For Wapol, life had become a tragedy. He had been doing perfectly well as king until Ye Chen, that sudden-appearing Devil, came along.
If he had known his place, Ye Chen would not have done anything to him. But Wapol thought far too highly of himself. He had grossly overestimated his own strength.
When he saw Ye Chen and Lucci leave Drum Castle, with only Smoker remaining, Wapol was delighted. Thinking his chance had come, he hurried off to find Jace and Kuromarimo, only to discover that the two of them were standing guard for Nami.
"Psst..."
Wapol hid behind a stone pillar and called softly to Jace and Kuromarimo.
Jace heard him and glanced over. His face twisted with indecision, as though he was desperately constipated.
Jace shook his head helplessly at Wapol, then pointed into the room. His meaning was clear: Sorry, King Wapol, but there's still someone inside.
Just then, Smoker strode out of the room. At the doorway, he glared at the two guards and demanded, "What are you whispering about? If you try anything, don't blame me for what happens. Stay here and keep watch."
"Yes..."
Jace nodded at once, frightened into obedience. It was not Smoker he feared. Ye Chen's methods of tormenting people had left their mark on him, and Ye Chen could return at any moment. Jace would not dare cause trouble even if someone lent him a dozen extra lives.
"You two bastards! You're driving me mad!"
Wapol stormed out from behind the pillar with his hands on his hips. He jabbed a finger at Jace and Kuromarimo and cursed them, then swaggered straight into the room. "I'm the master here! You filthy pirates had better learn your place!"
"Get out. The patient needs rest."
Smoker's face darkened as he glared