One Piece: Kaido the Beast Playing House.

Chapter 765 Civil strife
"Ouch, that hurts so much."

Vodka IV was lying on the bed, holding his abdomen, and writhing from side to side. The doctors around him were very worried. In fact, Vodka IV was not seriously injured. Although Lucci's kick seemed very heavy, he did not use much force. It was more like a kick than a kick. Although the impact on the throne was quite heavy, Vodka IV's fat body successfully mitigated the damage. In other words, except for the bruises and some contusions on his body, Vodka IV was actually fine. It was just that this guy was spoiled since he was a child and had never suffered any injuries. He could wail for a whole morning if he had a cramp. Now that he was kicked by Lucci, he would probably wail for a whole day.

Just when the doctors were at a loss as to what to do with Vodka IV, two nobles came in with several soldiers and drove away the doctors and waiters who were surrounding them. Everyone retreated with a sense of relief.

"Your Majesty, we have already notified everyone, and everyone is packing up what they can take away."

A noble came up to Vodka IV and whispered in his ear.

"Ouch, that hurts. OK, remember, put our ship in the second row. The first one out might be attacked. Put a few unpleasant ones in the first ship, understand? Ouch, that hurts!"

Vodka IV wailed as he spoke. Lucci still told him about the move. In fact, there was no need for Lucci to explain it so clearly. Vodka IV was also ready to run away. As long as he had money, he could find a place where he could continue to enjoy his life. But if he didn't run away, if Kaido and Lily came back one year, he wouldn't even be able to run away. So, although he was lying on the bed wailing at the moment, it did not affect his order for all the nobles to move.

Moreover, he was careful. In order to prevent certain situations and for his own luxurious life in the future, he first notified those soldiers of the King's Army who were still loyal to him, and asked them to bring their families and disperse on various ships. When the time was right, he could eat up some of the guys he had disliked for a long time. When he arrived at the City of Joy, he could start a luxurious life again, or even live a better life. After all, it was the City of Joy, a famous den of money on the Grand Line, and its various entertainment facilities were much better than those in the remote and poor Kingdom of Woka.

"I understand, Your Majesty. I will make the arrangements. Don't worry, I will have more people on that boat and not leave any valuables. Even if those rebels don't take action, we can still do it ourselves."

Another noble said with a grin, but the look he gave Vodka IV was a little different. To be precise, he was looking at Vodka IV as if he was looking at a fat pig to be slaughtered. Vodka IV had never thought that when he left the Kingdom of Woka, he would no longer be the heir to the member state recognized by the World Government, and he would no longer be protected by the laws of the World Government. His character also destined him to have few real loyal followers.

"Okay, okay, Ouch, I trust you guys to do your job. Ouch, go ahead. I'll go later. It hurts so much. That damn guy actually used such a heavy hand. Hiss - By the way, how are the arrangements on the city wall going?"

Vodka IV is a fool, but not a complete fool. This guy is still a little smart when it comes to internal fighting. He knows that he can't just run away with all the people, otherwise the enemy will definitely chase him. If there is no one on the city wall, the enemy will definitely attack. He must leave some people behind and pretend that they are still there. Only in this way can they take the opportunity to run away. As for those left on the city wall, they are naturally scapegoats.

"It's already been arranged. According to the current progress, it can be completed by tomorrow night at the latest, so I have arranged tomorrow's schedule. They are all people with little influence or troublemakers. No one will care if they die. As long as they are comforted a little, there will be no problem by then."

A man dressed as a soldier stepped forward and said that he was the current leader of the King's Army and the person most trusted by Vodka IV. This man had been a lackey of Vodka IV since he was a child. After he became king, he immediately made this man the leader of guarding the kingdom. He gave these people the best equipment and the highest military pay to ensure their safety. After all, these people valued their lives the most.

"Very good, very good. Bring some food with you. It's their last meal anyway. Let them eat something good. They will be full when they die, right? Ouch, that hurts!"

Vodka IV had a sinister smile on his face, but in a moment his skin trembled due to the smile, causing bruises to touch his clothes, and he began to wail again.

Amidst the constant wailing of Vodka IV, several people continued to talk about some things, and then left with their own ulterior motives. No matter what, the palace was in chaos. Vodka IV had a good idea, leaving without anyone noticing and leaving some scapegoats here, but the nobles were moving their belongings, and they certainly couldn't move them all by themselves. The more they called, the more people came, and they even called on the king's soldiers who were on guard for help. In addition, they tried to rob each other of the boats and wanted to leave as soon as possible, which led to a fight. In short, the news that the king and the nobles were going to run away spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, and everyone knew it.

Once an avalanche occurs, it cannot be stopped by one or two people. The same is true for the collapse of authority. When everyone knew that Vodka IV was about to run away, his last bit of dignity as a king disappeared. Similarly, the dignity of the nobility also disappeared. At this time, everyone turned into a madman. Whoever has the strength is the real reason.

For a moment, the entire palace was filled with gunfire. Some of the king's soldiers who were already dissatisfied with the king and some troublemakers who wanted to take advantage of the situation suddenly began to rampage in the palace.

It happened so fast that no one could react. The rebels outside the city didn't react, and neither did CP9 and CP0 inside the city.

They didn't expect that such a simple matter could be turned into this by Vodka IV. Wasn't it just asking you to pack up and run? How did it turn into a riot? In the case of a riot, another riot, this fact is too weird, the other party didn't even attack, and you almost killed yourself just by your own actions!
"Gabra, Kaku, Bruno, go to the dock and make sure those ships full of valuables will not be attacked. Owl, you watch over our ship and don't let anyone get on board. Don't say anything else, otherwise I can guarantee that you won't leave here alive. Weiqu, you go find that idiot Vodka IV. Don't let him die in a short time, at least don't let him die in the palace, and don't let him die on the land of the Woka Kingdom. Do you understand?"

Lucci shouted with bloodshot eyes. There were so many things that happened this time that were beyond his expectations. He was very angry and wanted to eat people on the spot. However, as the captain, he had to stay calm. If he didn't stay calm, more uncontrollable things would happen next.

"Yes!"

At this time, even Gabra, who usually liked to play the devil's advocate, had no objection and immediately agreed to Lucci's plan. Then everyone started to act separately. They didn't ask Lucci. After all, Lucci had only one choice at this moment, which was to ensure that the enemies outside would not take advantage of the situation, otherwise their mission would really fail.

When Lucci was rushing to the city wall defense line, he met Owl CP0 who came up from behind. Owl CP0 looked at Lucci beside him, nodded with satisfaction and said:

"You are really good for staying calm in the face of danger and making the most correct choice. But now that guy's idea has failed. He wanted to bring him here to gild his son, but it seems hopeless. Fortunately, that idiot didn't come, otherwise it would have caused more trouble. Okay, kid, go back. This is not a battlefield you can get involved in now. Go back with your companions and bring that stupid king out. He can only die in the sea or in another country, but never in the palace. Do you understand, kid?"

After Owl CP0 finished speaking, he grabbed Lucci by the collar and threw him back without saying anything. Lucci obviously wanted to hold on a little longer, but in just a moment, he reappeared in the room where they used to live. Obviously, Owl CP0 had an unknown devil fruit ability.

"Damn it, I'm still too weak. I must become stronger!"

For Lucci, this kind of protection represented a shame. He felt that he was looked down upon. While he was indignant about this, he was also somewhat helpless. It was indeed not something he could intervene in for the time being. In desperation, he could only choose to help Weiqu. After all, what Owl CP0 said was right. He knew very well what kind of pressure they would face if Vodka IV died in the Woka Kingdom.

(End of this chapter)