Chapter 129

At one corner of the city wall, a man clad in magnificent armor, with the national flag draped over his back as a cape, roared hoarsely, "We absolutely cannot let them breach the city!"

He is the king of this country.

Unlike other kings who would hide in their palaces when faced with danger, this king took the lead and went to the front lines himself.

Because he knew that the city walls of the capital were the last line of defense; if they were breached, everything would be over!

However, the current situation is that no matter how desperately they defend, the city won't be long before it falls.

The enemy's firepower was too fierce; even this city wall could not possibly hold out for long.

The king stood atop the city wall, his eyes fixed on the giant snails in the distance beyond the city walls.

Those snails were mobile artillery platforms; on their backs, heavy cannons roared and bombarded the city walls continuously.

"Damn the Natura Kingdom! Damn Germa!"

His Majesty the Fromm Kingdom was practically gritting his teeth in anger.

The Natura Kingdom is a neighboring country of their Fromm Kingdom. Although both are World Government Member States, Naturu is far weaker than the Fromm Kingdom.

When two countries, one strong and one weak, are neighbors, what happens is quite simple.

The Fromm Kingdom bullies the Natura Kingdom almost every few days, and extortion is commonplace for them.

So, just a month ago, when the Fromm Kingdom once again tried to extort money from the Kingdom of Naturu by claiming that a ship had gone missing in the waters of the Natura Kingdom, the Natura Kingdom finally erupted in anger.

They declared war directly on the Fromm Kingdom.

While the Fromm Kingdom was surprised, they weren't bothered. The size of the nation was far too small; what was the point of further resistance?

So they decisively accepted the challenge.

In the early stages of the war, the advance was indeed unstoppable. The fleet of the Fromm Kingdom reached the homeland of the Natura Kingdom, and victory seemed to be just around the corner.

But it was at this moment that the Natura Kingdom finally revealed its trump card.

This country, which was not particularly wealthy to begin with, actually spent a large sum of money to hire the legendary Germa Kingdom.

As a World Government Member States qualified to participate in the Reverie, the King of the Fromm Kingdom was certainly aware that the legendary evil legion Germa 66 was real, but he never imagined that he would one day have to fight against that group.

Germa 66 displayed overwhelming power from the moment they entered the fray.

With overwhelming firepower, disciplined and well-equipped soldiers, and that monstrous child, Vinsmoke Judge, the army of the Fromm Kingdom crumbled instantly.

The vanguard sent to attack the Natura Kingdom was completely wiped out, and soon after, Germa 66 had already launched a counterattack into the homeland of the Fromm Kingdom.

Then came a massacre.

Germa 66 advanced simultaneously from four different directions, giving no chance to escape. As a result, the troops sent to resist were mercilessly slaughtered, and towns along the way were reduced to ruins.

Now, the four forces of Germa have surrounded the capital, leaving no way to escape.

The King of the Fromm Kingdom did contact Vinsmoke Judge, saying they could pay more, so he asked Germa to stop.

But that bastard Judge is damn principled. He said if they would turn against us if we were paid more, who would hire them in the future?

Then Judge added that after taking control of the Fromm Kingdom, the country's wealth would also be his.

The king of the Fromm Kingdom was in despair and could only appeal to the World Government for mediation.

Although the government does not interfere in the internal affairs of its Affiliated Nation, and even when wars break out between Affiliated Nation, they primarily act as mediators, the Fromm Kingdom is now on the verge of destruction. They can't just stand by and do nothing, can they?

The government did indeed promise to send someone to mediate, but—

The king watched in despair as the giant snails approached, firing their cannons as they did so.

Can this country hold out until then?

Now I deeply regret it. It's not like I'm short of money, so why did I keep pressuring the Natura Kingdom, pushing that country to the point of exploding against me?

Ultimately, even if the Fromm Kingdom were to perish, would the Natura Kingdom, having paid such a large sum of money, be able to afford next year's Heavenly Tribute?

But it's too late for regrets now; the Germa Kingdom's army is closing in step by step.

Outside the city wall, atop the head of a giant snail.

King of the Germa Kingdom, head of the Vinsmoke Family, and supreme commander of the evil Germa 66, Vinsmoke Judge raised his spear, pointing it directly at the city wall ahead.

"That's enough of this pointless childish play, Ichiji. Go and open the city gates."

"Hahaha, is it finally my turn to appear?"

The Red Hair boy, who looked only twelve or thirteen, smiled smugly. "Niji, Yonji, you two just watch my performance from the back."

Beside him, two boys who looked almost identical to him, except for their hair color, both snorted in displeasure.

The Red Hair boy, Vinsmoke Ichiji, grinned and pulled out a red jar, pressing it against his waist.

The next instant, a flash of light appeared, and Ichiji was already wearing a combat suit that was predominantly red with a white cloak on top.

"Sparking Red, attack!"

The boy leaped with all his might, jumping hundreds of meters. Gas continuously spewed from the jets on his heels, propelling him through the air.

What is that?

On the city wall, the king, who had been directing his soldiers, stared in astonishment at the shooting star streaking across the sky. "Was it a person?"

His expression suddenly changed. "Quick! Shoot him down!"

The soldiers on the city wall immediately raised their guns and aimed at the figure, pulling the triggers, and a hail of bullets rained down on Ichiji.

But.

"It's useless, it's useless!"

Ichiji just laughed triumphantly.

All the bullets were deflected the moment they hit him.

With the protective capabilities of the combat suit combined with the exoskeleton, conventional methods simply cannot harm him.

Sparking Fist!

Ichiji swooped down like a meteorite, blazing flames erupting from his right fist.

With a loud bang, the city wall shook violently.

Then, the king heard screams from below the city walls, "The city gates have fallen!!"

Large beads of sweat immediately streamed down the king's forehead.

We're doomed.

Outside the city, the giant snails drew ever closer, their firepower growing even fiercer.

Under the cover of fire, the Germa soldiers finally began their charge.

They were a group of identical warriors, not only well-equipped, but also truly fearless in the face of death.

"Your Majesty, what should we do now?"

The country's Admiral, now in a sorry state, crawled and tumbled to the king like a stray dog, shouting almost screams.

What to do?

What else can we do? Just wait to die.

He didn't think the King of the Natura Kingdom and Judge would let him off the hook—

"King?"

A voice filled with interest rang out.

The king turned his head in alarm.

The Red Hair boy was squatting on the city wall, staring intently at him.

"Protect the Emperor!"

The Admiral, who was like a wild dog, screamed in alarm.

"Dengeki Fist!"

A light shone in the Red Hair boy's eyes, and then he released even more light.

These beams of light pierced straight through the soldiers who stood in their way, like arrows.

Young Ichiji stopped in front of the king, grinning.

Because he was still a child and not tall enough, he looked up at the king, exclaiming, "We've caught a great man!"

The king's eyes widened in fury, but he was powerless to escape.

He could only watch helplessly as that hand reached out towards him.

Um?

The king was stunned.

Ichiji was stunned.

The hand that reached out to the king was grabbed by the other hand.

Ichiji turned to look at the man who had grabbed his hand.

The king also turned to look at the man who had grabbed Ichiji's hand.

"The timing seems perfect."

Naito looked down at the red-haired punk.

Ichiji, right? His abilities are fire and lasers, codename Sparking Red.

"Where are you from, you bastard—"

Ichiji angrily tried to struggle.

Naito casually flicked his wrist, swinging Ichiji up like a whip.

"Wow!"

Ichiji in agony, his features contorted by the centrifugal force.

Naito took a quick aim and threw Ichiji far away, turning him into a human cannonball.

Then, Naito turned to look at the bewildered king.

"Prepare to clean up the mess; the war is over."

After saying that, Naito launched himself into the air, leaping like a cannonball directly towards the giant snail in the distance.

The king could only see his fluttering Justice Coat.

He is—

The king's eyes widened.

I remember now, I remember his face!

"Rear Admiral Naito!"

On the giant snail.