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

Chapter 343 The Death of an Angel
Welsh was sweating profusely.

Originally, thanks to his immortality and the power of the Angel Fruit, he was able to maintain his undefeated record in his battle against Gawain, even though he was at a disadvantage.

But now Gawain's Conqueror's Haki has clearly advanced further, and the balance of the battle will completely tilt in Gawain's favor, while his chances of winning will become increasingly smaller.

Was this guy hiding his true abilities, or...?

Wales was suspicious, but looking at Gawain's obviously hot-blooded, battle-crazed demeanor, he thought he was overthinking it.

But in any case, the action must be accelerated!

While thinking.

Wales leaped and sped away.

The end of sight.

He could almost see the churning sea!
Once we get there and cut off Knight Gawain's supply of ley line energy, I will be the winner of this battle!

Wales turned to look at Gawain and couldn't help but taunt him:
"come!"

"idiot!"

"Didn't you want to drink the blood of the gods?"

I'm giving you that chance right now!

The sound fell to the ground.

Wales suddenly accelerated, but the figure in the distance remained calmly suspended in mid-air, showing no intention of making any move.

His eyes were cold, as if he were watching a farce, and he himself was the clown in the theater!

"you……"

Wales felt a chill in his heart and stopped in his tracks, feeling that Gawain was completely unfamiliar to him at that moment.

next moment.

Gawain's calm words sent a chill down Wales' spine:
"You want to lure me to the open sea, cut off the earth's energy supply, and break the Crimson Dragon's immortality, is that it?!"

"You know that?!"

Wales was terrified.

Only then did they understand why Gawain had been fighting and retreating these past few days. At their speed, they should have been able to cross the border of Britannias in two days at most, but it had taken them nearly ten days!
My plan was seen through long ago!

It was like a cat playing with a mouse; Gawain turned the tables on him.

even……

"You're using my power to hone your Conqueror's Haki?!"

"Damn it!"

"Shameless!"

Wales broke down, his face flushed, but no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't utter a single word.

His heart was filled with panic and fear.

The battles of the past few days have made one thing clearer to him: he is no match for Gao Wen, and now that Gao Wen has advanced even further, this is even more true.

The plan has been seen through again...

Should we run away?!
The moment the thought crossed Wales' mind, Gawain's voice rang in his ears:

"Since you so desperately want me to fight you on the high seas, then I'll grant your wish!"

Wales was stunned, thinking he had misheard, and stared blankly at Gawain until Gawain repeated it again, then he realized that it was not his hallucination!
Can……

why? !

He became wary, with a strange sense of foreboding.

The sound of waves crashing on the shore came from afar, and the sea breeze brought coolness, seeping into the back of Wales.

Wales' pupils contracted sharply.

I've been used!

The ocean will cut off his supply of ley line energy, but for a power user, the ocean is the greatest threat!

This guy knew this from the very beginning!
correct!

He suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Gawain had fought Big Mom and Shamrock in Britannias and was blasted into the sea by the two of them.

But it vanished in an instant!
This guy isn't afraid of seawater!
Think of this.

Without a moment's hesitation, Wales turned and fled, but was ultimately too late.

"Looks like you're not so stupid as to be beyond redemption!"

"Unfortunately……"

"late!"

Accompanying the sound was a crimson figure rushing in from afar, its massive, iron-like hand gripping Wales tightly!

Realizing Gawain's intentions, Wales struggled desperately, extracting power from the followers of the Celestial Church at all costs.

His body radiated a dazzling golden light, and the extreme heat scorched Gawain's dragon claws, instantly melting the surface dragon scales, and even the flesh inside emitted a burnt smell.

It's important to know that the Red Dragon has an extremely strong resistance to high temperatures; it can even grab magma with its bare hands. In terms of attributes, it can be said to be a natural counter to a certain Logia-type Devil Fruit user.

Yet, he was still scorched to such an extent by the radiance emanating from Wales that Gawain could even see the exposed bones!

"This temperature..."

The excruciating pain caused Gao Wen to furrow his brow, but the smile on his lips grew even more ferocious.

Wales' struggles intensified, so he reached out with his other hand and gripped Wales even tighter, the force almost crushing his internal organs!

Clunk—!
Wales coughed up blood, his eyes filled with extreme terror, completely devoid of any kingly demeanor, and began to beg for mercy:
"no, do not want!"

"I can give you everything you want. I can make you the king of Britannias, no!"

"No!"

"I can make you a member of the Heavenly Awakening Church!"

"I……"

Accompanying the cries for mercy was the sea drawing ever closer to Wales's body...

Glug glug glug—!
With one hand, Gawain forcibly pushed Wales into the seawater.

After trembling slightly, Wales lost consciousness completely and stopped moving.

Even someone as powerful as Wales, a legendary figure among the strongest, would instantly lose all resistance upon touching seawater after consuming a Devil Fruit!
"What an excessively harsh curse!"

"For those with abilities, the most powerful weapon on this vast ocean has never been swords or spears, but the ocean itself!"

"From this perspective, the Float-Float Fruit, which can indirectly control the waters of rivers and seas, is incredibly powerful."

"pity."

"That fruit should be reborn somewhere in the world right now, or it may have already been eaten by someone."

Gawain lowered his eyes, looking at Wales's body with a cold gaze:
Fortunately.

"The blessing of the Shichibukai crest makes me fearless of the sea and I have no such weakness."

between words.

Gawain glanced at the system panel.

His Conqueror's Haki has reached level seven, making him an exceptionally outstanding figure even among legendary-level powerhouses.

It may be slightly inferior to a single move by a specialist in Conqueror's Haki, but Conqueror's Haki will not be a hindrance to any being.

and.

With his Conqueror's Haki increasing by two levels, Gawain's combat power rose once again. Even on paper, he was no less powerful than Whitebeard or Rocks in their prime.

Because of the Red Dragon's abnormal ability to fight for a long time, Gawain's actual combat strength is far greater than the data on paper that can be seen with the naked eye.

"This trip to Britannias was worthwhile, even if the other plans weren't completed."

It was expected that Gawain would improve his Conqueror's Haki by clashing with strong opponents, but the speed at which he grew was still far beyond his expectations!
Close the system panel.

Gawain swung his sword, beheaded Wales, and lifted him up. Then, flapping his wings, he sped away, skimming the surface of the sea!
The headless Welsh corpse slowly sank into the sea, where it was quickly devoured by bloodthirsty sharks.

In the distance. In the shadows.

The members of the Knights of God, each carrying a video Den Den Mushi on their shoulder, stood there, directing the disappearance of Welsh's body.

"Is this considered being unafraid of the sea, or being afraid of the sea...?"

He observed the entire battle and figured out Wales' initial plan.

But what he didn't expect was that Gawain saw through Wales's intentions from the very beginning, and even turned the tables on Wales, ultimately using the sea to kill the immortal Wales.

What this reflects, besides Gao Wen's formidable combat strength, is his precise control over timing!
After a moment's thought, he relayed the information from here back to Mary Geoise.

In the palace.

Im listened to the report from the Knights of God, his expression unchanged, without the slightest change.

"Knight Gawain's ability to defeat Wales was within Mu's expectations, but to push Wales directly into the sea..."

“If Knight Gawain himself is not afraid of seawater, the most correct course of action would be to move the battlefield to the sea as quickly as possible, and then take advantage of Welsh’s unpreparedness to drag him directly into the sea.”

"So, all this delay was just to prepare in advance?!"

"By using some means to isolate one's hands from the seawater, one can press Wales into the sea without being affected by it."

"Some kind of coating technology?!"

"However, we still cannot rule out the possibility that Knight Gawain can really ignore the seawater, but this possibility is relatively low, and it is not as high a priority as Fafnir's at the moment."

Im lowered his eyes, looking at the Five Elders prostrate beneath the throne, and asked:
"How are the preparations going on the Mother Flame side?!"

Satan said:
"I secretly had a small portion taken from Future Island; it can be put into use immediately if needed!"

"very good."

Im nodded, clearly satisfied with Satan's answer:

"Once Junzi's operation is over, let Britannias witness the might of the Heavenly King!"

"Yes!"

……

Avalon.

The besieging beasts had already been repelled by Kro and his men, and the civilians who had regained consciousness in the city had been calmed down by Morgan and temporarily settled on one side of the city.

The Pope of the Church of Heaven is locked in a fierce battle with Gawain, Joan of Arc is missing, and Beville has betrayed them. With only a few big and small cats and dogs in the city, they pose no threat whatsoever to Crow and his men.

The situation within the city is now under control; the only concern for everyone is the battle on Gawain's side.

Tianjue Church.

main hall.

The six-winged statue, placed in the center, bears a striking resemblance to Welsh, making it captivating and truly mystical.

Or perhaps it was originally sculpted based on Wales, but with some modifications, making the statue younger, more robust, and more handsome.

Kro reached out and placed his hand on the statue, a mocking smile playing on his lips:
"Sculpting a statue of oneself?!"

"pity."

"How could you possibly sculpt a real idol yourself?!"

"As for Gawain's side, it is said that they have fought all the way from Avalon to the border of Britannias. It is unknown when this battle will end."

Morgan's eyes revealed worry:
"After all, the opponent is Wales, who defeated Arthur. Even though I have confidence in Mr. Gawain, it's still too long to reach a final conclusion..."

She didn't continue, but paced back and forth in the church anxiously, appearing extremely worried.

After all, this battle not only concerns the fate of Britannias, but it could also determine the lives of those present.

Even now, with his hand on his sword, his nose and eyes resting against the pillar, and his heaving chest revealing his inner unease!

Crack! Crack! Crack!
The central statue suddenly cracked open and disintegrated into a pile of rubble within a few breaths, losing all its original divine power.

Those present turned to look, witnessing the statue shatter, and all breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is……"

"This should be good news, right?!"

Morgan swallowed hard, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his chest.

She had a premonition, but dared not imagine that this moment would actually come.

Blu-bloom—!
The Den Den Mushi in Chloe's arms suddenly rang. After answering, Gawain's calm voice came through the Den Den Mushi:
"Thing is settled."

"Wales is dead, and the Heavenly Awakening Church ceases to exist from this day forward!"

The sound wasn't loud, but to Morgan it sounded like a thunderclap.

She was so overwhelmed with emotion that she lost all strength in her limbs and collapsed to the ground. Kalifa helped her up, but she couldn't help but start sobbing loudly.
"Ughhhhhhh..."

The pressure that had been building up in her heart for three years was finally released at this moment.

Everyone listened quietly, letting Morgan release his power.

Beville stood to the side, his gaze fixed on the shattered statue, his eyes still somewhat dazed, unable to believe that this moment had truly come:

Even if it was just a dream, it was worth it.

"Arthur's will has finally been fulfilled!"

"No!"

Akin interrupted Beville:

"The will of Knight Gawain has been fulfilled!"

"The captain is never anyone's shadow; he is second to none!"

Beville paused, then nodded emphatically:

"Ah~"

"Both I and Arthur were wrong."

"Excessive kindness cannot save everyone, and may even lead to your own demise."

He staggered back a few steps, placing the sword in the stone that he had just retrieved in Morgan's hand. His tone held a mixture of melancholy and relief:
"The eldest princess."

"This was Lord Arthur's sword, but now it should have a more suitable owner."

Morgan raised his hand to wipe away his tears, then took the sword in the stone with both hands.

She lowered her head, her gaze sweeping across the sword. The silver blade reflected Morgan's face and a pair of resolute eyes.

……

at the same time.

Not only in Avalon, but throughout Britannias, all the angel statues that had been erected shattered, some even turning to ashes and disappearing without a trace.

Those who were originally fanatical believers felt a sharp pain in their brains, and felt that something that had been binding them all along had been completely shattered.

Reason, emotion, self...

As they gradually returned to normalcy, they also began to realize what they had done during their time under Welsh domination...

"Ughhhhhh...!"

"What...what's wrong with me?!"

"It's that idol!"

"That statue is strange; it can bewitch people's minds and make them unknowingly become obsessed with it!"

"I...I've become a demon!"

……

Painful cries and furious roars echoed in every town within Britannias.

The death of Wales, the deactivation of the Angel Fruit's power, and the souls of countless Britannias people were, at this moment, as if they were being roasted at the stake.

Soul and flesh are burning!
Along with their souls and flesh, churches and their fanatical clergy also burned.

The entire nation was ignited by the anger of its people at that moment!

(End of this chapter)