Mr. Kuma, Become King!

"Report, Vice Admiral Onigumo, the target has been confirmed. The one under attack is the king of the Sobel Kingdom, His Majesty King Bekori..."

"The target has entered firing range. Shall we attack?"

The lookout on watch wore a troubled expression. The eight sharp blades behind him were firmly gripped by his loose, flowing hair. The weapons, resembling spider legs, along with the helmet bearing a two-headed dragon emblem, revealed his identity.

Zefa's disciple, a current vice admiral of Marine Headquarters, and a member of the Marines' hardline faction—Onigumo.

"What are you hesitating for?"

"Reporting to Vice Admiral, there are innocent civilians around the target. If we fire now, they will inevitably be caught in the blast. Should we wait a little longer?"

After hesitating for a moment, the lookout frankly voiced his opinion. Then, a whistling sound cut through the air beside his ear, making him instinctively turn around.

Slash!

A curtain of blood sprayed out, and the lookout collapsed onto the crow's nest with a puzzled expression.

"Civilians? Where are there any civilians? That is merely a lawless zone. It is not Sobel Kingdom territory at all!"

"Listen up! The king of Sobel has fallen into the hands of criminals. All ships, heed my command—open fire on the coast immediately! No matter what, rescue him!"

"YES!!!"

Though many Marines showed reluctance in their eyes at this sight, the living example beside them was right before their eyes. They could only silently adjust their aim.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Shell after shell blasted toward the distant coast. The people of the Sobel Kingdom, who had been suppressing their grief and forcing themselves to continue the rescue effort, fell into complete despair upon seeing the incoming cannon fire.

"How could this happen? Aren't the Marines here to save civilians? Why are