How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 286 The Knights of God

Hey!
Gawain tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, then looked up at Lu Qi, his brows furrowing slightly.
"If you're worried that your identity might cause me any trouble, you don't need to take this action."

"to be honest."

"The turmoil in Water Seven has just ended, and countless great pirates have perished in that battle. The landscape of the four seas, Paradise, and even the New World will undergo tremendous changes."

"The Hades War is just the beginning; the pressure on the Navy will increase dramatically from here on out."

"If the world government had any sense, it wouldn't, and couldn't, choose this time to attack me."

“You know world governments better than I do, you should be aware of that.”

"You are my man. As long as this pirate flag is still here, no one can force you to do something you don't want to do."

Lu Qi nodded emphatically, his eyes revealing undisguised emotion.

He knew Gawain was right, but the determination in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest because of Gawain's words.

Even at this moment, they have become more resolute:
"Captain, we are now approaching the pinnacle of this world, facing the most powerful pirates on the sea, but these are far from being troublesome for us."

"The real problem is the world government."

between words.

Lucci couldn't help but recall the epic battle between Gawain and the Golden Lion in Water Seven.

He knew that Gawain's ability was special; as long as there was still ley line energy flowing on the earth, he would never fall.

However, no one expected that the battle would end with the death of the Golden Lion.

That's a golden lion!

He was a great pirate who once rivaled Roger and Whitebeard for supremacy. Twenty years ago, he single-handedly stormed Marineford, the headquarters of the Marines. Even with the combined efforts of Sengoku and Garp, they fought fiercely for three days and three nights, nearly destroying half of the Marine Headquarters before finally defeating him.

This is enough to prove that Gawain's current combat strength is at least on par with the current Four Emperors and Admirals.

But that's why.

Lucci understood even more clearly that the opponents awaiting Gawain next would be either pirates who roamed the seas freely, or the World Government that controlled everything and used its power to oppress others!

The former is dangerous, but not fatal for Gawain.

Only the World Government, only the World Government!
Lucci knew exactly how terrifying his opponent was; he was a hegemon who had ruled the world for over eight hundred years and whose power was unshakeable!
In comparison, the so-called Four Emperors of the Sea are ultimately nothing more than rebels who occupy mountains and rule over their own territory. They can cause chaos in one area, but they can never damage the foundation of the World Government!
“Captain, both you and your crew need eyes that are inside the World Government, and I am the most suitable person to be that.”

"..."

Gao Wen fell silent for a moment.

He knew Lucci was right, and he also knew just how important such a being, capable of uncovering the secrets within the World Government, was to his next plan.

But now, Lucci is no longer just an ordinary leek to him, but someone he can entrust his back to with confidence, just like Akin and Kro.

a long time.

Gawain began:

"Have you thought it through?!"

"Think about it."

"This time they knew the rules and told me in advance."

A helpless smile appeared on Gao Wen's lips as he shook his head:

"Then go ahead."

"If anything seems amiss, prioritize self-preservation."

"Understood, Captain!"

After saying that, Lucci placed his number three coin on Gawain's table and prepared to turn and leave, but his steps stopped a moment later.

"This is something you earned through your own abilities, so keep it for yourself."

Lu Qi was taken aback and subconsciously turned around.

He didn't need to issue any orders.

Hadori the white dove flew to Gawain's desk, gave Gawain a proper salute, and then picked up coin number three and flew back to Lucky's shoulder.

"aunt--!"

Lucci reached out and patted Hadori's head, took the coin from Hadori's mouth, and clutched it tightly in his hand.

"I understand, Captain."

After responding, he turned and looked through the porthole at the people practicing on the deck.

Kuro sits quietly by himself, Zoro and Sanji are constantly making noise, Chopper and Bepo are obsessed with working out, Franky and Lo, who have just joined the crew...

Each of his companions, and everything they had experienced together, appeared in Lucci's mind.

He knew he was no longer alone.

Some people are willing to risk their lives to pull themselves out of the mire.

In order to reciprocate this feeling of gratitude, he also had his own understanding.

"I just don't know how long it will be before we meet again..."

"Ah."

Gawain chuckled softly:
"I'm not sure about that, but by then, you'll probably lose all those coins you have."

"That's hard to say."

Lucci smiled faintly, his eyes filled with absolute confidence.

"Even if I leave the team temporarily, it doesn't mean I will give up my cultivation."

into the night.

Gao Wen and his gang anchored near a deserted island and started a feast using whatever materials they had on hand.

The food and freshly caught seafood in the cabin were transformed into exquisite dishes by Sanji and placed on the table, attracting frequent glances from everyone.

Franky, along with Kiwi, Moz, and others, performed an eye-watering dance for everyone, unsurprisingly drawing gasps of disgust from the crowd.

Kiwi and Moz, who were already used to such comments, didn't mind at all. Franky even got excited and jumped even more enthusiastically.

Lucci remained silent to one side as always, but with a smile on his face that was much more pronounced than before.

"cheers!"

Zoro walked over carrying a bottle of liquor, filled Lucci's glass without saying a word, and then clinked glasses with him.

Ding!
After the crisp clinking of glasses.

Zoro downed the beer in his cup in one gulp and then let out a long sigh.

He was half-drunk and half-awake, so he simply lay down by the fire, and soon began to snore softly.

Lucci also downed the ale in his glass in one gulp. He already had a hint of drunkenness in his eyes, but he was still quite lucid.

Looking at his revelrying companions around him, he felt an indescribable warmth in his heart, a warmth even greater than the bonfire in the crowd.

"These are the companions worth protecting, these are my companions..."

"justice!"

……

……

……

at the same time.

New world.

Zeus, the thundercloud, skimmed the surface of the sea and sped toward the land of all nations.

In the battle of Water Seven, Shiki was defeated and killed, and Big Mom, seeing the situation was not good, retreated immediately.

Given the circumstances, if she stayed there, she would most likely face an attack from both Knight Gawain and Aokiji.

Facing one of them alone, she would naturally not be defeated, but facing two at the same time would be no different from courting death.

Let alone taking Gawain's head, whether he can even survive depends on luck.

She was arrogant and conceited, but not stupid.

The losses suffered by the Allied Powers this time were already enormous, with dozens of warships reduced to ashes and countless officers' children losing their lives.

The issue facing her now is no longer how to seek revenge, but how to preserve the existing territory of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand.

"Mom, the pirates around Whole Cake Island can't hold back anymore."

Katakuri, his body wrapped in bandages and barely able to move, stood beside the old woman, gazing at the distant sea with a furrowed brow.

"Several reports have come from Cracker's side that at least ten affiliated pirate crews have become impatient and have begun to encroach on our territory."

“There are countless neutral observers.”

"If this continues, the entire Kingdom of Ten Thousand Kingdoms will likely be affected, and there is even a possibility of complete collapse."

“It’s alright!” The woman nodded, clutching the design blueprints of Hades tightly in her hand, her eyes filled with an indescribable madness.

"Pluto design blueprints obtained."

"If we can overcome the current difficulties and build this warship, we will have the power to pacify everything!"

"Then we will rule the new world!"

"Red-Haired Shanks, Kaido, Whitebeard... none of them are a match for me!"

"Mom~Mom~"

The older woman let out an excited laugh. Perospero's gaze fell on the Hades design in her hand, and he couldn't help but speak:

"Is this thing really that powerful?!"

"Like the legends, destroying a country with a single shot?!"

"Not destruction!"

The older woman shook her head:

"Instead, they simply erased the land from the map."

"I once heard a rumor."

"This world was not originally a vast ocean; it originally had many landmasses, and it only became like this later."

"The root cause is the overuse of ancient weapons."

"And the power to cause such a huge impact on the world and destroy a country with a single shot is a matter of course!"

Perospero opened his mouth, as if to say something.

"and many more!"

Katakuri suddenly interrupted their conversation.

He looked down at the distant sea and saw a beautifully designed ship rising and falling with the waves.

Several figures, exuding a terrifying aura, stood at the bow of the ship, as if they had been waiting there for a long time.

But what truly terrified Katakuri was the red-haired figure at the head of the group.

"That face...red hair?!"

"No!"

The middle-aged woman shook her head, her gaze falling on the red-haired figure, her eyes filled with indescribable shock:

"That guy isn't redheaded."

"Although they look very similar, that guy's eyes are different from Shanks', and he doesn't have that scar. Moreover, although his aura is still strong, he doesn't have Shanks' majestic, domineering, and incomparable feeling."

"On the contrary, he seemed somewhat gloomy and eccentric, full of... arrogance!"

"Wait, this face, this aura..."

The woman's pupils constricted sharply as memories from decades ago were awakened.

What came to her mind was that man in God Valley, with crimson hair like a crescent moon, who was incredibly powerful, even comparable to Whitebeard and Roger!

"Who is Karin of the Knights of God to you?!"

"..."

The only response the old lady received was the increasingly noisy sea breeze.

Before the older woman and the others could react, the people on the boat had already made their move.

One of them transformed into a Qilin, raised his hand and released a layer of concentric circle light waves, which instantly enveloped the three women.

"What is this?!"

Perospero raised his hand to shield his eyes, but he was still a step too slow. The invisible light wave passed through him, but unexpectedly, he felt no pain at all.

"Um?!"

Just as Perospero was puzzled, a familiar figure gradually took shape on the distant sea.

The figure was entirely crimson, with flesh and blood torn and ripped from its skin. But that familiar figure and its ferocious face instantly awakened Perospero's suppressed memories.

"That's...Mom?!"

Perospero trembled all over.

During this period, he was frequently awakened by nightmares.

The image of the out-of-control woman devouring her children kept flashing through his mind, almost driving him to a mental breakdown.

He was unwilling to admit that such a monster was his mother, but he knew even more that the current Tales of Hollows was inseparable from Big Mom's powerful strength!
But now.

His nightmare became reality; just seeing that figure made his body tremble uncontrollably.

"A mythical beast?"

“Brother Perospero…”

Katakuri noticed Perospero's unusual behavior and couldn't help but reach out to shield him behind him. He turned to the older woman beside him and said:

"Mom, these guys are strong. Fighting them now will do us no good. We should..."

"Whether or not we fight is not up to us now."

The woman spoke solemnly, looked up into the distance, and asked her question again:

"Who are you to Redheads?!"

"Let's just call them twins for now."

The red-haired man responded calmly and slowly drew the long sword from his waist.

Zheng——!
His spirit erupted, like a whirlwind sweeping across the surroundings, causing the waves to surge backward.

Crimson lightning surged in the void, and the sea almost boiled at that moment because of the man's simple movement!
At that moment, the middle-aged woman actually had the illusion of facing the redhead directly.

Clearly, the man in front of them was similar to the red-haired man not only in appearance, but also in his equally formidable strength!

"I'll borrow your Soul-Soul Fruit!"

"That depends on whether you're alive enough to take it!"

The old woman roared, raised her hand and made a grasping motion. The Napoleon above her head, whose soul had been plundered and recreated, transformed into a long sword, and then charged towards the distant Knights of God!
A fierce battle ensued.

The clamor of the sea lasted for nearly three days before gradually subsiding. Several nearby islands were completely destroyed and sunk into the sea by the battle between the two sides.

……

Three days later.

On a nearby deserted island.

The red-haired man, Shamrock, was covered in blood, with one arm hanging limply at his side, as the longsword that had transformed into a three-headed dog slowly sheathed itself.

His gaze, however, remained fixed on the unconscious woman in front of him.

"A powerful aura, top-tier Paramecia-type Devil Fruit abilities, coupled with an almost inhuman physique..."

"As expected of someone known as one of the Four Emperors, it seems that I am ultimately superior."

As they spoke, several figures landed beside Shamrock, their faces showing resentment.

"Those two escaped."

"It's not a big problem."

Shamrock waved his hand, looked down at the unconscious woman, and said:

"Now that we've acquired the power of the soul, all we're missing are bones and heart."

"According to the intelligence sent back by the CP organization, the power of the heart is still in Britannias, in the hands of a woman named Joan of Arc."

"Britannias?!"

One member of the "Top God" group showed a lingering fear:
"The people there are a bit strange, these so-called Crusaders, they're all ruthless lunatics, fearless and insane. If it weren't for that guy Manticol, we would have all..."

"In short, avoid going to that place if you can avoid it."

Halfway through his sentence, he couldn't help but turn to look at Shamrock:

"I just never understood why the captain was so obsessed with that legend. Even though he was nearing the end of his life and longed for immortality, the fruit of surgery was a better choice."

Even the worst option...

Generally speaking...

The members of the Great God Group noticed Shamrock's cold gaze, and swallowed their complaints.

The Knights of God are the most mysterious and powerful force in Mary Geoise.

But few people know that nearly half of the members of the Knights are not descendants of the nineteen royal families.

(End of this chapter)