Chapter 54: Battle Concluded
Kain’s goodwill was not accepted by Judge.
“Jump Kick!”
Judge roared, lifting his knee for a flying kick.
The jet nozzles behind his boots instantly sprayed blue energy, and the explosive power caused his speed to suddenly increase.
“Too slow.”
Kain shook his head, simply shifting his body casually, and the flying kick, carrying a strong gust of wind, brushed past him, hitting nothing.
Not all scientists can be like Queen, capable of both research and combat.
Missing his attack, Judge was enraged and embarrassed, twirling his spear, he turned and thrust, determined to pierce Kain directly.
“Electromagnetic Thrust!”
The spear tip condensed a terrifying high-voltage current, aiming directly for Kain’s head.
But it was still the same old saying.
Too slow.
If the basic attributes are too low, what use are flashy skills?
Kain merely tilted his head slightly, and the spear tip grazed his ear.
But at this moment, a twisted smile of a Nasty Plot succeeding appeared on Judge’s face as his attack missed again.
“Do you think this spear only deals damage when it hits someone?”
“Discharge!”
As Judge’s words fell, the high-voltage current accumulated at the spearhead was released all at once.
Deadly blue electric arcs instantly enveloped Kain’s entire body like a fishing net.
“It worked! Now fall obediently!” Judge laughed wildly, full of triumph, “The current released by this spear of mine can’t even be withstood by Sea Kings!”
The next second, the sound he least wanted to hear came from the electric net.
“So, this level of current can only electrocute fish.”
A hand covered in dark Haki, ignoring the rampaging current, firmly grasped the lightning-wrapped spear shaft.
Immediately after, Judge felt a tremendous force from his hand, trying to seize control of the spear.
—
Kain effortlessly snatched the spear.
Judge was pulled off balance by the enormous inertia, losing control of his body, and stumbled to the ground.
He tremblingly raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The man in front of him was curiously toying with the spear, completely disregarding him, without even a hint of caution, as if his interest in the spear far surpassed that in Judge.
How could this be, so strong!
Had he used all his means, and still failed to make him use his full strength?
Could it be that my Vinsmoke Family’s combat suits are just toys to true powerhouses?
Then what do all my years of research amount to?
Judge’s face was ashen, the loss of his ideals was far more painful than any physical blow.
Thinking of this, he was overcome with sorrow and suddenly began to cry loudly like a child: “I’ve wasted my life! Ancestors of the Vinsmoke Family, I’m sorry!”
Cried, cried?
Is a king’s emotions so easily broken?
Kozuki Hiyori was stunned.
Lord Kain didn’t even do much to him, did he?
“What a crybaby!” Yamato made a face and scornfully said, “So what if you lost a fight? Just win next time.”
Thinking of herself, Yamato, who had countless defeats in her life, never once had an emotional breakdown.
“Don’t hurt my father!”
At this moment, a pink figure ran over, standing in front of Judge, her expression firm.
“Rei, Reiju?”
Judge, who was crying, froze, never expecting that Reiju, who should have been emotionless, would suddenly run over to protect him.
For a moment, Judge’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Kain’s gaze swept over Reiju’s sexy and enchanting figure: “You can, but what will you exchange for it?”
Reiju’s breath hitched; she wasn’t a princess kept in a deep boudoir, so she naturally understood there was no such thing as a free lunch.
She mustered her courage: “As long as you let go of my father and brothers, I’m willing to do anything.”
Hmm?
Such familiar words.
Violet.
Had I said something similar?
“Reiju, you—”
Before Kain could reply, a trace of reluctance flashed across Judge’s face, but the words to let Reiju give up and sacrifice herself lingered in his throat, unable to be spoken.
The future of the Vinsmoke Family and a daughter, the scales of the two swayed back and forth.
“Deal.”
Judge heard the answer he had subconsciously been faintly hoping for.
Kain naturally had no reason to refuse. Putting Reiju’s beauty and ability aside for a moment, she also had an even greater treasure behind her.
The Vinsmoke Family’s true ultimate masterpiece—Sanji!
He didn't want to miss out on such a good two-for-one deal.
Some were happy, some were sad.
Violet sidled up to Kozuki Hiyori, watching Kain accept Reiju, her small mouth pursed, her tone sour:
“Hey, Hiyori, do you think that Kain guy—does he have some kind of princess-collecting habit?”
“Hmm?” Kozuki Hiyori was puzzled.
Violet immediately counted on her fingers: “Look, I used to be the princess of Dressrosa, you used to be the princess of Wano Country, and Yamato, well, goes without saying, as Kaido’s daughter, she’s certainly the princess of Onigashima, right?”
Upon closer thought, it was true.
Kozuki Hiyori couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
Violet put her hands on her hips and snorted softly: “I bet our next sister will definitely be a princess from some other country.”
“As long as Lord Kain is happy, that’s all that matters.”
Kozuki Hiyori looked at Kain’s figure, her eyes gentle and doting. Having been educated and raised in Wano Country since childhood, she was a traditional woman.
Hiyori was like this, and Yamato was even more indifferent; compared to fighting for affection, she preferred fighting more.
As long as Kain was by her side, that was enough.
On the other side, Judge, who had been given a new lease on life, received a bombshell of news.
“I never intended to do anything to you. Didn’t I say? I just wanted to teach your arrogant sons a lesson.”
Kain shrugged.
Huh?!
Then what was his emotional journey just now?
“Then why are you here?” Judge asked curiously, “Cooperation.”
Kain lightly uttered two words, but they exploded like a bomb in Judge’s heart.
“Cooperation with the Beasts?” Judge swallowed his saliva.
“Of course.” Kain confirmed with a nod, looking around, then paused: “However, isn’t negotiating here—”
“Oh, oh, this way please.”
Judge awoke as if from a dream, scrambling to his feet, a nearly fawning smile instantly appearing on his face, as he bowed and led Kain and his party towards the central castle.
Reiju did not follow, instead going to care for her severely injured brothers.
Entering the magnificent castle hall, a giant portrait caught Violet’s eye.
In the painting, Judge, clad in armor, stood with his foot on four crown-wearing heads, exuding an air of looking down on the world.
Seeing this, Judge immediately straightened his back, pointed at the portrait, and introduced in a booming voice: “This is the founding battle of my Germa Kingdom! I defeated the allied forces of the Four Nations of North Blue and beheaded their kings, thereby establishing the Germa Kingdom’s renown in this sea area.”
He paused, his tone becoming even more impassioned: “And our ancestors once unified this sea area for 66 days!”
Judge spoke of his ancestors’ glory with such pride, completely forgetting the fact of his recent crushing defeat.
“No wonder there are 66 symbols all over the kingdom.” Violet suddenly realized.