Chapter 478: I Want You to Be the Sinner
Chapter 478: I Want You to Be the Sinner
The crowd gradually gathered at the entrance of the massive Palace.
This Palace wasn't as ornate as Kuro had imagined.
Instead, it was run-down, with many areas clearly long neglected.
"His Majesty Oger's Palace is this decrepit? Unbelievable", someone muttered in the crowd.
Since five years ago, none had dared approach the Palace.
King Krayen Oger's decree forbade entry, but even without that, no one would have dared approach this terrifying place.
"That bastard only cares about amusing himself. Has he abandoned his own home?" someone spat angrily.
"Enough talk! We're here to overthrow him!"
"Overthrow him!"
"Sag, it's your moment!"
"Yes, Sag! You led us here—you're the only one qualified!"
The crowd's gaze fell on Sag.
At the forefront stood a young man who inhaled deeply, staring at the Palace's sealed gates. "Break through! Charge in and overthrow King Krayen Oger!"
The moment he finished speaking, Dick hurled his massive spear forward with all his might.
Boom!!
The gates exploded open under this thunderous strike, sending a cloud of smoke and dust swirling.
Beyond the shattered entrance, the Palace's interior came into view.
It was narrow—so narrow that those outside could see straight to the inner depths.
Just past the threshold stood a thick wall, dividing the vast Palace in two. Before this wall sat a battered throne. A golden-haired man lounged there, his chin resting on his hand, eyes cold as they gazed down at the intruders. The spear that had shattered the gates lay at his feet.
At the sight of him, every breath in the crowd caught.
King Krayen Oger!
The King of Krayen Kingdom—the Prince Your Highness once beloved by all!
"Oger..."
Dick's expression twisted with conflicting emotions, memories flooding his mind.
...
"Hey, young man, why are you sailing out here? This is the Spiral Sea Area! Ordinary ships that enter are swallowed by vortices. Anyway, thanks for saving me, but I lost a leg."
"I want to save my country!"
The golden-haired youth declared resolutely. "To do that, I must seek strength beyond the sea!"
"Huh? Save your country? You mean Krayen Kingdom? Does that nation even deserve saving anymore?"
"It will be saved! There must be a way!"
The youth clenched his fists. "No matter the cost, I'll save it!"
"Hah! Admirable spirit, young man! Since you saved me, let me teach you spear techniques. Don't underestimate this old uncle—my skills are formidable!"
...
"Whoa! You're actually the prince? Unbelievable! The one who saved me is royalty? Hey, Your Highness, I lost my leg—can't be a pirate anymore. How about I open a tavern here? Since you're the prince, you'll support my business, right?"
"Haha, Oger, you learn fast! Great talent! Did you train before? In time, you'll master my techniques. Then you can protect your homeland."
...
"Oger, you took down another pirate gang today! Keep it up—you'll make it! I'm counting on you to spread my spear techniques far and wide!"
...
"What? Oger? What happened? You won't come anymore? What's going on? Oger!"
...
Dick's final memory was of that resolute, cheerful golden-haired youth—his figure vanishing behind a cold mask.
"Silence! King Krayen Oger!"
Sag leveled his flintlock at the throne. "Your tyrannical reign ends today!"
"Oh?"
King Krayen Oger's gaze swept over Sag, eyes flickering with hidden disdain. "And what makes you think these peasants can overthrow me? Is strength in numbers your only claim?"
"Shut up, Oger! Five years ago, we shouldn't have stood idle while you murdered King Krayen Savis!" a citizen roared.
"Savis?"
Oger tapped his temple, eyes closed as if recalling. "Ah..."
...
Deep within the Palace, Lucius Kro buried his dagger into the chest of King Alexander Francising, a gentle-faced ruler. His head drooped onto the king's shoulder, tears soaking the royal robes.
"Father, forgive me."
"Do what you must."
King Alexander Francising's lips bled, yet he smiled. He reached trembling hands to stroke Lucius Kro's hair. "But it will be hard for you."
...
"Oh, that indecisive old fool."
Oger's eyes snapped open, cold and dismissive. "If he'd handed me the throne earlier, I wouldn't have killed him."
"And Princess Winnie! She was kind! If she ruled, we wouldn't suffer like this!" another citizen screamed.
...
"Oger, you're a gentle child."
A woman with flowing golden hair gripped the weeping Lucius Kro's hand. She pressed the dagger's blade to her own heart. "If you act, commit fully until the end."
She smiled.
...
"Oh, that fake-smiling harlot."
Oger shrugged indifferently. "She annoyed me. Killing her lifted my spirits."
"And Prince Scott! He deserved this throne far more than you!" a man shrieked.
...
"Brother, I leave everything to you."
Lucius Kro raised his pistol to his temple, smiling at the tear-swollen eyes of the young man before him. "This will be hard work, you know."
Bang!
...
"If he lived, how could I inherit the throne?"
Oger's gaze turned glacial. "I am this nation's sole heir. Peasants, accept this truth!"
"Not anymore!"
Sag roared. "We've emerged from the minefield, resolved to overthrow you! Oger, no one supports you now! Your loyal dog Ba Bo is dead!"
...
"Your Highness! Your Highness! We found him! We found him!"
A once-mighty man burst in, trembling with excitement. "We found him! The nation can be saved!"
"Found what?"
Lucius Kro's cold mask cracked slightly.
"The one with Conqueror's Hakiaptitude!"
The man wept with joy. "Today, a little brat released Conqueror's Haki, stunning pirates with his aura! It must be Conqueror's Haki! That boy—Sag—is our savior!"
Then his voice darkened. "But pirates ambushed his parents. They're..."
"Ba Bo. Initiate the minefield plan."
"Your Highness, he's only twelve!"
"Train him for years! Protect him! Remember—minefield recruits may die, but their bodies must be forged! Especially Sag. He's the spark of this nation. When we ignite the people's rebellion, this spark will set the country ablaze anew!"
Lucius Kro knelt before the man, forehead slamming the ground. "Ba Bo, I want you to be the sinner!
"For this nation... I beg you!"
...
"I knew that useless fatso was no good."
Oger sneered. "With that bloated body, dying was the best he could do."
(End of Chapter)
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