Tension and anticipation filled the room as the heroes of their own rights finally assembled. At the forefront of it all stood Gambit, donning his kingly attire with a serious expression etched on his face. His diamond emblem carved on his forehead beamed. His eyes scanned through each member present - Leo, Larsi, and Shaarib; their expressions were similarly laden with doubt, lowball insult, and curiosity about what was to come.
But before Gambit could even open his speech with respect, a ripple of laughter echoed through the hall at Shaarib's witty remark, breaking the tension and adding a moment of levity to the proceedings. Gambit's expression softened into a smile, appreciating the Vice-Admiral's playful spirit amidst the seriousness of their discussions.
And before Shaarib could even insult his former captain further, in a swift and calculated move, Gambit conjured a dark, shadowy mouthguard and placed it over Shaarib's lips, effectively silencing the Vice-Admiral with a menacing hush, before whispering a warning.
"Indeed, Hero of the Pirate Festival, Shaarib," Gambit replied, his voice tinged with amusement. "You and my friend Leo have shown complete mastery over running away in battle. That's the most advanced Soru I have seen in life, no?"
He addressed those around him with a humorous approach, referencing Shaarib's action last Pirate Festival against Bullet and Leo's sudden disappearance at the height of their confrontation during Gambit's self-proclaimed wedding with a princess.
Landayan Morrow after the comical relief pause for several moments, his mind was still laughing out loud at the remarks. He needed time to concentrate. His ears, having been very sensitive due to his Vampiric abilities almost amplified Larsi's yelling, his voice boomed through the hall, commanding attention and authority.
And whilst he expressed regret for not coordinating their actions better and specifically apologized to Larsi. The demon inside him whispered to cast anger towards his friend. He tightened his knuckles as he gripped the chair before rising, breaking the armrest.
"My heart is burdened by the loss of our comrades, too, Larsi!!!," Gambit spoke with guilt, determination, and authority. "But we have a duty to carry on and change the world through revolution." He gestured towards the vacant chairs at their table in a gesture beckoning anyone willing to join him in this significant undertaking.
Gambit acknowledged Larsi's concerns with a serious demeanour. "It's rich for you to accuse me of recklessness. Where were you when we needed your leadership the most? I'm left with a handful of crewmates! God forbid, we couldn't even find your corpse but we had to move on."
Morrow's eyes flickered towards the balcony, where the people rallied beside him, their voices raised in defiance against tyranny.
"And as you hide in silence, we have freed many nations during the time we thought you died. To carry on your legacy, we continue to push forward."
He stepped forward to the balcony before facing Larsi again spreading his arms and slowly letting his Haki leak for everyone to feel, "Look at me Larsi, I am no longer the cabin boy you once carried on your shoulders during our campaigns. I have gotten stronger. Strong enough to challenge the world and gain support from the four Kings I respected (including Camelot Kingdom led by Aramis). These kingdoms stood against the world for the same reason I invoked. Everything has been set in place months before you escaped prison, Larsi. Fate decided this war."
"Regarding the objective of this war," Gambit started to calm down and then reflected on the time his mother told him of his true lineage and the history of his people. How they were slaughtered by them, fearing what they could do if they continued to thrive. And how his father King Kalakab Morrow was imprisoned for more years in Impel Down for conniving with the scholars of Ohara and Dragon himself to form a revolution. It was not his time yet. It was all about vengeance at first. But things changed him.
"it stems from a convergence of several influences; primarily, the World Government's unjust actions towards us and our people's suffering resulting from their atrocities, slavery, tyranny. Additionally, there is pervasive corruption within their hierarchy that we cannot endure any longer." His impassioned message sparked hope for change and freedom among his audience.
Then he redirected his focus to Leo, and a compassionate expression overcame him. "Your allegiance is no longer to the World Government, and I respect your decision," he conveyed, empathetically speaking up. "My purpose in this realm is to oppose tyranny and advocate for the underprivileged. And your formidable strength would lend us the firepower we need to turn them upside down."
He spoke firmly but calmly to his old friend, assuring him that he was not acting recklessly, but rather driven by a deep desire for meaningful change. As he gazed reassuringly at Larsi, Gambit conveyed unwavering determination to see the mission through until its conclusion. "The hostages are but mere tools to engage the Government, showing them that they could be shaken. Henceforth, awakening the ever-sleeping willpower of all the victims of their perils. I do not mean to kill them."
Linked by a common goal of liberty and fairness, they found themselves standing on the brink of history. Gambit's resonant words reverberated through the hall, infusing it with palpable harmony and resolution as their shared venture for a brighter future drew them closer together. Knowing that obstacles and concessions lay ahead in their voyage to come; however, fortified by unwavering tenacity and solidarity, nothing could stop them from confronting whatever adversities might lie down this restless course because these people had created new hope within which led to liberation to become champions who shaped fate itself into something exceptional- anew era bursting with promise.
"Leonard Burns, it's about time you tell us the secret you have been holding on all this time."
But before Gambit could even open his speech with respect, a ripple of laughter echoed through the hall at Shaarib's witty remark, breaking the tension and adding a moment of levity to the proceedings. Gambit's expression softened into a smile, appreciating the Vice-Admiral's playful spirit amidst the seriousness of their discussions.
And before Shaarib could even insult his former captain further, in a swift and calculated move, Gambit conjured a dark, shadowy mouthguard and placed it over Shaarib's lips, effectively silencing the Vice-Admiral with a menacing hush, before whispering a warning.
"Indeed, Hero of the Pirate Festival, Shaarib," Gambit replied, his voice tinged with amusement. "You and my friend Leo have shown complete mastery over running away in battle. That's the most advanced Soru I have seen in life, no?"
He addressed those around him with a humorous approach, referencing Shaarib's action last Pirate Festival against Bullet and Leo's sudden disappearance at the height of their confrontation during Gambit's self-proclaimed wedding with a princess.
Landayan Morrow after the comical relief pause for several moments, his mind was still laughing out loud at the remarks. He needed time to concentrate. His ears, having been very sensitive due to his Vampiric abilities almost amplified Larsi's yelling, his voice boomed through the hall, commanding attention and authority.
And whilst he expressed regret for not coordinating their actions better and specifically apologized to Larsi. The demon inside him whispered to cast anger towards his friend. He tightened his knuckles as he gripped the chair before rising, breaking the armrest.
"My heart is burdened by the loss of our comrades, too, Larsi!!!," Gambit spoke with guilt, determination, and authority. "But we have a duty to carry on and change the world through revolution." He gestured towards the vacant chairs at their table in a gesture beckoning anyone willing to join him in this significant undertaking.
Gambit acknowledged Larsi's concerns with a serious demeanour. "It's rich for you to accuse me of recklessness. Where were you when we needed your leadership the most? I'm left with a handful of crewmates! God forbid, we couldn't even find your corpse but we had to move on."
Morrow's eyes flickered towards the balcony, where the people rallied beside him, their voices raised in defiance against tyranny.
"And as you hide in silence, we have freed many nations during the time we thought you died. To carry on your legacy, we continue to push forward."
He stepped forward to the balcony before facing Larsi again spreading his arms and slowly letting his Haki leak for everyone to feel, "Look at me Larsi, I am no longer the cabin boy you once carried on your shoulders during our campaigns. I have gotten stronger. Strong enough to challenge the world and gain support from the four Kings I respected (including Camelot Kingdom led by Aramis). These kingdoms stood against the world for the same reason I invoked. Everything has been set in place months before you escaped prison, Larsi. Fate decided this war."
"Regarding the objective of this war," Gambit started to calm down and then reflected on the time his mother told him of his true lineage and the history of his people. How they were slaughtered by them, fearing what they could do if they continued to thrive. And how his father King Kalakab Morrow was imprisoned for more years in Impel Down for conniving with the scholars of Ohara and Dragon himself to form a revolution. It was not his time yet. It was all about vengeance at first. But things changed him.
"it stems from a convergence of several influences; primarily, the World Government's unjust actions towards us and our people's suffering resulting from their atrocities, slavery, tyranny. Additionally, there is pervasive corruption within their hierarchy that we cannot endure any longer." His impassioned message sparked hope for change and freedom among his audience.
Then he redirected his focus to Leo, and a compassionate expression overcame him. "Your allegiance is no longer to the World Government, and I respect your decision," he conveyed, empathetically speaking up. "My purpose in this realm is to oppose tyranny and advocate for the underprivileged. And your formidable strength would lend us the firepower we need to turn them upside down."
He spoke firmly but calmly to his old friend, assuring him that he was not acting recklessly, but rather driven by a deep desire for meaningful change. As he gazed reassuringly at Larsi, Gambit conveyed unwavering determination to see the mission through until its conclusion. "The hostages are but mere tools to engage the Government, showing them that they could be shaken. Henceforth, awakening the ever-sleeping willpower of all the victims of their perils. I do not mean to kill them."
Linked by a common goal of liberty and fairness, they found themselves standing on the brink of history. Gambit's resonant words reverberated through the hall, infusing it with palpable harmony and resolution as their shared venture for a brighter future drew them closer together. Knowing that obstacles and concessions lay ahead in their voyage to come; however, fortified by unwavering tenacity and solidarity, nothing could stop them from confronting whatever adversities might lie down this restless course because these people had created new hope within which led to liberation to become champions who shaped fate itself into something exceptional- anew era bursting with promise.
"Leonard Burns, it's about time you tell us the secret you have been holding on all this time."