vncnus Chapter 127: Dividing the Army into Three Routes
Chapter 127: Dividing the Army into Three Routes
Chapter 127: Dividing the Army into Two Groups
"Your Majesty, the strongest of the enemy is not much weaker than me. It is only because the enemy has too many people that I have no choice but to report to Your Majesty and request that Your Majesty personally go and wipe out those arrogant pirates. The common people will remember your heroic act of protecting the Iron Bucket Kingdom!"
Dalton leaned low, trying to hide his complicated expression, and said in a solemn voice.
"Huh? Hahahaha! Dalton, have you suddenly become smarter? How could you say something like that! But it actually sounds pretty good, hahahaha!"
Wahlbo, seated atop his white mount, listened to Dalton's report, so happy he danced with joy and laughed loudly.
"Then what are we waiting for? Dalton, lead the way, let this king go and wipe out those pirates!"
Roar!Roar!Roar!
Following Wapol's command, the surrounding soldiers brandished their weapons in support.
"Wait...wait a minute, Your Majesty, I have news to report!"
Dalton glanced at the soldiers behind Walpo and immediately spoke up. He didn't want this guy to bring so many soldiers; what if those people couldn't handle it?
"Oh? What other news is there? Dalton! Speak quickly, lest you delay my journey to slay the traitors!"
Perhaps Walpole was in a good mood at the moment, for he was actually willing to listen to Dalton's words.
"Your Majesty, according to my investigation, the pirates' ship is docked at the port south of Drum Island. The ship carries a large amount of gold. If Your Majesty sends a squad of soldiers to remove the gold, wouldn't that be..."
Dalton tried his best to control his voice and make himself appear normal.
"Hahaha! This is great news! Dalton, if it is truly so, I will surely remember your merit!"
Upon hearing Dalton's words, Walbourne on the white beast became excited, eager to touch the gold immediately.
"Officer!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Cromarimon stepped forward from the side, bowed to Valpo, and said...
"You take a team and carry all the gold from the pirate ship back to the palace for me. Remember, all of it!"
Wapol leaned forward, staring intently at Cromarimon below, and said solemnly.
"Great King Wapol, I will certainly bring all the pirates' gold back to the palace!"
Upon hearing the order, Cromarimon immediately straightened up and solemnly replied to Valpo.
"Hahaha! Let's go! Follow me to kill the pirates who have invaded Drum Island!"
"Roar!!!"
As Wapol gave the order, the originally large army slowly split into two groups, each advancing in a different direction.
At this moment, Dalton, walking at the back of the group, had a complex and varied expression on his face, but mostly he was happy.
……
Snapped!
Inside the cave, a spark flew from the burning campfire, extinguishing itself moments after the flames were removed.
Mu Chong and his group were resting in the cave, while Belinda nestled beside the children, her large coat hood covering her head, making it impossible to tell if she was asleep.
Swish!
A hidden bolt of lightning flashed past Mu Chong, and Enel subtly looked up at Mu Chong.
"captain!"
"Hehehe! It's up to you! Enel! Leave no one alive who gets close to the Liberty!"
Mu Chong tossed the Seastone in his hand and slowly said, "The Seastone was taken from Enel."
"Understood, Captain!"
Enel replied, then a flash of lightning, and his figure disappeared into the cave.
Everything that happened in front of the palace gates was completely transparent to Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit and Observation Haki; there were no secrets whatsoever.
"Captain! That Enel guy?"
Watching Enel disappear, Slade raised an eyebrow and asked softly.
"Hehehe, some fools are getting close to the Liberty. Enel went and dealt with them! Great job, Dalton! Hahahaha!"
Mu Chong's expression was somewhat gloomy; his Observation Haki had also detected everything that was happening at the palace gate.
"Cough cough cough..."
Just then, a sleeping child suddenly started coughing, clutching his throat, his expression showing great pain.
"Sister Belinda, Up has started coughing again, what should we do? What should we do?"
A slightly older child beside her, supporting the coughing Up, looked nervously at Belinda.
"Don't be nervous, Uso! With me here, your brother will be fine. Go and get the medicinal herbs I've collected!"
After giving instructions to Uso, Belinda hugged Up and pressed his body a few times with her right hand. Up's coughing subsided noticeably. Then, she picked up a glass of water and fed Up a sip, which further reduced his coughing.
At this moment, Uso presented Belinda with a very well-sealed package. Belinda put down Uso and slowly opened the package, which was about the size of two hands and filled with all sorts of medicinal herbs.
Belinda quickly selected four herbs, crushed them on a nearby stone, and then placed them in boiling water. While the herbs were soaking, she also performed acupressure massage on Up, continuing this process until Up drank the medicine.
"Belinda, you know medicine?"
Having witnessed the whole thing, Elsa's eyes were filled with curiosity. After Belinda put Up down, she gently stepped forward and asked...
"Hmm? Medical skills? I would say I know a little. My parents taught me some basics when I was young, but they passed away one after the other and I haven't been exposed to medical skills since!"
Belinda, while tidying up the medicinal herbs in her hands, replied in a low mood...
"Wow, how do you distinguish medicinal herbs so clearly? And those amazing techniques you just used are incredible!"
Belinda's emotional response made Aisha pause; she could sense the sadness in Belinda's heart, and immediately changed her tone of voice.
"Hehehe! I've been very sensitive to medicinal herbs since I was little. I can accurately distinguish the herbs I've come into contact with with my eyes closed. Because of this, my parents even praised me as a genius, hehehehe!"
As Belinda finished speaking, a cheerful laugh rang out from under the hood of her black coat.
Wow! That's amazing!
At this moment, not only was Aisha praising Belinda, but even Mu Chong, who was standing to the side, had become interested in Belinda, his eyes unable to stop scrutinizing her.
"Captain! Belinda seems to possess some remarkable talent in medicine! The Freedom is in dire need of a ship's doctor!"
Slad crossed his arms, leaned against the stone wall, and turned to Mu Chong, whispering...
"Hahaha! Slard! Your thoughts coincide with mine! Hmm? I do have some ideas, but we'll have to see how things develop!"
Mu Chong watched with great interest. Perhaps, if everything went smoothly, he could invite Belinda, who had spent two days with Aisha, onto the Freedom.
As Mu Chong finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with Slad, and then they smiled at each other.
"Meow!!!!"
Just then, Mumu, the white cat, ran in from outside the cave, dressed entirely in white snow. It stood at the entrance, meowed, and shook its head in a human-like manner, indicating that something was amiss outside.
Then Baku came in, not even bothering to brush the snow off his clothes, and said...
"Captain, a group of men is heading this way and has already entered the woods!"
Baku's voice was loud, and his words instantly made Belinda and the children in the cave tense up, and they all looked at Mu Chong in unison.
"Hahaha! Let's go! Let's go meet the king of the Iron Bucket Kingdom!"
Mu Chong decisively stood up, straightened his robe, and walked outside.
Everyone followed. Belinda comforted the children, tightened her coat, and went outside as well.
The biting wind howled through the mountains and forests, and the blizzard broke tree branches. Drum Island, aptly named the "Winter Island," was indeed blanketed in snow, the falling snow resembling a dense fog.
"Captain! What should we do?"
Mu Chong, Slade, and Baku stood side by side on higher ground, watching the advancing Walbourne army. Baku asked softly...
"Hehehe! Need I say more, Baku! With the captain's style, it's all about finishing this quickly. Do you expect us to sit down for a drink before we start fighting?"
Slad had already taken the iron rod in his hand, and while wiping the rod, he said...
"Hahahaha! That's right, the enemy is already at our doorstep, so there's no need to say anything more. I'll leave it to you two. Remember, leave Wapol alive, and leave no other enemies alive!"