It was the Rebel Army!
Koza had already assembled his forces, ready to attack Alubarna in one fell swoop. But because of the butterfly effect Barn had caused, their target this time was not King Cobra, but the supposed mastermind behind it all, Crocodile. Koza had not gone to Rainbase. If Crocodile wanted to seize the kingdom and reap the benefits of the conflict, he would naturally leave Rainbase and come to Alubarna.
Though called an attack, it was really a march to defend the king. Koza had already reached the outskirts of Alubarna.
"It's still a long way off... but I can see Alubarna!"
"Koza! We'll be there in less than thirty minutes!"
A soldier riding beside Koza shouted, holding a telescope.
"Right!"
Koza gave only a quiet reply, then adjusted his posture in the saddle.
"We're almost at Alubarna! Let's take it in one push!"
"Raaaaaah!"
Meanwhile, Chaka, who had stayed behind to guard Alubarna, had also spotted the approaching Rebel Army. Though he already knew the truth, Pell, who had gone out to gather information, had yet to send any word. Faced with the Rebel Army's massive advance, Chaka had no choice but to fight.
"Lord Chaka! The Rebel Army has been spotted about fifteen kilometers to the south!"
After hearing the scout's report, Chaka nodded, then walked to the battlements and shouted.
"Hold all five gates-the east, west, south, southeast, and southwest!"
"Don't let them set even one foot inside!"
"Yes, sir!"
Meanwhile, at the west gate...
"Hey, hey, hey... is Princess Vivi really coming here?"
"Are Princess Vivi and the boss's apprentice really coming here?"
Miss Merry Christmas sat on a large rock, chattering nonstop.
"Ouch... I talked so much I pulled my back! Mr. 4, come massage it!"
"I..."
The perpetually slow-witted Mr. 4