Chapter 399: The Nervous Crowd
In that mysterious forest, the atmosphere was so quiet that it seemed as if time had stood still.
The ancient trees towered into the clouds, and their dense branches and leaves intertwined to form a green dome. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, forming golden beams of light.
However, Roger and Ace's recognition was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the tranquility.
The shocking force was like a powerful shock wave, spreading rapidly in all directions, stirring up thousands of waves.
Ace's inner world collapsed and rebuilt at that moment.
The originally solid mental fortress collapsed instantly in the face of Roger's words. He seemed to be in a strong earthquake and the whole world was shaking.
Those emotions that are buried deep in my heart, those desires and resistance to family affection, those doubts about the past and confusion about the future, all surge into my mind like a surging tide.
He couldn't accept this sudden truth. This fact, like a bolt from the blue, threw his mind into chaos.
Filled with anger and confusion, he was like a wounded beast, and just wanted to escape from this painful place.
Ace rushed into the banquet venue like a gust of wind, full of confusion and anxiety.
His footsteps were so fast that it seemed as if a group of ferocious beasts were chasing him.
His figure shuttled through the crowd, creating a whirlwind that made people around him stop what they were doing and look at him in surprise.
His face was pale, like a piece of bloodless white paper, and the paleness revealed deep fatigue and despair.
His eyes revealed a deep sense of collapse, an unspeakable pain and helplessness.
His eyes were wide open, empty and confused, like a body without a soul.
His lips trembled slightly, as if expressing the pain in his heart.
His hair became messy as he ran, like a field of grass ravaged by a strong wind.
His clothes were also soaked with sweat and stuck tightly to his body, revealing his inner tension and anxiety.
His hair was a little messy from running, and his clothes were slightly wrinkled, as if he had just experienced a fierce battle.
Seeing Ace running back with a look of despair on his face, the originally lively banquet scene suddenly became quiet.
The Whitebeard Pirates, Luffy and others all stopped what they were doing, and everyone had an expression of surprise and worry on their face.
Their eyes were all focused on Ace, as if time had frozen at this moment.
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never seen Ace behave so out of control.
Those pirates who were usually brave and fearless now felt a strong sense of uneasiness in their hearts.
They walked up quickly and asked Ace anxiously what happened.
"Ace, what's wrong with you? What happened that made you so panicked?" Marco was the first to rush to Ace. His eyes were full of concern, like warm sunshine shining on Ace.
Marco's movements were swift and decisive, his flame-blue hair fluttering gently in the breeze, adding to his anxiety.
He raised his hands slightly, as if trying to support Ace's trembling body, as if he could give Ace strength and comfort as long as he stretched out his hands.
Luffy widened his eyes and shouted anxiously: "Ace, what happened? Did anyone bully you?" Luffy's voice was like a thunder, exploding in the air.
There was a flame of anger burning in his eyes, as if as long as Ace told him who bullied him, he would immediately rush up to avenge Ace.
Luffy clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turned white from the effort, and his body leaned forward slightly, like a cheetah ready to pounce on its prey.
His straw hat swayed slightly in the wind, as if he was also worried about what happened to Ace.
Others also gathered around and asked Ace questions one after another.
Ling Tian glanced at Ace from a distance. He stood there quietly, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes deep and sharp, as if he could penetrate the layers of fog and see through everything in the world.
That glance seemed to have crossed the barriers of time and space, instantly capturing the chaotic aura emanating from Ace.
He frowned slightly, his two sword-like eyebrows were like two crescent moons, and the slightly frowned arc revealed his inner thoughts.
Ling Tian looked at Ace thoughtfully, his eyes flashing with wisdom, as if he was analyzing the situation in front of him.
His brain was racing, and all sorts of possibilities flashed through his mind.
However, he did not step forward immediately, as if he was waiting for a suitable opportunity.
Ace looked at the people in front of him, his eyes full of conflict and pain.
It was a deep struggle, like a wild animal trapped in a cage, wanting to break free but unable to do so.
His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he just opened his mouth and didn't speak.
His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and the words were surging in his heart but he couldn't express them smoothly.
His eyes seemed as if there were thousands of words stuck in his throat, but he didn't know where to start.
His heart was filled with confusion and bewilderment, and this sudden truth made his world collapse in an instant.
He didn't know how to face these people who cared about him, nor did he know how to deal with his own emotions.
Ace's eyes swept across everyone's faces, and he saw concern, anxiety, and confusion.
He wanted to explain, to talk, but he was afraid that they wouldn't understand his feelings.
He clenched his hands into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain.
His body was trembling slightly, as if he was under tremendous pressure.
Ace stood there, his lips trembling slightly, like leaves swaying in the autumn wind.
The slight tremor seemed to reveal the waves in his heart, and every tremor seemed to be telling of his unspeakable pain and confusion.
His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if he wanted to hold all his emotions tightly in his hands.
However, after a moment, he slowly relaxed, as if realizing that this tension would not solve the problem.
His eyes were empty and confused. He looked ahead, but seemed to see nothing.
At this moment, Yamato and Whitebeard pushed through the crowd and came in front of Ace.
The crowd was like parted waves, automatically making way for them.
Yamato's face was filled with anxiety, her steps were firm and hurried, her eyes fixed on Ace.
Whitebeard's huge body is like a towering mountain, giving people a strong sense of security.
His figure was tall and majestic, as if he could block all wind and rain.
With every step he took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly, and his steady steps were like the pulse of the earth.
He exudes a powerful aura that makes people feel awe.
