Codex Pirates

Chapter 122 The Kingdom's Strongest Warrior

After the old Arcadio knelt down on one knee without saying a word, and saluted the fat and bald King Norton I, William felt awkward for only a second, and then he also knelt down on one knee, imitating Arcadio. Theo bowed like that.

"Are you Stolt?" Norton I sat on the throne and asked William condescendingly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." William stood up and replied.

Hearing this, Norton I looked him up and down. Looking at William, who was wearing a tuxedo and combing his hair back, he couldn't help but frowned, "You don't look like a warrior who can convince other men."

William wanted to speak, but Arcadio stopped him with his eyes.

"Your Majesty, Stolt is indeed a well-known warrior in the East China Sea," Arcadio defended William, "and what is even more commendable is not his bravery, but that he did not rely on his own ability to do evil, but acted chivalrously. , and now he is called by His Majesty to lead his sailors to serve the country, this kind of behavior is worthy of your Majesty's reward."

"'Famous warrior in the East China Sea'? It's so famous, why haven't I heard of it?" In the palace, a middle-aged man in heavy plate armor sneered, then turned his head exaggeratedly and asked the other ministers next to him, "Listen Have you ever said that?"

As soon as the man spoke, a scheming and triumphant smile appeared on Norton I's face. The body on the throne twisted restlessly, leaned forward, and looked at the minister under the steps with great interest.

Arcadio sighed inwardly, he stopped William from speaking, just to avoid this situation.

Arcadio, the man who spoke just now, naturally knew him. Andre, known as "the strongest warrior in the kingdom", was the captain of King Norton I's guard.

Like Arcadio, he was also of noble origin, but Arcadio's family was a civilian nobleman, while Andre's family was a military nobleman, so one can imagine how much the title of "the strongest warrior in the kingdom" is worth.

Andre has some abilities. Not only is he gifted with great strength, but he has also undergone strict military training. He is good at using a variety of military standard weapons such as two-handed giant swords, chains, spears, bows and arrows, but his title is Installed after layers of screening.

First of all, he had to be of noble origin, and he had to have a strong background. Finally, he had to appear in front of the king frequently, become his guard, and gain the favor and trust of Norton I.

Those kingdom officers who don’t have these conditions, even if they are stronger than Andre, because they can’t get to the king, and they don’t have other nobles to help promote them, they can’t become "the strongest fighter in the kingdom"—who knows who you are?

Arcadio knew that, although Andre was narrow-minded and greedy for vanity, he was not a fool. He would say such things on this occasion, especially to demolish himself as the Minister of State. It was arranged by the self-willed and willful king sitting on the throne.

Arcadio is most familiar with Norton I, but at this time, Norton I doesn't hide his expression at all. He just needs to think about it to understand that this wayward king deliberately wants to cause a dramatic conflict, so that his "Kingdom The strongest warrior", and he recommended a "famous warrior in the East China Sea" to compete, test William's strength, and watch a good show at the same time.

In fact, Arcadio had already expected it in his heart, so he stopped William before and spoke out himself, wanting to avoid conflicts.

Arcadio was not worried that William would be at a disadvantage, he had some knowledge, although he didn't know William's specific strength, but he had seen Barbarossa make a move, even though William claimed to have taken a trick in the process of getting rid of Barbarossa. Being able to kill Barbarossa shows that William's strength will not be any worse.

Because of his family background, the so-called "strongest fighter" who has not even experienced much in actual combat, Arcadio does not think that he will be the opponent of a pirate leader like William who licks blood.

But Andre is the bodyguard of Norton I. He usually follows Norton I. He is very narrow-minded. If William loses, he loses the face of the recommended Arcadio, but if he wins, it may cause Andre. Hold grudges fiercely.

Arcadio was finding it difficult, and Norton I on the throne said fearing that the world would not be chaotic: "Andre, since you don't believe in Stolt's strength, why don't you just compete with him."

Norton I said seriously to William again: "Stolt, Andre is the strongest fighter in the Navia Kingdom, if you lose, I won't blame you, but I still hope that from the competition, I can see Arcadio recommended you to me."

The Kingdom's Strongest Warrior!

William was completely unaware of all the twists and turns. Seeing that Norton I said it seriously, and the title was very lofty, he became more vigilant in his heart.

Although because of the social background, most of the powerful talents in this world are concentrated in the two directions of the navy and pirates, but according to common sense, the king should always win over some powerful talents for the safety of himself and the country. to deal with threatening enemies.

Since Andre claims to be the strongest fighter in a country, his strength should not be underestimated.

Norton I thought of where it was, and he was going to let the two compete in the palace. At the same time, following his order, the two guards, who had obviously been prepared, directly carried a shelf full of various weapons walked up.

William moved his joints secretly and looked over intently, while Arcadio had already walked up to him while the others were focusing on the weapon rack that had just been brought up, and whispered something in his ear: "Be merciful, don't win too ugly."

"The two of you can choose weapons as you like!"

Before Arcadio could speak clearly, he was loudly interrupted by Norton I. Under the gaze of Norton I, he could only obediently leave William's side, and spread out to both sides like other ministers, leaving an open space in the middle of the hall.

William was a little puzzled, but he still picked a knife from the weapon rack, pulled it out and checked the blade, then retracted the sheath with satisfaction, and looked at Andre.

Andre is in his thirties, and William is already tall enough, but Andre's height is even more exaggerated, close to three meters. The thick plate armor on his body makes him look like an iron man, and he ping-pongs when he moves. rattle.

When Andre saw William looking over, he showed a disdainful expression, and stopped the guard soldiers who were about to leave after putting down their weapon racks, and asked them to remove the heavy armor on their bodies.

As the armor gradually fell off, Andre's exaggerated figure was suddenly revealed, with high and bulging muscles, which were not much different from the bodybuilder William saw on TV in his previous life.

"I don't take advantage of you," Andre was satisfied to see that William's expression became dignified after seeing his figure, and he raised his chin and said: "In case you lose to me, you will find a lot of excuse."