One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 161 You prophets really dare to predict anything!

Because of the unique nature of her abilities, Shirley can see many people she has never met before inside her crystal ball.

Unfortunately, almost all the events she predicted were major events, and almost all of these major events were unfortunate.

This made her fearful of her own divination.

However, because it foreshadowed the future, and many unfortunate things had not yet happened, she harbored a sense of hope.

However, what appeared inside the crystal ball was something she couldn't ignore.

“You are special.” To Roman, Shirley slowly expressed her confusion.

In Shirley's divination, the future is already predetermined, but in the process of divining this girl, Shirley discovers two completely different answers.

Two different scenes appear inside Shirley's crystal ball.

The demise and rise of the mermaid race.

She appears in both of these scenes.

“That’s interesting. What you’re seeing are things that will happen in the future, but those future events create contradictions and lead to completely different results, and I’m the key, right?”

"Yes."

“I think you don’t need to overthink it. It’s actually quite easy to explain, isn’t it? I can either revive the merfolk or destroy them. The reason there are two different futures is because the prophecy tells you that it’s all up to me.”

Roman had seen this kind of tactic many times before.

Besides, even if the contents of the crystal ball are certain, Roman felt there was no need to worry too much.

If the future can be changed, then there's no point in predicting it.

If the future cannot be changed, then there is no point in predicting it.

Giving you two branches is practically useless.

Because he's telling you that the future is full of uncertainty.

Besides, foresight only tells you the outcome.

Why this is the case is hard to guess.

It's better to go along with their wishes.

“So you’re dangerous.” Shirley noticed that the girl in front of her seemed completely unmoved.

"So after seeing me, do you think I'm the villain who destroyed Mermaid Island?"

“I cannot make a judgment. As you said, my specialty is foresight, but I cannot see through people’s hearts. However, you have already met Queen Otohime, but the queen chose to accept you, so I cannot interfere with the cause and effect.”

People who can see the future are often resigned to their fate.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this personality that God endowed them with this special talent, and they accept the future they see without attempting to change it. Or perhaps they did try to change it, but discovered that the very means of doing so were part of the process of fulfilling the prophecy.

“I have no need to destroy Fishman Island; it would do me no good.” After thinking it over, Roman reassured Shirley.

“To be honest, I came to you for more than just this,” Shirley said again.

"Could something serious have happened?"

Roman, however, remained quite calm.

"Your future is almost entirely shattered in two, and the images are blurry, becoming increasingly unclear the further back in time goes, but I'm quite surprised that you chose the Navy."

"why?"

"Because in one future, you will be the next Pirate King."

Ok.

Upon hearing this, Roman couldn't hold back any longer.

However, she calmed down and carefully analyzed the reasons why Xia Li's divination of herself was different from her divination of others.

It's actually quite easy to think about.

I am a time traveler, someone who has transcended the constraints of the original story.

At each stage, her ideas have the potential to disrupt the established future.

Each different choice leads to different branches, corresponding to different futures.

Shirley's idea of ​​becoming the Pirate King is just one of Roman's many possibilities; it can only be considered a side story.

However, in terms of probability, everyone has the potential to become the Pirate King; it's just a matter of comparing probabilities that are close to zero or relatively high.

However, such remarks are clearly detrimental to Roman, as they amount to betrayal.

So, is the future predicted by this crystal ball meant to tell others that she might betray them?

So what was the reason for my betrayal?

No, no, no, we can't think like that yet. All of this is based on the premise that her prediction was correct.

For now, Roman feels that even if he were to betray the Navy, he probably wouldn't become a pirate.

Otherwise, why would she leave the Charlotte family?

Therefore, the possibility of her becoming the Pirate King is extremely slim.

So this future is very likely just a side story, a future that the present self on this timeline will not achieve.

but……

Roman glanced at Shirley, his gaze deep.

"You've predicted major events, and most of them are unfortunate. If you can see this so clearly, then it means that my becoming the Pirate King is a rather terrifying thing."

The diviner is very confident in his predictions.

That's why Shirley is in so much pain.

So I went along with her for now.

"That's right. Except in a few cases, the more unfortunate and significant the situation, the clearer your future becomes."

The standard for becoming the Pirate King is finding Laugh Tale, not acquiring top-tier power or achieving the best battle results.

However, if Roman's becoming the Pirate King was an omen of misfortune, then the methods he used to become the Pirate King are rather intriguing.

"If I were younger and more passionate, I might really be willing to go to great lengths for that title. But what I want to build now is my own business. Becoming the Pirate King is just about finding the treasures left behind by our predecessors. The truly valuable thing is the adventure we undertake to become the Pirate King. That is the real treasure."

Roman spoke sincerely; she truly had no interest in the title of Pirate King.

"And Shirley, I know you do have a talent for divination, but the future you see is not the complete future; it's just your own interpretation, right?"

"What's the difference?"

"The eyes are most likely to deceive people. Once blinded by preconceived fears, one can no longer see a clear future. Of course, I have remembered your prophecy, and I thank you for that," Roman said slowly, taking a sip of tea.

“You are really special, very attractive. Although I don’t hate humans like my brother does, and I insist on witnessing it with my own eyes, you are really very attractive. Are all humans as special as you?” Shirley asked.

Roman remained calm throughout.

Rather than saying she doesn't believe in her own divination, it's more accurate to say she can accept any future.

The future was unexpected for her, but Shirley couldn't discern any other emotions she might have felt.

“Just like your fish-men, there are good people and bad people. We all share the same blood.” After saying that, Roman reached out and took Shirley’s hand.

The sounds of their pulses resonated at that moment.

"They really are the same." Shirley's expression relaxed considerably.

Do you consider us the same kind of people?

“Of course, fish-man blood can save people, and human blood can save fish-men. Why can’t we be the same kind?” Roman gently hugged Shirley.

"If more humans could think like this, then I believe you are someone who can bring prosperity to the fish-men. I will not tell others about your future possibilities. If I don't, you will be in trouble."

It's true that her Observation Haki was used to its maximum.

Compared to humans, the fish-men are really less wary. Before I could even say anything, she already knew what to do.

Seeing that Shirley had calmed down, Roman finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he didn't have to kill her.

Yes, Roman looked calm, but she had just been thinking about how to kill Shirley.

Shirley could foresee, and even foresaw, her future as the Pirate King, although it was only a possibility, it was still very dangerous for Roman at the moment.

Prophecy is a frequent element in ancient Greek mythology.

The prophecy itself is not scary, but the attitude of those around you after it is made is a big problem.

The Pirate King isn't someone who receives applause.

If Shirley doesn't trust her, then she'll have no choice but to kill Shirley to protect herself.

She certainly acknowledged that fish-men were a kind of people with whom she could coexist peacefully, but all of this depended on the premise that she herself was safe and sound.

These people associated with prophecy really dare to say anything.

Although he didn't completely believe it, Roman remembered the prophecy about himself, which was something he could take away from.

So Shirley, thank yourself, you saved yourself.

Even if you can see the future, it's useless if you can't see the dangers around you.

Unfortunately, I won't tell you this advice.