One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 54 Repeated Choices of a Predetermined Path

"Tina is terrified. Has she found us?" Tina looked at Smoker with a nervous expression.

"It couldn't be more obvious, could it?" Smoker, who never liked hiding, came out openly after being discovered.

"Did you all hear what we just said?"

"I guess so!" Smoker came out openly, but she was still a little embarrassed. After all, eavesdropping was not exactly honorable. However, the two of them just wanted to see what Roman would do during his break. They didn't expect to see Lieutenant General Kuzan and Roman. It was a complete accident.

"He's still a pretty good person, although he is indeed a bit too lazy."

"As a Marine, his laziness is his biggest weakness, even if he is very strong," Smoker said, frowning.

"Smoker, don't talk nonsense. He's a vice admiral, and Tina is very worried." The pink-haired little girl was obviously more tactful, but she genuinely felt that way.

"That's true, but you might become friends with him."

"Huh?" Smoker couldn't understand Roman's words at all. He had a bad temper. Not to mention the lieutenant general who seemed to have no chemistry with him, apart from Tina, there were few people who could stand him. So he probably only had a few friends.

“You’re a weirdo who says weird things too,” Smoker said.

"After all, there's no fun in being too explicit. By the way, if you want to be friends with me, you can come with me after training. I'm really craving barbecue today. If you come along, it's on me." Roman smiled and turned his head.

"Smoker, Smoker, did you hear that? Tina is so excited."

"I'm not going."

"You're lying. I know you want to go too. You never dislike strange people."

"Wordy."

……

"Is it delicious? This is the best restaurant I've ever been to. The high-quality beef paired with the finest cumin and lettuce doesn't ruin the original flavor and is refreshingly delicious." Roman smiled as he looked at the two people opposite him.

One was radiant, the other was full of arrogance.

Smoker eventually came, but the story told outsiders was that Tina had been pestering him, and he had come because he was getting impatient.

“It’s delicious, Tina is very satisfied. But Roman, do you have that much money? Tina and Smoker will split the cost.” Tina offered a helpful solution.

"No need. Before joining the Navy, I had a job and savings. Although I wasn't a tycoon, a barbecue was nothing to me."

"Wow, that's amazing. Tina's money all comes from her parents." After saying that, Tina lowered her head shyly.

Smoker awkwardly looked away; after all, he hadn't earned any money himself, and his money came from his family.

"It's normal. If there weren't problems at home, people at this age usually rely on their parents, right?" Thinking back, her parents raised her until she was almost twenty. It's extremely rare for her to start earning money now.

For someone under 20 to be able to support themselves without spending their parents' money is truly remarkable, at least that's what Roman thinks.

After that, they moved on to other topics.

Once they started talking, they got along very well. Roman was always talkative and, compared to his age, had a wealth of experience. He was also very willing to talk about his past life at sea. Tina listened with shining eyes, and Smoker, though pretending not to care, also perked up his ears. He was very curious too.

In short, the conversation was very pleasant.

"Tina thinks Roman is a really nice person!" Tina was still chattering excitedly on the way back.

"It's alright." Smoker was still unwilling to give a direct positive evaluation, but Tina knew that for Smoker to say something like that was already a big concession.

After the show ended, Roman didn't leave immediately, because she was being watched again.

People looking for her are like weeds, one crop after another, you can't cut them all off. But don't panic, this is Marineford, Marineford, Marineford!!! Demons and monsters dare not easily invade, so they are mostly allies.

"Long time no see."

It was a very gentle voice, one I would never easily forget.

Rosinandi.

Although it had been a while since we last met, Rosinandi still looked like a quiet and handsome young man, but he had a good presence and seemed to have made up his mind.

"Have you decided to do something big?"

"It feels like I can't hide anything from you, huh? Luckily, you're not in the place I'm going to infiltrate." Rosinante smiled frankly.

"An undercover agent?" Roman was surprised, not because of the fact that he wanted to go undercover, but because he actually said it so openly. Although the surrounding noise would not easily be noticed, Roman definitely heard it.

"Yes, I was hesitant, but your words gave me hope. I still hope I can save my family."

"Although you haven't revealed any crucial information to me, you've already told me I'm going to go undercover, which means I'll know a lot of things. Is this really a good idea? I might die. Trusting others too easily comes at a price."

“I trust my judgment, and after I leave, almost all my files will be erased, everything I have in the Navy will be wiped out, so I hope there is still someone who will remember me,” Rosinante said earnestly.

"You have the courage to go all in? I'm starting to admire you."

Can she really be saved? If she could change the Charlotte family, she wouldn't have to leave. But she wasn't prepared to pay with her life for it.

In Roman's view, the Don Quixote family was also an unchangeable evil family.

Doflamingo is full of malice, and his malice sustains his survival.

"Then I'll give you my blessing." Roman took out the veil and tied it to Rosinandi's hand.

"This one……"

"After all, we're going to a new place, so there are many things we can't bring. But a small scarf is fine. I hope you can remember me. It would be my honor to be remembered by someone as gentle and courageous as you."

“I am very grateful,” Rosinante said gently.

So, will you see Luo?

The veil entrusted to Rosinante was not a blessing. If Rosinante were smart enough, he would know that Rosinante was connected to him. Even if he didn't recognize her, the two would be linked together when Rosinante revealed her real name. Therefore, it was inevitable that the name Sylvie Roman would appear on their lips.

Although the chances are slim, Rosinante, I look forward to your decision.