Capítulo 18: [Sponsored] Chapter 18: Linlin Abilities
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"Wow—"
"Amazing!!!"
"Big Brother El, you're incredible..."
"I want to ride the Ferris wheel!"
"I want to ride the carousel!"
Gazing at the dreamlike amusement park before them, Linlin, Gerd, Hajrudin, and the children from the Sheep's House had eyes sparkling with excitement as they rushed forward, eager to play.
"This is unbelievable..."
"It's like a miracle!"
"He can even do something like this?"
"His power is too extraordinary..."
"Is this guy a god? It feels like a dream!"
Even the giants were left dumbfounded. Their jaws dropped in disbelief as they stared at El, who had transformed into Quetzalcoatl. They marveled at how this young man, with both Lunarian and giant blood, combined with his Mythical Zoan abilities, seemed capable of anything. No wonder Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard held him in such high regard.
"Phew—"
El's massive body shrank back to his normal form as he exhaled deeply. "Doing all this at once isn't easy," he admitted. However, as he looked at the masterpiece before him—the dreamland amusement park—he couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Soon, once Gerd mastered her Soul-Soul Fruit powers, they could harvest the souls of pirates or marines and inject them into these plant-based structures, bringing the amusement park to life. El even envisioned collecting plant seeds from all over the world to grow here, like the Yarukiman Mangroves from the Sabaody Archipelago or the unique plants from Boin Archipelago. With all that, this place would truly become a dream kingdom.
"El, you're amazing!" Gerd rushed over to him, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "I want to stay here too!"
She clung to El, captivated by the place and unwilling to return to Elbaf.
"If you like it, then you can stay for a few days," El said with a smile.
Since they were close to Elbaf, letting Gerd stay for a short time wasn't a problem. Besides, El had always intended to bring her over. The power of the Soul-Soul Fruit would be extremely useful in the future.
"That's great! We won't have to worry about Gerd's safety with El around!" Oimo said with a grin. "I'll explain everything to your parents."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Gerd was thrilled.
"Big Brother El..." Even Hajrudin, who was usually shy, looked longingly at El, clearly wanting to stay but hesitant to ask.
"If that's the case, you can stay too. I'll take you both back to Elbaf in a few days," El said, giving Hajrudin a light pat on the shoulder.
El valued Hajrudin as a future ally among the giants. With some training, Hajrudin had the potential to become a formidable fighter. More importantly, with both Hajrudin and Gerd as connections, combined with El's relationship with Elbaf, he would be able to recruit more giant warriors in the future.
"That's awesome! Thank you, Big Brother El!" Hajrudin grinned from ear to ear.
Despite being much older than El, Hajrudin greatly admired him. El wasn't just immensely strong with an indestructible body—his combat skills were far superior. Even when using only as much strength as Hajrudin, El could easily overpower him, earning Hajrudin's respect and loyalty.
"Big Brother El! Gerd! Hajrudin! Come join us!" Linlin, already sitting on a giant swing made of sturdy vines, called out excitedly.
"Okay—"
"Wait for me, Gerd!"
Gerd and Hajrudin eagerly ran towards Linlin to join in on the fun.
El, however, didn't immediately join them. Instead, he smiled and waved goodbye to Kashii, Raideen, and Oimo as the giants prepared to leave. He watched as they rowed away from the island.
"Safe travels!"
"Goodbye!" they called back with smiles.
Just as El turned back around, he heard the children from the Sheep's House shouting in alarm.
"Ah—"
"What's that?"
"Is Linlin a monster?"
"She turned into a giant bat!"
Looking up, El saw a massive bat with purple-black fur carrying Gerd and Hajrudin as it flew swiftly through the sky. It moved like a shadow, disappearing into the clouds with incredible speed.
"Put me down! I want to go back to the ground!"
"Linlin, I don't want to fly this high! Waaah!"
As the ground grew farther and farther away, Hajrudin and Gerd screamed in terror, their faces pale with tears streaming down.
"Hehe, let's go higher!" Linlin, in her vampire bat form, was ecstatic and paid no attention to their cries, flapping her wings and flying toward the top of the tallest tree on the island.
She quickly soared past the giant windmill and landed on the huge lookout tower at the tree's summit.
"Huff... huff..."
"I'm alive..."
Gerd and Hajrudin collapsed onto the floor of the lookout tower, their faces as white as sheets. They sat there, panting heavily, as if they had narrowly escaped death.
"Gerd, Hajrudin, look! The view is amazing from up here!" Linlin, now back in her human form, stood at the edge of the tower, excitedly gazing at the vast landscape.
Gerd, regaining her breath, lightly smacked Linlin's head. "Linlin, that was reckless!"
But soon, she too was captivated by the breathtaking view. Her eyes sparkled as she shouted, "Wow! This is incredible!"
"Hehe, isn't it amazing?" Linlin beamed, stretching her arms out wide.
"What a troublesome kid..." El smiled wryly and, with a strong flap of his black wings, swiftly flew up to join them at the top of the tower.
He had to admit, Linlin's talent was remarkable. In such a short time, she had already mastered much of her Vampire Zoan abilities.
Aside from being able to steal "youth" and "lifespan," she could transform into a giant bat, and if needed, split into countless small bats to evade attacks or launch assaults on multiple targets at once. These bats shared the same strength and resilience as her main form, making them nearly impervious to regular attacks and even immune to normal fire.
Their teeth were razor-sharp, capable of biting through thick steel plates, making their attacks extremely powerful. Moreover, they could directly drain blood or steal the "youth" of their victims. All this, and she had only just begun exploring the full potential of her powers.
"El!" Gerd called excitedly as she pointed out to sea, where the giants' ship was sailing away. "Look! The view from here is so beautiful! You can still see Kashii and Oimo's ship!"
Like a fallen angel, El's towering figure landed gracefully on the lookout tower.
"Linlin, you haven't had any formal training yet. It's dangerous to carry people while flying like that. Don't do it again, okay?" he gently scolded, knocking on Linlin's head.
He then pinched her chubby cheeks, resolving to help her lose weight soon. After all, the future most beautiful woman of the seas couldn't stay this plump!
"Ouch!" Linlin rubbed her forehead, nodding sheepishly. "I understand, Big Brother El!"
"Good. Look at poor Hajrudin—you scared him half to death," El said, glancing at Hajrudin, who was trembling as he tried to stand.
"Do you want to go back down, Hajrudin?" El asked.
"Yes, yes, Big Brother El, please take me down!" Hajrudin nodded quickly, his voice trembling with fear.
Seeing him sweating and shaking, afraid even to look over the edge, El chuckled. "Hey, don't tell me you're afraid of heights?"
"Who's afraid of heights..." Hajrudin, feeling challenged, tried to prove himself by looking down.
Then—
Thud!
He immediately collapsed to the ground, clutching El's leg as he cried out, "Waaah! Big Brother El, please take me down! It's too high up here!"
"Huh?"
Linlin, feeling the cool breeze and looking around, scratched her head in confusion. "Is it really that high up?"
If it weren't for the height of the tower, she felt like she could fly even higher!
"Hajrudin is such a scaredy-cat... shame on you!" Gerd teased, sticking her tongue out at him.
"Haha..." El couldn't help but laugh at Hajrudin's reaction. "Alright, stop crying. I'll take you down now!"
Capítulo 19: [Sponsored] Chapter 19: Dreamland Amusement Park
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"Everyone—"
"I won't say much more about the matter with the nun!"
"Some of you are more mature and sensitive than typical children, and you're likely already aware of her true nature."
As the sun set, the children from the Sheep's House, along with Linlin, Gerd, and Hajrudin, gathered on the beach. El, towering like a small giant, stood among them like a crane in a flock of chickens, while the others sat obediently on the grass. No one was playing around anymore. Instead, they all listened intently to El's words.
"In any case, from today onward, we're a family, and we'll live together!" El declared loudly, looking at the children from the Sheep's House. "Since you all call me Big Brother El, I won't abandon you. You can rest assured!"
"This dreamland amusement park is just the beginning. I will lead you in building a kingdom of our own, where people of all races can live together peacefully and harmoniously!"
"Yes, Big Brother El!"
"From now on, we'll follow you!"
"That's right, Big Brother El, you're our 'guardian' now!"
"We'll listen to everything you say, Big Brother El!"
"Please don't leave us behind!"
One by one, the children's eyes lit up with admiration for El, their voices full of enthusiasm.
"Big Brother El, I want to be a part of this too!" Linlin shouted.
"Me too!" added Gerd, as both girls clung to El's arms.
"Of course, you two are my wings!" El smiled as he pinched their cheeks. Linlin, being naturally powerful, would undoubtedly become a key fighter in the future. He remembered Gerd had a talent for medicine, which could lead her to become the team's doctor and a fighter as well. Moreover, her Soul-Soul Fruit abilities would make her invaluable in both combat and other tasks. While the fruit's powers couldn't directly heal others, the potential applications of giving life to objects were endless.
"Hehe..."
Both girls were overjoyed by El's acknowledgment.
El then looked at Hajrudin. "Hajrudin, do you want to join us as well?"
Compared to Gerd, Hajrudin didn't have as much potential. He might not become a force on par with a Navy Admiral, but with the inherent strength of the giant race, he could still be cultivated into a valuable asset.
"Me... Can I really be one of your wings, Big Brother El?" Hajrudin blushed, feeling ashamed. "But earlier, I was so embarrassing!"
Hajrudin, whose dream was to become a warrior as great as Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard, had been mortified by his fear of heights. He was still haunted by how he almost wet his pants when they were flying just a few hundred meters off the ground.
"Everyone has things they're good at and things they're not. What's important is to face your fears head-on, not to run from or avoid them," El said, patting Hajrudin's shoulder with a reassuring smile. "Hajrudin, I believe one day you'll overcome your fear of heights!"
"Big Brother El..." Hajrudin gazed at El, who stood tall and confident before him.
"Even if one day the great duel between Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy concludes, and the Giant Warrior Pirates rise again with one of them returning in victory..." El continued, placing a firm hand on Hajrudin's shoulder, "with your current strength, you're still far from being able to lead them. Instead, why not train with us on the seas and sharpen your skills? I believe, in time, you'll surpass even Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard to become the strongest giant warrior!"
Hajrudin was still somewhat naive and idealistic at this point, unlike his future self, who would harbor grand, unrealistic ambitions of becoming king of the giants. His current dream was to become a warrior as respected as Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard.
"Alright—"
Hajrudin's face flushed with excitement. "I'll follow you, Big Brother El!"
"From now on, you'll train with us," El smiled. "When we return to Elbaf in a few days, I'll explain everything to your teacher, Raideen."
Since Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard were quite old, they no longer had the energy to guide someone like Hajrudin, whose talent wasn't particularly outstanding. Usually, Hajrudin trained under his teacher, Raideen, a former member of the Giant Warrior Pirates. Over the past six months, Mountain Beard and Waterfall Beard had taught El everything they knew, including the secrets of Elbaf's Spear Techniques. Out of respect for them, El refrained from using his special observation haki to read their memories. Now that El had learned almost everything they had to offer, he was ready to teach Hajrudin.
"Alright, meeting's over! Time to prepare dinner!" El clapped his hands, pleased with himself for convincing Hajrudin to join their ranks. As for Gerd? She was definitely not going anywhere.
"Once everyone has eaten and rested well tonight..." El said, his tone serious as he looked around. "This will be the most comfortable and peaceful night you'll have for some time!"
"Starting tomorrow, I'll be training all of you to become proper warriors!"
"Linlin, Gerd, Hajrudin, you'll be training too!"
"No one gets to slack off!"
"Eh!?" Linlin wasn't the only one shocked—Gerd was equally surprised. She pouted, realizing this wouldn't just be a vacation in the 'Dreamland Amusement Park' but would involve training just like in Elbaf.
"Yes, Big Brother El—" Hajrudin and the children from the Sheep's House, however, were full of energy and excitement, eager for what was to come.
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