Chapter 397 Father and son recognize each other
He seemed to have a thousand words in his heart, but he didn't know where to start.
Roger pursed his lips slightly, the lines on his face were tense, revealing his inner struggle.
Finally, Roger slowly took off the mask on his face.
The movement was gentle and slow, as if uncovering a long-hidden secret.
His fingers gently touched the edge of the mask, trembling slightly, as if recalling the past.
His movements were as light as falling feathers, and every subtle movement was full of a sense of ritual.
There was a flash of determination in Roger's eyes. He knew that this decision might change everything.
As the mask was removed bit by bit, the air seemed to freeze.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment, and everything around became extremely quiet.
The movement was as gentle as the breeze blowing through the petals, and as slow as the passing of time.
Roger's breathing also became lighter, and his heart was filled with tension and anticipation.
When the mask fell completely and Roger's face was completely exposed to the air, Eston's pupils shrank.
His eyes were wide open, filled with shock and disbelief.
Ace's body trembled slightly, as if he was struck by an invisible lightning bolt.
His mind went blank, unable to comprehend what he saw.
Roger's face was engraved deeply in Ace's heart like a brand. The familiar yet unfamiliar outline, the firm yet vicissitudes of life eyes, made Ace's heart surge with an indescribable emotion.
Ace's lips opened slightly, but no sound came out. He just stared at Roger blankly, as if time had stopped at this moment.
"Who are you?" Ace shouted angrily when he saw Roger.
His voice resounded in the forest like thunder. The strong sound waves seemed to penetrate the layers of branches and leaves and echoed throughout the forest.
Anger burned in Ace's heart like a raging fire. His eyes were fixed on Roger, full of vigilance and questioning.
Ace's voice was filled with emotions that had been suppressed for a long time.
His body was shaking slightly, like a leaf swaying in the wind.
The trembling was not just due to anger, but also a kind of uneasiness deep in the heart.
His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, like two hard stones.
Roger looked at Ace and felt guilty and helpless.
There was a deep pain in his eyes, which was a father's guilt towards his son and his helplessness towards fate.
Roger lowered his head slightly, his eyes full of self-blame. He knew that his appearance had brought a huge shock to Ace.
He looked at Ace's eyes full of anger and vigilance, and felt a pang in his heart.
He wanted to explain, wanted to tell Ace who he was and why he was there, but he didn't know where to start.
Roger's heart is full of contradictions. He hopes that Ace can accept him, but he is also afraid that Ace will be hurt because of his past.
He moved his body slightly, as if he wanted to get closer to Ace, but was afraid that Ace would be even more disgusted.
Roger could only stand there silently, looking at Ace, his heart filled with guilt and helplessness.
He sighed slightly, and that sigh seemed to carry the endless vicissitudes of life and the heavy emotional burden.
There was a complex light flashing in Roger's eyes, showing guilt, attachment, and a hint of nervousness that was difficult to conceal.
Then he continued: "I am your father."
Roger's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the air like thunder.
The sound seemed to have a powerful penetrating power that could reach deep into people's hearts.
Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking Ace's heart and causing waves of echoes in this silent forest.
His eyes were full of kindness and expectation, and that kindness was like warm sunshine, trying to melt the ice in Ace's heart.
Roger's eyes were fixed on Ace, full of tenderness and concern.
He was looking forward to Ace's response, hoping that Ace could accept this fact and understand his difficulties and helplessness.
He leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to get closer to Ace, but was afraid of causing Ace's disgust.
His hands were trembling slightly, revealing his inner excitement and anxiety.
When Buggy and Kaido heard Roger say that he was Ace's father, they immediately showed an incredible expression.
Bucky's eyes widened instantly, full of shock and confusion.
His mouth opened slightly, as if he was so shocked by the sudden news that he was speechless.
Bucky's body shook slightly, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind quickly.
He recalled the days when he had adventures with Roger, but he never thought that Roger would have a son, and this son would be Ace.
His eyes flickered between Roger and Ace, trying to find the answer in their faces.
Kaido's huge body also moved slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Kaido has always looked down on the world as a strong man, and few things can surprise him.
However, Roger's words made him reveal a surprised expression.
They never imagined that this Roger was actually Ace's father.
There was a raging storm in Buggy and Kaido's hearts, and their eyes were filled with disbelief.
Bucky's mouth opened so wide that it looked like an egg could fit inside.
His mind was in a mess, his thoughts were like a tangled mess, and he kept recalling the previous scenes, trying to find some clues to explain this astonishing fact.
Kaido's huge body also shook slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his majestic eyes.
Kaido has always been known for his great strength and cool head, but at this moment, he was also caught off guard by this sudden news.
When Ace heard what Roger said, he immediately retorted: "My father only has Whitebeard."
Ace's voice was firm and decisive, as if he was declaring his position.
The sound was like the collision of steel, crisp and powerful, echoing in the forest.
Ace's eyes were filled with anger and resistance, his eyes were wide open, burning with rage.
He stared at Roger closely, as if challenging him.
Ace was unwilling to accept that the man who suddenly appeared was his father. In his heart, Whitebeard was his only father.
Whitebeard gave him care, warmth and a sense of home, and his respect and love for Whitebeard was unshakable.
Roger couldn't believe what Ace said.
His body shook slightly, as if hit by an invisible force.
The kindness and expectation in his eyes were instantly replaced by shock.
