webnovel Chapter 169 169: Holy Lance in the Left, Holy Sword in the Right
Chapter 169 169: Holy Lance in the Left, Holy Sword in the Right
Step!
Step!
Lamorak, who had always followed at Arthur's side, seemed utterly unconcerned that her king was being surrounded and attacked.
However!
The instant the Gold Man made his move, Lamorak moved as well.
"Hmm?!"
The Gold Man instantly sensed something wrong.
Strong!
The strength Lamorak displayed was powerful—especially that terrifying defense. His attack landed on her body, yet she did not seem to care at all.
In fact, Lamorak's strength was so overwhelming that a single punch produced a terrifying shock wave.
The Gold Man said coldly, "Impressive strength. Unfortunately, with your power alone, you cannot change the state of the battle."
"…"
Lamorak said nothing. She simply clenched both fists and rushed toward the Gold Man at extreme speed.
Conversation?
There was no need.
For Lamorak, talking was neither something she was good at nor something she enjoyed.
Defeat the opponent.
Crush the opponent.
That was enough.
Prison Island!
This terrifying island located in the New World—no one knew what was hidden here. Yet at this very moment, such a dreadful battle was unfolding upon it.
Arthur and Lamorak.
Gold Man, Silver Man, and Bronze Man.
Five people!
The terrifying battlefield spread in all directions, as though it intended to devour everything.
Tap!
Boom!
Arthur sidestepped Silver Man's attack, then lashed out with a whip-like kick, sending Bronze Man flying. Bronze Man's body strangely shattered, breaking apart into visible droplets of bronze liquid.
However…
Arthur's expression became even calmer. He opened one hand.
"Wind King's Hammer!"
A terrifying gale smashed down brutally.
It was not even wrapped in Armament Haki—just a pure attack. Yet that alone seemed more than enough.
Bubble, bubble!
The bronze liquid quickly scattered, and Bronze Man's figure appeared once more. Without wasting words, he charged straight at Arthur again.
Their efficiency was extremely high.
In a short span of time!
The fierce battlefield seemed ready to swallow everything.
Fast!
Fast!
Too fast!
The battle between the three was entirely direct and forceful. Yet within that overwhelming, head-on clash, they displayed terrifying speed.
The slightest carelessness would result in someone's life being taken.
That was beyond doubt.
This terrifying clash, this dreadful battlefield, continued to spread outward.
Crackle!
Clang, clang!
Arthur fought one against two, yet he did not fall into a disadvantage at all.
This situation clearly dissatisfied Silver Man and Bronze Man, and the brothers' attacks became increasingly fierce.
Bang!
Bang!
However!
No matter how fierce or terrifying their attacks became, Arthur blocked them again and again with remarkable ease.
It looked far too simple.
Such simple movements were enough to stop them.
Clang!
Arthur raised his arm and blocked Bronze Man's attack, which had transformed into a massive blade. Wind coiled around his arm, combined with Armament Haki and the power of the Red Dragon's scales, forming an extremely terrifying defense.
"Hah...hahaha."
Arthur laughed faintly. "No need to keep testing me. I've already seen through your true nature. Trying to target me this way won't be easy."
A smile tugged at his lips as terrifying wind gathered and suddenly smashed down.
"Wind King's Sword!"
Countless sword-like blasts of wind poured down in an instant, as if they would devour everything, completely enveloping Bronze Man.
But at that moment!
Silver Man suddenly entered the battlefield and swung his fists rapidly. Countless fist shadows seemed ready to pierce Arthur through completely.
Too strong.
Too fast.
Too terrifying.
In this situation!
Even Arthur could not afford the slightest carelessness. Otherwise, the result would undoubtedly be fatal.
Because of that.
After thinking briefly, Arthur still retreated.
There was no helping it!
Fighting one against two was normal enough, but when two people joined forces, the power they could display was naturally greater.
More importantly, their coordination was extremely seamless.
Every time Arthur's attack fell, unless he was willing to trade injury for injury or life for life, gaining victory would not be easy.
That was the advantage of two people working together.
Arthur naturally understood this point.
After a little thought, he withdrew.
There was no need.
More accurately—
He did not fully understand Prison Island's situation.
Gold Man, Silver Man, and Bronze Man were three Admiral-level powerhouses. Their strength was terrifying, of course.
But they were not the greatest danger Arthur sensed.
Quite the opposite!
Arthur could feel that there was still a terrifying force hidden within Prison Island.
He could not sense that power directly.
Rather, his instinct was warning him.
Extremely dangerous!
Although it had not reached the level of Captain Rocks in his prime, it was still frighteningly powerful.
If that being made a move, Arthur would absolutely die.
Because of that.
Arthur could not gamble his life.
That was completely unsuitable.
No one knew whether that monster would act. If it really did, then things would become truly troublesome.
"Hoo..."
Arthur breathed out softly and stared at the two men. The smile on his lips grew unusually intense.
"Strong. The strength of you two is indeed terrifying. And your abilities are far too special."
Honestly.
If Arthur had not seen it with his own eyes, he would have thought it absurd.
Even if this world's technology tree was crooked, how could they have failed to develop even the most basic weapons properly, yet somehow reached this level in cyborg technology?
Wasn't that a little too ridiculous?
But this was reality.
Whether one found it absurd or unscientific, this was the truth laid out before him.
Even if he did not want to acknowledge it, he had to.
Because of that.
Arthur silently sighed.
This situation was truly something he had never expected.
The enemy had actually developed their technology to such an extent.
Silver Man.
Bronze Man.
And Gold Man, who had yet to truly act.
Perhaps all three of them shared the same condition.
"…"
Silver Man said flatly, "Arthur, what have you seen?"
Bronze Man said, "It seems you have already guessed."
Arthur shook his head. "I didn't guess. I truly saw it. Your essence is different from that of normal people. I never expected your abilities—no, I should say technology. The World Government's technology has actually reached such a terrifying level. As expected of a colossal power that has existed for eight hundred years."
Boom!
Lamorak landed beside Arthur.
Gold Man also descended calmly.
For a moment!
The atmosphere became silent.
The battlefield seemed to return to calm. Both sides became still, silently watching one another, as if each were thinking about something, yet both were also extremely calm.
"Haha."
Arthur chuckled softly as he studied the three brothers Gold, Silver, and Bronze—with interest.
How fascinating.
That was right!
In many people's eyes, their Devil Fruits might seem like special Paramecia-type fruits, like Katakuri's Mochi-Mochi Fruit, capable of "elementalizing."
But that was not the case.
Katakuri's so-called elementalization was not true elementalization. He transformed his body into mochi, and because his Observation Haki was so powerful, he changed shape at the instant an attack landed, making it look like elementalization.
But the problem was—
Could gold, silver, and bronze transform like mochi?
That was absolutely impossible!
Their abilities came purely from the fact that they had been modified.
Their special nature as cyborgs was the most important part.
"Your bodies have been modified in a very interesting way."
"More accurately…"
"You were not simply modified into cyborgs."
"Rather…"
Arthur looked at the three brothers and said with interest, "Your bodies were transformed into countless tiny components. These components combine together to form your complete bodies."
"Kek."
His smile deepened.
To put it another way, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Men had been reconstructed through their respective substances.
But the most crucial part was this:
They had not undergone a simple full-body modification.
Instead, they were more like nanomachines. As long as the core existed, the other parts could attach themselves and reform around it.
That was extremely interesting.
Arthur had not expected that they could be modified into such a state.
Arthur said with interest, "Interesting. I truly didn't expect the technology of that colossal power to have reached such a shocking level."
Honestly.
Arthur truly found it fascinating.
This level of technology was far too interesting.
Clearly!
Such technology had not been developed in a short time. It had been gradually created over the World Government's eight hundred years of existence.
"As expected."
Gold Man nodded. "Arthur, you are an extremely special and dangerous man. You also possess a special Observation Haki similar to the Voice of All Things."
Although he showed no emotion, Gold Man's words carried a firm certainty—one that seemed to come from the heart and soul.
Arthur said lightly, "You may think of it that way. It would not be wrong."
He smiled and nodded.
Indeed, if looked at from a certain perspective, Arthur did possess a special kind of Observation Haki. After all, his instinct was also exceptionally powerful.
Having such an ability was not strange.
Gold Man understood. "No wonder. Your uniqueness is indeed extremely dangerous. It seems we must eliminate you."
"Eliminate me?"
"Haha!"
Arthur smiled faintly. "Then, gentlemen, are you planning to begin the second round?"
A glint flashed in his eyes as Arthur raised his hand to stop Lamorak.
Lamorak tilted her head, seemingly not quite understanding, but she obediently stopped.
Since it was her king's order, there was no need to act.
Arthur smiled. "Gentlemen! Let us begin. The second round of battle has taken long enough. It is time to end this. There is no need to waste more time."
A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
Just now, Arthur had sensed that the danger his instinct had been warning him about was gradually disappearing.
It seemed...
That terrifying powerhouse hidden within Prison Island was no longer watching him.
Arthur had made a rough judgment.
Whether that judgment was accurate or not, he was not entirely sure.
But Arthur knew one thing: since that person was no longer watching him, certain things could now begin.
His gaze gradually grew sharper, and his aura became extraordinarily terrifying.
Gold Man.
Silver Man.
Bronze Man.
The auras of the three brothers became increasingly terrifying as well.
They no longer intended to hold anything back.
Their assessment of Arthur's strength was complete.
It was time to act.
The battle!
The true battle was about to begin.
Killing intent slowly spread from the four of them. It was like a skull-shaped aura of death.
At this moment, it was no joke.
That terrifying pressure brought a bone-deep chill.
"…"
Arthur stood quietly in place.
Then, a completely different feeling emerged from him.
With a flick of his hand, his right hand grasped the holy sword.
And at that moment, Arthur calmly flicked his hand again.
Swish!
Brilliant light bloomed.
A dazzling holy lance fell into Arthur's hand.
A faint smile appeared on his lips as Arthur said softly, "The second round of battle truly begins now."
Holy Lance in the left hand.
Holy Sword in the right.
Arthur's aura was fully revealed.
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