Ch 14: Dr. Clover

"Hello Olvia"

"Hello Dr. Clover"

"You have grown so big, I remember you from when you were very small"

"Ah, Did you know my parents?"

"Yes, she was my student. One of the best"

"Really?"

"Hmm…I am sorry I couldn't help you much, it is because we do some things here that are secrets and the people we meet will also be in some danger.

Because of this, I had to arrange this secret meeting.

Olvia you are now an adult, do you know why your Mother became an archaeologist"

"My mother…"

Olvia fell into her memories.

"She wanted to go out in the sea in search of the truth?"

"Yes, she wanted to go out to the sea to search for pone glyphs to find the blank history of this world, you can also call it the truth"

"Is that so?"

"Yes, then do you want to follow her wishes and be an archaeologist, I have seen you in the library, and I think your talent surpasses your mother"

"Is that why I would get the discounts?"

"It's just trying to help you a bit"

"Thankyou"

Seeing Olvia being silent, Dr. Clover said,

"You can go home and come here when you have an answer, also you can go read books on the underground floor"

"Wasn't that area restricted ?"

"It is restricted, but you can enter if you pay a hefty amount of money and it doesn't have any sensitive information.

It's just information that was lost long ago in the river of time"

"Thankyou Doctor"

"It's nothing"

~~~

Olivia didn't know what to do.

She wanted to achieve her mother's dream anyway and Ray promised to help her.

With his growing reputation and strength, she believed he could help her.

But he was a marine even if it was not permanent, she also didn't want him to be in any danger because of her.

She wasn't that worried about being caught before but after seeing how Dr. Clover and his partners worked so covertly, she couldn't help but worry.

While worrying about these things, she came to the underground floor.

She just browsed through the shelf to see if there was any interesting book that could distract her.

Her eyes fell on an old worn book and she couldn't help but stop.

The book's title was 'History of the Okui Family'

~~~~~

On the deck, he was practising sword skills that he got through Ryozuki's memories.

Ryozuki learned in a Dojo his base was perfect, unlike him who lived in a Jungle.

But it didn't take much time to perfectly integrate it since his sword was already polished by battles.

He kept practising until Lucas came to him.

"Sir!"

"How much longer will it take?"

"We will be there in two hours"

"Time feels to pass so slowly… why are you here?"

"…that guy woke up"

"Faster than I expected, bring him here"

"Yes sir"

Lucas brought Ryozuki who was burned in half and struggling to take off the cuffs.

"Are you the one who ordered them to put cuffs on me?"

"Yes"

"Why did you do that, I am not even a pirate and you even bombarded the island full…"

"Shut up, I don't have time to waste on you, I know you joined the 'Steel Rope Pirates' but the time was short and there wasn't much crime other than helping to loot the island, Right?"

Lucas swallowed, helping to loot an island is not a big crime, Right?

Ryozuki's head lowered.

"Why did you save me then?"

He also stopped acting, knowing it wouldn't help him.

"Your talent is good, I want you to join us?"

Ryozuki went silent.

"Do you know why I joined them?"

Of course, he knew, but he still acted as if he didn't.

"No, do tell me"

"Because I wasn't able to cut through his ropes, I set out to sea to become a strong swordsman who could cut anything.

When I was defeated by Stanley, I thought it was best for me to stay under him until I could defeat him.

How do you compare to Stanley?"

It seems this guy doesn't remember losing to him.

"You want to have a fight?"

He asked with a smile.

"Yes"

"You know your left hand is gone, will it not affect your performance?"

"No, I am right handed"

"Then, Lucas hand him a sword"

"Yes Sir"

"Where is my sword?"

"Yours? Let's fight first"

Soon two people were standing on deck, facing each other.

One figure looked weak and was hanging towards the left while the other was strong and gave off pressure just by the looks.

The surrounding Marines were also watching, hoping to learn something from their new Commander.

"Be careful"

Ryozuki shouted.

"Fish Chasing The Sun"

'The f-ck kind of name is that' Ray thought as he also slashed his sword forward.

The two figures quickly crossed each other.

Ryozuli turned to quickly make another move but something that nobody expected happened.

The sword in Ryozuki's hand slid and fell.

It was cut into two pieces.

'Cutting Iron' Ryozuki thought while looking at Ray blankly.

The surrounding Marines gasped and soon started clapping and flattering their new Commander.

"Okay, you all go now, prepare some food for me"

"The same thing happened with your Sword, don't worry I will get you a new one"

Ryozuki nodded.

"So, you will be a Marine when we return next time"

"Yes, I will follow you until I defeat you"

Ryozuki said as his eyes had brilliance once again.

"Even if I was the one who caused you to lose your left hand?"

Ray asked while using his observation haki.

"I already told you that I am a right-handed swordsman and I was following a pirate then so it is not your fault"

"Haha…Don't worry if you follow me wholeheartedly even if I have to pay some price, I will get your hands back"

"You don't need to worry so much"

"How can I not, who will work under me if I will act so cruelly"

"Will you give me some pointers on my sword skills today?"

"I will teach you whatever you can learn after you get better"

"Thank you"

"Okay, Let's go, let me treat you!"

~~~~~

God Valley Island, West Blue

"We will not be offering the Heavenly Gold this year"

"Do you know what you are saying, Sir?"

The CP5 agent looked at the King of God Valley who refused to pay the Heavenly Gold.

"The God Valley Kingdom no longer needs the protection of the World Government, we have a strong military that can deal with all the Pirates present in West Blue"

"If you have already decided that then I think you know the consequences of it"

"What consequences! We the God Valley are a strong Kingdom and we are not afraid of anyone"

The King got agitated and stouted.

"Then I will convey your words to the World Government as it is"

"You can do whatever you want, Dragon General send him out"

"Yes Your Majesty"

The Dragon General walked proudly to the CP agent and threw him out of the court.

"Rubbish World Government! Who do they think they are, My God Valley Kingdom can protect itself, Why would it be named God Valley if the gods couldn't protect themselves"

"You are right Majesty, in front of your power whether it is Marshal Huma or Pirate Overlord Rocks, they are merely ants"

"Haha…well said, well said Dragon General"