# Chapter 126: The Insignificant Roger Pirate!
As dusk arrived, the sky began to blur, with the Sunset Glow piled up like burning fire, covering half the Sky.
Night hadn't completely fallen yet, but the transitioning Moon was already high above, looking down upon everything.
Although the Sabaody Archipelago had always been particularly lively, prosperous, and brightly lit, today's scene was several times more so. The five Dock in the GR70 Area where Hotel Street was located were completely filled with various Sailing Ship, most of which were luxurious large Ship flying the Royal Flag of various King.
Later arriving Ship could only spread out towards the sides of the Island, docking their Ship at the edge of other Zone. Even so, finding an empty spot was difficult.
At this moment, the people of this World finally experienced what it meant to be impenetrable, what it meant for Ship to flow like weaving threads, and what it meant to have a Ship jam.
A large number of Ship nearly surrounded the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
Meanwhile, every Street and every Shop on the Island was filled with dense crowds. Everyone was fully enjoying this dreamy place where Bubble floated everywhere.
Fortunately, the former Non-Law Zone from GR1 Area to GR29, which Dragon and the Marine had thoroughly investigated, had now become a normal Commercial District and Residential Area, greatly increasing the space available on the Island to accommodate Tourist.
In the past, people wouldn't dare to venture into these extremely dangerous Zone on their own.
And at this moment, the Marine and Sea King Army patrolling in teams, along with the occasional self-propelled large surveillance Transponder Snail passing by, constantly gave the Citizen a strange sense of security.
GR33 Area.
"Don't push! Don't push!"
"Saying it again, only Invitee can enter the 'Soap Bubble Dome Venue' tonight! Others, please head to the Plaza in the various Great Zone at nine o'clock tonight to watch the performance!"
More than a dozen Government staff wearing Black Suit held Loudspeaker, shouting hoarsely at the surging crowds.
In front of them was the bridge connecting the Zone. The Marine had already set up heavy Checkpoint blocking the entrance, occasionally letting through the Invitee being escorted.
Among the Invitee were King participating in this year's Reverie, Nobility who had traveled specifically from nearby Island, but most were Local Resident of the Sabaody Archipelago, as well as Fish-man and Mermaid from Fish-Man Island.
Tonight.
The Propaganda Department organized this Public Broadcast to the World of the 'Liberation Day Grand Gala', with three main objectives.
First, to allow the Citizen of various countries to celebrate the complete prohibition of the Slave Trade together. Second, to use this opportunity to bring the Local Resident of the Sabaody Archipelago and the Fish-Man Tribe of Fish-Man Island together for a lively event, thoroughly bringing the two sides closer.
In recent days, the former had basically gotten used to the existence of the Sea King Army and were no longer surprised by the Fish-Man Tribe. However, one was Military and the other was civilian, making it difficult to have opportunities for Communication.
And the third...
At 8:30 PM on September 15th, Marine Calendar 1498.
People holding their own celebratory parties in various Great Sea Area and on various Island had already turned on their Visual Den Den Mushi, waiting for the Gala to begin.
Having a party while watching a party, eating Meat and drinking Alcohol while enjoying singing and dancing!
There was an interesting phenomenon: after the recent continuous World Broadcast, everyone had become somewhat accustomed to this kind of Live Broadcast.
In this World where there were no Television Station and no Film and Television Program, these few World Broadcast had brought great enjoyment to the World's Citizen.
People began to look forward to when the next Public Broadcast by the World Government would arrive.
On this point, Im, sitting on a Lounge Chair in Pangaea Castle, felt the same way!
In the Social Plaza, the projection from the Visual Den Den Mushi had already been cast into the air above the Court. However, because the Gala hadn't started yet, there was nothing on the stage, only the dense crowd of live Audience.
"Is Mihawk still not coming? It's almost nine o'clock..." Gion stood there, looking towards the Castle Gate and asking somewhat anxiously.
Stussy stood gracefully behind Im, smiling as she said, "He must be sparring Swordsmanship with Saint Figarland Shanks. Perhaps he forgot the time."
"Hmph, he only spars with me for an hour each day, spending the rest of the time with that Shanks. It's really too much!" Gion said, puffing out her cheeks.
However, she was very curious about one thing: besides Mihawk, were there really other Celestial Dragon with superb Swordsmanship?
Im, who was sitting nearby and heard Gion's words, maintained a cold expression on the surface, but was inwardly thinking, "He also has a sweaty workout with me before bed every night. You're just there to warm up with him after Mihawk wakes up in the morning."
Suddenly, Gion's eyes lit up.
"Oh, they're here!"
Im didn't turn his head, merely glancing lightly. Indeed, he saw Mihawk, carrying Black Blade: Yoru on his back, walking coolly towards them. However, behind him followed a little tail looking left and right, which caused his Gaze to sharpen.
"Why did he bring Shanks?"
That's right, that 'little tail' was the former Trainee on the Roger Pirate Ship, Shanks, who was only fifteen years old and wore a Straw Hat. At this time, because he hadn't reached adulthood, his height only reached Mihawk's shoulder.
Soon, Mihawk walked up and lowered his head to look at Im, respectfully saying, "Lord, Shanks is the only one in his family. He also doesn't want to go to the Manor of other Figarland Family, so I invited him over as a friend."
What was this, a son bringing a classmate home to play?
Im felt a bit amused and exasperated inwardly. He watched Shanks with a calm Gaze. The latter instinctively avoided his sight after only two seconds, his Body also becoming tense.
But he still took off the Straw Hat on his head and bowed politely to greet him, saying, "Uh, that, you must be the Godfather Mihawk often talks about. My name is Shanks, thank you for having me."
"Mm."
Im gave the Straw Hat in his hand a meaningful look and instructed the Maid not far away, "Bring another Chair."
"Yes, Lord." The Maid obediently complied.
"Phew—"
Seeing this, Mihawk's somewhat nervous Heart also relaxed. Although he maintained a cool expression on the surface, he was truly unsure whether Im would accept Shanks.
The reason he regarded Shanks so highly was because Shanks was a rare Celestial Dragon he could talk to and who also had decent Strength.
"Thank you."
After saying thanks, Shanks's butt had just touched the Chair Surface when he heard Lord Saint Nerona say faintly.
"Your experience is quite dramatic. You must have seen many Matter following the Roger Pirate, which is indeed valuable Life's Wealth. But now that you know your Identity, you should clarify your Stance. The past can be kept in your Heart and recalled, but don't let it affect your judgment in the present and future."
The few people present all knew Shanks's background, and naturally understood the meaning of Im's words. Shanks lowered his eyes, pursed his lips, and listened silently, gripping his thighs tightly.
"Upbringing Kindness is greater than Birth Kindness, that's right. But you need to understand one point: the reason Roger adopted you was not because your parents abandoned you, but because your parents died at the hands of the Pirate Rocks."
"Pirate killed your parents, and Pirate also raised you. From this perspective, you and Pirate can be said to be mutually debt-free. However, you still owe the Celestial Dragon Birth Kindness."
"Accept the fact that you are a Celestial Dragon and live well. One day you will be proud of this Identity, and you will realize how insignificant the so-called Roger Pirate were..."
(End of Chapter)