The most courageous pirate hunter

Kuzan's whereabouts have also been exposed.

Chapter 32 [Is this deal worth doing?]

"Come alive."

In the wooden barrel.

The boiling water was bubbling and scalding. Hermes climbed right in, and at that moment, his whole body was covered in frost again, the cold penetrating to his very bones.

Stiff movements and poor blood circulation.

His lips were trembling.

The boiling water is just right to soothe the skin, and it's very comfortable to soak in.

Gradually.

Hermes finally breathed a sigh of relief as the stiffness in his body began to subside.

Came alive.

If it weren't for his Armament Haki, he might have really kicked the bucket.

Although he narrowly escaped death this time, the awakening of Armament Haki was enough to make up for the danger, which Hermes considered a complete gain.

If given the chance again, he would still choose Armament Haki.

Now, I have awakened the two essential abilities for a strong person: Observation Haki and Armament Haki. I have also mastered Iron Body and Finger Pistol from the Six Powers. All that is left is the other Six Powers and Life Return.

Miniature fruits are also under steady development.

His era is about to begin. As long as he masters these abilities and cultivates them to the extreme, even if he only cultivates one of them to an extremely high level, such as to a level that is unprecedented and unparalleled, then becoming a king or a hegemon will be the minimum requirement.

Putting aside its domineering presence, Hermes sees the Six Powers, especially Life Return, as a bug.

To have perfect control over oneself.

Could it be understood as cell regeneration, metabolism, a perpetual motion machine of the body, absolute defense, limb regeneration, immortality, and so on? There are just too many things involved in this.

As long as we dare to dream and dare to develop, perhaps these are not just dreams, but things we can grasp.

Especially in this world, the body is the foundation of everything. Haki, physical skills, Devil Fruits, and so on are all built upon the body. Therefore, Hermes' goal is very clear: he must learn all six styles and then awaken Life Return.

Once he's done all that, he can take off.

For several days.

The capital was very calm, and some pirate crews didn't dare to be as arrogant as before. They were all afraid that Kuzan was still around, and if any of their underlings were foolish enough to provoke them, then their entire crew would be wiped out.

Even if they weren't special lieutenant generals like Kuzan, even ordinary lieutenant generals wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous.

Looking at the top tier of the pyramid, a vice admiral might not even be considered, but at the lower and middle tiers, they are the absolute powerhouses.

Don't underestimate the vice admirals; they are all seasoned veterans.

Hermes hasn't been out partying these past few days; instead, he's been focusing on recovering from his injuries, familiarizing himself with Armament Haki, and engaging in daily physical training and Devil Fruit development.

The situation within the palace, however, became increasingly intense.

The eldest prince has colluded with the Scythe Pirates, putting Elizabello II in a very difficult position. Who will become the king of the Kingdom of Prodins may be decided in the next few days.

The violent family did not give up searching for Hermes.

Take good care of your injury.

Hermes went out and immediately indulged in a feast.

We arrived at the nearest tavern and ordered a large number of their signature dishes, most of which were meat.

"Have you heard? The day before yesterday, the Third Prince was almost killed by the First Prince. He escaped from the palace and we don't know where he is now!"

"Shh, keep your voice down!"

"I've heard that too. It seems the eldest prince is going to be the new king of the Kingdom of Prodines!"

"The people of the Kingdom of Prodin are in deep trouble now, because the eldest prince is a very cruel man."

"What a pity! The Kingdom of Prodins is about to welcome a tyrant."

Many pirates and people in society are talking about it.

Those of them who have some capital or the ability to resist can go to other kingdoms even if they can't make it in the Kingdom of Prodens. As long as those sordid things don't happen to them, they can stay out of it and not get involved.

Those who suffer the most are the people at the bottom of society.

They were already living in dire straits, and once the eldest prince ascended the throne, the waters became even deeper and the fires even hotter.

It makes me despair just thinking about it.

Hermes sat by the window, munching on a leg of meat while listening intently. Today, he had styled his hair in a slicked-back look, a hairstyle that not only suited him well but also made him look incredibly savory.

At least he doesn't look like a kid who hasn't even grown his hair yet; he looks more like a young man.

And her appearance improved dramatically.

He has a cool and ruthless aura.

after an hour.

Hermes, holding a large meat leg, gnawed on it as he walked towards the headquarters of the violent family; he was going to fight and train.

Entering an alley, there was a lot of trash and stray dogs and cats.

The light was somewhat dim.

Halfway there, Hermes saw a person by the stinking garbage heap, barely breathing and seemingly seriously injured, leaning against the wall, panting.

Sensing the commotion, the other party stared at Hermes warily.

Hermes continued walking forward without stopping. He hadn't intended to meddle, but when he reached the other person, he stopped and offered him the roasted meat he had taken a few bites of.

In the first few months after he transmigrated, he was also in such a sorry state.

He didn't encounter any good people during that time; instead, he was bullied by beggars and thugs around him. Only Hermes himself could understand how difficult those days were.

Fortunately, he has now regained his footing.

It was because of his past misfortunes that Hermes was so eager to climb higher and gain great power.

"Thank you!"

Queen Elizabeth II was somewhat taken aback, looking at the large, fleshy leg in front of her. Things she used to despise were now incredibly precious to her.

That's right.

He is Elizabello II, who was ambushed and seriously injured by his own brother the day before yesterday, and is now suffering from hunger and cold.

After accepting the meat leg and thanking her, Queen Elizabello II began to wolf it down.

"Leave your name, and I will repay you in the future."

Seeing Hermes about to leave, Elizabeth II swallowed the meat in his mouth, his expression extremely serious.

Hermes Jormungandr.

Hermes readily stated his name. The reason he didn't do good deeds anonymously like others was because this was the world of pirates, and who knows, the other person might become very successful in the future and could help him out sometime.

Moreover, Hermes could also tell that although this guy was down on his luck, his clothes and demeanor clearly indicated that he was not an ordinary person or a beggar.

Besides, leaving a name won't hurt me.

"Jormungandr."

At first, Elizabello II didn't realize what was happening, but after Hermes gradually left, he suddenly realized why the name sounded so familiar.

Could it be...

"Are you Hermes Jormungandr, the pirate hunter who killed Bomb Rabbit?"

It's as if I see a glimmer of hope.

Despite the pain in her body, Queen Elizabeth II stood up, leaning against the wall, and shouted urgently at Hermes.

If it really is Jormungandr, with his help, he would have a chance to reclaim the throne.

Hermes stopped and turned around to look calmly at Elizabeth II.

“I am Elizabero Zhanluo, the third prince of this country.”

"If you are indeed the pirate hunter who killed Bomb Rabbit, please help me. I will repay you as soon as I become king."

Elizabeth II didn't waste any time, immediately revealing her identity and making a promise.

Hermes didn't speak, but simply looked Elizabello II up and down, wondering how such a coincidence could happen, and also considering whether he should lend her a hand.

Think it over again and again.

Helping the other party become king seems to have more advantages than disadvantages, and with some maneuvering, one might even be able to obtain the other six powers from the navy.

Although he has already ransacked the palace, who knows what royal secrets he might still have, or what unexpected gains he might make.

Anyway, I'm always bored, so I'm either fighting and cultivating or on my way to fighting and cultivating, and I can help the other side at the same time.

This deal is worth taking.