Time Travel: Age of Discovery

At first, Smoker still wanted to compete with Tia in fishing skills, but with the sea breeze blowing and sitting alone for a long time, he felt bored. Now he just buried his head in the cabin, studying the classics and materials about the South China Sea.

Meanwhile, Tina was in her boudoir, flipping through cooking manuals, exploring the unique cuisine of the South China Sea, although the kitchen was still her forbidden zone and she could not set foot in it.

Tia couldn't help but wonder why Tina loved cooking so much. After all, this matter was related to their life and death. If handled improperly, it could lead to serious consequences.

Therefore, they must remain highly vigilant and cautious, and not be careless or negligent in the slightest. Only in this way can they ensure their own safety.

Smoker had mentioned this matter many times, and every time she saw him frowning, Tia would laugh secretly.

Tia put away her fishing rod and placed it in a corner, preparing to return to the cabin to rest. It was not that she was lazy, but she had nothing to do. Her thoughts were racing, and she was trying to find meaning in planning her next move.

He knew almost nothing about the bear, the bear in the Kingdom of Solbe. But he had a hunch that the bear might not be in the kingdom, but somewhere far away. Even though the bounty had just been issued, he should still be wandering the seas.

Tia was worried that if the bear had already embarked on the Grand Route, this trip might turn into a "South China Sea sightseeing tour."

Regardless of where the bear was at the moment, he was determined to go to the Kingdom of Solbe to find out. After all, he was eager to know what kind of image the bear, known as the "tyrant," had in the hearts of the people. Perhaps this was all a misunderstanding.

Another question was whether Xiong had already joined the revolutionary army at this time, and what the situation of the revolutionary army was now. This became an important question in his mind. He knew that the revolutionary cause was full of hardships and challenges, and every step required careful consideration and planning.

As the force that overthrows the old order and builds a new society, the revolutionary army's development directly affects the future of the entire country. Can they unite as one, overcome difficulties, and continuously grow their strength? These are the questions he ponders day and night.

However, questioning Garp or anyone else would be tantamount to treading into forbidden territory. His situation was delicate, and he couldn't easily arouse suspicion. Therefore, everything was left to him to explore and understand. Just like the incident with Frevans, only by experiencing it firsthand could the truth be known.

Just as Tia was about to open the door, a gentle breeze ruffled his cloak, a feeling of long absence instantly lifting his spirits. They had finally escaped the constraints of the Calm Belt, and the South China Sea was at their feet.

......

Embarking on a voyage into the South China Sea, following the pre-set landmarks, the ship braved the wind and waves, advancing even faster. Inside the cabin, at Tia's desk.

"Huh? The King!?"

Tina looked at Tia in astonishment, while Smoker stood against the wall. Although he seemed calm, his eyes trembled slightly, which showed his intention.

Tia nodded in affirmation. Xiong's status as King of Solbe was undeniable. Even now a pirate, the throne remained his. While her opinion of Xiong was partial, Tia was convinced, judging by his enlistment in the Revolutionary Army, that he had his own goals and abhorred the intrigues of the world.

If all these assumptions are true, then perhaps he was just waiting for a better opportunity. His time was short, and perhaps, like Roger, he was plagued by illness.

Perhaps he just wanted to make a final effort for the peace of his motherland.

"He possesses what's known as a devil fruit ability. According to intelligence, this power is unique." Tia frowned, tapping the edge of the table with her fingertips. "Be careful when engaging in combat, and it's best to stay away from him."

Tina and Smoker were confused, but they still accepted his advice. Seeing that Tia didn't look joking, they knew this wasn't going to be easy. Especially since the other party was a pirate with a bounty of over 200 million, and he was also a monarch.

The silent Smoker asked, "Mr. Tia, why are you so interested in that man?"

Tina glanced at Smoker, then looked at Tia, with the same question in her eyes.

Tia didn't respond immediately. She stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the seascape, lost in thought. Tina and Smoker remained silent, watching him silently, waiting for an answer, or waiting for an avoidance.

Tia turned to face the two of them: "If I say, I intend..."

bump!

Before he could finish his words, the adjutant broke in with a panicked look on his face.

"What happened? Why are you so anxious?"

"General Tia, a pirate ship has been spotted ahead. It appears to be..." The adjutant paused and swallowed, "It belongs to the 'Tyrant' Bartholomew Kuma."

Tia and the others stared at the adjutant in astonishment, then walked out. Sure enough, a pirate ship loomed ahead. No flags were flying, only the silhouette of a giant, unmistakably Bear. At the same time, Bear's ship suddenly changed course, as if attempting to escape.

"Pursue!" Tia ordered the pursuit, doubts rising in her heart. Bears shouldn't be afraid of naval vessels, but now they're fleeing in panic. There must be something fishy going on.

Only by catching up can we know the hidden truth.

Half a month ago, shortly after Tia went out to sea, something happened.

This matter was not made public, and even the Navy Marshal Sengoku was unaware of it.

In the Celestial Dragons' holy city of Marijoa, a slave managed to break free from his chains and quietly escape...