Pirate Catcher in the Rye

the next day.

"The dignified leader of the revolutionary army actually appeared in my manor in a majestic manner. Do you want to kill him?"

Hawkins looked carefully at the tall and heroic man in front of him.

The other party is about thirty years old, with very average strength and unattractive appearance, but his expression is full of fortitude and iron-bloodedness!

"Technically speaking, he is the rebel leader."

"Oh, what's the difference?"

"I am also from the Kingdom of Lubnir. The revolutionary army only helps us overthrow the king's rule."

At this point, Mars paused, seeming to consider his words.

"The revolutionary army is different. Although they provide us with ideas, strategies and materials, it is up to us whether to adopt them or not."

"They're targeting the whole world."

"I don't have such lofty ideals. I only have the Kingdom of Lubnir in my heart. I just want the people around me to live a better life and not be massacred by pirates or starve!"

Oh!

"As far as I know, although our King is fatuous, he does not have a bad reputation or tyranny."

"Isn't it true that Chief Mars himself wants to be king?"

Hawkins raised his eyebrows. Even with the help of the revolutionary army, Mars could become the leader of the rebel army without any ambition.

This is a bit unreasonable, and Hawkins doesn’t believe it anyway!

"Nine years have passed since the great pirate era. There is gold in the sky, pirates' plunder, and the lives of civilians have become increasingly poor."

"Since three years ago, more and more people have died of illness and starvation, and the number of pirate attacks has also increased year by year."

"This kind of slow death caused by boiling frogs in warm water is the most deadly poison. It will kill everyone sooner or later. While we still have the strength to resist..."

"In this era, the mediocrity of those in power is also a sin!"

Mars sighed heavily, which was why he was here.

He doesn't believe in the grand plans painted by others, he only believes in what he sees and hears with his own eyes.

Simply, Hawkins did not disappoint him, and the situation in Alderney was just as the revolutionary soldier said, even better than he expected!

Especially after seeing the large ship from the Germa Kingdom docked at the port, Mars had no other ideas.

In just a few days, Basil Hawkins quietly destroyed the legendary Legion of Evil!

"Although you are the leader of the rebels, can you represent all the rebels? Will the revolutionary army agree?"

"You are indeed exhausted now, but now, so many people have died. After your injuries are healed, can you still let go of your hatred?"

Hawkins slowly asked the question he was most concerned about, which was why he did not immediately intervene when he returned to Alderney.

Perhaps at first, those people simply obeyed the orders of their superiors, but as the casualties increased, the king's army and the rebels had developed a deep hatred.

There are only about a million people in the entire Lubnir Kingdom, and 10,000+ people all have deep hatred for each other. How can they manage it in the future?

Hawkins is usually only responsible for combat, and the management work has always been undertaken by the Basil family.

But Hawkins discovered that the Basil family did not have this ability. They were as mediocre as most nobles.

Alderney is what it is today because it relies on a steady stream of nutrients from the outside world to replenish itself, not because of how excellent its internal management and systems are!

This also completely dispelled Hawkins's idea of ​​continuing to expand his territory.

They are now like a mosquito. It is fine to suck blood normally, but if the mosquito's body suddenly expands several times, or even dozens of times.

The entire North Sea will be sucked up by it, and eventually I will starve to death!

Although it can be glorious for a while, it will only harm the Basil family. This family has been inherited for 400 years and has its own way of survival.

"Don't worry, I will convince them."

"All this hatred is shouldered by a few of us, and we will spend the rest of our lives trying to get everyone to let go of their hatred."

"I won't...will not let hatred...continue to the next generation!"

"woooo~"

At this point, Mars was already crying, as were several of the top rebels behind him.

They don't understand!

Obviously everyone is a compatriot living in the same country, why is it like this?

They are just ordinary people. They just want everyone to live a better life, want someone to protect their safety, and want to survive.

call!

Hawkins took a deep breath.

They take everything on themselves, what a bunch of kind-hearted fools!

Unfortunately, I don't need it.

"It's not your fault. If mankind loses its positive and enterprising spirit, that will be the real end."

"The Kingdom of Lubnir does not need you to atone for your sins. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. You are just the representatives who were pushed out."

"After the war is over... live happily!"

Hawkins had to admit that he had indeed judged a gentleman with a villain's heart before. He could not blame a group of people who had no ambition and just wanted to live a good life.

Although their actions caused the death of many people in the Lubnir Kingdom, Mars was right.

In this era, the mediocrity of those in power is also a sin!

After this war, if anyone has not given up their hatred, they will all be killed.

Just kill a few more people.

I, Basil Hawkins, stand alone!

……

the next day,

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The intensive sound of war drums sounded, and [-] soldiers of the Light Guard walked down from the war house and landed on King Lubnir's main island in an orderly manner.

This is Hawkins' first time on the island.

Although he has been in this world for 16 years, except when he goes to sea, he has lived in Alderney almost all the time!

"Hawkins—Hawkins—Hawkins—"

"Hero-Hero-Hero-"

"Hero Hawkins——"

……

At the port, the rebels had been waiting for a long time, and the roar of 8 people resounded through the sky.

Obviously, Mars and the others have convinced the rebels to use such actions to show their choice.

"Why do we even have to cheer together? Basil Hawkins is obviously a liar. Mars is a bastard!"

In the crowd, several revolutionary soldiers complained with black lines on their faces, feeling as uncomfortable as eating flies.

When did heroes become so cheap?

"Because only he can bring peace to this country. Although he is indeed a liar and a bit ruthless, that guy is still very good to the civilians under his rule."

"And this is what Mars and the others want."

"Dreams and freedom only belong to the strong and ambitious after all. Mars is very smart and easily satisfied!"

After saying that, the revolutionary army in black trench coat couldn't help but look at Mars in the distance. On the other person's face, he saw a long-lost smile and a hint of expectation for future life.

Congratulations, Mars.

It turns out...failure can be so happy!

……