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

Chapter 463 Crocodile Joins the Fellowship

As soon as Satan's voice fell, the backs of the others were instantly soaked with cold sweat.

They originally believed that they were chosen by Im because of their own talent and strength...

But now it seems that from the very beginning, perhaps we ourselves, no, the Knights of God, and all the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise, were nothing more than lambs to the slaughter.

life and death……

It's just a matter of when Im will get tired of this game.

If that's really the case, it's terrifying!
The five of them did not investigate further, nor did they dare to.

After a long silence in the office, Sacred Volchilli broke the silence by speaking first:

"Lord Im needs us. The most urgent matter right now is still Britannias, that monster!"

The word "needed" made the people present breathe a sigh of relief instantly.

As if they had found a lifeline, they all echoed the sentiment, fearing that if they were a step too slow, they would lose their lives.

"That's right!"

"We have been Lord Im's servants for hundreds of years. Even if the seas flood the land and the Celestial Dragons land on the moon, Lord Im will still need us!"

"We are part of him!"

Mazsan nodded slightly, a touch of glory returning to his aged face. He let out a long breath and refocused his attention on the intelligence in his hands:
"This time, with the combined strength of the entire world, even that monster Britannias is no match for us!"

"Even the Navy and the Knights of God can't subdue him, but we can, and Lord Im!"

"Although Lord Im has not made a move since the great war eight hundred years ago, you should all be able to sense his power..."

"It's still getting stronger!"

"It has even grown stronger with the changing times and the consolidation of its dominance!"

"It's gotten to the point where it's incomprehensible!"

A rare look of awe appeared in Nasujiro's eyes:
"That's right!"

"This time we absolutely cannot lose. There is only one path left for that monster."

"Surrender or die!"

……

……

……

Wow——!
The waves crashed against the surface of the water, startling the water birds that were foraging on the beach into flight, which flew past in front of a pirate ship.

The once bustling port in the distance is now deserted, with not a single merchant ship in sight, appearing utterly desolate.

Crocodile stood on the deck of the pirate ship, gazing into the distance, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"This is Britannias? The land of that monster? It's surprisingly disappointing!"

"But that's understandable."

"Britannias has become an enemy of the world. Just from what we've seen along the way, there are no fewer than hundreds of ships loaded with artillery ammunition heading here!"

Dazbonis stood beside Crocodile, also gazing into the distance, his brow slightly furrowed.

"Although the port was quiet, it wasn't as chaotic as I had imagined."

"This doesn't seem like chaos caused by an impending war; it's more like an organized evacuation in advance."

"Made by Knight Gawain?!"

"what."

Crocodile gave a curt reply, raising an eyebrow slightly as he sensed something amiss:

"Logically speaking, even if it's a preparation for war and a withdrawal, it shouldn't be necessary to abandon a port directly. That would be tantamount to abandoning the defense of the coast and waiting for the enemy's spear to pierce the chest and abdomen."

"Given that man's strategic vision, he absolutely couldn't have missed this point. So, this is less about preparing for war and more about avoiding some kind of natural disaster!"

Dazbonis couldn't help but guess:

"The land sank?!"

Crocodile's expression tightened slightly.

If Gawain also chose to evacuate, he retreated to higher ground via the civilians of Britannias.

That can only mean that even that monster has no better way to deal with the sinking of the land...

Did I make the wrong bet?!

Do not!
Crocodile's eyes suddenly lit up as a piece of intelligence he had inadvertently seen at the Cross Guild flashed through his mind.

That was a rumor about Britannias.

A shipyard covering tens of kilometers vanished overnight, leaving only a huge crater in its wake.

There are only two possibilities!
Either in the sky, or in the sea... and so on...

heaven!

Crocodile looked up blankly, only to see a clear blue sky with white clouds gathering above Britannias.

"No way?!"

"What's wrong, Boss?"

"nothing."

Crocodile shook his head, feeling that his earlier guess was just wishful thinking.

Even the mighty Golden Lion could only lift a few islands, each a few kilometers in diameter, into the sky.

Britannias, however, has a diameter of nearly a thousand kilometers and a volume many times larger than the floating island of the Golden Lion.

How much power would it take to lift such a country into the sky?!
This is something that is beyond human capability.

"It was just a fleeting, unrealistic fantasy that occurred to me just now."

Just saying.

Crocodile's expression changed drastically:

"Um?!"

Dazbonis looked in the direction of his gaze and felt a sense of oppressive pressure from the dock as it drew closer!

In just a few breaths, it came crashing down like a tsunami!
The water level in the harbor began to drop visibly, but the pirate ship beneath their feet was also sinking, continuing to sank even after its hull had struck a reef.

wrong!

This isn't a ship descending; it's the overwhelming aura coming from afar that's simply too exaggerated!

The moment the thought flashed through his mind, Dazbonis lost consciousness.

Crocodile, standing nearby, almost simultaneously knelt down, yet still managed to raise his head with difficulty, staring intently at the unfamiliar yet familiar figure in the distance:
"knight……"

"Gawain!"

"Isn't it impolite to treat guests like this?!"

Ode——!
Gawain's figure paused, floating in mid-air, looking down at Crocodile with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Crocodile had already received relevant intelligence when he was near Britannias.

Britannias is now short-handed as it needs to prepare for future plans and defend against attacks from the World Government.

Crocodile's combat power has reached the level of a Grand Marshal; it's unlikely that anyone else could defeat him.

Gao Wen decided to take matters into his own hands.

But judging from the current situation, Crocodile shouldn't be an enemy.

After all, with this man's abilities, he mostly operates from behind the scenes, and his moves can stir up the world's fortunes!

It is absolutely impossible to reveal one's identity before making a move.

not to mention.

Gawain recognized that the crew members who were being subtly protected by Crocodile were all veterans from the Baroque Works.

Have you undergone any changes after experiencing certain events?
Gao Wen made a judgment in his mind and said calmly:
"Appearing in Britannias at this time, give me a reason not to kill you."

"Humph~"

Crocodile smiled faintly, a wide grin spreading across his face: "As confident as ever!"

At this moment.

Crocodile could hardly compare the king-like man before him to the new Shichibukai who had defeated him a few years ago.

The latter is naturally powerful, but Crocodile is no longer afraid of it and is even confident that he can suppress it.

But the former...

He couldn't understand it anymore.

I don't understand it literally.

There was no murderous intent emanating from him; his entire being was as calm as a silent sea.

But the power of the sea is something that almost everyone who sails the seas today knows.

I am no match for you.

Or rather... no one can beat this monster!

The moment Crocodile made this decision, he felt a sense of powerlessness, but also a sense of relief.

He raised his hand to smooth a strand of hair from his forehead and said self-deprecatingly:
"As you can see, I am now nothing more than a stray dog."

"But you've witnessed my abilities. With my help, Britannias will replace the World Government and seize this world..."

"I can still take over this world without you!"

Gawain interrupted Crocodile, speaking in a calm tone as if stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

If it were anyone else, Crocodile would just think he was crazy for acting like that!
But this is Gawain!
That monster that crushes everything!

If this monster claims it can conquer the world, then it definitely can!

Crocodile opened his mouth, then suddenly realized that he had never had a trump card!
The idea that he would side with Britannias and become Gawain's ally in exchange for his companions' survival was always wishful thinking on his part.

This man doesn't need me...

Even if Britannias' future is a dead end, he is still entitled to storm Mary Geoise and fight for the Ark to the moon.

As everyone gradually awoke, they all realized this at the same time, but dared not refute it.

Only Dazbonis slowly stood up, took a few steps forward, and stood in front of Crocodile like an iron tower, his meaning self-evident.

If you want to take on the BOSS, you'll have to get past me first!

"Not bad will."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Gawain's eyes, then his gaze swept past Dazbonis and landed on Crocodile:
"But it's not enough."

"I've lost my patience. Give me one reason not to kill you!"

boom--!
The pirate ship shuddered violently, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Crocodile, their pupils trembling uncontrollably!
Even Gao Wen was stunned on the spot!
The Crocodile, who once roamed the seas, challenged Whitebeard in the New World, formed the Cross Guild, and challenged the World Government, was now kneeling directly in front of him.

He practically pressed his forehead into the deck!
"Whether you want my life or me, whatever the price, please..."

"Leave them a way out!"

Everyone was moved and for a moment they didn't know how to react.

They still remember.

Back in Alabasta, Crocodile saw him merely as a tool to achieve his ambitions.

Even after the Crusades were destroyed, many people still believed this, but their beliefs and loyalty kept them following Crocodile.

However, their experiences along the way changed their opinion of Crocodile.

But it was only at this moment that they realized that they were no longer the same as Crocodile.

This man, who had been betrayed several times, found loyalty in dire straits.

"Boss, you..."

"We're not worth you going to this extent, I..."

"I'm just used to working under you, and I've even badmouthed you in private..."

……

The surrounding sounds gradually became noisy.

Gao Wen's gaze swept over the people present, softening slightly. After a long moment of contemplation, he slowly said:
"You've passed my test, but how are you going to get past Alabasta?!"

"The bones of those who died because of you are piled up like mountains."

Everyone was speechless for a moment, and even Crocodile didn't know how to answer.

He has never been a soft-hearted person, nor a believer in justice.

Even now, the lives of others are insignificant to him, but the lives of his companions behind him are different.

At the very least, they should be given a chance to survive!

"If I could have your life..."

"That kind of thing means nothing to me."

Gawain shook his head:

"I acknowledge your opinion, and I also acknowledge that guy's will."

"But you will have to pay your debts to Britannias yourselves after this great war is over."

"Whether you commit suicide at the graves of the dead or do something else, you still have to pay the price!"

"If you can do it, you'll have a place in Britannias."

"This is the limit of what I can tolerate!"

"This isn't because of you, but because of the man who stood in front of me!"

Crocodile's eyes reddened as he glanced at Dazbonis, then looked up at Gawain and nodded emphatically.
"I will give you a satisfactory explanation."

Gao Wen shook his head, his tone solemn:
"No!"

"It's to give those people a satisfactory explanation!"

"it is good."

It landed abruptly.

Everyone felt the oppressive feeling in the air suddenly ease, and they immediately began to gasp for breath.

His face showed the joy of surviving a disaster, gratitude towards Crocodile, and even more regret for what he had done.

Gao Wen naturally paid no attention to any of this. He simply said, "Follow me," and turned to lead the group toward a nearby stronghold.

Crocodile quickly caught up and couldn't help but ask:
"Gawain, you should already know that the world is about to sink, right?!"

"If we want to seize the World Government's lunar lander, we must speed things up."

"Based on my understanding of the Celestial Dragons, even if they really had a hundred ships, they would never use them to help civilians."

"If you are slow, you may be in a dead end."

"No problem."

Gao Wen's tone was indifferent:

"I have my own way of doing things."

Crocodile paused, taking a breath.

The bet was right!
Then he hurriedly asked:

"You have a way?!"

Gao Wen raised his finger and pointed to the sky.

Crocodile froze, feeling utterly bewildered. He had guessed this the moment he landed, but he still couldn't believe it.

After all, how vast would the land resources needed to support the tens of millions of people in Britannias be?!

"This country?!"

"This country, but not just this country!"

"Are you kidding me?!"

(End of this chapter)