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Alabasta, Rainbase.

Outside the desert, Luffy lay battered and bloodied, his body covered in deep scars.

From a distance, he seemed like a figure made entirely of blood, unmoving yet defiant even in defeat.

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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

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