Free Web NovelChapter 51: Chapter 51
Chapter 51
After getting the answer he wanted to know, Rorschach took the lead and left the royal tomb.
This trip was not in vain. He had fulfilled his promise to Robin and learned the secret behind Devil Fruits.
However, this method was somewhat difficult to use.
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They arrived at the square hall in the capital Alubarna.
A large number of kingdom soldiers had already gathered here to maintain order. The residents of the capital were discussing below why the king had summoned everyone.
"Father, Rorschach, you’re here."
Vivi, who was being guarded by soldiers in the middle, happily called out when she saw Rorschach and the others return.
"Yes, we’ve finished looking at what we wanted to see. How about it? Are you ready? You look a bit nervous," Rorschach said with a smile as he walked over slowly, looking at the slightly nervous Vivi.
"Yes, this is my first time giving a speech in front of so many citizens, but I will do my best. Now all the people of the capital have gathered."
"With this evidence, as long as I reveal Crocodile’s conspiracy, Alabasta should be able to restore its former peace."
Vivi spoke with a mix of excitement and nervousness. In her hand was the evidence found in Crocodile’s office at Rain Dinners.
It recorded Crocodile establishing the criminal organization Baroque Works, as well as purchasing Dance Powder on the black market with the intention of usurping the Alabasta Kingdom’s regime.
"Vivi... go ahead. You’ve grown up. I believe in you," Cobra said as he came to her side and gently stroked her hair.
With Cobra’s encouragement, Vivi’s eyes became determined. She resolutely stepped onto the speech platform in the square hall.
"Citizens, the reason I have gathered you all here today is to reveal a conspiracy that has surrounded Alabasta for four years."
The moment Vivi said this, the murmurs among the civilians grew louder, but Vivi was not affected and continued speaking.
"The man praised by the people as a ’hero,’ Crocodile, is actually a traitor trying to steal the country!"
"He established the criminal organization Baroque Works, then used Dance Powder in the capital Alubarna for a year, causing all cities except the capital to dry up for an entire year."
"The large amount of Dance Powder that appeared in Nanohana some time ago was also caused by him disguising his men as royal soldiers to incite the people’s rebellion." freёwebnovel.com
"Crocodile’s true goal was to provoke the people’s rebellion, then usurp the power of this country to realize his dark plan."
Vivi’s passionate speech made the civilians increasingly suspicious. On one side was the ’hero’ Crocodile who had protected Alabasta, and on the other was the royal family that had ruled for many years.
Soon, someone from the crowd below spoke up.
"Princess Vivi, what evidence do you have to prove that this was done by Lord Crocodile?"
The speaker was a young man. He had personally experienced nearly losing his life to pirates, and it was Crocodile who had slaughtered all the invading pirates in the critical moment.
Now Princess Vivi’s speech had thrown him into confusion. One was a hero who had saved his life, the other was a princess beloved by the people. He really didn’t know which side to believe.
"The evidence of Crocodile’s crimes is in my hands!"
Vivi raised the criminal documents obtained from Baroque Works and shouted loudly to the citizens.
"This is all the evidence of Crocodile’s crimes."
"I began infiltrating Baroque Works a year ago, constantly searching for their criminal evidence and information about their boss, but I kept coming up empty-handed."
"Until a few days ago, I met an ’upright’ adventure crew captain named Rorschach. He helped us defeat Crocodile and found this evidence in his headquarters."
"It records all of Crocodile’s criminal evidence, which is enough to prove that he is a traitor trying to steal the country."
Vivi’s words were like a stone thrown into water, causing ripples. The crowd’s discussion grew even louder.
"I knew the king would never do something like using Dance Powder."
"So it was that damn pirate! He actually deceived our trust. Pfft, what hero? He’s just a thief trying to steal the country."
"My damn son didn’t think about the merciful king and even joined the rebel army. Tomorrow I’ll drag him back to await the king’s punishment."
Some people were happy, knowing their merciful king had not changed.
Some people regretted it, wondering why they had believed the rumors from outside.
"Citizens, the key person who exposed Crocodile’s conspiracy is Captain Rorschach, who defeated him. Compared to Crocodile, Captain Rorschach is more deserving of the title ’Hero of Alabasta.’"
Vivi raised her hand and pointed to Rorschach beside her. For a moment, the crowd erupted with excitement.
"Hero!"
"Hero!"
The people’s cheers made Rorschach feel a bit embarrassed. He could only awkwardly scratch his nose.
He had come to Alabasta with a purpose, and now he was being crowned a hero. It felt strangely awkward.
But this was also the first time he experienced the sound of the crowd cheering for him, and for a moment he felt a little light-headed.
"At the same time as learning the truth, I also ask the rebel army outside to please stop your meaningless actions! Continuing like this will only make the country more chaotic."
"I know it was Crocodile’s conspiracy that incited your resistance, so I once again promise that I will not punish any of you!"
Vivi said while patting her chest. She knew there must be spies from the rebel army among them.
As long as this was done, the conflict between the two sides could be resolved. Kohza should understand...
Vivi thought of her childhood playmate, the current leader of the rebel army, Kohza.
Clap clap clap.
As Vivi’s last words landed, someone started applauding first. In the end, all the people were clapping and cheering vigorously.
"I believe in you, Princess Vivi!"
"Merciful Princess Vivi, thank you for your forgiveness."
Countless people cheered, and some knelt in repentance. At this moment, the conspiracy that had plagued Alabasta for four years finally collapsed.
Vivi slowly stepped down from the stage and threw herself into Rorschach’s arms.
"I did it. I finally did it. Thank you so much, Captain Rorschach."
Happy tears sparkled in Vivi’s eyes. Everything had been possible because of the man in front of her helping her reach this point.
"It’s all over now. What matters is the present. The rebel army has been pacified, and Alabasta can regain its vitality," Rorschach said gently as he stroked the head of the beauty in his arms.
With this speech, Alabasta’s internal troubles were officially declared over.
The rebel army leader Kohza personally led all his subordinates to the capital to beg for King Cobra’s punishment.
And Vivi fulfilled her promise to forgive every person who had been incited into rebellion.
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