Chapter 453: Escape and Pursuit!
Baroque Redfield.
Legend says he was once a Nobility of a certain kingdom. Coupled with his fondness for wearing red clothing, he was initially known as the 'Red Earl' on the Grand Line.
Later, people noticed that despite his extremely strong combat power, he neither formed a Pirate Crew or any other Influence/Power, nor did he even have a single Attendant by his side.
He always traveled alone wherever he went. No matter who his Opponent was, no matter how many people they had, he always engaged in One-on-one Combat, and could still come and go freely, acting incredibly carefree.
At this point, everyone realized this was a Top Expert who was incredibly aloof in Personality and had reached the realm of a Great Swordsman.
Therefore, they gave him an even more imposing Epithet.
Solitary Red!
His Bounty was as high as 3.055 billion Berry!
Im truly hadn't paid attention to this person before. The truth was, Redfield's presence was very low; he basically didn't cause much trouble, so the World Government and Marine Headquarters hadn't paid him much attention.
Now needing a Powerhouse who was strong enough, fast enough, and also a Non-Ability User, Im thought of him.
He was a top-tier Combat Power after all. Regardless, it was better to attempt Recruitment first.
Otherwise, leaving such a figure unused in the wild was truly a shameful waste. As for his Personality, Im felt he didn't need to change anything, as long as he was willing to follow Orders.
Besides, didn't Cipher Pol have Brook?
Brook's relationship with Redfield was similar to Luffy's future relationship with Shanks. Having him act as a Lobbyist was likely a sure thing.
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In the Titan World, a large Biplane was flying steadily under the blue sky, quickly passing by one white cloud after another.
"We'll be arriving at the Exchange Dock soon. After you return, you must remind Queen Historia again not to resist the Orders of those Otherworlders. You have already seen the reason with your own eyes."
Eren, dressed in black clothes and black pants, swept his calm Gaze across the faces of Mikasa, Levi, and the others.
"So you've been lying to us all this time."
Levi narrowed his eyes, a dangerous look flowing within them.
"Yes, what I said before about them being unable to resist The Rumbling was a lie. The truth is, they are too strong. No matter what, we are not their Opponents. We will ultimately be Defeated, we will be subjected to Slavery, and I will also die."
At this moment, Eren no longer concealed these Matters. But as soon as his last word was spoken, Levi grabbed him by the Neck, and with a bang, slammed him heavily against the surface of the cabin behind him.
"Levi!"
Mikasa and the others' expressions changed drastically, but Levi completely ignored their pleas. He stared coldly into Eren's eyes and asked in a low voice, "What's the reason?"
"Since the outcome cannot be changed, since our World will ultimately be enslaved, why not fight back?"
However, Eren's words aroused the dissatisfaction of another New Eldian Empire Central Officer. He angrily questioned loudly, "Do you know how many people will die? There are tens of millions of Troops from various countries there!"
"I am giving them a chance, a chance to die for Freedom."
Eren looked at Levi in front of him without turning his head, his tone still completely devoid of emotion.
"At least that's better than being enslaved without resistance, being slaughtered defenseless, and watching helplessly as friends and family are Abused to death without being able to do anything, right?"
After listening, Levi slowly released the Palm that was gripping his Neck. Then he asked, "Then why do you want us to give up resisting?"
"Because we are Eldians. If possible, I hope you can survive as much as possible. As for the contribution to this World, I can Pay that alone."
Everyone understood Eren's meaning, which caused the Atmosphere in the cabin to fall into silence.
Eren felt that his Power of the Nine Titans and The Rumbling were sufficient as the Help and Strength provided by the New Eldian Empire in this 'World Alliance', and that no other Eldians were needed to participate in the War and Sacrifice.
"What are you going to do next?" Mikasa asked at this moment.
"Go to the other end of this Planet and live!"
Eren looked out at the white clouds through the small round window. "As long as I don't die, The Rumbling will not stop. Unfortunately, I only have less than a year of Lifespan left."
Because he possessed the Ability of Future Sight, he had already made all possible preparations, such as preparing connecting Airplanes in various countries along the way.
Next, he would be living in the sky for a long Time.
"Eren, I want to go with you!"
Mikasa said firmly without hesitation, her Gaze so resolute. Eren was not surprised by this either, and Smiled, "Okay, I also hope to be with you during this last Time."
"Are you sure those Otherworlders won't exterminate us?"
Just as the Biplane began to descend in Height, Levi asked his last question.
"Yes, I'm sure. In the Future Vision I saw, Eldians were mining Iceburst Stone, planting Black Gold Bamboo. There was no Freedom, not even a hint of a Smile, but at least most people were alive..."
Eren said softly, his Gaze dim.
"Levi, if possible, take the Queen and leave Paradis Island as soon as possible. Find a Deep Mountains and Old Forests to live in seclusion. Perhaps that way you can live a more comfortable life..."
He was also in Despair. The World Government was too strong, too strong. He had seen many 'Futures', but none could prevent the result of being Conquered and enslaved.
Twenty minutes later.
The Biplane was refueled and took off again from the Exchange Port. Next, it would carry Eren and Mikasa to South America on the other side of the Earth.
Because that was the farthest place from Marley!
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The Peninsula War on the Medium Star Gate side was still ongoing. Although the World Alliance Army was being steadily Defeated, it was still a Scale of tens of millions, so it would take some Time to be completely crushed.
The key was the World Government's Attitude; they gave the World Alliance Army no Hope of surrendering whatsoever. The front, middle, and rear sections were completely blocked, clearly showing an Attitude of wanting to kill them all.
Naturally, this also provoked everyone into a bloodthirsty frenzy. From top to bottom, they had long since made the Resolve to fight to the death.
Besides.
They still had The Rumbling. If they persisted, these damned Otherworlder Monsters would eventually be trampled into mud by countless Giants!
Meanwhile, in the Command Department Meeting Room within the Marine Star Headquarters.
Sengoku, Tsuru, Zephyr, and others were still thinking about how to Arrest Eren, but the numerous difficulties before them were truly headache-inducing. Just then, the Transponder Snail on the table rang.
Minister Kong picked up the Handset. After listening for a moment, he showed a surprised Expression. After ending the call, he looked at the other four with a strange Expression.
"The Five Elders have already formulated the Operation Plan to Arrest Eren Yeager. The executor of the Mission is currently on their way, and they require us to prepare an Airplane for the pursuit."
"What?"
"What Plan?"
"Who is the executor?"
Sengoku, Tsuru, Raimon, Zephyr, and the others all spoke up, their faces also showing various expressions of surprise.
"Baroque Redfield!"
(End of this chapter)