The title of One Piece chapter 1153, “The Birth of Loki,” opens a new chapter revealing the mysteries surrounding Prince Loki. This installment not only explores Harald’s past but also exposes the shocking events leading to Loki’s tragic birth and the origin of the so-called “Curse of Loki” that haunts Elbaph.
King Harald’s Troubled Past and a Fateful Meeting with Ida
Chapter 1153 begins with a flashback to Harald’s childhood, showing the future king of Elbaph as a large, strong, and spoiled boy. His life takes a turn when he witnesses Ida, a giant woman, captured and displayed as a human circus attraction.
In a rash but righteous moment, Harald destroys the entire town to free Ida, declaring himself “King of Elbaph” without expecting thanks. However, instead of gratitude, Ida slaps him hard. It turns out she had volunteered to work there after being rescued from a shipwreck. She teaches Harald a valuable lesson: strength does not equal superiority. Thanks to Ida, Harald grows into a better person, opening his heart to other cultures and beginning diplomatic relations with nations like the Ryugu Kingdom.
Harald brings Ida back to Elbaph and wishes to marry her. Yet, bloodline barriers (since Ida is not of Elbaph’s lineage) lead the giant elders to forbid the union. Ida lives in a separate village while Harald continues his diplomatic efforts. Years later, Ida gives birth to Hajrudin.
Estrida’s Arrival and the Terrifying Secret of Loki
The story grows more complex when the elders arrange for Harald to marry Estrida, daughter of a high-ranking giant. Estrida is described as an incredibly beautiful giant who has mastered Di Feng, a type of One Piece feng shui. She constantly orders changes to the castle’s interior and the opening and closing of windows, revealing a quirky and domineering personality.
The most terrifying event is Loki’s birth. While Harald is away from Elbaph, Estrida gives birth to a child with eerie eyes resembling Sauron’s. Shocked by her son’s strange appearance, Estrida makes a cruel decision: she throws Loki into the “Underworld” and instructs her servants to lie to Harald, claiming the baby died at birth.
The final double-page spread shows a harrowing scene: baby Loki, badly injured, crying and struggling to crawl up the Adam Tree after fighting monsters from the Underworld.
The Fateful Curse and the Tragedies Awaiting Elbaph
Chapter 1153 ends with haunting revelations. Queen Estrida, plagued by illness, remains obsessed with “erasing that child from the world.” She repeatedly mentions a terrifying prophecy: “One day, King Harald will be killed by his own son.” Soldiers dismiss it as nonsense, but it feels like a warning that cannot be ignored.
Harald drifts at sea, struggling against obstacles set by the World Government, showing his helplessness in freely acting for his people. Ida still loves deeply, calling Loki “Hajrudin’s little brother” and hoping they will meet. But Hajrudin denies it: “That’s not my brother! He’s not my mother’s child!” The final narration confirms: “From this moment on, every disaster that befalls Elbaph will be blamed on the ‘Curse of Loki.'”
Loki’s tragic birth and the fateful prophecy promise to be key elements in Elbaph’s upcoming storylines.
Unfortunately, there will be no new chapter next week. Let’s wait and see what new secrets Oda will reveal about Loki and the fate of the giant kingdom of Elbaph!