One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

Three days later, Karl was officially crowned as the new king of the Kingdom of Sorbe.

The coronation ceremony was simple, without any extravagant pomp, and was held on the site of the demolished high walls.

Facing the assembled civilians, Karl solemnly swore an oath:

"Starting today, the city walls will be demolished."

The Kingdom of Sorbe no longer distinguishes between inside and outside the walls.

Everyone is an equal citizen of this country.

I swear in the name of the King that I will lead this country to prosperity and strength.

"May every child have enough to eat, every patient receive medical treatment, and every elderly person enjoy their twilight years in peace!"

Thunderous applause erupted, and many poor people shed tears.

Bear and Ginny stood in the crowd, watching all this, their eyes glistening with tears.

"He really did it..."

Ginny murmured.

Xiong nodded and looked at Roy not far away.

The young pirate captain watched all of this calmly, as if it were all part of his plan.

"Captain Roy..."

The bear walked up to Roy and bowed deeply.

"Thank you. Thank you for everything you've done for my hometown."

"You're welcome."

Roy helped him up.

"You deserve it."

And this is just the beginning.

Roy looked at King Karl:

"However, to ensure the smooth progress of the reforms, there is one more thing I need to do."

"What is it?"

Roy didn't answer, but instead walked toward Carl, who had just finished his speech.

"King Karl, I have something for you."

As Roy spoke, he extended his index finger and tapped it on Carl's forehead.

As with Crocodile, he directly transmitted some knowledge and ideas into Karl's brain.

How to govern a country, how to develop the economy, how to balance the interests of all parties, how to deal with external pressures...

Most importantly, it instilled a guiding principle: treat the people well and persist in reform.

This is not control, but a reinforced belief.

It was like planting a seed in Karl's heart, ensuring that he wouldn't waver or deteriorate under future pressure.

The whole process lasted only a few seconds.

Karl shook his head, feeling as if his mind had been filled with many new thoughts.

He looked at Roy, his gaze even more determined:

"Captain Roy, I understand."

I will do as we agreed and make the Kingdom of Sorbe a reliable ally for you.

"I trust you."

Roy patted him on the shoulder.

"But remember, reform is not something that can be done overnight, and it will encounter a lot of resistance."

If you encounter any difficulties that you cannot resolve, please contact us.

He handed Carl a specially made Den Den Mushi:

"This Den Den Mushi is encrypted and cannot be eavesdropped on."

Contact me anytime if you need help.

Carl solemnly accepted the Den Den Mushi:

"Thanks."

With everything arranged, the Roy Pirates prepared to leave.

Xiong and Ginny had packed their simple belongings and said goodbye to the villagers.

The poor people saw them off with great reluctance, knowing that it was the bear that had brought these people who would change their fate.

"Bear, please take care!"

"Ginny, remember to come back and visit often!"

"Thank you, thank you Captain Roy!"

As everyone watched, Ark Proverb slowly ascended into the sky.

The bear stood on the ship's railing, looking at its hometown that was getting smaller and smaller, and its heart was filled with emotion.

The place where he had lived for many years finally offered hope for change.

He will travel to a wider world to fight for greater goals.

"Aren't you going to miss it?" Roy walked up to him.

"A little."

Xiong frankly said,

"But more than anything, I'm looking forward to it."

Captain, you're right, individual acts of kindness cannot change the world.

To truly help more people, we need greater strength and a broader vision.

"It's good that you think that way."

Roy said with relief,

"Next, we're going back to the new world."

There are more powerful enemies there, and greater goals await us.

The Ark Proverb flew toward the new world.

However, just as they were about to leave the South China Sea, Savi hurriedly ran onto the deck with a newspaper in his hand.

"Captain! Something terrible has happened!"

Savi's voice was filled with shock.

"Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King... has been arrested!"

The deck fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked at the newspaper in Savi's hand; the headline featured huge bold letters:

The Pirate King is Captured! Gol D. Roger is Arrested!

The accompanying image shows Roger being escorted into Impel Down prison wearing sea stone handcuffs.

Although the photo is a bit blurry, everyone can recognize that resolute face and his signature beard.

"Roger...has he been arrested?"

Barrett snatched the newspaper incredulously and quickly scanned its contents.

"How is this possible?! How could a man like that..."

Hawkeye frowned, took the newspaper, and read it carefully.

Tesoro, Crocodile, Kuma, and the others gathered around, their faces filled with shock.

Roy took the newspaper back from Barrett and calmly read the report.

The content is simple: Gol D. Roger has been captured by the Navy and is currently being held in the sixth level of Impel Down prison.

Fleet Admiral Kong personally confirmed the news: the World Government will publicly execute Roger in Loguetown in one month.

"Public execution..."

Roy repeated the word in a low voice, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

This day is finally here.

Roger surrendered, was publicly executed, and then... the Great Pirate Era began.

The wheels of history keep turning, and even though his appearance changed some things, the general trend remains the same.

"Captain, do you think this is true?"

Stella asked,

"Could this be a conspiracy by the World Government? How could a man like Roger surrender to the Navy willingly?"

"It's true."

Roy handed the newspaper to Stella.

Roger has contracted an incurable disease and is nearing the end of his life.

He chose this way to end his life, and at the same time... ignited an era.

"Ignite an era?" Crocodile asked, puzzled.

Roy gazed at the distant horizon and said slowly:

Roger arrived at Laugh Tale and learned the truth about this world.

But instead of going public, he used this method to attract the world's attention.

When he is publicly executed, countless people will witness the end of the Pirate King.

His final words will be like a spark, igniting the entire ocean.

The bear seemed to be deep in thought:

"Just like you said, Captain... to change the world, you need a bigger stage and a stronger impact."

"That's right."

Roy nodded.

"Roger's execution will be the most important turning point of this era."

From that day on, countless people will flock to the sea in search of the so-called "Great Treasure".

World governments will be overwhelmed, the old order will be shaken, and the tide of a new era will sweep across the entire world.

Barrett clenched his fist:

"What about us? Should we go rescue Roger?"

Roy glanced at him:

"You want to save him?"

"He...he's the Pirate King."

Barrett's voice was deep.

I haven't defeated him yet.

A man like this shouldn't die on the execution platform.

"He wouldn't want us to save him."

Roy shook his head.

"This is the path he chose himself."

Furthermore, do you think the Navy and the World Government would be unprepared?

Roger's execution will be the most heavily guarded event in history.

Going to storm the execution ground would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Hawkeye wiped the black knife:

"Roy is right."

Barrett was silent for a moment, then finally sighed:

"you're right……

That man always makes choices that are incomprehensible to people.

The atmosphere on the deck was somewhat heavy.

Although Roger was an enemy and a rival, his personal charisma won over many people.

The end of such a legend is truly poignant.

Roy broke the silence:

"However, we still have to go to Roger's execution."

Everyone looked at him in surprise.

"We're not going to storm the execution ground, we're going to bear witness."

Roy's eyes deepened.

"Witness the end of one era and the beginning of another."

And... Roger said he would share the secret of the final island with me.

Although he couldn't do it, I should at least see him off on his final journey.