One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me

Chapter 415 Those Who Laugh, May You Rest in Peace

Chapter 415 Those Who Laugh, May You Rest in Peace

The world that has been buried in the past is silent and lifeless.

Roy had once set foot in the former Wano Country beneath Fujiyama, so he knew this very well.

But without a doubt, the place he is in now is different.

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The earth was scorched black, but even amidst the blackness, one could still see what appeared to be lush green grass growing wildly.

Ancient, primitive houses and buildings, completely different from those on the sea today, are situated everywhere in Ganloy's sight, entwined by vines.

That might give one the illusion that the world, the civilization, is entangled and bound, ultimately suffocating and dying.

And that is indeed the case.

At the top of this world, one can see countless streams of magma flowing in another part of the Earth's core.

They bind this world tightly.

"This is the previous world."

It is the source from which the existence known as the Abyss was born.

And at this moment, Roy stood here.

"really..."

He could sense something within this world—which made him sigh softly.

But he didn't stop, walking on air towards his goal.

That was the center of all the buildings, and the center of the civilization that once existed here.

It was a massive, indescribable crater located in the very center of the city.

The enormous circular pit was bottomless, and its existence could be clearly seen even from a great distance, as if it were directly connected to the foundation of the entire world.

And that is indeed the case.

At least Roy knew very well the origin of this pit.

"This is... the place where the Pillars of Creation were planted, the divine realm of this world."

But at this moment, all that remains is this enormous crater—the ancient giant tree planted by the Moon People, which gave birth to all life in this world, has long been moved to Mary Geoise by Im.

However, some things still remain here.

One of them was a body located at the edge of the pit.

That was also a signpost guiding Roy forward.

Soon, Roy arrived in front of the corpse.

Just as Rayleigh had said before, he still looked the same as when he was alive, as if he were still alive.

He sat upright on the edge of the pit, looking up, with his signature straw hat hanging behind him and his signature smile on his face.

That is...

"Joey Boy".

Roy looked at this legendary figure whom he had met once in his memory.

Even today, he has witnessed many legends, and he himself has become part of the greatest legend.

But this "laughing boy" is still enough to make him feel grateful.

He had no idea how much effort the other party had put in, how many pursuers they had escaped, to find Laugh Tale and come to this world of the past.

He didn't know how long the other person had been alone in this world before finally dying.

But at least he knew the choice the other party had made.

He used his power to seal off Laugh Tale and left behind the truth and guidance of history, so that when the final day arrives, the destined one can come here.

He used his own corpse as a road sign and a final barrier, leaving the abyss's covetousness nowhere to hide.

He was destined to die alone and desolate in a corner of the previous era, never to hear laughter again.

That was a difficult choice.

but...

Even so, Joey Boy in front of Roy was still smiling.

Even with a corpse that had lost all intelligence, Roy could tell that the other person's smile was genuine.

"We will win."

Until the very last moment of his life, he clearly remained so steadfast in his belief.

The successor he awaits, the successor the world awaits, will bring freedom back to the world.

so...

"Is this smile a premature celebration for the world?"

Roy shook his head helplessly, but couldn't help but smile.

What a remarkable guy.

He thought this, but didn't say it aloud.

Actions speak louder than words.

"I have received your will—rest in peace."

Roy gently raised his hand and tapped Joey Boy's forehead lightly.

The next moment...

"Buzz!"

This once legendary figure slowly collapsed.

His body turned to dust silently, or rather, after so many years of overexertion, he had already completely perished, but the special nature of this area made his body appear "alive".

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

When the straw hat turned to dust and fell to the ground, the sound of the wind it created was as if someone was laughing.

Roy didn't turn around; he simply stepped silently past the spot where Joey Boy had just been and arrived at the very edge of the pit.

"As expected... this is the place."

He sensed the source energy of the bloodline factors around him and knew in his heart that the location guided by Joey Boy was correct; this was his target.

"Back then, Im started from here... and uprooted the Pillars of Creation."

He could see the twisted spot below where the tree roots had once stood.

He could even see the soil, which was filled with the source energy of bloodline factors due to the roots of the Pillar of Creation.

This is the world, the true source of the past.

So, Roy made a move.

He slowly raised his hand and took out two items from his bosom.

It was a crown and a seed.

That was the World Crown that Im gave to Davy Jones years ago, which allowed him to control the bloodline factor energy of the Pillars of Creation, and the last of the three seeds that the Pillars of Creation had given birth to—the Seed of Earth.

Then, without hesitation, Roy stuffed the Seed of Earth into his mouth.

[Analyzing the lineage factor source energy creation - Seed of Earth]

Thus, from within Roy's body.

A powerful source of bloodline energy began to surge like never before.

In that instant, Roy even felt as if he were omnipotent.

"The Seed of Heaven—the Precious Tree Adam, capable of bearing all things in the world and the heavens," wishes related to celestial phenomena.

"The Seed of the Sea—Eve of the Sun Tree—can bear all the world's wishes related to the 'sea' and the flow of water."

"And this last seed of the earth can bear all the desires of the world related to the 'continent' and to life."

In Joy Boy's plan, the power of these three elements may be devoured by leveraging the unique properties of the "Dark-Dark Fruit" and the "Nidhogg Fruit".

But for Roy, at this moment... the power of these three elements and the source energy of his bloodline factor have all returned to his body.

This is...

"The capacity to encompass all things."

"It is the initial foundation for ascending to the throne of God, and also the most important step."

Roy whispered, then slowly closed his eyes.

Then, he sensed it...

"Buzz!"

That was the cry of the world to him.

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