Chapter 211: Vice Admiral Saul

Inside the Tree of Knowledge Library.

A group of scholars were gathered together. Leading them, Dr. Clover was quietly observing a small, thin figure walking slowly towards the library in the early morning light through the window.

"It's little Robin! She's here!" Dr. Clover turned his head and whispered, "Everyone, get ready!"

Several minutes later.

Click!

The sound of the doorknob turning was heard.

Little Robin, holding a thick book in her arms, pushed the door open and entered.

"Good morning, Dr. Clover, I've come to return the book!"

The usual familiar voice of Dr. Clover did not greet little Robin. The entire Tree of Knowledge Library seemed to have fallen into a dark, silent gloom.

Seeing this, little Robin nervously clutched the book in her arms and silently observed the dark, quiet library.

POP!

Suddenly, the sound of party poppers echoed from all directions. The lights were suddenly turned on, revealing the entire scene within the library.

The brightly lit hall of the Tree of Knowledge had been arranged into a simple yet warm celebration venue.

Led by Dr. Clover, the scholars of the Tree of Knowledge Library were gathered around a dining table, smiling with raised arms, loudly cheering for little Robin.

"Robin! Congratulations!"

"Robin, you truly are a genius!"

"Come over here, Robin, we've prepared a delicious coffee cake just for you!"

Little Robin's eyes widened slightly, looking at the extremely lively celebration scene in front of her with some confusion.

Joy and affection were rare visitors in her life.

Even after Mrs. Penelope came to Ohara, Robin's living conditions had somewhat improved, but in the eyes of others, she was still that peculiar little girl with the power of a demon.

Dr. Clover extended his arms with a gentle smile, not adopting his usual manner of talking to a child.

"Robin, you aced the doctoral exam last time!" Dr. Clover's tone was solemn and his posture very formal, "From today onwards, you can call yourself an 'Archaeologist'!"

"From now on, you are one of us. We will conduct historical research together. If we can... ahem."

Under the nudge of a scholar beside him, Dr. Clover coughed heavily, realizing he had gone off-topic. There was no need to mention the Buster Call to little Robin, so he quickly returned to the main point.

Dr. Clover took out a golden badge from his pocket. The badge had a relief pattern, with wide orange and white stripes hanging down, symbolizing the esteemed status of an Ohara historian!

"Come, take it, Robin." Dr. Clover beckoned Robin and pinned the badge on her lapel, "It's beautiful!"

Other scholars chimed in.

"Wonderful, Robin."

"Congratulations, Robin."

"You're amazing, Robin."

At that moment, Adrian also stepped out from the crowd, holding a stack of thick imprinted papers, and walked to Robin's side.

"Brother Adrian!" Robin's eyes widened with surprise, finally relaxing completely, "Why are you here too?"

"Of course, to celebrate your archaeologist ceremony, Robin!"

Adrian smiled, patting Robin's head and handing her the stack of papers.

"It's not just me, Aunt Penelope and little Perona are here too, though it's not convenient for them to come out."

"What is this?"

Robin was about to open Adrian's gift.

"Don't open it here," Adrian pressed Robin's hand, "Dr. Clover hasn't finished speaking yet."

Robin stuck out her tongue, placed the stack of imprinted papers in her arms, and looked back at Dr. Clover.

"Ahem!"

Dr. Clover coughed twice heavily, expressing his dissatisfaction at Adrian for diverting his attention, then said.

"Robin, remember well what it truly means to be an archaeologist!"

Robin's eyes shone brightly, and she loudly replied, "Yes, Dr. Clover!"

"Knowledge is history itself!"

Dr. Clover spoke solemnly.

"The Tree of Knowledge, which has lived for over five thousand years, houses countless documents transported from all over the world. This is an irreplaceable treasure for all humanity on the seas!"

"This is the world's largest and oldest library. With us excellent archaeologists gathered under the Tree of Knowledge, there is no historical mystery we cannot solve through studying these books!"

"Robin, I hope you will contribute to the world through the study of various cultures."

Robin tightened her hold on the stack of imprinted papers, "Doctor, I want to uncover the mystery of the 'Void Century'!"

"Where did you hear that term?!"

Dr. Clover's expression changed dramatically. He instinctively looked towards Adrian.

"Adrian, is this your doing?"

"It wasn't Brother Adrian who told me!" Robin argued, "I found it myself in the library's basement books! Besides, don't you all study historical texts in the basement late at night every day?"

"Robin, you might not understand," Adrian stepped forward, placing his hand on Robin's head and gently rubbing it, "Everyone here is prepared to lose their heads if this gets exposed!"

"Adrian!"

"Sir!"

Exclamations came from the scholars.

Dr. Clover also looked at Adrian in surprise, "Boy, didn't we agree not to tell Robin about this?"

"It's too late, Doctor, our guests are almost here."

A red gleam flashed in Adrian's eyes. His Kenbunshoku Haki, with its extremely wide perception range, sensed a massive figure drifting towards Ohara.

That vibrant, blazing life force was far beyond ordinary human levels.

"The first to arrive is the recently defected [Jaguar D. Saul]!"

"Isn't he..."

"Nico..."

"Alright, scholars," Adrian interrupted the murmurs, "Let's see this giant Vice Admiral!"

Led by Adrian, the group of scholars quickly arrived at a secluded beach in Ohara.

Before they even got close, they could see a huge figure, like a small mountain, crouching at the edge of the beach, half-submerged in the sea, half on the sand.

He had short dark orange hair, a brown cowboy hat on his head, a tattered black short-sleeve shirt on his upper body, and jeans on his lower body, exuding an extremely haggard aura.

Many seagulls flapped their wings and landed on this slightly undulating "small mountain."

Little Robin held Adrian's right hand, looking at the giant Vice Admiral who had drifted to Ohara, and softly asked:

"Brother Adrian, who is that?"

Adrian narrowed his eyes, giving his assessment.

"This is a 'D' who has freed himself from the Navy's shackles, pursuing his own justice."