Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"Perhaps it's about finding a firm goal for myself?"

Leilia's smile at the end was clearly forced.

Clearly, the enemy they spoke of was not someone to be trifled with.

Even for them, it was something they couldn't do...

Perhaps.

Rocks counted on his fingers and said calmly, "Just like us, they were forced to become seamen. They are either part of the Navy or the World Government."

"For many people, these two forces represent an insurmountable chasm."

"Even we have to be extremely careful. If we're ambushed, the chances of escaping safely are slim..."

The Blackwing Demon Adventure Team is already quite strong overall.

However, they must be careful when facing the navy.

Needless to say, the others are even more so.

If the enemies of the Thunder and Fire siblings are the World Government or the Navy.

Then the other party's desire for revenge is practically hopeless, if not impossible.

They had only met Lei Huohai and his sister F by chance, so naturally they couldn't help them with anything.

It seems that the brother and sister were reluctant to reveal the identity of the other party's "enemy" because of this concern.

They are two very sensible people.

It would be nice to have the opportunity to become their companion in the future.

The other person wasn't one of those vicious and ruthless individuals; they had their own bottom line, just like him.

He chuckled and sighed, having guessed something: "The hypocritical justice of the World Government and Navy is more destructive than evil."

When will this chaos be truly eradicated?

"The world is not black and white. Even if another regime controls the world, there will still be chaos."

Lox shrugged: "As long as humanity is not extinct, this kind of thing cannot be avoided. Human nature is something that cannot withstand the test."

With a smile, she slowly said, "Is human nature so fragile? No wonder you wanted me to be that 'supervisor.' You are indeed very farsighted. I will supervise your every move!"

Locus: "..."

The aftereffects of my previous talk-no-jutsu have started.

Yixiao always felt that he had the goal of overthrowing the world government and becoming a savior who upholds justice.

No, it should be said that a smile is guiding him toward the direction of "savior".

Even though Lox had made it very clear that he did not want to be the savior.

I just want to "not eat beef".

But Yi Xiao didn't care and only did what she thought was right.

What else could Rox say?

Let him be...

"Then I'll have to keep urging me on, haha."

Lox smiled and said, "If there's anything I've done wrong, you can point it out. That's why I invited you to join the Blackwing Archmage Adventure Group."

He smiled and said earnestly, "I will do my best."

"Yes, that's how it should be."

Rocks laughed heartily.

She also said to the others, "You all should remind me immediately if you notice anything different about me."

Actually, there was another reason why La Yixiao joined Rocks.

Yixiao is very strong.

If he fails to "repel" the Black Winged Demon within him next time, the other party will need to intervene to "suppress" him if he goes berserk.

Will the Blackwing Archmage cause Locus to go berserk?

Lox doesn't know yet.

Previously, the Blackwing Great Void was either repelled or appeased by him, and did not have a significant impact on Lox himself.

But this time is different...

Because he devoured a Demon Fruit, the power of the Blackwing Great Demon Void increased significantly.

The balance between the two has been completely broken.

Locus wasn't sure if he could withstand the Blackwing Demon Lord's next "attack"...

Therefore, it is necessary to prepare in advance.

Rocks had a premonition.

The next "attack" from the Blackwing Great Demon Void cannot be appeased with energy...

The only option is to "drive them away"!

The reason I plan to go to the Sky Island to avoid the brunt of the conflict for a while is...

It's not just because of his recent surge in popularity, but also because of the Black Winged Great Demon Void within him...

When Lox "introspected" his inner world and consciousness.

They discovered that the Blackwing Great Demon Void had almost exhausted the "energy" it had gained from devouring the Great White Pig Fruit.

Lox knew exactly what this situation meant.

The next attack by the Blackwing Void is not far off.

The moment it awakens will be the moment it launches its attack...

"Something's not normal with you? What weird things are you saying?"

Nami didn't quite understand what Rocks was saying, and stared at him with her eyes: "Are you going to unleash your beastly nature and make a move on Kuina or Robin?"

"Damn, you perverted damn!"

"..."

Rocks looked annoyed.

What's going on in this little girl's head?

Rocks tapped Nami on the head, making her cry out in pain and clutch her head with tears welling up in her eyes. Only then did Rocks feel a little better...

"You must have heard some things, right?"

Seeing the puzzled looks on the others' faces, Rocks said, "A Devil Fruit user has a 'devil' residing within their body, which is why they can use all sorts of amazing abilities."

“My Blackwing Demon Fruit is very special, and the ‘demon’ residing in my body is also very special, and it will launch an ‘attack’ on me.”

"If I can't withstand the attack, it could very well have some impact on me personally."

"It's like when a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user fails to awaken their powers; the user loses their self and humanity, and their body is possessed by the 'demon' of the Devil Fruit..."

That's pretty much the situation.

“I’m worried that I’ll be influenced by the ‘demon’ inside me, which is why I want you to observe me closely.”

Lox looked at Yixiao and said with a smile, "Especially Yixiao, if I go berserk, you'll need to suppress me."

"The things I said when I recruited you were also based on this consideration."

"Is there such a hidden danger?"

Yi Xiao was quite surprised, then immediately assured him, "I will do my best, but I believe in you, Captain, that you will definitely overcome this hidden danger!"

There are indeed rumors about this on the high seas, that "demons" reside within the bodies of those with superpowers.

However, he did not discover that there was a "demon" inside him.

For him, ability is ability...

He had indeed heard that if a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user fails to awaken their Devil Fruit power, they will lose their sense of self and consciousness.

To become a non-human "monster"!

Perhaps this is the difference between Logia, Paramecia, and Zoan types?

Nami, upon hearing Rocks' explanation, also appeared quite nervous, her expression worried, and she didn't joke around: "Is there any danger?"

Xiao Yi was also very worried, and her gaze involuntarily turned to Lox, as she didn't want anything to happen to him.

Although Kuina was also worried, her confidence in Rocks was unparalleled, and she did not think that Rocks was unable to resolve this hidden danger!

"There might be a little bit, but don't worry."

Rocks patted Nami's head.

A confident smile curled at the corner of his lips: "I am Duke Rocks! How could I possibly be affected by a mere Devil Fruit?"

"The reason I'm telling you this is just to let you know in advance, so you won't panic when you don't know the reason."

"Ah."

Nami nodded emphatically: "I believe you won't lose to the Blackwing Demon Fruit!"

"So, Captain, is this one of the reasons why you're heading to the Sky Island to avoid trouble?"

Robin is not a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user and cannot sense the "demon" within his body.

Or perhaps other Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are also unable to sense the "demon" within their bodies?

Perhaps Rocks' Blackwing Demon Fruit was more special?

After all, Rocks cannot transform into a beast or a half-beast.

It's normal for things to be a little unusual.

She also realized that Locus's desire to go to the Sky Island might have had this aspect in mind as well...

"That's part of the reason; the 'demon' inside me is about to awaken."

Lox nodded: "I need to repel them to ensure my own safety..."

"Isn't this the awakening of the Devil Fruit?"

Yixiao realized that it might be a case of Zoan-type ability awakening, but she was puzzled: "Is this how Zoan-type abilities awaken?"

His Paramecia-type Gravity Fruit had naturally already awakened.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to pull meteorites down from outer space as an attack.

However, he awakened naturally after developing his abilities to a certain extent.

They did not go through a process that required fighting "demon".

Is there such a big difference between Paramecia and Zoan types?

"For me, defeating the Blackwing Demon was not a process of awakening, but rather a process of developing my abilities."

Rocks couldn't quite explain it either: "Repelling it is just developing its power; complete subjugation is what awakens the Devil Fruit..."

The Blackwing Archdeacon is essentially a power system from another world.

Defeating it is not subjugation, but merely making the Blackwing Great Demon Void quiet down for a while.

Only by completely subduing the Blackwing Great Demon Void can one achieve true awakening.

This is how Lox currently judges it...

Yi Xiao was quite surprised: "Your Black Winged Demon Fruit is so special?"

Robin, a Paramecia-type Flower-Flower Fruit user, also found it quite eye-opening: "This is the first time I've ever heard of this..."

"Can the Devil Fruit awaken?"

Little Yi, who didn't know much about Devil Fruits, asked this question: "Can Little Yi's Medicine Fruit awaken and cure Uncle Yixiao's eyes?"

Yi Xiao patted Xiao Yi's head and said, "It should be possible. You can try it, Xiao Yi."

"Not all Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are like this; perhaps only my Black Winged Demon Fruit is like this."