One Piece Codex

Sometimes, there is no answer, but it is already answered.

Stewart's sharp hawk-like eyes glanced at the group of nobles behind Girod. Finally, he sighed deeply and said: "In this case, I will deprive you of all your rights as nobles on the charge of treason!"

"Old man, did you make a mistake?"

Girod said impatiently, but before he could say anything else, Stewart suddenly raised his giant sword and shouted:

"Go!"

"what?!"

"Puff! (Puff!)..."

With an order, most of the originally surrounding soldiers thrust their spears at their sides.

The defection came so suddenly that few people who were stabbed reacted.At the same time, a figure as fast as lightning shot into the crowd, and kicked Walker directly into the wall.

After those rebel soldiers finished dealing with Girod's men, they targeted the nobles behind Girod and their private soldiers.

In less than half a minute, the situation that was almost one-sided has been completely reversed.

In the turbulent crowd, Lorna saw clearly the figure who kicked Walker away, and couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Grandpa Ford?!"

Unbelievably, the old man who was fast, vigorous and explosive just now turned out to be his familiar neighbor grandpa.

Different from the fisherman's dress in the past, today's Ford is dressed in a black suit that is stiff and powerful. His elegant and simple monocle and meticulously combed silver hair add to the old man's elegant and solemn temperament.

Ford smiled kindly, took off his white cloth gloves, bent down and stretched out a hand towards Lorna.

"Ms. Lorna, it looks like you could use some help."

"Thank you, thank you."

Lorna was helped up in a daze. She still couldn't believe it when she looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar old man in front of her.

"Ford, what are you doing?"

"Mountbatten Ford, the supreme deacon of the kingdom." Girod recovered from his surprise with a terrifyingly gloomy face, "Why did you suddenly appear here after disappearing for three years?"

The supreme deacon of the kingdom and the chief steward of the entire Luruta Palace.It is said that since Stewart ascended the throne of the king at the age of 17, he has become the king's inseparable butler for decades.But in recent years, there has been no news about him suddenly, as if he has disappeared from the world. Just when everyone thought that the deacon had died long ago, he suddenly appeared here today.It has to be surprising.

【Deacon of the Kingdom? ! 】

Lorna's eyes widened.She couldn't believe Ford's appearance. When she heard Ford's true identity, she was even more shocked. At the same time, many things she had not understood before were suddenly understood.

[No wonder, he always seems so calm and unhurried, and knows so many aristocratic etiquette]

Ignoring Girod, Ford smiled and said nothing. He turned around and bowed slightly to Stewart.

"master."

"Hahahaha! Old man, your skills are still as good as before! Hahahaha!"

Stewart laughed heartily, and his demeanor changed from his previous sluggishness.At this time, he was full of arrogance, as if he had suddenly become more than ten years younger.

"Old man, did you arrange all this?"

Girod asked with a serious face.The men were basically subdued, and Walker was still unconscious in the wall.Moreover, his own fighting power can only defeat an ordinary soldier, but now he can do nothing but capture him without mercy.

Stewart didn't reply, just glanced at him with disappointment, and then looked solemnly at the hole where Walker was driven.It's hard to see how deep the hole is, and it's surrounded by smoke and dust.

[This guy is very strong...]

"Hey, Girod, looking at it this way, your plan has failed."

Hearing Walker's voice, Girod's eyes lit up and his gaze immediately shifted to the entrance of the cave.

A gray-furred wolf claw stepped out of the wall, and its sharp claws scratched against the marble floor, making a sharp and piercing sound.

"I told you a long time ago that those who disobey will be treated."

In the smoke and dust, Walker, in full werewolf form, squatted down with his legs.

"Just kill them all!"

"Not good! (Be careful!)"

Nat and Ford exclaimed.

then.

"Dang! Dang!"

Only two sharp and sharp metal collision sounds were heard. When he looked again, he saw Nat and Ford standing in front of the king on the left and right, locked in a stalemate with Walker's pair of ferocious wolf claws.

Nat just got up from the ground and only had time to use his armor to block it.Old Ford, on the other hand, conjured a cane out of nowhere and placed it across his chest.Although the attack was prevented, the sharp claws still dug into his shoulders, and soon, a bright red seeped out from the white collar.

"Ford!"

Lorna exclaimed, startled by Ford's sudden injury.

No matter whether Old Ford is the deacon or in any other capacity.Her mother is gone, and Grandpa Ford can be said to be her only remaining relative, so nothing can happen to her no matter what.

The smoke dispersed, and when she saw Walker's appearance clearly, her pupils suddenly shrank.

'A werewolf is a creature that can switch between wolf and human forms at will. '

Subconsciously, Lorna's mind recalled what Levi said when he gave her the necklace.

[Is this the werewolf Levi was talking about? 】

Lorna was not the only one who was shocked by the werewolf. Most of the people present also opened their mouths. They were all so frightened by Walker in the form of the orc that they could not speak. Cold sweat kept dripping from their faces.

What kind of monster is this? !

The two men were in a stalemate with Walker. Stewart took the opportunity to raise his neck and yelled "Williams", then drew out his giant sword, swung his bucket-like arm and struck at Walker.

"Pirate bastard——"

Swish!

The giant sword glowed with a chilling light and struck directly at Walker's head.

"Death to me!"

The wolf's fur stood on end, warning that danger was coming. Walker quickly released his claws and rolled back to avoid the attack.

The giant sword struck the ground with a click, and a five to six meter long crack was opened in the stone floor.If this sword struck the body, it would be able to split the person in half. Walker didn't know, but it would definitely be uncomfortable.

"Tch, old thing."

Walker gasped slightly and spat upward in displeasure.Obviously the other party's difficulty was a bit beyond his expectation.

"Your Majesty, I'm coming!"

At this time, a rough and loud voice sounded outside the door.

Everyone looked around and saw a bald man with a beard standing at the door holding a machete. It was Williams.

Girod: "Williams, you're not dead?"

"Huh, Your Highness, don't you think that the soldiers under my command are the kind of treacherous people who can be bribed casually?" Williams snorted with dissatisfaction, his tone was as harsh as eating garlic.

The soldiers who could turn the situation on the field into a decisive turn were those from the original king's army.The person they took orders from was neither a military commander nor a prince. From beginning to end, it was just Williams.

Those who were shocked by Williams' sudden appearance were also a group of rebel nobles.One of the important reasons why they chose Girod without hesitation was the news that Williams had died in battle.

There is no way, if you have money, you have to spend it.Williams is like a sword that is absolutely loyal to the king, a sword that always hangs over their heads.They didn't dare to act rashly until Williams died.

Stewart was relieved. With Williams in charge, even if the opponent jumped over the wall and tried to fight to the death, it would be of no avail.

"King's Army No. 20, Team [-], obey the order!"

A group of ten armored soldiers stood out from the crowd.

Williams puffed out his chest and pointed the tip of his machete at Walker.

"Target Pirate Walker! Kill!"

"Yes, sir!"