19. Killing Pirates

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The battle between kingdoms may be more humane, but pirates hold no such principles.

Everywhere they went, they burned, killed, and looted, severely impacting the economy of the Tru Kingdom. No one knew how many people had died at their hands.

Daiki and the remaining members of the Royal Guard fought back against the pirate invasion, but their forces were ultimately limited to just a few hundred.

According to their reports, about 40 pirate crews, with a total of nearly 7,000 to 8,000 members, had invaded the Tru Kingdom. This invasion had a devastating impact, and they struggled to cope with it.

During the four-day return journey of Anos, troubling news arrived from the royal city every two hours, each message more infuriating than the last.

On the one hand, Daiki had begun organizing an evacuation to the royal city while simultaneously marshalling forces to resist both the pirates and the Roya Kingdom. The hardship involved was unimaginable.

As the Roya Kingdom launched its attack on the Tru Kingdom, it coincided with Anos and his Crew's arrival in Logue Town. Though the return journey took only Four days, much had transpired in that time.

Fortunately, by the time the invaders reached the kingdom's hinterlands, the giant ship, Tempest, had already entered the Tru Kingdom's waters.

When they docked at Nanniwa Port, no one was there to greet Anos. Through a phone call, he learned that at least 30 pirate crews remained within the kingdom, their exact locations unclear. But one thing was certain: their target was the palace.

"purururu..."

Anos picked up the receiver and directly called Daiki. Once connected, he asked seriously, "Where has the Roya Kingdom advanced?"

"It's Your Majesty..."

The sound on the other side was chaotic, not Daiki's voice, but another guard, clearly excited. The Den Den Mushi mirrored their exaggerated expressions.

"Your Majesty, we are currently defending the royal city. Nearly three thousand pirates are outside, preparing to attack. Darian and the captain of the guard are resisting the Roya Kingdom's forces."

Hearing this, Anos felt a suffocating weight. His fears over the past few days had come true.

The pirates had attacked the royal city, meaning most other areas had likely fallen. It had been less than three years since the kingdom was entrusted to them, and this situation was a grievous failure.

Anos' expression hardened. His previous patience was gone. He had been too lenient, hoping to show mercy even when mistakes were made. Now, that leniency had led to disaster.

Disembarking quickly, he headed straight for the royal city without waiting for anyone.

The guards accompanying him hurried to follow.

As for Suzu, she remained aboard the Tempest. After all, the treasure on board now totalled 2 billion beris. If she left, there would be no protection if pirates attacked again.

At Anos's current speed, the royal city was only ten minutes away. His simmering anger was becoming harder to contain.

He had no intention of sparing anyone who dared bring ruin to his kingdom.

As they neared the city walls, they saw the fierce exchange of gunfire between the defenders and the pirates.

The sound of the shots was deafening. Thousands of pirates stood below the walls, all wearing expressions of grim determination.

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