It must be said that Aunt Linlin is indeed quite the talker.
Once she started talking, she actually had a lively conversation with the two giants who originally disliked her.
Honestly, this isn't really that strange.
Dorry and Brogy are pirates, so you can't expect them to have high moral standards.
Aunt Linlin indeed did some disgusting things in the past, but after all, that had nothing to do with Dorry and Brogy.
As for the incident involving Jorul's death, it had already been settled over forty years ago. Jarul chose to spare Aunt Linlin.
That matter is considered over.
In fact, in the original story, Aunt Linlin almost successfully arranged a marriage with the Giants' Kingdom.
If Lola hadn't run away from the wedding, perhaps Aunt Linlin would have truly gained the power of the giants.
Having almost reached the point of marriage, Aunt Linlin's relationship with the Giants probably improved a lot by then.
After all, the Giants are a relatively simple race, their thoughts aren't nearly as complicated as humans. With Aunt Linlin's flattery, it might not have been that hard to get closer to them.
Just as Aunt Linlin said, all she needed was an opportunity to communicate.
It seems she really seized that opportunity well.
Ian didn't have any objections to this.
After all, it was part of the deal. If she went through with it and then regretted it, wouldn't that be quite embarrassing?
What's more important is that in the original story, Aunt Linlin's plan also failed.
Her ultimate move was probably just a marriage alliance.
In the original work, it was ultimately proven that the result of this method could only be failure.
So, Ian just quietly watched.
However, even though he was just watching, Dorry and Brogy kept talking to him.
There was no choice; Aunt Linlin was just someone they could talk to, but Ian was their true friend.
Aunt Linlin was quite jealous of this.
But there was nothing she could do.
A true friend, what can you do?
"So, are you planning to return to the Giant Kingdom and reorganize the Giant Warrior Pirates next?"
Aunt Linlin asked.
"That's right!"
Dorry laughed loudly. "It's time for this world to once again feel the terror from the giants!"
"Mama, Mama!"
Aunt Linlin's eyes sparkled with excitement.
The Giant Warrior Pirates, wasn't that her best partner?
How could she get their help?
Aunt Linlin's eyes gleamed as she came up with an idea.
"Both of you are not exactly young, even among giants,"
She said with a smile, "Have you considered getting married and having children?"
A strange smile appeared on Ian's face.
Here it comes, Charlotte's marriage agency.
Even if Dorry and Brogy were converted to human years, they were in their forties or fifties, about the same age as Aunt Linlin herself. Did she really intend to marry her daughter off to them?
But…
The two giants heard Charlotte Linlin's words and immediately exchanged a glance before—
"Ga ba ba ba ba!"
"Jie jie jie jie jie!"
The two of them burst into laughter.
"Family is the opposite of adventure!"
Dorry laughed heartily, "We don't need something like that!"
"Exactly!"
Brogy patted his brother on the shoulder, "We're the ones aiming to become world-shaking pirates. Women just get in the way!"
A twitch appeared at the corner of Aunt Linlin's mouth.
Ian's shoulders trembled, fighting hard to hold back his laughter.
These old bachelors from the pirate world weren't exactly any less pure than the neighboring card players.
They really didn't care about women.
Aunt Linlin's mood visibly dropped.
After this, talking with the two giants felt like a forced smile.
However, she still didn't give up.
At the end of the banquet, she seriously said to Dorry and Brogy, "I've always longed to ease the tension with Elbaf. After you two return to the Giant Kingdom, could you help me get an opportunity for communication?"
Since there's no chance of a marriage alliance with the Giant Warrior Pirates, then she'd go straight for a marriage alliance with the Giant Kingdom!
Prince Loki was a few years younger than herself, and now, according to the giants' lifespan, he was about to come of age—an excellent candidate for an alliance!
The two giants thought for a moment and then nodded, "Alright, if it's just an opportunity for communication."
"Thank you so much!"
Aunt Linlin was overjoyed.
That was all she needed!
She just lacked an opportunity for communication!
"Mama! Mama! Bring the alcohol! Bring all the alcohol on the ship!"
"Oh!"
The two giants were overjoyed. "Thank you so much!"
"It's me who should be thanking you! Let's drink to our hearts' content today!"
Thus, the banquet came to a perfect end.
Everyone got the results they were hoping for.
Ian tested the strength of Surtur.
Aunt Linlin got the chance to communicate with the giants.
The two giants drank to their hearts' content.
After the joyful banquet, both sides reluctantly parted ways and went their separate ways.
Until the Golden Dragon ship sailed off, Aunt Linlin continued waving at the distant sea, "Dorry! Brogy! I'll be waiting for your news!"
"Mama! Mama!"
She was still excited.
"But Mom," Behind her, Oven's tone became a little serious. "Do you think Ian has gotten too strong?"
Just the Homie alone already has this kind of strength. In another ten years, who could balance him in this world?
Charlotte Linlin's eyes grew a little gloomy. "That kid does have extraordinary talent. Even when I was his age, I was far behind him."
"But, he and Kaido, that bastard, will definitely clash."
Kaido, the warmongering, arrogant tyrant, would never allow anyone to challenge his authority.
The real problem, however, was the result after the battle.
If Kaido's brat were to lose—
But.
"The key now is the Giant Kingdom!"
Charlotte Linlin's mood instantly lightened. "As long as we can gain the power of the giants, dominating the New World is just around the corner!"
Oven moved his lips.
He really wanted to say that if anyone had gained the power of the giants first, it would be Ian.
After all, Ian had a great relationship with the two giants. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them best buddies.
Oven couldn't help but marvel in his heart.
Ian, this kid, is only fifteen years old.
It's really unbelievable.
Even the Douglas Bullet from back in the day wasn't this ridiculous.
On the Golden Dragon.
"Oh!"
Surtur was flying back and forth on the deck, finding everything fascinating.
"Aunt Charlotte probably wants to form an alliance with the Giants," Ian directly stated Charlotte Linlin's goal, "She must have been craving the Giants' strength for a long time."
"Alliance?" Law clicked his tongue, "No way, right? The size difference between humans and Giants is just too much."
Whether it's a male Giant with a human woman or a human man with a female Giant, the size difference is no joke.
You have to understand, the starting height of the Giants is already over ten meters.
"She can't possibly go over there herself, can she?" Law made a bold guess.
Ian tried to hold back a laugh, "You know, if the Giants are willing, Aunt Linlin definitely wouldn't mind going herself."
Not only would she not mind, Aunt Linlin would probably be overjoyed.
She's been dreaming of having a child with the Giants.
Forget about an alliance, even if they asked her to be a 'reckless' member of the Giants, she'd probably accept happily.
And with her physical condition, it's hard to say who would truly become the 'reckless' one.
"We'll make sure to remind the royal family."
Dorry, who had been a little drunk, became a bit more serious, nodding solemnly.
"Just let things happen normally."
Ian said, "Aunt Linlin wouldn't dare to do anything to the Giant Kingdom."
That's her white moonlight in her heart.
"Mm."
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