Chapter 291: Captain and the First Mate
Alexander had gotten a message from Garp that he wanted to meet him somewhere. So he told him to come to Amazon Lily. Although its empress was gone it was still his territory and had special rights.
Once Garp came, they set up a nice camp on a cliff overlooking the sea. They drank for a while.
"Bwahaha... so much has changed in such a little time, Old man. Who could have thought that one day you'd have the whole world under your thumb." Garp blabbered. He was already drunk.
"Well, someone had to do it. Everyone knew that the World government is corrupt and unjust but were afraid of retaliation." Alexander reasoned.
"I know I know... you are the all-mighty old man. I'm sure you'll be successful in your ambition and create a new world. B-But before that. I have a request."
Alexander wasn't looking at him and was standing by the cliff. He felt the emotional distraughtness of Garp and turned around. Garp's face showed a frown, sadness, and anger at the same time.
Garp looked down and spoke, "Old man, can you save Ace? You are the only one I know who can do it. I don't want to break my promise with Roger. It was his last wish"
"Hahaha... You didn't really have to ask me that. I was going to save him anyway. And that public execution of Ace is nothing but a ploy by them to lure me in. So foolish of them to think it will work.
"But, I need something from you as well, Garp." He suddenly turned serious.