Justice's Navy

Luo Ze's longsword was cold, its blade carrying a faint stench of blood. There was no need to think about it to know that it had killed many people. With such a madman holding a sword to his throat, Pulian felt his heart turn cold.

He did not dare imagine whether, if he made any more improper moves, the bloodstained sword before him would simply cut him down.

It would, wouldn't it? That madman! If I'd known he was this dangerous, I wouldn't have come!

Pulian felt miserable and regretted it somewhat.

"Still not talking? Do you want to die?"

Luo Ze looked coldly at Pulian as he threatened him.

With his abilities, he could have wiped out all these Marines. But if he did that, he would no longer be able to remain a pirate hunter. Not only would he be unable to exchange the ten pirates' heads for money, he would not receive compensation for his ship either.

That was the last thing he wanted to see.

That was why he had given Pulian a chance to explain himself. As long as he came up with a reason that did not contradict itself, Luo Ze would forgive him—for the sake of the money.

"Ah! I wouldn't dare! I—I! Actually... actually... actually..."

Pulian was badly frightened by Luo Ze's actions. Sweat poured down his face as he kept trying to think of an excuse, but he could not come up with one.

"Actually what?"

Luo Ze's gaze turned cold, and his tone became hostile.

His instincts told him to kill these Marines, but his reason kept him in check.

Still, from the looks of it, these people had specifically come after him.

Forget it. As long as there was money, it was fine. Mere South Blue Marines could not take his life.

"Actually! A pirate hunter killed one of our Marine officers. Colonel Yate was furious and sent me to capture him."

After thinking for a long time, Pulian finally came up with an excuse.

"Then why did you attack me?" Luo Ze sneered. This Marine really was full of lies.

"We didn't know who that pirate hunter was, so we planned to capture all the pirate hunters nearby. Then we would have witnesses identify him."

Seeing Luo Ze's sneer, Pulian shuddered involuntarily and hurriedly answered.

"Hey, hey, the way you acted just now didn't look like you wanted to capture me! You wanted to kill me, didn't you?"

Luo Ze smiled as he watched the Marine before him with interest. So even these people who wore justice on their bodies could lie through their teeth.

"I wouldn't dare. Lord Luo Ze, you know how powerful you are. You are renowned throughout our South Blue. If we didn't take some forceful measures, how could we possibly capture you? But what I never expected was that Lord Luo Ze was so powerful that you could even escape that. You're far more impressive than other pirate hunters. I, Pulian, have served in the South Blue Marines for over ten years, and I have never seen anyone as powerful as you!" Pulian spoke as if it were true, his tone full of sincerity.

"Hahaha, no wonder you became an officer." Luo Ze laughed loudly, his tone dripping with mockery. He added, "So, are you still going to arrest me now? Should I tie myself up?"

"That's impossible. Lord Luo Ze could never be that kind of person! I've spoken with Lord Luo Ze for so long, and I believe in your character. I dare guarantee with my integrity that the person who attacked the Marines was absolutely not Lord Luo Ze!"

Pulian declared solemnly.

"But my ship is damaged... That ship was built by Lord Yulis of Dog Town... You know that every ship Lord Yulis builds is a fine one, and each is extremely expensive."

Luo Ze added.

However, before he could finish, Pulian took over.

"Of course you must be compensated—fully compensated. On top of that, we must compensate Lord Luo Ze for emotional damages, or my conscience will not be at ease."

"Really? It cost ninety million Beli." Luo Ze said with a smile, tightening his grip on the longsword slightly.

"Absolutely no problem. Please, you must allow me to compensate you. I was also planning to give you ten million for emotional damages. Please, you must accept it." Feeling the sword at his throat tremble, Pulian hurriedly said.

"Hahahaha, Pulian! You really are a clever man." Luo Ze released the longsword and quickly sheathed it.

"By the way, Petty Officer Pulian, are you returning to Dog Town? If you don't mind, give me a ride. My ship is damaged." Luo Ze looked at Pulian with a smile.

"That won't be a problem at all. Mr. Luo Ze, please go inside and rest first. We'll arrive at Dog Town very soon."

Pulian patted his chest and spoke enthusiastically.

Then he called over two Marine soldiers and gestured for them to lead Luo Ze inside to rest.

"Then thank you, Petty Officer Pulian. Petty Officer Pulian, you truly are a righteous Marine."

Luo Ze said with a smiling expression as he followed the two Marine soldiers into a room.

Pulian nodded in response and watched Luo Ze leave.

Once Luo Ze's figure completely disappeared into the room, Pulian's expression immediately darkened.

"Petty Officer Pulian, you promised him so much earlier. Are we really going to give it to him? That's a hundred million."

A Marine officer walked up to Pulian and asked quietly.

"Give it to him? That depends on whether he'll live long enough to take it." Pulian sneered coldly. He touched his neck and felt a red mark there. Veins immediately bulged across his forehead.

"Call Colonel Yate and tell him our operation has failed. Tell him to make preparations first. I'll lure Luo Ze to our Marine branch."

Pulian said coldly.

That foolish Luo Ze actually dreamed of extorting his money. Once they reached the Marine branch, it would be his day of death.

"Yes."

The officer acknowledged him and hurried off to make the call.

"Pick up the pace! Get us to Dog Town as quickly as possible!"

Pulian ordered coldly, addressing the naval soldiers steering the ship.

Meanwhile.

In Dog Town, inside the colonel's office at the Marine branch.

Colonel Yate hung up the phone with one hand, a trace of anger appearing on his face.

"What a bunch of useless trash. They couldn't even handle Luo Ze with a warship."

Yate cursed.

"If I didn't have to guard the Marine branch, I'd deal with him myself. Some pirate hunter? They'd all end up as ghosts beneath my blade! Hmph!"

The long-haired woman stood behind Yate, gently kneading his shoulders with her soft hands. Hearing the anger in his voice, she said in a coy tone:

"That's right! Colonel Yate is the strongest. If Colonel Yate took action himself, that Luo Ze would definitely be dead. What use are those useless subordinates anyway?"

Yate listened with some satisfaction. He pinched the woman's thigh and said with a lewd grin, "Hehe, naturally. Pulian and the others have already lured Luo Ze over. When the time comes, I'll let you see just how powerful I, Colonel Yate, truly am."

"But for now, I should make a few arrangements..."

Colonel Yate made a call. "Hello, this is Colonel Yate..."