One Piece: Holy Cult

Chapter 180 Fallen Leaves (Part [-])
From one to ten.After some discussion, the fleet was downsized and dispersed into ten small teams.A team is no more than two or three boats in size.

"Small fleets of this kind abound in the sea, and they won't attract too much attention no matter where they go. The chances of escaping the pursuit of the world government should increase a lot, right?"

Looking at the ten small flotillas that were grouped together in twos and threes and separated by a certain distance, Duke's tone showed joy, but also a lot of reluctance.

Uriel patted his back and said comfortingly: "I can understand your feelings. It is indeed a tragic thing in the world to go to the country and cherish your hometown, and your compatriots are separated. But don't forget that every Marlan here today will have a future. All will become the seeds to rebuild Marlan. The seeds need to be hidden and buried deep, so that one day they will grow and bloom again."

"The most reluctant parting today is for the happiest reunion in the future."

Duke blinked vigorously, trying to hold back the tears that almost gushed out of his eyes, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Master Uriel is right. Each of us should have great confidence. What's more, there are still guardian knights, and the safety of each team is more guaranteed."

According to the assignment, more than a dozen newly-promoted guardian knights joined ten teams respectively, becoming the protection force of the team, and there was basically no risk in terms of safety.

After a while, all the teams were assigned. The Marlan people on the boat looked at each other and were about to part ways soon.

In addition to the guardian knights as the team's strength, each of the ten teams has elected a more trusted leader to be responsible for the daily affairs of the decision.

Seeing that parting was imminent, Uriel smiled slightly and said to everyone, "Meeting and parting are both guided by the God of Miracles. Let me give you some farewell gifts."

He took out ten guardian knight statues and lined them up. The faint light on the statues caught the eyes of the ten teams.

"As the captain, you have the responsibility to protect everyone, and you also need strength. Come and accept the inheritance of the statue and become a new guardian knight."

He said to the captains of the ten teams.

Charcoal in the snow!This power is the best gift that the fleet urgently needs right now!
Seeing that the captains of the ten ranks have passed on one after another and become another powerful combat force, many Marlan people's hearts are brightened, and there is more hope in their eyes.

Duke led the guardian knights and bowed to Uriel together.

"Lord Uriel's great kindness, we, the people of Marlan, will never forget it in this lifetime!"

"It's sour. As believers of the God of Miracles, we are all deeply blessed by God's grace. Why do we have to distinguish so clearly?"

Uriel waved his hand.Reaching out to help Duke and the others, he then gave the most important reminder to the group of guardian knights, "You have been passed down as guardian knights, and there is one very important thing you must know. Every guardian knight who is strong enough At any time, you can rely on your own strength to condense the seeds of the power of the Holy Light to inspire other believers of my god and make them new guardian knights."

"That is to say" he paused, with a high-spirited tone, "all of you, work hard to grow up! Grow as soon as possible to become a seeder of the guardian knights, so that each of your compatriots can become a knight who protects you and the god of miracles .”

Tens of thousands of people were immediately excited. Everyone had the hope of becoming a guardian knight. It was the best news they had heard in the past few days, and everyone was overjoyed.

The fiery laser-like eyes focused on more than 20 guardian knights.

"Why do I suddenly feel that the responsibility is so great that I am a little overwhelmed."

Feeling the gaze on his body, Duke smiled wryly.

"Although it is so. But it also makes me more motivated to improve!"

Beside Duke, a young knight couldn't hold back his joy and said.

"As soon as possible, let all Marlan people become stronger, so why not recover their homeland!"

The lad is full of energy.

Especially seeing Uriel giving him a thumbs up made the little knight very happy.

Duke also smiled gratifiedly at the little knight's aggressiveness, and then reminded by the word "recovery" in his words, a thought flashed in his mind.

"Speaking of which, in order to hide our identities more safely, from today onwards, we should probably hide the title of Marlan people deeply in our hearts."

Duke looked directly at the crowd and expressed his thoughts.

Everyone was stunned, and the excited smiles on their faces gradually dissipated, replaced by a trace of sadness.

Yes, as a subjugated person, behind him is the world government who is endlessly chasing after him like a mad dog, changing his face and hiding his name, isn't it a matter of course?
Even the most ordinary fugitive understands this truth.

"So, what should we call ourselves in the future?"

The little knight lost all energy and asked listlessly.

"We are fallen leaves far away from the roots of the tree, so we are called fallen leaves."

Duke thought for a while and said.

"Each team is a branch of the Fallen Leaf Group, and each person is a member of the Fallen Leaf Group. Everyone claims to be wanderers gathered from all over the world to form a business group."

"Falling leaves? It really suits us."

After listening to Duke's words, everyone sighed.

Soon the name of Fallen Leaves spread to everyone in the fleet, and many people burst into tears, full of the sorrow of the countryless people.In the end, everyone accepted the fate of becoming a fallen leaf.

"This will not be the end!"

Everyone said to themselves in their hearts that the fallen leaves will eventually return to their roots, and this is the fate they will create for themselves.

The storm subsided, and the fallen leaves soon scattered and drifted away with the undulating waves, heading to different directions of the vast sea.

Only the four ships led by Duke and Uriel, who returned to the white ship, remained in place.

"Master Uriel, can't we walk with us for a while? We really hope to hear more from you about my God's teachings."

After watching his compatriots go away, Duke said sincerely to Uriel.

They sincerely wanted to know more about and get closer to the God of Miracles, and Uriel, as a senior believer who was inspired by God, was naturally the best person to ask for advice.

"I originally wanted to walk with you for a while."

Uriel told the truth.

"However, in the eyes of the world government, my goal may be more conspicuous than the tens of thousands of you combined. Walking with you will do more harm than good, and it will increase the world government's desire to pursue and suppress you."

"Secondly, I really have something that I can't wait to do right now."

Uriel didn't know when he restrained his smile all the time, and there was a hint of urgency in his expression, obviously not an excuse to shirk.

Duke and the others looked at each other.

"I wonder if we can help with this?"

Duke eagerly said.

"The details of this matter are unknown. It is more flexible for me to do it alone."

Uriel waved his hand and declined. This matter was indeed beyond the reach of Duke and others, and it was even beyond Uriel's expectations.

Just as Duke and others hoped, Uriel originally planned to walk with them for a while, to establish and strengthen the image of the God of Miracles in their hearts.

However, sudden changes in the Kingdom of God disrupted Uriel's layout.

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