Chapter 196
In just over an hour, yet another country fell.
That's why Luna said that most of the time is wasted on traveling.
As usual, Zeus left the three giant beasts in the country to guard it, and then carried everyone on his back to the next country.
Such a high-profile action naturally attracted the attention of some people.
The following day, the New World branch of the World Economy News Paper reported that several non- World Government Member States had been attacked by strange behemoths.
The newspapers emphasized the horror of those giant beasts, noting that the attacked countries were easily conquered by them with almost no resistance.
Even though the attacked Affiliated Nation, and even though on the surface this incident had nothing to do with the monsters of the New World, it still quickly sparked heated discussions around the world.
Because three countries fell in one fell swoop!
Moreover, even a fool knows that these terrifying monsters are definitely not something an ordinary person could create!
Who is behind this? And what are they trying to do?
Of all those curious about this monstrous disaster, one stands out as the most concerned.
On Hachinosu.
Ochoku, who was eating breakfast while reading the newspaper, frowned. "Which bastard came up with this again? Could it be that old guy, Golden Lion? He's been gone for over a decade, and all he's been doing is messing around with these things?"
It's not impossible.
That Shiki Skeeter couldn't have just disappeared for over a decade without a reason!
And these giant beasts appeared as soon as he returned.
"Um?"
He noticed a name on the newspaper, "The Sicily Kingdom? That country was attacked too?"
The Sicily Kingdom is not important; what matters is that this country is already on the edge of his territory.
His territory was just one step away from being invaded.
But even if it really was that old bastard Shiki pulling the strings, he wouldn't go so far as to directly attack my territory—
"Brubrubrub."
The Den Den Mushi (transparent Den Den Mushi) on the table suddenly started ringing sharply.
Ochoku was stunned for a moment, but a strange, ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
He grabbed the Den Den Mushi from the table and answered it.
"Ochoku! Something terrible has happened! We're under attack!"
"What!"
Let's go back a little earlier.
The New World, Fred Kingdom.
Anyone who has spent a little time in the New World knows that this country, rich in copper mines and famous for its copper product processing, is Ochoku's territory.
The protection money that this country pays to Ochoku every year is an amount that is unimaginable to ordinary people.
In order to deter the countless pirates on the high seas, Ochoku Zhi even sent one of his officers to be stationed here.
So, at this moment, a very interesting scene unfolded in this country.
The pirates are fighting desperately to protect this country.
On the wide streets.
"Fire! Fire now!"
The pirates pulled the trigger.
Fire Pistol and Bazooka fired simultaneously, unleashing a dense barrage of bullets and whistling rockets.
"Hahaha! Useless, useless, useless!!"
The rhinoceros-man, over thirty meters tall, charged forward on all fours like a giant tank.
The dense bullets hit him and bounced off directly, and even rockets could only leave a few charred marks on the surface of the behemoth's body.
The colossal creature crashed into the pirate ranks, and the mere impact caused many pirates to be blasted into a bloody mist, while even more unfortunate souls were trampled into mincemeat.
"Don't get too cocky! Whose turf do you think you are, causing trouble like this?!"
A figure sprang forth and delivered a heavy kick to the rhinoceros's head.
The force of the blow was astonishing; even such a massive rhinoceros was knocked off balance and fell to its side, crushing a row of houses along the roadside.
"Ouch, that hurts!"
The behemoth roared, "And who are you?!"
"Fleet-Footed Reg, belonging to the Ochoku Pirates!"
The newcomer Longleg Tribe man with exceptionally long legs and three-sectioned leg bones. The pirate named Reg looked at the enormous creature before him with a solemn expression.
Does it possess human consciousness?
Ability person?
"Oh! Fleet-Footed Reg! I know you!"
The rhinoceros-man struggled to his feet, grinning, "Ochoku's subordinates, you're in charge of this island, right?"
"In other words, if we take you down, this island will be ours."
"Fool, do you think you can beat me?"
Reg sneered.
This behemoth was indeed formidable, but it was not invincible before him.
"Hehe, are you sure you're not mistaken about something?"
The rhinoceros-man chuckled eerily, "We... we were just responsible for clearing out the grunts."
"What?"
Reg was taken aback.
Clear out the mobs?
Laugh!
Reg suddenly felt a chill in his chest.
He lowered his head in astonishment.
An arrow had pierced his chest without him even realizing it.
How is that possible?
Such a speed?
He didn't even realize what was happening!
Then, the arrow suddenly began to disintegrate.
It turned into white powder and drifted away.
This is, salt?
"Salt-Salt Shot."
A calm voice came from the sky.
Reg instinctively looked up and saw arrows raining down from the sky.
This ability!
He remembered.
This group of people are—
Chapters 134: Ochoku's Response! Before the Great Battle
Naito received the call from headquarters during the return flight.
The ship sent from headquarters only arrived the day before yesterday and officially began its return voyage yesterday, but the unexpected happened so quickly.
"Emergency situation,"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's voice was quite solemn, "Naito, you should know about what happened in the New World yesterday."
"Are you talking about those giant beasts?"
Naito, gripping the gunwale and gazing out to sea, calmly said, "I just saw it in the newspaper this morning."
"That's right,"
Sengoku said, "Breaking news: the giant beasts have conquered the Fred Kingdom, which is under Ochoku's control. That country is Ochoku's money bag, and the pirates stationed there have all been wiped out. That man will never let this go."
"War is coming."
"Therefore, Fleet Admiral Sengoku,"
Naito wasn't surprised at all. "What should I do?"
"Government agents are already investigating the origins of those behemoths, and what you need to do is quite simple,"
Sengoku said in a deep voice, "Just like before, protecting the Affiliated Nation is enough."
In this vast sea area, there are also several Affiliated Nation of the World Government.
The Auguste Kingdom and the Bauhinia Kingdom, which were in danger during the last conflict between Ochoku and Kaido, are located on the edge of this sea area.
Besides these two countries, the other Affiliated Nation that sent ships to provide rescue earlier were also located in this area.
Strictly speaking, the purpose of G-14 Base was to be stationed in this sea area, but unfortunately the base has now been destroyed.
"Understood."
Naito nodded slightly.
"But remember, Naito, your only task is to protect the Affiliated Nation. Unless absolutely necessary, do not get involved in the ensuing conflict."
Sengoku's voice was quite serious, "The fact that the mastermind behind the behemoth attacked Ochoku without any scruples can only mean one thing: they possess power at least equal to Ochoku's!"
"I've already sent Borsalino to provide support, so you must not make any rash moves!"
"Learn."
Naito said.
The call has ended.
"No way? We've only just caught our breath! And now a new crisis has appeared?!"
Binz grabbed his hair, looking utterly devastated.
And it's such a huge crisis.