village in the Ninja World.
One of the tallest mountain peaks, nestled close to the Giant Tree, has been hallowed out into a magnificent rock castle.
It serves as the royal palace for the King of the Giants and the place where the giant elders discuss matters.
"Your Majesty, what we are doing will likely anger the World Government..."
The most senior Elder, Yarul, looked at King Harald with deep worry in his eyes.
It wasn't just him; the other elders present had similar expressions.
They understood that the current World Government was different from before.
And even the World Government of the past, they didn't seem to be a match for them.
Who could have imagined that Im, who founded the World Government over nine hundred years ago, had lived until now?
To be honest.
When they learned of this through Surtr and Utgard, who were already 'Giant God Soldiers', they were truly greatly frightened.
The name Im, in their ancestors' historical record, was an existence so powerful that even the 'King of the Giants' from nine hundred years ago found it difficult to defeat.
Of course, when they say ancestors, for the giant tribe, it only goes back four generations.
Because the lifespan of the Sea Star giant tribe is three times that of humans.
If calculated from eighty years old, theoretically, they could live up to two hundred and forty years old.
However, because the giant tribe of Elbaf is more savage and advocates duels more than the giant tribe in other sea areas, most do not live to old age.
And the giants who survive are those whose strength is quite formidable, and they become the elders of Elbaf.
Therefore, compared to other races, including humans.
The giant tribe remembers the events from the founding period of the World Government more clearly.
Thus, elders like Yarul were actually wary of Im, and Garp, who had reportedly reached the realm of Colorless Haki and achieved the position of Martial God.
As for the other forces of the World Government, such as the current Admirals.
They would at most give them importance, but they were not afraid to that extent.
Otherwise, Elbaf would have joined the World Government long ago, how could they have always maintained their independent status?
"That is an unavoidable matter. Otherwise, do you want This King to agree to hand over the royal authority and cancel Elbaf's country name?"
King Harald sat on the huge black stone throne and questioned angrily with a glare.
Then, without waiting for the elders to answer, he angrily stood up and declared, "Impossible! This is the absolute bottom line!"
"Elbaf's glory cannot be trampled upon, even if the opponent is the World Government!"
The roar of this King of the Giants instantly turned into waves of sound that echoed throughout the entire stone palace.
At the same time, it passed through the thick mountain walls and entered the ears of many giant warriors.
Elder Yarul patiently waited for King Harald to vent the rage in his heart.
Only after seeing his expression gradually recover its calmness did he speak slowly to remind him, "But Your Majesty, we cannot defeat the World Government."
"..."
King Harald's face turned ashen, and he looked displeased at this old geezer, then stated his idea.
"Ahem, This King does not believe the World Government will wage war against us for this."
"We are merely refusing to sign the agreement, not refusing to serve the World Government."
"If they want to continue receiving Elbaf's help in the subsequent external conquest, then it is impossible for them to break ties with us!"
The more King Harald spoke, the more confident he became, his eyes full of pride for their own force.
In his opinion, if the World Government was aggressive, he would directly, in the name of the 'King of the Giants', recall all the giant tribe serving the World Government.
By then, the World Government would definitely compromise and make an exception to allow Elbaf to possess royal authority!
Although strictly speaking, the Elbaf Kingdom cannot represent all the Sea Star giant tribe.
But they are indeed the largest in number and also the strongest branch in strength.
So even if he only ordered the giant tribe belonging to Elbaf to return, it would cause a considerable loss to the World Government.
"Indeed..."
Elder Yarul nodded, and the other giant elders also felt that this made sense.
Elbaf's name as the World's Strongest Nation was not just talk.
Even the World Government had to give them respect and could not easily wage war with them.
[Thump thump thump]
Just at this moment, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded. King Harald raised his eyes and looked over.
He saw a guard, holding a shield in his left hand, a blade at his right waist, wearing silver-gray chainmail armor, a two-horned helmet on his head, and a black cloak draped over his shoulders.
He strode to the side of the elders, knelt down on one knee, and reported in a muffled voice:
"Your Majesty, Elder Surtr and Elder Utgard are requesting an audience outside the main gate!"
"Oh?"
"Great!"
"Quickly invite the two Elders!"
King Harald suddenly felt surprised and delighted.
He felt that these two former Elders must be standing on Elbaf's stance.
This time, perhaps hearing that the World Government was so unreasonable, they resolutely resigned from their 'Giant God Soldier' identity and chose to return to jointly defend Elbaf's glory with the kingdom!
The other elders also thought the same.
For a moment, except for Elder Yarul who slightly furrowed his brow, all the others were beaming with smiles.
A moment later.
Two giants, wearing white cloaks and completely enveloped in golden armor, walked side-by-side into the main hall, carrying a powerful aura.
When they arrived in front of King Harald and the six giant elders.
Only then did they stop their steps and opened the faceguards on their helmets, revealing their respective appearance.
They were precisely Surtr, the 'Fire Giant', and Utgard, the 'Frost Giant', of the Giant God Soldier Guard.
However, their eyes were stern.
This made the smile on King Harald's face gradually fade, as the situation seemed different from what he had expected.
Surtr said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, your action of refusing to sign the agreement will bring unimaginable disaster to Elbaf!"
Utgard took over the conversation, "Fortunately, Lord Imu is merciful and is willing to give Elbaf a chance, allowing the two of us to come and persuade Your Majesty. Please agree to the World Government!"
King Harald's face was exceptionally grim, and he pointed at the two of them, "You! You! You are betraying Elbaf!"
"No, we are saving Elbaf!" Surtr replied coldly.
"Leading to Elbaf's destruction! What is this if not betrayal?!"
King Harald roared again, uncontrollably angry.
He even gripped tightly the ancient, entirely black spear standing beside him, the Elbaf Spear.
As if ready to fight fiercely at any moment and kill these two giant traitors.
"Elbaf only loses its country name, we still possess autonomy."
Utgard also couldn't help but feel angry and shouted, "But if you insist on resisting the World Government, only then will Elbaf have the risk of complete destruction!"
"What about glory?"
King Harald lifted the entirely black ancient spear with one hand, its tip pointed directly at Surtr and Utgard.
His eyes were bloodshot, flashing with murderous intent.
"Have you already forgotten Elbaf's glory!"
King Harald became hysterical, veins bulged on his forehead, and he roared, straining his thick neck.
"When have we ever feared war? Feared strong enemies? Feared death!"
"The World Government wants to take away our country name?"
"Then let them step over us, and come and take it, wading through a mountain of their own corpses and a sea of their own blood!!!"
(End of this chapter)
World.
In the New World, east of Wano Island, lies the Elbaf Kingdom.
A Giant Sky Tree, estimated to be several kilometers thick and reaching straight into the White Sea, stands in the center of the entire island.
Perhaps because it absorbed all the nutrition, there is hardly any other vegetation or trees visible on the island.
Looking around, all one sees are towering, scattered, overlapping peaks and bare mountainsides.
Fortunately, the island has ample freshwater resources, which is enough for the giants to live.
This point is very similar to the environment of the Stone Village in the Ninja World.
One of the tallest mountain peaks, nestled close to the Giant Tree, has been hallowed out into a magnificent rock castle.
It serves as the royal palace for the King of the Giants and the place where the giant elders discuss matters.
"Your Majesty, what we are doing will likely anger the World Government..."
The most senior Elder, Yarul, looked at King Harald with deep worry in his eyes.
It wasn't just him; the other elders present had similar expressions.
They understood that the current World Government was different from before.
And even the World Government of the past, they didn't seem to be a match for them.
Who could have imagined that Im, who founded the World Government over nine hundred years ago, had lived until now?
To be honest.
When they learned of this through Surtr and Utgard, who were already 'Giant God Soldiers', they were truly greatly frightened.
The name Im, in their ancestors' historical record, was an existence so powerful that even the 'King of the Giants' from nine hundred years ago found it difficult to defeat.
Of course, when they say ancestors, for the giant tribe, it only goes back four generations.
Because the lifespan of the Sea Star giant tribe is three times that of humans.
If calculated from eighty years old, theoretically, they could live up to two hundred and forty years old.
However, because the giant tribe of Elbaf is more savage and advocates duels more than the giant tribe in other sea areas, most do not live to old age.
And the giants who survive are those whose strength is quite formidable, and they become the elders of Elbaf.
Therefore, compared to other races, including humans.
The giant tribe remembers the events from the founding period of the World Government more clearly.
Thus, elders like Yarul were actually wary of Im, and Garp, who had reportedly reached the realm of Colorless Haki and achieved the position of Martial God.
As for the other forces of the World Government, such as the current Admirals.
They would at most give them importance, but they were not afraid to that extent.
Otherwise, Elbaf would have joined the World Government long ago, how could they have always maintained their independent status?
"That is an unavoidable matter. Otherwise, do you want This King to agree to hand over the royal authority and cancel Elbaf's country name?"
King Harald sat on the huge black stone throne and questioned angrily with a glare.
Then, without waiting for the elders to answer, he angrily stood up and declared, "Impossible! This is the absolute bottom line!"
"Elbaf's glory cannot be trampled upon, even if the opponent is the World Government!"
The roar of this King of the Giants instantly turned into waves of sound that echoed throughout the entire stone palace.
At the same time, it passed through the thick mountain walls and entered the ears of many giant warriors.
Elder Yarul patiently waited for King Harald to vent the rage in his heart.
Only after seeing his expression gradually recover its calmness did he speak slowly to remind him, "But Your Majesty, we cannot defeat the World Government."
"..."
King Harald's face turned ashen, and he looked displeased at this old geezer, then stated his idea.
"Ahem, This King does not believe the World Government will wage war against us for this."
"We are merely refusing to sign the agreement, not refusing to serve the World Government."
"If they want to continue receiving Elbaf's help in the subsequent external conquest, then it is impossible for them to break ties with us!"
The more King Harald spoke, the more confident he became, his eyes full of pride for their own force.
In his opinion, if the World Government was aggressive, he would directly, in the name of the 'King of the Giants', recall all the giant tribe serving the World Government.
By then, the World Government would definitely compromise and make an exception to allow Elbaf to possess royal authority!
Although strictly speaking, the Elbaf Kingdom cannot represent all the Sea Star giant tribe.
But they are indeed the largest in number and also the strongest branch in strength.
So even if he only ordered the giant tribe belonging to Elbaf to return, it would cause a considerable loss to the World Government.
"Indeed..."
Elder Yarul nodded, and the other giant elders also felt that this made sense.
Elbaf's name as the World's Strongest Nation was not just talk.
Even the World Government had to give them respect and could not easily wage war with them.
[Thump thump thump]
Just at this moment, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded. King Harald raised his eyes and looked over.
He saw a guard, holding a shield in his left hand, a blade at his right waist, wearing silver-gray chainmail armor, a two-horned helmet on his head, and a black cloak draped over his shoulders.
He strode to the side of the elders, knelt down on one knee, and reported in a muffled voice:
"Your Majesty, Elder Surtr and Elder Utgard are requesting an audience outside the main gate!"
"Oh?"
"Great!"
"Quickly invite the two Elders!"
King Harald suddenly felt surprised and delighted.
He felt that these two former Elders must be standing on Elbaf's stance.
This time, perhaps hearing that the World Government was so unreasonable, they resolutely resigned from their 'Giant God Soldier' identity and chose to return to jointly defend Elbaf's glory with the kingdom!
The other elders also thought the same.
For a moment, except for Elder Yarul who slightly furrowed his brow, all the others were beaming with smiles.
A moment later.
Two giants, wearing white cloaks and completely enveloped in golden armor, walked side-by-side into the main hall, carrying a powerful aura.
When they arrived in front of King Harald and the six giant elders.
Only then did they stop their steps and opened the faceguards on their helmets, revealing their respective appearance.
They were precisely Surtr, the 'Fire Giant', and Utgard, the 'Frost Giant', of the Giant God Soldier Guard.
However, their eyes were stern.
This made the smile on King Harald's face gradually fade, as the situation seemed different from what he had expected.
Surtr said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, your action of refusing to sign the agreement will bring unimaginable disaster to Elbaf!"
Utgard took over the conversation, "Fortunately, Lord Imu is merciful and is willing to give Elbaf a chance, allowing the two of us to come and persuade Your Majesty. Please agree to the World Government!"
King Harald's face was exceptionally grim, and he pointed at the two of them, "You! You! You are betraying Elbaf!"
"No, we are saving Elbaf!" Surtr replied coldly.
"Leading to Elbaf's destruction! What is this if not betrayal?!"
King Harald roared again, uncontrollably angry.
He even gripped tightly the ancient, entirely black spear standing beside him, the Elbaf Spear.
As if ready to fight fiercely at any moment and kill these two giant traitors.
"Elbaf only loses its country name, we still possess autonomy."
Utgard also couldn't help but feel angry and shouted, "But if you insist on resisting the World Government, only then will Elbaf have the risk of complete destruction!"
"What about glory?"
King Harald lifted the entirely black ancient spear with one hand, its tip pointed directly at Surtr and Utgard.
His eyes were bloodshot, flashing with murderous intent.
"Have you already forgotten Elbaf's glory!"
King Harald became hysterical, veins bulged on his forehead, and he roared, straining his thick neck.
"When have we ever feared war? Feared strong enemies? Feared death!"
"The World Government wants to take away our country name?"
"Then let them step over us, and come and take it, wading through a mountain of their own corpses and a sea of their own blood!!!"
(End of this chapter)
