"Shall I go destroy the Drum Kingdom?"
Lafitte held his sword cane in his left hand, twirled it before him, then tucked it behind his back and gave a gentlemanly bow.
The excitement hidden in Lafitte's words was unmistakable. After all, a target this big, one he could finally take action against, had been a long time coming.
Never mind that they had struck the Drum Kingdom first.
As far as the Black Emperor Pirates were concerned, that was no reason for the Drum Kingdom to pressure the World Government and the Navy.
Since the kingdom had caused them trouble, it could hardly blame them for showing no mercy.
"We're about to fight a major battle. We need your strength, Lafitte. Wait until next time."
"Once we've established ourselves in the New World, we can strike whenever we like. Besides, even if you destroy the Drum Kingdom, can you bring back all that treasure?"
Lubbock declined with a soft chuckle.
"No."
Barely had he finished speaking when Teach spoke up. The other members turned their eyes toward Teach, waiting for his orders.
"Revenge shouldn't wait overnight. How can we let the Drum Kingdom off so easily? Let them learn what happens when they cross us."
Teach clenched his fist.
"We'll fight the battle, and we'll destroy the Drum Kingdom too."
"Everyone, take your positions. Turn around and head for the Drum Kingdom now."
"We'll destroy the Drum Kingdom, then wait there for the Navy's forces to arrive. That will be our battlefield."
Teach wore a smile. He was not angry. The Drum Kingdom was the victim, and its actions were perfectly reasonable.
But the Black Emperor Pirates simply had no regard for morality.
The tyranny ingrained in Teach's very bones was laid bare at that moment.
So what if they