One Piece: Starting with God Valley, intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Lucia looked up at Gigg, who was looking at her with concern, and quickly shook her head, saying...

"It's alright, young master. I just felt a little sad for you after hearing what those people said..."

"Are you sad for me?"

"Yes, young master is clearly the sole heir of the Figarandou family, with such a noble status, yet he encountered such a thing, and the glory that should have belonged to you has never truly been obtained!"

Although Lucia didn't say what she had just thought, it was her true feeling.

After hearing this, Giger sighed softly, looked up ahead, and said...

"Aren't you the same? I remember Uncle Garin telling me that you were once a princess of a country. If that country hadn't been destroyed, you would be much happier now than staying in this so-called holy land."

Lucia hadn't expected Gigg to think of her again. A complex emotion welled up inside her, and she murmured, her lips trembling.

"Young Master..."

Giger didn't look at her and continued speaking.

"Lucia, you just told me that you've become the captain now. You're really amazing, but I'm sure you've suffered a lot over the years."

Lucia could no longer contain her intense emotions. Ignoring the shocked looks of those around her, she finally threw herself into Giger's arms and wept bitterly.

"Lord Jigsel, I miss you so much! Where have you been all these years?!"

Giger gently stroked Lucia in his arms and said,

"I first spent six years in a country called Sorbe, and now I've joined the navy."

"The Navy!? Young Master, why would you want to join the Navy?"

"hehe......"

As Giger gazed at the gradually clearing Figarandu family's residence ahead, he spoke calmly.

"Of course it's to gain power, otherwise wouldn't I be letting him down?"

Chapter 46 Awakening! Conqueror's Haki!

Lucia was slightly taken aback, but she quickly realized who Giggs was referring to when he said "he".

She gripped Giger's hand tightly and said with a firm expression,

"Young Master, given his status, it's not appropriate for you to act against him. If that day truly comes, I will kill him for you!"

Giger shook his head, and black energy gradually rose from his body as he said,

“From the day he experimented on me, he was no longer my father, and I must take his life myself.”

Lucia fell silent after hearing this, and Giger said nothing more until they arrived at the Figarand family's residence.

Although it was called a family residence, its scale far exceeded that of the royal palaces where the kings lived. Led by Lucia, Gigg walked for quite a while before finally arriving at the depths of the residence, which was the bedroom of the head of the Figarando family.

A middle-aged man with hair and beard forming a crescent shape stood at the entrance of the palace, exuding an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger.

Ignoring his strange hairstyle, his facial features and contours are similar to Giger's, making him look like a middle-aged version of Giger.

He is a born king, the current head of the Figarando family, Saint Garin.

The moment Giger stepped into this territory, Garin's gaze sharpened, and an aura as solid as a physical force erupted from him, instantly forcing the golden-armored guards behind Giger to their knees.

Even the stronger Lucia looked pained, while only Giggs' expression seemed relatively calm, but judging from the beads of sweat on his forehead, he wasn't feeling so good either.

Seeing Gigg standing there, imposing and unable to move, Garin stepped down the stairs, speaking in a deep voice.

"Gig, is this all you've got? Is this the result of your training at Marine Headquarters? Didn't you just say you wanted to take revenge yourself!?"

Giger was startled. He hadn't even reached the entrance of the camp when he said those words, yet Garin, who was deep inside the camp, could hear his voice.

If it weren't for his memories of Earth, Giger would have even suspected that Garin had eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and developed his mind network.

However, the effects of Observation Haki vary from person to person. Effects like foreseeing the future and hearing the voices of all things, such as having "super hearing," are within an understandable range.

It can only be said that Karin's strength is truly unfathomable. Not only has he mastered Conqueror's Haki, but he has also cultivated Observation Haki to such a terrifying level.

Now, as Garin gets closer, Giger feels increasing pressure, while Lucia beside him is also gritting her teeth and persevering.

"Lord Jigsheng..."

Lucia finally couldn't hold on any longer, and a trickle of bright red blood spilled from the corner of her mouth. When Giger saw this, his gaze sharpened, and he pulled Lucia into his arms. Darkness, like tentacles, emerged from behind him and surged towards Garin.

Garin showed no sign of stopping. He snorted coldly, and his aura surged again, directly blasting away the approaching dark tentacles.

His terrifying aura struck Giger as if he had been hit hard, causing him to bend over while holding Lucia in his arms, almost falling to his knees.

Garin walked up to him and said, looking down at him,

"Is that the end?"

At this moment, Giger's eyes had turned completely black. In fact, he could have used Kamui to avoid the impact of this Conqueror's Haki, but if he had chosen to run away like this, then his so-called revenge would have become a complete joke.

Seeing Giger struggling to stay upright, a hint of approval flashed in Garin's eyes. He hadn't seen Giger since God Valley, and he wanted to test him.

Although he said he was disappointed in Giger, Garin was actually very satisfied with Giger's performance.

The Conqueror's Haki that Garin is unleashing now is not just a psychological intimidation; it can cause real damage.

After all, he is one of the top combat forces in the pirate world, and even Shanks, who came later, may not be able to surpass him in the mastery of Conqueror's Haki.

The fact that Giger was able to withstand the impact of his Conqueror's Haki at the age of 16 proves that he definitely has the qualities of a king.

Seeing that Gigg was about to collapse, and Garin was about to withdraw his Conqueror's Haki, Gigg, who had been keeping his head down, suddenly muttered to himself,

"How could it just end like this?!"

After Giger shouted those words, something seemed to shatter deep within his soul, and then a jet-black aura mixed with lightning erupted from Giger's body.

hum!

Lucia, nestled in Giger's arms, felt a sudden lightness in her body. Her previously hazy consciousness gradually returned, and she looked up to see a black, semi-circular protective shield enveloping her and Giger.

She stared at Giger with wide eyes, her face filled with surprise and delight.

"Young Master! You've awakened Conqueror's Haki!?"

Giger smiled and nodded. He straightened up again, looking directly into Garin's surprised eyes, and said...

"Uncle Jialin, is this the gift you gave to your nephew?"

Garin was also stunned by Giggs' sudden awakening. He steadied himself, withdrew his Conqueror's Haki, and spoke.

“Indeed, this is the quality the Figarandou family should have. Welcome home, Figarandou Giger Saint.”

Giger paused slightly, about to respond, when Lucia, whom he was holding in his arms, suddenly let out a muffled groan. Startled by the sound, Giger quickly looked down and asked.

"What's wrong, Lucia? Are you hurt?"

Lucia, her face flushed, looked up at Giggs and whispered,

"I'm fine, it's just that the young master is a bit strong, and I'm having some trouble breathing..."

"Um?"

Giger paused for a moment, then realized that his arm was tightly wrapped around Lucia's high breasts, almost pressing them into a pancake shape.

Feeling the soft touch on his arm, Giger coughed twice, trying to let go of Lucia.

Noticing Giger's movement, Lucia grabbed his arm and lowered her head, saying in a muffled voice,

"Young Master, please wait a moment. My body feels a little weak. Could you help me a little longer?"

Since Lucia had already said that, how could Giggs refuse? He simply moved his hand to Lucia's waist, letting her lean against him, and said...

"Then come in with me like this."

"Oh? No, no, I can actually hold on a little longer!"

"Alright, you're mine now, you can't refuse."

These words had an impact on Lucia comparable to Conqueror's Haki, and her body completely went limp.

Garin watched silently the whole time, and only spoke after Lucia leaned on Giger's shoulder and behaved herself.

"Come on, I have something to give you. Consider it a homecoming gift from your uncle to his nephew."

Chapter 47 Uncle and Nephew

Garin only took Giger into his palace. After the two left, the golden-armored guards, who had been lying on the ground for a long time, were finally able to get up and look at Garin and Giger's backs with awe.

People are truly different; some are born to be kings.

Upon entering the palace, Jig looked around at the surroundings. Apart from a few decorations, everything, from the furniture to the walls, was spotless and snow-white, quite different from the magnificence he had imagined.

As the residence of the head of the Figarand family, this place seems a bit too simple.

Garin led the way without saying a word. His palace was very large, and there was even a staircase leading to the underground.

Once underground, a large black door appeared before Giger, and for some reason, Giger suddenly felt weak.

The closer he got to the door, the stronger the feeling of weakness became. Giger had to force himself to get to the door.

Garin, however, showed no unusual reaction. He turned and glanced at Giger, then said,

"Do you feel like your whole body is going to give way?"