Chapter 403 Ace's Background
He silently swore in his heart that no matter how difficult the future would be, he would not let down this deep friendship.
Ling Tian also walked out slowly from the crowd. His steps were steady and powerful, and each step seemed to carry a unique aura.
Ling Tian's footsteps made a slight sound as they stepped on the ground, but it seemed to ring a warning bell in everyone's heart.
His posture is upright, like a proudly standing pine tree, unafraid of wind and rain, and unyielding.
He raised his head slightly and his eyes fell on Ace. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything.
Ling Tian said, “Although Roger has let you and your mother down, as the only person to have sailed the Grand Line, he had to do it. Besides, Roger was already dying.”
Ling Tian's voice was neither high nor low, but it seemed to have a magical power that was clearly heard by everyone.
The sound was like a clear stream, flowing deep into everyone's hearts, bringing a peaceful yet shocking feeling.
Every note sounds just right, neither harsh nor weak, like a carefully crafted piece of music that makes people immersed in it involuntarily.
His eyes revealed a profound wisdom, as if he could see through everything in the world.
Ling Tian began to explain to Ace what happened to Roger back then.
His posture is upright, like an unshakable tree, exuding a firm and reliable aura.
He raised his head slightly, his eyes revealing respect and emotion for that period of history.
His words flowed out softly yet powerfully like the gurgling of water, slowly uncovering that dusty history.
“Back then, after completing the voyage of the Grand Line, Roger knew that his life was about to come to an end.” Ling Tian’s voice was filled with emotion, as if he had also experienced that turbulent era firsthand.
His eyes were gleaming with memories, as if he saw the brave and fearless Pirate King of the past. "He knew that his time was running out, but he also understood that his mission was not yet complete."
"He made a difficult decision. In order to start a new era, he chose to surrender..." Ling Tian's words echoed in the air like a heavy bell.
His eyes revealed his admiration and understanding for Roger. "He used his life as a price to ignite people's desire for freedom and dreams." Ling Tian's voice gradually became lower, as if he was mourning for that great era.
His words were like a scroll of history, slowly unfolding before everyone's eyes, allowing people to feel the glory and tragedy of that era.
Ace listened to Ling Tian's words quietly, as if time had stopped at this moment.
His body was as motionless as a sculpture, only his ears were concentrating on catching every word.
Ling Tian's words were like drizzle, gently falling on his heart, making his originally turbulent heart gradually calm down.
However, that was only the calm on the surface. Deep down in his heart, there were still turbulent waves.
His eyes were still filled with complex emotions, including anger, and that anger was like a blazing flame that was difficult to extinguish.
He thought of all the suffering he and his mother had gone through, all because of that man's choice.
But he still couldn't forgive Roger, the man who had been absent from his life for so long.
There seemed to be a solid wall in Ace's heart, firmly locking his feelings for Roger inside.
He bit his lips so hard that it seemed as if he was going to break them.
His teeth sank deeply into his lips, causing a slight pain, but he seemed not to feel it.
His hands were trembling slightly, and the trembling was like leaves in the wind, showing his inner unrest.
He clenched his fingers into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain.
His heart was full of contradictions and pain. He didn't know how to face this father who suddenly appeared, and he didn't know whether he could let go of the resentment in his heart.
Ling Tian also knew that Ace needed to be alone, so he didn't say anything else.
He stood there quietly, his eyes revealing a deep understanding.
Ling Tian understood that Ace was in the midst of an inner struggle at the moment, and any words could become a distraction.
He lowered his eyes slightly, as if he was thinking about something, or as if he was just giving Ace enough space and time.
He sighed slightly, and the sigh sounded like the gently falling leaves, carrying a hint of helplessness and emotion.
He turned and stepped aside, his movements light and graceful, as if he didn't want to make any noise to disturb Ace.
Ling Tian's steps were slow and steady, and every step seemed to show his respect for Ace.
He walked to a slightly further away place and stood quietly, like a silent guardian, leaving Ace enough space.
Ling Tian's eyes revealed a hint of understanding and sympathy. He knew that Ace must be feeling very complicated at the moment.
That understanding was like warm sunshine, shining on Ace, making him feel the warmth of being accepted.
Ling Tian seemed to be able to empathize with Ace's pain and confusion, and his eyes were full of tenderness and care.
That sympathy was like a breeze, gently blowing through Ace's heart and giving him a little comfort.
Ling Tian frowned slightly and prayed silently for Ace in his heart, hoping that he could get out of his inner predicament as soon as possible.
The others were shocked when they heard what Ling Tian and Whitebeard said. They showed an expression of disbelief on their faces, as if they had heard a fairy tale.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief, a deep shock, as if their souls were struck by this sudden news.
Their eyes seemed to be fixed, staring at Ace closely, as if trying to find the answer from him.
The surprise in their eyes was as if they had heard a fairy tale, a legend beyond their imagination.
Their minds went blank, unable to accept this seemingly absurd yet extremely true fact.
"From what Ling Tian and Whitebeard said, Ace is actually Roger's son." Someone whispered, his voice full of surprise.
Although the voice was small, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples among the crowd.
The person who spoke was trembling slightly, as if he himself was shocked and overwhelmed by the news.
There was confusion and curiosity in his eyes, and he didn't understand why the world had such a shocking turn.
Everyone's eyes fell on Ace, their hearts filled with questions and curiosity.
Those gazes were like blazing flames, making Ace feel tremendous pressure.
They guessed Ace's reaction in their hearts and imagined the story between him and Roger.
Some people frowned and fell into deep thought; some people whispered to each other.
Their eyes were full of desire to explore this mysterious relationship and eager to know more of the story behind it.
