102: Chapter 102 The Truth About the Dark Pearl, the Ancient Demon King Orsphyt"So, what exactly is this Dark Pearl?Does it simply grant the absorber dark element?These soldiers today seem to be controlled.Putting everything else aside, why didn't Chopper's Light Purification work?"
Inside the dilapidated inn, Luffy looked at the silent, head bowed with scrutiny.Lis was in turmoil; hadn't her father said it was simply about adding another elemental power?Elsa slowly rose, explaining, "Lord Luffy, and everyone else, it's not entirely Lis's fault.The legend that absorbing the Dark Pearl adds another dark element—I suspect this information was told to Lis's father by Prince Odbiao.He originally intended for Lis's father to absorb it, then kill him before he was corrupted by the Dark Pearl, thus gaining a reason to ascend the throne.Our country's law states that when the current king commits an unforgivable crime, the first-ranking prince can punish him and then ascend the throne.However, he didn't expect that Lis's father wouldn't be seduced by the power.Instead, he was drawn to the aura emanating from the Dark Pearl and tried to seal it.So, at the crucial moment of sealing, he ambushed Lis's father, killing everyone present except Lis's parents, and then absorbed the Dark Pearl himself."
The crowd had a general understanding of the cause of the matter.Elsa took a sip of water to moisten her throat and continued, "The Dark Pearl seals an ancient demon king.It is said that he and another demon king, Totemjika, were known as the Demon King Twins!These Demon King Twins once brought endless disasters and fear to the entire world.Their power was extremely strong, and almost no one could resist them."
Elsa's voice trembled slightly, as if recalling that horrific history.She continued, "Legend has it that the ancient demon king Orsphyt possessed a dark power that devoured all life.Wherever he went, everything withered, leaving only endless darkness and death.Creatures corrupted by his dark power would become dark monsters, only capable of fighting until death.Totemjika, on the other hand, wielded the power of music that destroyed everything.The two of them together were a nightmare.But I read in historical records that three hundred years ago, our ancestors, the founders of the Kingdom of Eles and the Kingdom of Elegia, joined forces to seal the two demon kings within a dark orb and a musical score.The two sealed items were taken away by the two of them for safekeeping.However, a hundred years ago, a rebellion broke out in the Kingdom of Eles.Although the rebellion was quickly suppressed, the dark orb that sealed the demon king Orsphyt was accidentally lost.It wasn't until half a year ago that it was found by Liz's father, and then, you know what happened next."
As everyone listened to Elsa's account, a chill ran down their spines.They couldn't believe that such a terrifying being was sealed within a tiny dark orb.And now, this dark orb had appeared here—what did that mean?Could it be that the ancient demon king was about to awaken and bring disaster to the world once more?
Uta lowered her head in silence, a sense of anticipation rising within her for the musical score that sealed away another demon king, Totemjika.She wondered if obtaining this power could help Luffy in some way.Luffy, thinking Uta was frightened, pulled her into his arms and gently comforted her.Unbeknownst to them, the very moment Uta had this thought, in the underground sealed vault of the Kingdom of Elegia in the New World, the pattern sealing Totemjika flickered, and the musical score within seemed to try to escape its seal, but was quickly suppressed again.Luffy voiced his conjecture: "So, this Prince Odbiao wanted to absorb this Dark Pearl, and then be controlled by the Dark Pearl, and then by the demon king inside?" Elsa shook her head, indicating she didn't know why either."Host!Actually, Prince Odbiao is quite pitiful.From childhood to adulthood, he never received any attention or importance from his father.He wasn't even destined for the throne.This long-term repression and dissatisfaction filled him with jealousy towards his brother.Thus, he devised such an absurd plan."
In fact, the Dark Pearl had always been hidden in a secret room in his house.As you might expect, Orsyat is about to break the seal.However, three hundred years ago, he suffered a severe injury, losing his physical body and leaving only his soul sealed away.In order to find a suitable body before the seal is broken, he had to seduce those with ill intentions, and Prince Odbiao became his target.
Originally, he intended to possess Liz's father's body, but because Liz's father possessed an ancestral treasure, he successfully resisted the invasion.As a result, Orsyat not only failed to achieve his goal but was also almost sealed away again.Helpless, he had no choice but to control Prince Odbiao, making him ambush Liz's father.The current Odbiao is no longer the same person he once was; half of his soul has been corrupted and devoured by Orsyat.And now, through the soldiers he controls, he senses you, the Child of the Elements, and intends to capture you and take over your body.But don't worry, host, as long as you can defeat that Odbiao and obtain the Dark Pearl, the system has a way to kill the demon king inside and transform his dark elemental power into your power.Once the host obtains the dark elemental power, a special form will be unlocked."
The system kept yelling in Luffy's mind, as if it wanted to burst out of his head and tear the Demon King apart.Luffy rubbed his aching brow, somewhat exasperated, then turned to Elsa and said, "Alright, I have a general understanding of the situation.So, when exactly do we set off for the palace?From what you've said, I'm starting to get interested in this so-called 'Ancient Demon King'."I've developed a strong interest and really want to meet him in person!
Two flames seemed to burn in his eyes, a light of unwavering determination and courage.This light conveyed a powerful inner strength and a fervent anticipation for the upcoming battle.Elsa gazed at the confident young man before her, a deep sense of admiration welling up within her.
"Truly remarkable, Child of the Elements!" Elsa exclaimed inwardly.She knew all too well how difficult this battle would be, yet the boy before her showed no fear, even a hint of excitement.His courage and determination, like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminated the entire battlefield.
At this critical moment, Elsa saw hope.She firmly believed that as long as the Child of the Elements was there, they would surely defeat the Demon King and save the country from peril.After making all the necessary preparations, the Straw Hat crew, led by Elsa, headed straight for the royal palace through the inn's secret passage.