One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 630 Human folly is always incurable

"I really don't understand, what's the point of putting on such a show!"

"I thought you understood! Shirley! Someone who can see the future shouldn't be confused by this kind of mystery."

Roman looked at Shirley with a complicated expression.

And Shirley understood.

As a fortune teller who can see the future, Shirley can definitely be called a "wise woman".

She can deduce facts from the future.

Although Roman believes her future is too subjective, it does contain some truth.

"Your family relationships are truly a complicated matter!"

Shirley sighed.

As a participant in this "farce," Shirley certainly knew part of the truth.

Take, for example, Roman's true background.

Of course, this was by no means a bombshell for Shirley.

The future she wished for was mostly related to tragic events.

So she developed a strong ability to withstand pressure from a very young age.

The underlying tone of this world is tragedy.

Moreover, that was Roman.

It wouldn't be surprising if anything happened to her.

Shirley also harbored a strange expectation for Roman.

Therefore, she agreed to Roman's idea without hesitation.

She accepted Roman's true background without any ripples.

"Yes, relationships that are a mix of love and hate are that complicated."

"Katakuri ultimately couldn't let go of his brothers and sisters, even if it meant giving up becoming king. It seems there's something between you two..."

"If only he only cared about his siblings!"

Roman just smiled helplessly.

“Shirley, I overlooked something obvious. What a blunder.”

"What is it?"

Shirley was also a little curious.

“I had expected that he couldn’t bear to part with his brothers and sisters.”

That was much earlier.

Roman knew that Katakuri was "burdened by distractions," which was why he was stagnating.

"But I forgot that he still loves his mother too."

Upon hearing this, Xia Li fell silent.

Roman also fell silent.

Katakuri knew about his mother's atrocities, her abuse of her children, and even her attacks on him.

Of course he would hate it too.

Resentful of her mother's treatment.

But even in hatred there is love.

Even though he hated her, he still cared about his mother.

Therefore, he will not betray.

He won't leave either.

His love and hate are felt throughout the world.

How could he possibly leave?

Even Roman, who was adept at manipulating others through desire, had to admit the power of love.

It is an unsolvable proposition in itself.

It cannot be overcome.

Even though his mother wasn't a good mother, Katakuri still loved her.

"So, what are you going to do next? You don't want to start a direct war with him, right?"

"Yes, but it failed!"

Roman's tone was slightly heavy.

Even if Katakuri is unwilling to give up Whole Cake Island because of his feelings, Roman still has a way.

However, if he can't let go of his mother, then there's no room for negotiation.

"If he failed, so be it! He has made his choice, and so should I. Didn't I already tell him that he will always be with his brothers and sisters?"

"So...you want to..."

"A shared end, where we are both buried together, is perhaps a kind of perfection. Differences in stance are fundamental oppositions, and I will not tolerate threats, nor do I want to."

Katakuri, she has already given him a chance.

No, and there shouldn't be a second time.

From the moment he made his choice, it meant that they were completely opposed.

"Indeed, my predictions are as accurate as ever!"

Xia Li took a light drag on her cigarette, her eyes filled with worry.

"Are you referring to the sea of ​​fire caused by my battle with someone?"

Roman did not forget Shirley's prophecy.

Although I expressed my disapproval and disbelief.

But Shirley did make a prediction about her.

Her battle with someone led to a nation engulfed in flames.

Considering the tragic nature of Shirley's divination.

It's highly likely.

To destroy the very country where one was born.

He personally dealt with his blood relatives.

It is certainly a kind of "tragic" situation.

Moreover, the fall of the kingdom affected more than just the Charlotte family.

"That should be it!"

"I'm a little worried," Shirley said.

The tragedy of a fortune teller is that they can foresee the future but cannot prevent it.

The hope for change was shattered the moment it was foreseen.

"That sounds good. If I'm willing to stop, then a devastating future won't happen. Is that what you think, Shirley?"

"Of course!"

Roman smiled.

"Indeed, it sounds really stupid. It's absurd that someone would do something so stupid and cruel."

“But even so, my choice will not change. Shirley, what I care about has never been the future, but because this is my choice.”

Humans are foolish.

Even knowing the tragic truth

Even knowing the lessons of history.

We will not change our choice.

Just to carry out one's will to the end.

Unfortunately, Shirley didn't understand.

Human tragedy is caused by human beings.

Because people are ultimately just people.

"I would give anything for this."