[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 776 The Scholar of the Big Tree

O'Hara, this is the hometown of Robin, and it was also an island that once represented knowledge and learning in this sea.The huge tree standing in the center of the island - the tree of omniscience, is also known as the largest library on the Great Route.Unlike other islands, the scholars here are peaceful, humble and gentle, as are the nearby residents.

This is a peaceful and serene place. If there is any dispute, it is probably only scholars arguing over an ancient mystery.

Robin loves it here.Although...although it cannot be said that there are no bad guys here.But she also met people in this place who changed her life.She was only 8 years old when she left here, and since then, she never thought that she would really come back here again.What's even more incredible is that this scholar's paradise, which should have been burned by the cruelest order in the world, was displayed in front of his eyes intact at this time.

"Robin, Robin, are you back?"

Originally, when Robin followed Duck into the nearby town, he still felt that this phantom was untouchable like a dream.But who knew that just two steps away, someone called her name: "The curator is waiting for you! Go find him! Huh? Who is this? Boyfriend?"

"..." Robin still looked at the person in front of her in shock. She remembered this person. This scholar also worked in the library. He was a cheerful man, friendly to others, and advanced in ancient utensils.Of course, like all the scholars in O'Hara, he also became the ashes of the Demon Slaying Order that day.

At this moment, however, the scholar's face was exactly the same as the last time Robin saw him.This smile is both illusory and real.Robin said, "Why did the curator wait for me?"

"Have you forgotten?" The scholar said with a slightly confused smile, "You have encountered a text that you have never seen before, and you want to ask the curator to look it up for you."

I came across text I've never seen before...?Robin realized that this phantom was indeed for him, and it might even be formed because of him.She took out the notebook she had just shown Darke, which depicted the murals and words she had seen on the walls of the temple not long ago.It was a discovery of ancient writing and ancient art that had never been seen before, and it was a discovery that any archaeologist would be excited about.

At that time, Robin thought: If it was the curator or everyone in O'Hara, maybe he would discover something that he could not discover by himself.

Although it was just a momentary thought, even though it was just a memory that popped up occasionally from the bottom of his heart, Robin really hoped that he could be with the scholars of O'Hara again to study an ancient secret.

Mysterious and ancient temple... Thank you.Whatever you want to tell me, thank you.Robin thought to herself, and she also smiled and said, "I see, I really should go to the curator."

"That's right! If you're the curator, you must know something!" The scholar on the opposite side laughed heartily again, and he said, "Did you find anything else? If it's a prop, you must call me!"

"It's some murals." Robin happily showed his notebook to the scholar, "It looks like they are depicting the trajectories of the stars in the sky."

"Hey~~ It seems to be... It should depict the starry sky in that direction." After only one glance at Robin's painting, the scholar pointed to the southern sky, "Look at the positions of these stars, and the southern sky. The stars that will appear in summer are very similar. Although I am not an expert in astronomy, maybe this is some kind of treasure map! Hahahaha!"

Robin looked very happy.This is different from what she looked like when she was researching something by herself.It's not easy for Duck to intervene, everything here is a phantom created based on your inner memories and expectations...whatever, he can't say such words.But if it's Robin, she should understand.

This place called O'Hara felt like Matthew would like it too.Is that tree called the tree of omniscience?Does it have anything to do with Lance?The largest library in the world, and the island with the most scholars, that only one man can remember, O'Hara.This place is not only dreamy, but also very romantic.

"sorry to keep you waiting."

At this moment, Robin seemed to have finished the conversation with the scholar. She returned to Duck and said with a smile, "You are such a gentle person, Duck."

"...I just think you can handle it yourself." Dark paused for a while, he said, "If you indulge in the phantom here, you may disappear in the real world forever...I hope you can know this .”

"I understand. No matter what, I can't stay here." After all, I have important companions outside.It's the companions that people here want me to find.In fact, I have always hoped to tell the curator and Saron that I really found it, and found a group of best companions who would risk their lives even for me.

Then...and then I will set off again, with my companions, like a mother, to find the truth.Instead of all the scholars of O'Hara who can only exist in phantom, find the most dangerous truth.This is my ideal, my mission, and my burden.

"Okay, let's go to the curator." Robin said, walking in the direction of the tree of omniscience, "Now that I think about it, I seem to have seen Lance a long time ago."

"Is it here?"

"Well, I was very young at that time, maybe 6 years old...or 7 years old? I would sneak into the library of the Tree of Omniscience. I remember seeing a Sanhua in the library once. Kitten, I chased her into the depths of a big tree that I had never been before, where I seemed to see a teenager..."

Thinking about it now, that boy must be Lance.Although I can't remember his appearance clearly, the smile on his face is exactly the same.And that little tabby cat, it must be Pupu, was she still that young at that time?Just like a normal kitten.What did Lance say to himself then...

"He said: Your destiny is not here, Nicole Robin. Please go back." In that deep room, is there anything that will change your destiny?Robin didn't know, wasn't sure.At that time, she only felt that the air had become very cold, and she was very scared, so she turned around and ran away.

After that, she never saw the boy in O'Hara again, and she never went to the room in the depths again.That memory was like a nightmare, and sometimes Robin couldn't tell if he was dreaming or if he had actually been there.But because there is no follow-up effect, I have to forget it.

"I think this should be the guidance of some mysterious power." After hearing this, Darke said, "My... former master. No, it should be said that the master of the last 'me', that is, Youxiang's mother, She is also a gifted person. There is a mysterious energy in her that makes her extremely powerful, and she often says that that energy will guide her."

"I heard something happened to Xiangxiang's mother... she was sent to sea to protect Xiangxiang." This is somewhat similar to my own experience.But he was lucky to have seen his mother, but Youxiang was too young at that time to remember anything.Robin said, "I think this is also a guide. We have more connections from a long time ago."

"Ah. I think so." The inextricable connection finally brings people together.Duck said, "However, these guidelines are not all good. Miss Robin. We... can't judge. Even the most lofty ideals will be defeated one day. Because human beings cannot be absolutely pure of. That is why all ideals are so out of reach.”

So what about O'Hara's ideal?

Should the history that has been covered up really be made public?The truth that scholars are trying their best to find, the truth that the world government is trying to cover up, if the truth is not what we all think it is, what if it is true that it was covered up?

No, such a question is the 'ideal distraction'.If you can't guarantee the purity of this ideal, you can't move forward.So just accept, accept all the consequences.Even if the truth is not what people think, it is the truth.

"Sorry." Duck said suddenly, "I shouldn't have said this to you. I... disturbed your thoughts."

"I just said, you are really gentle, Duck." Robin laughed, and she said, "I'm not that easily swayed, you don't have to worry. But thank you."

"No... I'm just... Hey, I don't really understand human feelings. For me, as long as I obey the master's wishes, it's the best I can do as a weapon. But human beings are free, they Can do anything, so what is the best, or in other words, human beings should...do not need to be the best?"

Duck looked very confused, and he said, "I came here for a reason, Miss Robin, otherwise I wouldn't have seen this vision with you. I should also want to see this place that feels strange to me." Tell me something . . . is what I've been looking for."

"What is Duck looking for?"

"I'm looking for the happiness my master wants. I don't quite understand...but... How long can I stay with my master in this body? I have a human body because of someone's magic, but when that person disappears , I can’t exist like this. Therefore, my time is limited.” Dak said, “So I want to do as much as possible for the master that only I can do when I am like this.”

"Well... Although I don't know what the answer will be, I think Xiangxiang needs you." Robin smiled, and she said, "You are connected to her past, which must be very important to her. However, you are a gentle person, so no matter what answer you find in the end, it must be the best for Xiangxiang."

"You are also a gentle person, Miss Robin. Thank you." Dak also smiled, and he said, "Okay, let's move on. If you have seen Lance here before, then I think...we Perhaps the true answer to the problem of the Old Gods can be found here."

"Ah... I didn't think about it..." Maybe O'Harali will have something to record?So that's how it is... Subconsciously, do you think so?If God has always existed, then no matter what, there should be some traces left.So there must be something recorded in the library with the largest collection of books in the world!

Robin said: "It turns out that we were led here to find a way to 'get back to our own world'. To get everything back on track." Perhaps, this is also the reason for finding the truth that has been buried for 100 years.

To find the real world, the world built on the false history cannot last forever.People need to get everything back on track.This is O'Hara's 'ideal', and this is the burden he has to inherit.No more confusion, no wavering.

"Actually, I've always wanted to tell the master..." Dak didn't know what he was thinking at the moment, he muttered, "It's just dragon slaying, I can do it too, there is no need to find other weapons at all... ..."

"Dark will be jealous of other weapons..."

"No, it's not jealousy! It's just... I'm a very useful sword! So I want to let the master know!"

"It's so cute too!"

"Miss Robin, please stop teasing me!"

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The author has something to say:

I personally still like O'Hara a lot.The world of pirates has a 100-year history gap that has been covered up, and in this story, everyone's past has been doctored and given 'new memories' that seem to be better, happier or more reasonable.All attempts to recall the past will be stopped by mysterious forces, and acts of resistance will also lead to disaster.

In fact, this setting is also to reflect the 100-year history that has been covered up.Maybe when the truth comes out, it's not so good, maybe covering up this history is the last choice of people who want to get a better life... But people will still pursue their true past and never want to be Illusion blinded.