#136 - Chapter 136: The Battle Begins with a Volcano
Brogy looked especially huge beside the roaring flames.
He held a long roasting fork steadily in one hand, while the other removed the meat, already roasted to a golden brown, from the fire.
“Gyahahaha!”
His movements possessed a dexterity that belied his appearance.
Each piece of meat was roasted to perfection, emitting an enticing aroma.
“It’s ready, eat up.”
Brogy's voice mingled with the crackling of the flames.
He held out a large piece of sizzling, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside roasted meat to Jin-An.
Jin-An looked at the carefully roasted meat, steaming and fragrant.
His hunger was ignited in an instant, and he unreservedly accepted it, “Thanks, big guy.”
Meanwhile, Crocodile silently gazed into the distance, at the overturned empty wine barrels that, in the afterglow of the setting sun, seemed to be telling tales of the recent revelry.
The fine wine he had collected at the Marine Headquarters now only left behind empty barrels and a faint sense of loneliness.
Brogy noticed his silence, shrugged, indicating that he didn't mind, and shoved another piece of roasted meat in front of him.
“Don’t be shy, dinosaur meat is very delicious.”
Then, Brogy took the roasted meat straight from the blazing fire, the oil sizzling, still retaining the scorching temperature of the flames.
He bit into the huge chunk of meat with his teeth, tearing off a large piece and putting it into his mouth.
As he chewed heartily, the corners of his mouth gradually became covered in juices, each chew savoring the deliciousness in his mouth.
“Did you happen to pass by this island by chance?”
Brogy's words were spoken amidst the chewing sounds.
His gaze turned to Jin-An and the others, a fleeting, almost imperceptible light flashing in his eyes.
Without waiting for a response, he spoke with a hint of delight,
“It’s been a long time since living people have come here.”
His deep eyes shifted slightly.
As his gaze moved, it touched upon the human remains scattered to the side.
“I’ve been on this island for over 80 years.”
His voice continued, carrying a hoarse quality that came with the passage of time.
“If you came here by chance, then I’ll have company.”
“On this island, the Log Pose takes a year to fill up.”
“But with your strength, surviving on this island shouldn’t be a problem.”
“You’ll just have to wait slowly.”
“Gyahahaha!”
"......"
Jin-An put the meat into his mouth,
His teeth met the delicious meat, making a slight sound,
The rich juices and spices intertwined to create an unforgettable flavor.
“This stuff is so delicious, big guy.”
The aftertaste lingered in his mouth,
He already knew the information the other party was talking about, and he wasn't interested in these things at all.
Changing the subject, Jin-An seemed to think of something,
Casually throwing out a question: “By the way, do you have any thoughts about living somewhere else?”
Brogy laughed heartily at the words, his laughter echoing loudly in the night sky,
“I have a place I need to go,”
“However, right now I need to deal with some personal matters here.”
Brogy's face suddenly became serious.
“If a dispute occurs in our village, and neither side yields…”
“The god of Elbaf will only let the correct person survive.”
“This island is the dueling ground between me and someone.”
Brogy stood up, his back appearing even taller in the light of the fire.
He stared fixedly into the distance, where a huge volcano stood.
Jin-An listened to these words, but did not reveal too much emotion, he continued to savor the delicious food in front of him, it was not easy to get the other party to change their mind.
"......"
“Rumble!!!”
The distant volcano spewed lava that had been brewing for a long time into the sky, tearing apart the tranquility of the horizon.
What followed was the volcanic ash that enveloped the sky.
Jin-An looked up at the pitch-black night sky, the volcano's roar contrasting with his calm gaze.
“The great volcano has erupted.”
Jin-An's voice floated calmly in the air, stirred by the flickering firelight, he didn't expect to witness this scene.
Brogy slowly put down the bone in his hand and looked towards the erupting volcano.
His eyes blazed with fire, and the fighting spirit rose with it.
He silently stood up, his broad back as firm as a mountain in the light of the bonfire,
“Then… I should set off.”
Jin-An did not question him, but whispered behind Brogy:
“The eruption of the great volcano should be the signal for your duel.”
Crocodile was silent for a moment, his gaze particularly clear in the dusty environment,
“The Giant race values honor more than life, this battle must be like that.”
To be able to continue fighting for more than 80 years could not be described as an ordinary duel.
Brogy did not turn back, he picked up the giant axe that had accompanied him for many years, and faced the distance shrouded in volcanic ash.
Before his body disappeared into the hazy smoke, he simply replied:
“That’s right, it’s honor.”
The giant's back receded into the distance amidst the sound of explosions, heading towards the battlefield he had been to countless times.
"......"
On the other side of the island, a tall figure was remarkably conspicuous beside the tranquil coastline.
At the same time, he dragged his giant sword and strode with heavy steps towards the center of the island.
The sea breeze fluttered his long hair and cloak, making a rustling sound, as if nature itself was singing for his expedition.
......
Island center.
The two giants finally met face to face again.
The battlefield was surrounded by two overlapping mountain ranges.
The mountain ranges were covered with potholes of various sizes, traces left by their many battles.
At the moment they met, there were no words, only a smile at each other.
They had already fought thousands of battles here, developing an amazing tacit understanding.
Then, without any signal.
One wielding a giant sword of amazing length, the other holding up a giant axe flashing with cold light, they charged directly towards each other.
The vibrations caused by the giants' footsteps made the entire island seem to tremble, the earth echoing with distant war drums beneath their feet.
At the moment of impact, the giant sword and giant axe collided in mid-air, sparks flying.
Making a shocking loud noise, as if the heavens and earth were about to split apart.
At that moment, the surrounding air seemed to be squeezed and deformed by this force, visible waves of air exploding in all directions, hitting the nearby trees and rocks, causing gusts of wind.
“Have you started missing your homeland, Dorry?”
“So I will defeat you, and then return to Elbaf, Brogy!!!”
The two giants did not give way in the impact, each displaying amazing strength and skill, each encounter easily cracking the earth and shaking the mountains.
The giant sword drew one stunning arc after another in the air, and the giant axe was not to be outdone, each fall seemed to split the heavens and earth.
The surrounding trees were broken in this force, and earth and rocks splashed.
“Boom!!!”
“I am the strongest warrior in Elbaf!!!”
“Before calling yourself the strongest, go look at your reflection in the sea, Brogy!”
However, the two giants seemed to be completely oblivious, only caring about the opponent in front of them, their battle was fierce and spectacular.
Like two ancient gods engaged in an earth-shattering contest.
As the battle progressed, sweat mixed with dust began to soak their clothes, but this did not weaken their strength in battle.
On the contrary, in this sweat and blood, they became more and more courageous.
“Is this the battle between giants?”
Crocodile admitted that he had overthought it before, he was simply no match for these two.
“Yo, Sand Crocodile, your confidence has taken a hit.”
“Their combat power is more than that.”
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