One Piece: Lord of Calamity

What an unlucky fellow.

Stussy's gaze towards Morgans was filled with pity.

He appeared at the absolute worst possible moment.

However, the woman couldn't help but sigh inwardly; she wasn't doing much better herself.

"Oh, oh, oh! How terrifying!"

Facing Roa's threat, Morgans fearfully raised his two wings. "I have no hope of escaping with my life against a monster like you!"

Seeing him like this, Stussy couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Because, well, he only looked scared.

Roa smirked.

He saw it clearly: the negative emotions surging within Morgans right now were solely greed. There was no hint of panic or fear, let alone despair.

Then again, this guy was a lunatic to begin with.

A madman who cared for nothing but creating earth-shattering big news.

If he could create unprecedented big news, he would probably die content.

It was incredibly difficult to sway the emotions of such a person, let alone leave them with eternal emotional changes.

"But I don't want to die either!"

Morgans blinked and let out a long sigh of relief. "Alright then, Mr. Roa, may I ask a question? You're doing business, but it's not really for money, is it?"

"What do you think I'm doing it for?" Roa asked, intrigued.

"Wealth, power, they shouldn't be things you care about, should they!" Morgans suddenly chuckled, winking as he spoke.

"Oh?" Roa raised an eyebrow.

"You simply find this stagnant world too boring!" Morgans' tone and eyes grew fervent. "So you want to smash through the hardened layers that have buried it, make the volcanoes that have accumulated for centuries erupt, and completely destroy the old order, right?!"

"..." Stussy was speechless.

Truth be told, Morgans knew how to play his cards. Even though he had already sensed Roa's true nature, he still phrased his words so nicely.

Roa was noncommittal. "And then?"

"That's why you need my help!" Morgans chuckled. "Public opinion is a very powerful force!"

"Journalism is truly wonderful, isn't it? We always manage to make people see what we want them to see!"

He glanced at Umit, who was still kneeling at Roa's feet. "Of course, I can't become a fool."

Roa's smile finally widened. "Sounds interesting. I thought you were an independent journalist, uninfluenced by external factors."

"Where in the world is there true independence!" Morgans said nonchalantly. "One always has to learn to compromise, for some things that can absolutely not be compromised on!"

"Oh? And what are you unwilling to compromise on?" Roa asked, somewhat curious.

"Big news!" Morgans stated emphatically, clutching his two feathered wings into fists. "Unprecedented big news that would make the entire world tremble, something that would make me content to die after witnessing it!"

"Before I find that news, I cannot die!"

"So, you mean," Roa asked with a smile, "you're willing to help me, right?"

"Simply helping might not be enough to redeem my life, right?" Morgans chuckled. "Mr. Roa, if you agree to one thing, I can work for you."

Roa raised an eyebrow. "It's not about helping you create big news or something, is it?"

"It has to be unprecedented, big news that makes the entire world tremble!" Morgans stepped forward, actively moving closer to Roa, a crazy glint in the birdman's eyes. "Mr. Roa, if it's you, perhaps you truly can do it!"

If he thought about it carefully, the young man before him was already capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Charlotte Linlin. What heights could he climb in the future?

Not to mention his alliance with Kaido, and now a pact with Charlotte Linlin.

Perhaps it wouldn't be long before he truly re-established the glory of the Rocks Pirates!

Coupled with Roa's dream of setting the world ablaze, there would probably come a day when he truly caused earth-shattering big news!

In that case, working for him seemed like a good idea.

He could both save his life and personally witness the arrival of big news!

"Sounds good!" Roa nodded slightly, then smiled at Morgans and said, "I agree."

"Eh!" Morgans was stunned.

He agreed so easily?

Was Roa actually that easy to convince?

Roa was, of course, not easily convinced. It was just that he saw an incredibly dense greed in Morgans.

It was even denser than the greed he had seen in Umit, whom he had manipulated with negative emotions earlier.

Words and expressions could lie, but emotions could not.

However, emotions were fleeting, and there was no guarantee that Morgans wouldn't go back on his word in the future.

So.

"Come back with me later, and I'll add some insurance for you." Roa said.

"Is that so?" Morgans scratched his head. "So, in the end, you still don't trust me? Well, I guess that's how it has to be."

Putting himself in Roa's shoes, Roa was already being quite lenient.

"Then you mustn't disappoint me, Mr. Roa! Otherwise, I'd rather die!"

"Just look forward to it." Roa shrugged.

"Oh, Boss, I have a suggestion!"

Morgans immediately embraced his role as Roa's subordinate and offered a suggestion. "This tea party is a great opportunity! If we can control these underworld magnates of the New World, the company's influence will expand significantly right away!"

"Oh?" Roa grew interested.

"Leaving aside those who dabble in obscure trades, the loan shark giant Du Feld should definitely be brought under our wing. He possesses extraordinary financial reserves! And his connections extend to all aspects of the New World."

Morgans chuckled.

He was unlucky, so the others shouldn't get off scot-free.

"Good idea!" Roa nodded delightedly. "Umit, go invite Mr. Feld over."

As for the other so-called assassins and human traffickers, they were simply too low-class; Roa couldn't be bothered with them.

"Yes, Boss! I'll go right away!"

The shipping magnate immediately scrambled to his feet, eager to carry out his Boss's orders.

Tsk.

Watching his retreating back, Morgans couldn't help but click his tongue.

What a terrifying ability!

Good thing Boss didn't turn him into such a puppet too!

Roa also felt quite satisfied. It was a great haul this time.

Soon after.

"Boss!"

Du Feld, the now also young loan shark magnate, respectfully knelt before Roa.

"Excellent. From now on, my money is in your hands, Feld." Roa nodded, pleased.

Funds, public opinion, channels—all acquired in one go.

"Yes, sir!" Feld bowed his head deeply.

In that case, I, Roa, can now be considered quite wealthy, right?

Remembering something, Roa looked at Stussy. "By the way, any news from the government? What's their reaction?"

Morgans paused, then looked at Stussy in confusion.

What did Boss mean by that?

Stussy was also a little perplexed. Was he just going to expose her in front of Morgans like this?

But since Roa had asked, she could only answer, "Not yet, they're still just telling me to keep a close eye on you."

Before Umit arrived, Stussy had already reported this "reunion of old friends" that took place in Whole Cake Island to the World Government; it couldn't be hidden anyway.

Of course, she did it in front of Roa.

"Is that so?" Roa nodded. "But I think the Marines might have already started their move."

"Of course!" Morgans' eyes were blazing, his gaze at Roa even more fervent. "Boss, you already have an alliance with Kaido, and now you've partnered with Charlotte Linlin. How could the World Government possibly sit still?"

Stussy actually joined the World Government?

And she's Boss's mole!

This is too explosive!

I really want to publish this news!

But no!

Can't expose Stussy's identity!

Because Boss will definitely use her to create even more amazing big news!

Gagagagaga, I'm absolutely thrilled with anticipation!

"I think so too." Roa smirked. "It's almost making me look forward to it."

Almost simultaneously, at Marine Headquarters, in the Fleet Admiral's office.

"First it was Kaido, now it's Charlotte Linlin! Does that brat really intend to resurrect the Rocks Pirates? The government is also constantly urging us; we absolutely cannot indulge him any longer!"

The Marine Fleet Admiral slammed his fist, shattering the desk in front of him. "Sengoku is at G-1 Base, send him over!"

"It's a bit too far from G-1 Base, there's not enough time. The brat's relationship with Charlotte Linlin might not be that harmonious; he won't stay in Whole Cake Island for too long."

A slender middle-aged woman sat on the opposite sofa, propping her chin with her hands. "Zephyr is conducting combat exercises with the new recruits near Dressrosa."

Kong's eyes lit up. "How could I forget! That bastard Zephyr needs to get moving. The scum of the sea are forgetting his reputation!"

"Sakazuki and Borsalino, although new recruits, are also quite strong! Good! I'll immediately relay the order to Zephyr to deploy them. The moment that brat leaves Whole Cake Island, they'll strike directly! Have the government provide timely intelligence!"