The wind and snow roared outside the window, but Dalton's mind was buzzing, and his heart was not at all calm like the wind and snow.
Dalton, he was the former guard leader of the Wapol Kingdom. After the death of the old king of the Wapol Kingdom, he was rejected by the new king Wapol. After the death of Siruluk, he was rejected by Wapol. was liquidated and thrown into prison.
but
After all, Dalton has enough reputation and is also an important minister of the old king. Wapol can't do anything to him, so he has survived in prison unharmed for so many years.
I thought this country might be like this. But not long ago, a group of pirates invaded the kingdom with force, and Wapol completely abandoned the citizens and went to sea to become a pirate and ran away.
Only then did he, who had been in prison for many years, come out to take charge of the overall situation.
But while presiding over the overall situation, he has been worrying about one thing.
What should Wapol do if he comes back?
Should he hand over the country to that prodigal son again? It's still the same as what the old king said when he talked to him in private. Kick Wapol and let him lead the country.
and……
There was a knock on the door.
"Captain Dalton, have you... thought about it?"
Opening the door, there were two familiar faces. Familiar, yet slightly unfamiliar.
Familiar because he knew these two people, strange because the light in their eyes made him a little uncomfortable.
It was a kind of excitement, a kind of excitement that grasped hope.
"Klin, Kelu...I..."
"Captain! Wapol has abandoned the kingdom and ran away. There is no king in this country! There is no king anymore!!!"
Dalton still hesitated, "But your proposal... no, your idea is too dangerous!"
Dalton is not a warning, but a concern.
After hearing what the two said about the idea, he knew that there was nothing wrong with that idea no matter how he thought about it, but it was too dangerous for this world.
The power of the king is vested in the people, and the people have the right to decide who will be the king.
Although on the surface, their behavior seems to be just to find another king for the country after the king of Wapol Kingdom ran away and became a pirate, the underlying logic of this theory is completely different.
If there was no underlying logic, then even if he became the king, it would be nothing more than a big or small matter. Because for so many years in this world, there has been no problem for a person who is supported by the people to be elected as a king. But what is problematic is the emergence of the underlying logic of royal power delegated by the people.
This is denying the legitimacy of most of the kings who are still in office...even the Celestial Dragons.
Who knew that when he said these words, the two of them suddenly changed their nervous expressions and laughed excitedly.
"Kru, I said the captain will definitely agree with us!"
"Okay~"
Klin also smiled easily. "Isn't this the result we expected?" Klin said and looked at Dalton, who looked confused. "Let me reintroduce you, Captain Dalton. The 'Lan' organization is stationed on Drum Island." Special Liaison, Krillin.”
At this moment, a man ran over from behind despite the wind and snow.
"Clin, Captain Dalton, what's bad, the residents at the dock discovered that another pirate ship is heading towards Drum Island in the distance!"
? ? ? !
Another pirate is coming!
Dalton immediately became serious upon hearing this. "Klin, Crewe, we will discuss our affairs in detail after this incident is over. Then... don't hide anything from me!"
Klin nodded and responded, "Of course, since the tray is ready to go out, we naturally need your full cooperation, captain. Let's settle the matters in our hands first."
Dalton agreed. He turned around and rushed to the dock with a few others.
Fortunately, we intercepted a group of pirates before, but the guys called the Straw Hat Pirates didn't seem to be evil pirates, especially after knowing that these guys were brought to this country for treatment by someone, After Dalton detained four people, Dalton let one of them, who looked stupid, into the country.
Enter the country for treatment.
This is a familiar yet unfamiliar word.
Familiar because it was an honor that once belonged to this country.
Strange, because after Wapol, the doctors in this country were all gone, and it was difficult for the rest to treat ordinary people. During the entire period, Wapol also took it with him when he ran away to become a pirate. Those doctors. Now there are only two people in the country who can treat patients...
Kureha, who is almost 140 years old, and Dorothea, who came back not long ago in a strange spaceship.
As far as he knew, not many people knew about those two people.
Coupled with the strength of those two people...
Only then did he reluctantly believe in that stupid rubber boy.
So, what kind of pirates are they attacking this time?
He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the spear in his hand.
Not all pirates are just like the stupid boy just now. There is no reason for those scum who kill without blinking an eye.
Arriving at the dock, Dalton immediately saw the big ship that was about to dock.
The people were holding various instruments and guarding the pier with resolute expressions. Once those guys show their fangs, they will kill them even if they die!
But when everyone saw the figure standing on the bow of the ship clearly, everyone suddenly felt uncomfortable.
On the bow of the ship, Wapol, although short in stature, had very distinct features, waving his hands and smiling happily.
"My lovely citizens, your king is back!"
Below the ship, all the people fell silent. After coming back to their senses, they all looked at Dalton.
They don't know how to choose!
But, I don’t know either!
Dalton's hand tightly squeezed the spear between his fingers, with veins all over it and trembling slightly. His face looked a little ferocious, and his teeth were chattering.
At this moment, two hands were placed on both sides of his shoulders.
Krillin, Crewe shook his head slightly, "Captain, he has abandoned the country."
It's stating a fact and letting him make a decision.
Should we welcome back this lustful, lazy, cowardly, and incompetent old king, or should we completely kick out this guy who abandoned the country?
"I……"
After a long time, Dalton walked to the front of the ship in response to everyone's expectations.
He took a deep breath, then his expression became tangled, and then slowly became firm.
I saw him opening his mouth and roaring loudly
"Wapol, do you still have the nerve to come back?"
Wapol's smiling face suddenly froze as he stood at the bow of the ship. I originally thought I would only receive some cold faces, but I didn't expect it to be such a soul questioning.
Unlike Wapol, who had a frozen smile on the bow of the boat, the surrounding residents suddenly became active as if they were relieved.
"You incompetent loser, why do you have the nerve to come back!"
"Get out, this country doesn't need a king like you!"
"Go away! You loser!"
"We don't need a cowardly king, get lost!"
…
Dalton's roar helped them find their way, and the anger they had accumulated over the years exploded at this moment. Wapol's face was already a little pale.
Finally, Wapol broke out amid loud denunciations.
"Asshole, do you want to rebel! If that's the case, then don't blame me for launching the attack!"
Following Wapol's words, the gun barrels on the ship were all aimed at the surrounding citizens.
The scolding stopped. His eyes focused on Dalton again.
Dalton thought hard for a while, and finally took a step back in frustration to make way for him.
"Wapol, for the sake of the old king, take everything you want to take with you from the castle. As for the king..." Dalton glared at Wapol fiercely.
"You are no longer needed here."
"You!" Wapol gritted his teeth, "Dalton!!!"
Dalton stood upright "Choose, Wapol! If you really want to fight..."
"I will use this life to fight with you! But don't think about the country!"
The words were clear and struck Wapole's heart like a hammer.
However, he was unwilling to do so. Just when he was about to order an attack.
There were intermittent roars behind Dalton, and then the voices merged together
"I don't want the king! I will risk my life to follow you!"
"I don't want the king! I will risk my life to follow you!"
…
Wave after wave of shouts shook Wapol, looking at the dense crowd of people below and the determined flames in their eyes...
At this moment, Wapol was scared.
If he fired...
These people will kill him!
"I'll remember you! Captain Dalton!"
Finally, Wapol made his choice.
Since he is not allowed to be the king, then he doesn't want it. Anyway, Dalton allows himself to go back and take away the wealth he has collected. The worst he can do is become a king somewhere else.
It wasn't until Wapol's team left that the residents breathed a sigh of relief and gathered around Dalton.
"Captain, is it too easy for him to let him take away the wealth like this? That wealth is the wealth of our people!"
Dalton shook his head, feeling melancholy and disappointed, and then said to everyone
"The 'Witch' is there."
"'Witch'!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then smiled. "It turns out that the 'Witch' is back! Then there is nothing to worry about!"
Just out of sight of everyone, a few sneaky figures quietly slipped out of the crowd and ran in the direction that Wapol had left.
