RNP Chapter 192 Worldline Shift! The Knights of God Descend
Chapter 192 Worldline Shift! The Knights of God Descend
Chapter 192 Worldline Shift! The Knights of God Descend
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Sengoku had just put down Smoker's Den Den Mushi and hadn't even had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief about Sakazuki's situation when an even more explosive piece of news nearly shattered his nerves.
A Celestial Dragon was killed in the Sabaody Archipelago! And it happened right before everyone's eyes, right in a slave auction house!
"Damn it!!" Sengoku slammed his fist on the desk, instantly cracking the hard wooden surface.
The Holy Grail War and Gilgamesh's rampage in the Holy Land have already shaken the World Government's authority. Now, even ordinary madmen dare to kill Celestial Dragons?!
That King of Heroes is indeed the King of Heroes; he possesses unparalleled power. So who was it that killed the Celestial Dragon this time?
If this matter is dropped again, will the next Celestial Dragons be killed by ordinary people kneeling in the streets?
If even the most basic ironclad rule that the Celestial Dragons are inviolable is broken, then the foundation upon which the World Government relies to maintain its rule will completely collapse!
"Immediately! Notify Borsalino—no, he's already on his way to Alabasta—Kuzan and Garp too—"
Sengoku then realized with despair that the Navy Headquarters had no admirals available at the moment!
Does he really expect the marshal to personally take charge? What about the navy's reputation?!
Just as he was at his wit's end, a golden Den Den Mushi (snail phone) engraved with the World Government's symbol rang.
It is the direct route of the Three Elders.
Zhan Guo took a deep breath and answered the phone.
A cold, emotionless voice came from the other end of the phone, immediately understanding his predicament.
"We are already aware of the events at Sengoku and Boji. We are also aware of the current state of the navy."
Sengoku was about to explain when the other party continued, "There's no need to make things difficult. Lord Im has already issued a decree. This matter will be handled by the Knights of God."
"The Knights of God?!" Sengoku gasped.
"Is it really necessary to send them out for just a few? Wouldn't that be—"
He felt the reaction was too extreme, like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
"As for it," the Five Elders said decisively.
"Im saw more. The culprits—were Taigong Wang and Yang Jian."
"What?! It's them?!" Sengoku was shocked again, but then he felt—it wasn't so surprising after all.
Given the Celestial Dragons' character, it's not surprising that they offended those two unfathomable Heroic Spirits from another world.
"But—Taigong Wang and Yang Jian are us—" Zhan Guo wanted to say yes.
With our formidable fighting force, can even the Knights of God defeat them?
But he was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
"Who told you that the Knights of God's target was those two?" The three elders' voice carried a hint of mockery and coldness.
"According to the detailed report from the guards at the scene, there was a third person present—Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea!"
Zhan Guo's heart sank suddenly, and a chill rose up his spine.
The Five Elders continued, "The ignorant Fish-Men dared to participate in the attack and even witnessed the Celestial Dragons' deaths without fulfilling their duty to protect them. They must be punished most severely!"
"This is to declare to the world that any mortal who dares to offend the descendants of God will pay the price of destruction!"
"Aside from those extraordinary heroic spirits, all other mortals must relearn the meaning of reverence!"
"So, the target is—Jinbe? And—to make an example of him, to wipe out the entire Fishman Island—"
Sengoku's voice was somewhat hoarse. Although he and Jinbe had different stances, he respected Jinbe's character and was well aware of how complex the forces involved in Fishman Island were.
"That's right. Before the Whitebeard Pirates and Dilt of Beehive Island could react, they wiped Fishman Island off the map with overwhelming force."
"This is the will of that lord, and a necessary step to restore the authority of the World Government. The Knights of God are capable of accomplishing this task."
The Five Elders' tone left no room for argument. "Sengoku, carry out the orders and coordinate with the Knights of God's movements."
The call was disconnected.
Sengoku sat back down in his chair, clenching his fists until his knuckles turned white.
For the sake of so-called "majesty," are we going to sacrifice the lives of tens of thousands of innocent people on Fishman Island?
This once again contradicted his belief in the justice of ruling the world! But he was powerless to resist.
Inside a teahouse in the Sabaody Archipelago, the atmosphere is eerie.
The area outside was completely surrounded by layers of navy personnel who had rushed to the scene upon hearing the news. Swords were drawn and muskets were loaded, but no one dared to cross the line.
At the entrance of the teahouse, Yang Jian was leisurely sitting in a grand chair, gently stroking a large, calf-sized greyhound with fierce eyes.
He simply sat there lazily, yet he was like an invisible wall, shutting out all the murderous intent and hostility of the navy.
The head admiral was covered in cold sweat. He recognized the Asian man sitting opposite Jinbe, drinking tea.
It was none other than His Excellency Taigong Wang, whom the Marshal had repeatedly instructed not to be negligent and whose portrait had been circulated throughout the army!
This put him in a dilemma.
Inside the teahouse, the owner and the few fishmen who had been rescued huddled in a corner, shivering and drenched in sweat.
Jinbe picked up his teacup and bowed to Taiko.
"Thank you again for your righteous help in rescuing my compatriots. I will never forget this kindness."
Taigong Wang gently shook his head, flicking his whisk slightly: "The trouble you caused is nothing to mention. It is Lord Haixia who is truly remarkable."
His gaze fell once again on the bright red Command Seal mark on Jinbe's hand. "—Do you know what this thing on your hand is?"
Jinbe looked at the back of his hand and said in a deep voice, "According to Lord Dilt of Beehive Island, this is the mark of the chosen one in the Holy Grail War, called a Command Seal. I just never expected that I would have such a fate."
"Fate? Heh heh," Taigong Wang smiled meaningfully.
"This item may be the key to saving your homeland from peril."
Upon hearing this, Jinbe's usually composed eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light: "What do you mean by that?! Are you saying this mark can help Fish-Man Island?"
"Heavenly secrets cannot be fully revealed." Taigong Wang took a sip of tea. "However, if I may be so bold as to ask, are there any rumors circulating in your hometown about ancient weapons?"
Jinbe's expression instantly turned extremely serious, even showing a hint of wariness: "—There are indeed rumors. Why do you ask this?"
Taigong Wang nodded, stopped asking questions, and changed the subject.
"Then, if it would be convenient for you, sir, to allow me to visit Fishman Island in the future and see that red stone tablet inscribed with the Poneglyphs?"
Jinbe fell into deep thought. The other party had just saved his compatriots, possessed unfathomable strength, and seemed to know many secrets—but the request he made involved one of the biggest secrets of Fishman Island.
Just as he was weighing his options.
boom!
An aura of majesty, carrying a chilling killing intent, suddenly descended! The sky seemed to darken slightly!
Several figures fell from the sky like meteorites, landing on the open ground outside the teahouse, directly shattering the encirclement set up by the navy!
There were five people in total, all wearing different styles of armor and cloaks embroidered with the World Government's insignia.
Their aura was condensed and terrifying, far surpassing that of ordinary naval commanders!
The leader was a tall man with an exceptionally hot and violent aura. He was none other than Shamrock, the Celestial Dragon who was resurrected by Taikoubou and is now a member of the Knights of God!
The sailors, upon seeing this group, regarded them as saviors and, with immense awe, saluted them.
"Knights of God!"
Shamlock's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on Taigong Wang in the teahouse. This was his follower, and his feelings towards him were very complicated.
There was gratitude for being saved, awe of their strength, but even more so, the cold-bloodedness of carrying out the mission.
He bowed slightly as a gesture of respect.
"Lord Taigong Wang. By order of the highest authority, the fishman Jinbe opposite you is a heinous criminal who attacked a world noble. Please, Your Excellency, hand this criminal over to us for disposal."
Jinbe's heart skipped a beat! The Knights of God! He had heard of this mysterious and powerful force directly under the Celestial Dragons, but had never seen it before.
To my surprise, the World Government actually sent them to kill him! And it wasn't the expected Marine Admiral who came!
A subtle hint of surprise flashed in Taigong Wang's eyes. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thinking to himself.
It was the Knights of God who arrived, not Kuzan. The trajectory of fate—was indeed altered by that child's unexpected turn of events?
No—this is no longer a deviation, but a turning point, and now things are getting a bit complicated.
He remained expressionless, put down his teacup, slowly stood up, walked to the entrance of the teahouse, and met Shamrock's gaze.
"Master, it's been a long time. It seems you've recovered quite well."
"However, you've probably misunderstood something."
He pointed to himself and Yang Jian, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"It was the two of us who killed those scoundrel Celestial Dragons. It had nothing to do with this gentleman. He just happened to be there. If you want to hold someone accountable, come and tell me."
Shamlock's brow furrowed beneath his mask: "Why should Grandfather protect a mere fish-man? This is a supreme order from the World Government—"
"Supreme command?" Taigongwang interrupted him, his voice slightly cold.
"Is the order to indiscriminately implicate the innocent? Or is your true target not just Jinbe, but to use this opportunity to do something far more significant?"
Shamlock stiffened slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then looked at the bright red mark on his right hand.
He knew that Taigong Wang was unfathomable, and even with the Command Spell, he was not sure if he could control him.
Therefore, forcibly seizing them was simply unrealistic, and the other party seemed to have seen through their true intentions.
Finally, he took a deep breath and bowed again: "—Since you insist, then we—take our leave."
After saying that, he didn't hesitate at all, and led the other members of the Knights of God into the sky, disappearing into the horizon in an instant!
This scene left all the Marines and Jinbe speechless!
Taigong Wang's influence is so great that even the Knights of God dare not confront him directly?!
Jinpei hurriedly stepped forward: "Lord Taigongwang! You—"
Taigong Wang turned around and interrupted him with a serious expression: "Sir, now is not the time for formalities."
"They retreated not because they were afraid of me, but because they had a more important task to carry out—a task that makes all our current disputes seem insignificant."
His gaze sharpened as he looked at Jinbe: "Quickly! Return to Fishman Island immediately! Warn your people that a catastrophe is about to befall Fishman Island! The Knights of God's target is the entire Fishman Island!"
Jinbe was struck dumb, his face turning deathly pale instantly!
Taigong Wang spoke very quickly: "I originally intended to go with you, but now the thread of fate has been unexpectedly disturbed, and a variable concerning the survival of this world has occurred. My nephew and I must go and investigate immediately."
"The calamity of Fishman Island—you'll have to deal with it yourself! Remember, the Command Seals you possess might be the only variable!"
Jinbe no longer hesitated, clasping his hands in a deep fist salute: "I cannot thank you enough! Take care, sir!"
He turned abruptly and roared at the rescued fishmen, "Let's go! Back to Fishman Island immediately!"
Several figures rushed out of the teahouse without hesitation, leaped into the nearby sea, transformed into water lines, and sped towards Fishman Island, thousands of meters below!
Taigong Wang looked in the direction they disappeared, then looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed.
"The trajectory of the chosen one has suddenly dimmed—what kind of storm is this world about to face—Jiro! Let's go!"
The two figures flickered and vanished from their spot in an instant, leaving behind only bewildered and helpless sailors in the streets.