NABC Chapter 178 Derrigs Wright
Chapter 178 Derrigs Wright
Chapter 178: Driggs Wright
As Mu Chong spoke, his gaze was fixed on the vast sea under the night sky. His tone exuded a strong sense of dominance, which invigorated the three people beside him, including Slad, and they all smiled in unison.
Having grown up on the sea, Slad and Baku were accustomed to the image of a Marine Admiral as a symbol of peak strength. However, neither of them showed any fear on their faces.
For Enel, who had lived on Skypiea since childhood, a Marine Admiral was a completely unfamiliar figure, so at this moment he was filled with anticipation for battle.
Mu Chong turned around, taking in the expressions of the three people, a subtle smile playing on his lips.
Kizaru's angry confrontation with Sengoku over the Den Den Mushi, and even his direct provocation of Admiral Akainu, were not mere impulsive acts. As he himself stated, given the vast distance, the only recourse for the Navy to retaliate against him would be to send Kizaru.
The previous encounter with the dragon made Mu Chong clearly realize his current strength level. Together with Slad and the other two, they were enough to face a general.
This led to the scene where Mu Chong berates the Navy Headquarters, using this opportunity to intimidate the Navy and show them that the Freedom is not a pushover to be easily bullied.
"Hmm? Captain! Another ship is coming from the north. This time it's a single ship, but there aren't many people on board!"
Just then, Enel suddenly looked north towards the Liberty, raised an eyebrow, and slowly spoke.
"Huh? It's quite lively tonight! Usually, when we're sailing at sea, we don't see anyone for a day or two, but tonight, three groups have come in just this afternoon!"
Upon hearing Enel's voice, Slade immediately took to the air, looking north and muttering...
"Hey, Slard! Go see who it is. If they're troublemakers, kill them. If not, bring them over and question them!"
Mu Chong sat on the bench, looked up at Slad floating in the air, and spoke.
"Yes, Captain!"
Slad replied crisply, then his figure disappeared into the night.
boom!
In just a few moments, Slad threw a man bound with white cloud ropes onto the deck, but despite being tied up, the man did not show much panic.
"Huh? Slad! What's this?"
"Captain! This guy claims to be the eldest prince of the Kingdom of Driggs, saying he has something very important to discuss with you, so I brought him here!"
Slard pointed to the man on the ground and spoke, then crossed his arms and stood to the side.
"I am Prince Wright of the Kingdom of Driggs! May I ask if you are the captain of this ship?"
Wright was inwardly panicked, but his demeanor remained remarkably calm. Even as Slad, who had suddenly appeared, had suddenly appeared and bound him to the ship, he had already begun to make his plans.
"Hmm? The Kingdom of Driggs? It seems this island holds many stories! Wright? Tell me your purpose!"
Mu Chong leaned back on the bench, rested his hands on the back of the chair, then crossed his legs and calmly said...
"Captain, could you please untie me?"
Wright didn't answer Mu Chong's question directly. Instead, he shifted his body slightly, and although it was an attempt to express himself, the superior tone of his voice remained.
call!
Silence! Quiet! Mu Chong and the other three watched Wright sitting on the deck in complete silence, without moving.
"Forehead?"
At that moment, Wright broke out in a cold sweat. Although the four people in front of him made no move, Wright, jolted awake, instantly realized how foolish his words had been.
"Yes, I'm sorry!"
Wright straightened up on the deck and bowed deeply to Mu Chong, his tone no longer carrying the faint arrogance of before.
"Heh heh! You're quite a clever fellow! This is your last chance! Explain your purpose!"
Wright's sudden change in attitude caused Mu Chong's lips to curl slightly upwards, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his calm eyes, before he slowly spoke.
"My name is Driggs Wright! I am the eldest prince of the Kingdom of Driggs on Iron Island! I am venturing out of the island tonight to seek help!"
At this moment, Wright had completely changed his previous cautious demeanor. Although his attitude remained humble, he now exuded immense confidence.
"Seeking help? Hahaha! So the war that happened on the island during the day was an attack on your Kingdom of Driggs? Judging from your current state, those guys haven't succeeded yet. What? Your kingdom can't hold on?"
Slad looked at Wright sitting on the deck with a curious expression and asked...
“That’s right! The war during the day was exactly as you described. The ones attacking the kingdom were a group of pirates, whose captain was named Davis, also known as the Bear! They had over a thousand pirate crew members under their command, and the war has been going on for six days now! The kingdom is indeed on the verge of collapse!”
Wright clenched his fists tightly as he spoke, and his two bloodshot eyes were clearly visible in the bright moonlight.
"Huh? More than a thousand pirates? Six days? Captain! Are these pirates stupid or just plain dumb? Instead of sailing the seas, they're wasting their time and manpower here. Are they planning to seize power from the Kingdom of Driggs?"
After hearing Wright's explanation, Baku, who was standing nearby, asked in confusion.
"Hahahaha! Baku! How could a pirate crew of over a thousand be stupid? I think they're definitely plotting something to do this?"
Mu Chong's words made Wright, who was sitting, suddenly look up and stare at Mu Chong with disbelief. Had this man guessed it?
"Hey! Wright, is that you? You're smart! And your sense of smell is sharp too! You actually noticed our arrival from the pirates' unusual behavior at dusk. I have to say, you're a smart guy! But, if you want us to be the ones causing trouble, what are your bargaining chips?"
Mu Chong snapped out of his comfortable position, leaned forward, and stared intently at Wright in front of him, his tone tinged with curiosity.
Wright's eyes narrowed sharply. The man in front of him was completely outmatched in intelligence, causing Wright to swallow the words he had prepared.
"Hmph! You are the wise one! As for the bargaining chip? If you can help the Kingdom of Driggs escape this war, I am willing to persuade my father to grant you a large sum of money!"
Wright took a deep breath, regained his composure, and faced Mu Chong with equanimity.
"whispering sound!"
"Hahahaha! A huge fortune? I say, Your Highness! Your bargaining chip is probably useless. For us, the last thing we lack is wealth!"
As soon as Wright finished speaking, Enel dismissed him with disdain, and Slard directly rejected Wright's offer.
Wealth? For the Freedom these days, it certainly doesn't lack anything. Backed by the Golden Island of the Sky Island, it holds countless riches, not to mention the pile it just brought back this evening.
"This……"
At this moment, Wright was bewildered! From his perspective, what pirate doesn't like wealth?
"Heh heh heh! Derrigus Wright! Promise me three things, and I'll take care of those pirates for you!"
Mu Chong looked at the bewildered Wright, shook his head slightly, then held up three fingers and calmly said...
"Hmm? Three conditions? What three conditions?"
Mu Chong's words rekindled Wright's hope, and his eyes suddenly lit up with excitement. However, he was also worried about the three conditions Mu Chong had mentioned.