One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 37 You should thank your useful self

Lieutenant Colonel Wales's agreeable attitude was clearly for ulterior motives.

Although she was supposed to join the Navy after the Poison Scorpion Pirates were destroyed, according to the original plan.

However, Roman found the pirate crew on her own, not based on information provided by them. So, will Roman break her promise because of this? After all, she was hesitant at the beginning.

These are Wales' thoughts.

However, what Wales didn't know was that Roman did indeed obtain clues about the pirate crew based on his intelligence, but she lied to Wales.

So Roman didn't intend to renege on her debt. She had done everything she could for Flevans, and Hartel was prepared to leave. She no longer had the desire to stay there.

"Thank you very much for your help. As agreed, I will join the Navy."

"That's more like it!!!"

After confirming that Roman was one of their own, Lieutenant General Wales patted Roman on the shoulder.

After all, it was a hand capable of shattering a wooden table. Roman only felt a numbness in her shoulder. Compared to her abilities as a swordsman, her physical body was still in a relatively fragile state.

There's nothing I can do, because I haven't even reached puberty yet, but things should be different as I get older.

"Black Cat, you won't regret this. From now on, the Navy will be your stage."

Seeing Welsh's infectious smile, Roman finally smiled too.

……

Are you leaving?

Roman had just stepped into his home when he suddenly heard those words.

"Is it obvious?"

“After all, your footsteps were heavy this time, unlike before.” Hartel opened another bottle of beer. Although he didn’t have any other bad habits, alcohol was indeed his favorite.

“You’re quite the businessman! Very astute. Don’t you have anything to say goodbye to your best employee?” Roman asked, leaning against the door.

“As long as the sea keeps flowing, we will meet again someday, so all I can say is 'Have a safe journey.'” Hartel was very magnanimous, without sentimental words, tears, or even farewells. But Roman received his sentiments.

"I bought this high-grade fruit wine from the South China Sea from the lieutenant colonel. Although he intended to give it to me, I don't want to owe him any more favors." After saying that, he threw it directly to Hartle and turned to leave.

"By the way, uncle, what do you think if I said I want you to leave Flevans?"

"It is my hometown, I can't leave it."

“I knew this would happen. If you encounter any difficulties, contact the child’s family. I think they will help you.”

Why do you say that?

"Consider this my advice. Goodbye."

Roman left Hartel with a dashing back view, and as Hartel watched the figure disappear, he finally couldn't help but complain, "What a heartless cat, not even turning its head back."

But looking at the high-end item in my hand, well, I'll forgive you for its sake.

After leaving the Hartle family, Roman did not immediately go to the Welsh Lieutenant Commander's warship, because she had someone else to see.

"I have to leave." She said directly, looking at Luo.

"Huh?" Luo was quite surprised, clearly not expecting Roman to say that.

"but……"

"I have already contacted the Navy and shifted the blame for any potential future disease outbreaks onto the Scorpion Pirates. I have already eliminated that pirate crew. I have also instructed the Navy to inform the royal families of neighboring countries that while there may be a large-scale poisoning outbreak in Flevance in the future, it should at least not be considered an infectious disease, and it should not prevent you from traveling abroad."

In just a few words, Roman explained the outcome of the incident.

Luo clearly didn't understand: "You mean, Flevance, everyone will be alright?"

"No, the reason why Frivans could not escape destruction in the end is because your poison has already penetrated into the blood; it's just a matter of time before it takes effect."

"That……"

"But it's not entirely hopeless. There are countless wondrous treasures in the world. Do you know about Devil Fruits?"

"I know." Frivans has a high rate of education and often travels by sea, so even the children know about many amazing things in the outside world.

"Among Devil Fruits, there's the Op-Op Fruit. People with medical knowledge who eat the Op-Op Fruit can expel toxins by cutting themselves. Of course, they can do the same to others..."

Where is the fruit?

"Don't get too excited. The price of a single Devil Fruit is almost always over 100 million Berries, and the Op-Op Fruit, because of its special nature, can be priced at almost 5 billion Berries. Of course, I don't expect you to be able to buy it with money. After all, there are countless people eyeing this fruit." Roman first poured cold water on Law's enthusiasm, but then gave Law a glimmer of hope.

"What do I need to do? You've already arranged it for me, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have asked me that question."

Luo's face was full of determination; he had made his plans and was ready to risk everything.

"There is a Donquixote family in Beihai. They are a dark underworld family that does all sorts of heinous things and engages in black market transactions. They have access to Devil Fruits. Although this family has done a lot of bad things, there is one good thing about them: they do not discriminate against children joining them and will treat core members as family. Even if you are very weak, as long as you show your determination, they may accept you."

"A mafia family?"

At this time, Luo had not yet suffered the blow of the country's destruction and his family's ruin. As a doctor's family, kindness and patience were essential qualities, so it was obviously difficult for him to join a mafia family at this time.

“Yes, this is your chance, but I hope you understand that joining this family will completely change the course of your life. You will no longer be able to live as an ordinary person, and you will be burdened with a bad reputation. Even so, you cannot save everyone. Are you still willing?” Roman waited quietly for his answer.

"I'm willing." After struggling for only a short while, Luo Yiran resolutely agreed.

"As long as there is still hope for everyone to live, I am willing to give everything."

"I see your determination, so I'm leaving. My role has come to an end."

Roman also left behind a dashing silhouette.

"Sister, thank you. Can we meet again?" Luo shouted from behind.

"As long as the sea keeps flowing, we will meet again on our endless journey, but by then, we may be enemies, and I may not show any mercy."

"Surgeon of Death," that would be Luo's title later on.

The royal family's concealment from the people and the world government's greed have made him see through the hypocrisy of the rulers.

Even if Law obtained the Op-Op Fruit, it would be difficult for him to save everyone, or even save anyone at all.

This is the harsh reality.

Roman had a premonition that as long as he still felt indebted to Law, Law would eventually owe him a favor after obtaining the Ope Ope no Mi (Operation Fruit), and might even be able to do him a great favor.

So, Luo, you don't need to thank me. You should first be thankful that you are very useful.