Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

She was all smiles and pleasantries towards that man, but towards me, she wouldn't say a word.

With that thought in mind, Little Red Riding Hood obediently went into the room.

Luo Zhen stood outside the room with his arms crossed, quietly waiting for the test results.

If it passes, that's fine; if it fails, Little Red Riding Hood will be subdued and sent away without Luo Zhen even lifting a finger.

Don't think of this research institute as being too fragile.

In fact, as an important base, the armed forces here at the research institute were enough to make even Luo Zhen feel apprehensive.

If all those devices were activated, even if Luo Zhen didn't use the dimensional barrier to force his way in, he would still be severely injured.

After waiting for about five minutes, the test results came through Luo Zhen's earpiece.

At the same time, the room door was also opened.

"So, what was the result?"

Looking at Luo Zhen standing at the door, Little Red Riding Hood said timidly.

She was not informed of the test results, so she remained somewhat worried.

"Congratulations, you passed."

Luo Zhen smiled and said in a slightly softer tone.

Although it was just a polite smile, it made Little Red Riding Hood breathe a long sigh of relief.

She was genuinely worried that the man in front of her might suddenly pull out that strange belt, transform, and then give her a beating.

so far so good.

"There are other tests coming up, let's go."

Turning to the side, Luo Zhen spoke to Little Red Riding Hood.

On the way back, Luo Zhen's attitude towards Little Red Riding Hood improved significantly.

Although it's still neither hot nor cold, it's better than before.

"Did you have any questions you wanted to ask me before?"

"Ah, a little bit."

Little Red Riding Hood said cautiously.

The psychological trauma Luo Zhen left her with still lingers.

"I want to ask, what will happen to me next?"

"Well, that depends on your own wishes."

"If you want to live a peaceful life, the authorities will arrange a job for you, but you will be under close surveillance."

"If you want to continue fighting, you'll probably be assigned to a combat unit."

"but...."

At this point, Luo Zhen glanced at the petite Little Red Riding Hood.

Excluding the possibility of a legally recognized Lolita, Little Red Riding Hood is probably around 14 or 15 years old.

If they were to be assigned to combat units, would that be considered employing child labor?

"You're too young, I doubt you'll be allowed to."

"what is this?"

Little Red Riding Hood said somewhat discontentedly.

So what if she's young?

In her original world, she was one of the few who dared to confront the creatures of darkness.

Those adults are far inferior to her.

"It's no use talking to me; you have to talk to the people in charge."

Luo Zhen, who was walking in front, said slowly.

This matter is really not under his jurisdiction.

He was only allowed to go out on missions after he had been a member of the organization for a long time.

I've been studying all this time.

"Furthermore, from my personal perspective, I do not approve of you joining the combat department."

"Because if even a child your age has to fight, it makes me feel useless."

At this moment, Luo Zhen seemed to understand why those higher-ups had opposed him going out to carry out missions so early.

It has nothing to do with strength.

To paraphrase a saying, they fight so that the next generation will not have to fight.

Although Little Red Riding Hood had a lot to say, she was defeated by Luo Zhen's 'cold' gaze.

Following behind Luo Zhen with her head down, Little Red Riding Hood internally cursed Luo Zhen.

Even though she looks only a year or two older than me, she always speaks as if she's been there all along.

But she really didn't dare say these things in front of Luo Zhen.

"It's really..."

Sensing the resentment emanating from Little Red Riding Hood, Luo Zhen appeared somewhat helpless.

Even if Little Red Riding Hood doesn't say it, she can roughly guess what the other person is thinking.

What can he do about this?

Meanwhile, Luo Zhen was taking Little Red Riding Hood for testing.

The news that Luo Zhen could travel through worlds reached someone's ears.

No, to be precise, he doesn't even have ears.

"Can you travel between worlds at will? That's an incredibly powerful ability."

"Yohohoho."

The skull with the afro hairstyle let out a strange laugh.

His old clothes swayed with his movements.

"Have you decided yet?"

Beside him, a man in a white lab coat asked in a complicated tone.

He knew what the other party wanted to do.

But he didn't know what reason to use to dissuade him.

"Of course, I've lived too long."

"So long that I almost forgot the name Brooke."

"Skull," Brook said in a low voice.

He has lived for far too long.

So long ago, the Straw Hat Pirates have become a legend in unofficial histories.

So long that people have forgotten the famous Straw Hat Luffy, and also forgotten the pirate named Brook.

So long...

There was nothing familiar to him in that world.

It's time to end all of this.

Chapter 313 When the adventure comes to an end, what remains...?

Brook was originally the captain of the guard of a kingdom in the West Blue. Later, he set sail with the Rumbar Pirates and became a pirate.

It was a pleasant trip.

Perhaps their strength is not considered strong in this world, or even ranked among the top.

But they didn't care about any of that, because all they cared about was the fun adventure they had with their companions.

Unfortunately, their good fortune didn't last long, and the Rumbar Pirates were wiped out.

Only Brook, who ate the Yomi Yomi no Mi (Feast of the Dead), remained in the world.

Brook collected the skulls of his companions for burial. Due to the damaged rudder and the dense fog, Brook spent more than thirty years in the fog of the Devil's Sea, grieving the loss of his companions.

During this time, he gradually lost hope of living, until that man appeared.

Straw Hat Luffy.

A man who seemed to radiate light.

He jokingly invited Brooke to become the musician on his ship.

After some thought, Brook joined the Straw Hat Pirates.

Connecting the past and the future, we continue to take risks to fulfill past promises.

"That was quite a pleasant adventure."

Brooke, with his head bowed, spoke in a nostalgic tone.

Those flashing swords and fierce battles seem like they happened just yesterday.

It's as if you can see Luffy's big smile as soon as you open your eyes.

I could almost hear Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper playing around.

Even the seemingly composed Mr. Franky soon joins in the mischief.

Miss Nami must be very angry, right?

Mr. Zoro will probably go back to his room to continue training and won't come out until it's time to eat.

Then he'll get a couple of sarcastic remarks from Mr. Sanji.

The two would soon start arguing, and then sit down to eat in a huff.

Miss Robin would watch this scene with a smile.

Mr. Jinbe, who was sitting cross-legged to the side, was probably the same.

Brooke loved the atmosphere on the ship, and whenever that happened, he would sing a lullaby, which would make everyone smile knowingly.

However, all of that is in the past.

Human beings have limitations, such as lifespan.

Today, those magnificent adventures and battles seem to have vanished into the world.

The Supernovas, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Four Emperors, the Admirals, and so on are all gone.

One by one, the members of the Straw Hat Pirates departed.

Mr. Luffy returned to Windmill Village, where the wedding was held.

Mr. Zoro returned to Shimotsuki Village to take over his master's dojo, but due to various problems, the dojo never had many apprentices.

Mr. Sanji returned to the floating restaurant and made it even more successful.

Miss Nami continued drawing the sea charts, preserving each one in excellent condition, saying she might need them later.

Mr. Chopper returned to Dr. Gureha's side and became a doctor who saved lives and was quite famous in the area.

Miss Robin returned to the old site of Ohara, saying she hoped to rebuild the historian's sanctuary.

Although Usopp kept saying he wanted to become the strongest warrior on the sea, he eventually returned home and found Miss Kaya.

Franky returned to Water Seven. Although shipbuilding was no longer a priority, the place still held his memories of the past.

Mr. Jinbe returned to Fishman Island to guard his homeland.

And Brook...