One Piece: The Tragic Truth Behind Loki’s Covered Eyes Revealed!

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One of the standout strengths of the “One Piece” series lies in its rich character development through backstories. Each storyline delves not only into battles but also explores the lore and personal histories. The Egghead Incident Arc, for instance, reveals Kuma’s heart-wrenching background, one of the most impactful flashbacks thus far in the series. As the Elbaf Arc commences with the onset of combat, the narrative shifts its emphasis to King Harald’s past, offering insights into the young life of the beloved King of Elbaf. His untimely death 14 years ago remains shrouded in mystery, and the blame is cast upon his son, Loki, the Cursed Prince. Already despised by his people, when the king died and Loki was accused of being the murderer, the Giants took every measure to capture him.

Six years ago, Loki escaped from the island and was captured by Shank. Ever since then, he’s been confined in the Underworld, with no one on the island capable of stopping him if he manages to break free – not even Gaban. Although portrayed as an adversary, One Piece has subtly hinted at Loki’s potential innocence until it was confirmed in Chapter 1152. Loki and Jarul, the sole survivors from an incident 14 years ago, saw the soldiers impale Harald. The details surrounding this event are yet to be revealed, but the narrative shifts focus towards Harald’s past and the origin of his sons. Consequently, we gain insights into Loki’s tragic situation.

Loki’s Covered Eyes Have a Heartbreaking Reason Behind Them

As Harald journeyed, he found himself captivated by Ida, a humble Giantess, with whom he conceived a child. Due to their social disparity, they couldn’t marry. Instead, Harald was compelled to wed Estrid, a noblewoman, who later bore Loki. However, upon seeing the serpentine eyes of her newborn son, Estrid recoiled and commanded the servants to cast him into the underworld. From birth, Loki was callously abandoned.

Estrid specialized in Geomancy, a practice involving divination, and held convictions about destiny and prophecies. Upon seeing Loki, she refused to accept that a cursed creature emerged from her, instead falling ill. As a result of her frailty, she continued to harbor fear towards her son because ancient prophecies had foretold he would eventually slay his father, King Harald. News of the Queen’s illness spread throughout the kingdom, leading people to attribute misfortunes to the Cursed Prince. Meanwhile, Harald was engrossed in diplomatic matters and neglected his family during this time when his son was cast aside.

In Chapter 1153, Loki’s motive for concealing his eyes isn’t directly explained, but it’s clear that he experiences discrimination due to them. He might be hiding them to prevent undeserved prejudice or discomfort from others. Furthermore, the peculiar appearance of Loki’s eyes could stem from the Ancient Giants, given their somewhat demonic traits, such as their immense size and horns.

One Piece Proved Loki Innocent, But Who Is the Real Killer?

Before Loki and Jarul stepped into the Throne Room, Harald had already suffered lethal wounds. Both were called by the King and walked into the castle simultaneously, oblivious to the impending disaster that would strike Elbaf. The culprits behind the event 14 years prior are yet to be identified, but they might link to the World Government. A secretive figure discovered the fabled Devil Fruit, which Loki later consumed following the incident. It’s uncertain whether he confessed to the crime or was falsely accused, but the entire realm accuses Loki of murdering his father for the devil fruit and slaughtering 113 soldiers in Aurust Castle.

The most devastating event that Elbaf has faced in centuries is widely believed not to have been committed by anyone other than the Cursed Prince. What’s more, Elbaf’s revered figure, Jarul, was gravely wounded during this incident and possesses knowledge of Loki’s innocence. He alone within the kingdom is aware that the Prince is not guilty, yet something prevents him from exonerating the Prince. Even Loki himself seems reluctant to revisit that terrible day, and we will soon discover the reason behind his reticence.

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2025-06-30 16:10