One Piece's Life

Two days later in the morning, in a luxurious building in Laer City, in a large room filled with the smell of alcohol, Matthew sat beside the bed with his right eye tightly closed. Matthew's body was swaying slightly. He was still a little drunk and was still drinking the red wine he took out of the secret room. He was thinking about it and seemed to be in a bad mood.

An old man in front of Matthew, Hubert, who was wearing reading glasses, patiently and calmly reported on the trivial matters in the Land of Forest and the activities of the members of the "Debaucher Party" since he entered Matthew's bedroom. To Matthew. However, the more Hubert continued to speak, the more frequently the corners of Matthew's mouth twitched slightly as he sat beside the bed.

Hubert, who had spent the longest time with Matthew. He was quiet and understood that Matthew was in a very angry mood. However, he didn't care at all about Matthew's mood. He stood upright and continued to report to Matthew who was drinking. working. A few minutes later, just as Hubert was finishing his report, Hubert saw Matthew carefully placing empty wine bottles on the big table nearby.

"Hubert, what you just said...are all true?"

"Of course, although it is all information collected from all parties, the authenticity of the information should be reliable. A few days ago, the goods traded between our country of forests and the underground world of the neighboring island were wantonly destroyed, and they are still unknown to this day. No murderer was arrested. Matthew, you killed the old king of the Forest Country many years ago. Now if we...if we don't continue to trade with them, the situation of the Forest Country will become very dangerous. After all, the Forest Country will Most of the country’s wealth comes from trade with them.”

"Oh, Hubert...why are you mentioning this again? I was really upset when I saw that verbose old man, so I just killed him. There is nothing to regret. In addition, the puppet you created...why not We will run this country well. We have stayed in this country for a long time. Now... it is time to leave this country. Hubert, I'm sorry, you have worked hard all these years. I will hand over the management of Forest Country to you. . is my most correct choice. I am still somewhat nostalgic for this country. So... Hubert, who dares to destroy our business?"

"According to the information coming from the underground world, it is said that it is a base where a purple-haired boy is searching for goods. Where the purple-haired boy passed, not a single product survives. I think... Matthew should be the one you let go. That young man?”

"Oh Hubert, if you don't tell me...I have forgotten a little bit. No, how could I...have forgotten that this little brat like him can leave indelible scars on my body. I will deal with this sooner or later." If the arrogant kid were to search this island now... it would probably take about 3 days. We don't have that much time to find him. But it doesn't matter, this kid will definitely come to the royal city and... Hubert, what happened to the blue-haired girl you mentioned just now? Is the information accurate?"

"It should be true. According to the report from the Border Guard of Forest Country... a blue-haired girl was carrying a large man covered in injuries. In addition, there was a short little boy following the girl. The three of them They boarded a rented merchant ship on a shore somewhere in the north of the island and left Forrest Island. According to my judgment, it should be Dobori and her two subordinates, but... she was not counting. Have you already gone to carry out the mission assigned by you, Matthew?"

"Of course, I asked her to perform the mission. It seems that this disobedient girl did not clearly realize the horror of me. She actually dared to choose to escape from the Kingdom of Forest under my order. She What on earth was she thinking? So it turns out, it seems that she has found the murderer who killed people, and may have fought with the murderer, but... in the end she chose to let the murderer go or escape privately. She is still so unpleasant. Like, I had killed her father who was too weak back then. Could it be that she still thinks that she is still a princess Hubert? After everyone gathers and sets off, she will take that father by the way. Let this island be destroyed.”

"Matthew, your decision...I don't want to say anything, so...I'm resigning. The little boy has been pestering my puppet, and I have to take care of it myself."

The moment Hubert closed the door, Hubert, who was standing outside the door...he heard the sound of items breaking inside the door. The worried Hubert no longer cared about these small things. With his head lowered, he saw the curly-haired little boy waiting beside him for a long time. Hubert stretched out his right hand wearing a white glove... He took the little boy and left slowly. This mansion...

On Forest Island, somewhere in the forest, a figure under a small red umbrella moved forward resolutely in the rain. Since saying goodbye to Mary, Xiuzi followed the map in his mind and headed towards Laer City. It's just that there is no road in the forest that Xiuzi passed through. So far, Xiuzi has continued walking based on his intuition.

Xiuzi felt that the weight of the backpack was getting lighter and lighter. Xiuzi, who slowed down, remembered that he had eaten three slices of bread and two apples an hour ago. Xiuzi, who was pressing his abdomen with his right hand, endured it. Hungry, he realized that there were only four fruits left in his backpack. If he couldn't get out of this forest today...if he couldn't reach Laer City, then in the next few days, he would starve to death before he could rescue everyone.

At this time, Xiuzi, who stopped, smelled a scent. Xiuzi, who was eager to get food...his body ran forward quickly and uncontrollably...

In another forest, a purple figure walked leisurely through the forest. White smoke was rising around the figure. With his sharp eyes, he noticed that there was nothing strange about this forest. He made a quick decision and disappeared from the place. ...

Forest Island, somewhere in the woods, a tall figure is holding an umbrella. A small figure is sitting on the right shoulder of this figure. The tall figure holding an umbrella in his left hand is walking quietly among the woods... .

In Laer City, in a spacious dormitory, a blue-haired boy... Tully Lean looked at the middle-aged man with a golden crown in front of him with joy. He said excitedly: "Father, today Lean is in the royal city." I have been praised by more than 300 people outside. These people are very grateful to Ryan for providing them with food every day. I wonder if my father can give Ryan some rewards."

The middle-aged man who patiently listened to the chatter of the blue-haired little boy. Behind a wall behind him, there was a small room. Hubert, who was wearing reading glasses, was sitting on a small chair and was thinking. How to reply to Prince Ryan.

Tully Lean is 14 years old this year, old man Hubert... He has been watching Lean grow up since he was very young. Hubert also liked the blue-haired little Ryan, but... Hubert always felt that little Ryan was still a little naive. In the past two years, Hubert often used puppets to instill some experience in running a city into the little boy. Ryan, it's just that little Ryan didn't listen at all.

Hubert felt that little Ryan might not be interested in these things, but as the only son of the original king and the only prince of the Kingdom of Forest...whether he liked it or not, he was destined to take over the forest business that he had run for many years. country.

Since Matthew's plan is ahead of schedule, the old man Hubert hopes to teach little Ryan well in a short time, hoping that he can be ready to be a king. After all, the puppets would only give some simple replies. Hubert's original plan... was to have his puppets announce their abdication before Matthew's plan began, so that little Ryan would become the new king of the Forest Country.

But... there was only less than a day left. A few seconds later, Hubert, who showed a gentle expression, and the King in the bedroom next door... both slowly said the same words from their mouths: "Not bad, little Ryan. .Continue to work hard, the hope of the Forest Country... is pinned on little Leian. My father doesn't have any good things... But I can reward little Leian, the throne of my father, little Leian... do you want it? "

Ryan, who was stunned for a long time, responded worriedly: "Father, Ryan... I don't want to be a king yet. Is my father's body... sick? Otherwise... why would my father say such things in front of Ryan? "

After Ryan walked around the king a few times, the old king still looked at Ryan peacefully. Ryan, who was standing on the small chair, raised the old king's arms. After observing for a long time, Ryan did not notice anything about his father in front of him. Similarly, Ryan jumped off the small chair and said respectfully: "It seems...Father still needs more rest, so...Lian will not continue to disturb Father's rest."

Hubert saw through the doll that little Ryan happily walked out of the palace door. He slowly stood up in the secret room and walked towards the entrance of the passage with strong steps while wearing reading glasses.

After the gentle Hubert walked out of the passage, he bent down and listened to the soft words of the curly-haired Troy. After a few seconds, his expression became serious. After standing there and thinking for a long time, he whispered a few instructions to Troy. Hubert, who quickened his pace, headed in a certain direction...

About half an hour later, Hubert appeared in front of Matthew. After he reported some important things to the one-eyed Matthew, Matthew's originally sleepy right eye became extremely sharp.

A few minutes later, Matthew, who had been thinking for a long time, put his hands on his back and said seriously: "I didn't expect that these disobedient guys would dare to disobey me. The 15 members are now waiting for There are only 8 people in the royal city, and the other 7 members...can't find any trace. I'll talk about the blue-haired girl later. Hubert...tell me, what else can I do?"

Hubert, who raised his left hand and pushed his reading glasses, responded seriously to the calm Matthew: "Matthew, the three girls you brought a few days ago were imprisoned in that secret room not long ago. The three girls in it have successfully escaped. Do we need to send someone to search for them?"

"Well, let's let Martin search the three little girls. Remember not to destroy the royal city. Also, call that man."

"..Understood, then..I will resign first."