RNP Chapter 142 Jason, your luck is really "bad"!
Chapter 142 Jason, your luck is really "bad"!
Chapter 142 Jason, your luck is really "bad"!
Jason dragged Buggy along as they ran, and the Buggy Pirates crew behind them struggled to keep up.
The dense rainforest of the Age of Gods was gradually left behind, and the view ahead became more open.
"Huff—huff— Damn it! Slow down! My lungs are about to burst!"
Paki cursed breathlessly, trying to break free of Jason's grasp.
Jason ran while complaining.
"Seriously! Isn't this supposed to be a world primarily about seafaring? Where are your ships?"
"It's a disgrace that the great Captain Jason of the Argonauts has to trek through this godforsaken place on foot! Master!"
You're so incompetent!
Buggy was so angry he almost fainted. This self-righteous and arrogant Heroic Spirit was even more infuriating than him!
But then I thought about it again, and realized that this guy was actually quite skilled just now.
If used properly, it might actually bring benefits in the Holy Grail War, provided you don't do something reckless that leads to your own demise.
Finally, they broke through the edge of the rainforest.
Ahead, a magnificent city came into view, its tall walls covered with green vegetation, making it almost unrecognizable.
Only the magnificent palace complex still gleams in the sunlight, a testament to the indomitable spirit of this nation.
"Look! It's a city!"
"Great! They're finally out! I can't believe Lord Jason just wandered off like that!"
"Fool, what do you mean by 'just wandering around'? That's Lord Jason's heroic foresight! And it's all thanks to Captain Bucky's strategy!"
"That's right, long live Captain Bucky! Long live Lord Jason!"
The henchmen cheered, relieved to have survived.
Jason had not expected that these guys would idolize him so intensely.
"Haha, that's right, crew members! Follow the hero, and you will eventually obtain the precious Golden Fleece in your lives."
He laughed heartily and accepted the praise without any modesty. Baki also breathed a sigh of relief, wiped his sweat, and stared intently at the city, wanting to see if it was territory controlled by the Red Team.
However, when he saw the flags flying in the center of the city, bearing the symbols of the Alabasta royal family and the World Government, he realized...
When he saw the soldiers standing guard on the city walls, dressed in the uniforms of the Kingdom's army and navy, his face turned deathly pale, and his red nose twitched violently.
"I...I'm so damn stupid..."
Bucky's voice trembled: "A-Albana?! This is the capital of Alabasta! The Black Faction's stronghold!!!"
He was terrified!
He had learned what was in Black's headquarters from the pirates who were chasing him.
The Five Elders! The Knights of God! The CPO! They've all arrived; they're all in the city ahead.
There are also countless admirals in the navy, including Sengoku and Garp, who is on par with the captain!
More importantly, there are countless powerful Black Faction Heroic Spirits!
Isn't this just walking into a trap?!
However, his group of underlings, whose intelligence was always offline, saw the magnificent capital city ahead.
Seeing their own captain and the heroic spirit heading straight there without hesitation, they were immediately struck by a startling misunderstanding.
"Oh! So this is Captain Bucky's destination!"
"They're actually launching a direct attack on Black's headquarters! What audacity!"
"As expected of Captain Bucky and Lord Jason! We're going to follow the captain and these great heroes and pull off a big heist!"
Jason truly never expected that the title of great hero would fall upon him; his face was now sweeter than a candied date.
He responded with an air of elation: "Hahaha, it seems you really are a group of intelligent and brave crew members."
"The great hero will lead you to the Holy Grail!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderous response from countless crew members spread throughout the area.
"Conquer the capital! Seize the Holy Grail!"
Bucky nearly coughed up blood when he heard the cheers behind him.
Conquer my ass! This is suicide!
He desperately tried to hold onto Jason, who was still walking forward, his voice trembling with tears.
"Hey! You bastard! Stop right there! Look ahead! That's the enemy's lair! Going there is suicide!"
What? The enemy's headquarters?
Jason was a bit unusual; he simply relied on his A+ level of luck and randomly chose a direction to run in.
Unexpectedly, he went straight to the enemy's headquarters. But how could he possibly admit it on the surface?
Moreover, even if it's the main camp, there must be a reason why I came here, and Hercules might be among them.
With Hercules, victory isn't out of the question.
He immediately adopted an arrogant expression, as if he had everything under control.
"Hmph! What does a mere Master know? Wherever this hero goes, there are reasons for it!"
"Danger? Opportunity always comes with risk! Maybe there's a shortcut to victory hidden here! Don't whine like a coward!"
After saying that, in an attempt to show off his charisma, or perhaps just out of a moment of madness, he actually shook off Bucky's hand.
He strode to the tightly closed gates of the capital, put his hands on his hips, and shouted loudly in his flamboyant tone at the guards standing ready on the city walls.
"Hey! Listen up, you people inside!"
"Lord Jason, who led the heroes of the Argo on their great expedition, has arrived! Fine wine, delicious food, and... cough cough!"
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He was about to say "beautiful lady" when he suddenly felt a chill down his back, as if a figure holding a staff was watching him from somewhere. He quickly coughed twice and changed his words.
"In short, prepare the best hospitality immediately! Summon your king to come out and greet us!"
The guards on the city wall had long noticed this group of strangely dressed and suspicious-looking men.
Upon hearing words like "hero" and "Jason," I immediately thought of the ongoing Holy Grail War and became instantly on high alert!
A garrison captain shouted sternly, "Who are you?! Red-nosed clown and that golden-armored one! Are you heroic spirits? State your names!"
Bucky was so scared his legs went weak. He was about to make up a lie to cover it up when Jason, that useless teammate, straightened his chest and proudly admitted it.
"That's right! I am the hero's shadow recorded on the Throne of Heroes!"
"You do have some discernment! It is indeed me! Open the door now!"
Upon hearing this, the captain's expression changed drastically, and he immediately shouted into the Den Den Mushi.
"Report! Report! Suspicious figure spotted at East Gate! A red-nosed clown, possibly Buggy the Clown with Command Seals mentioned in previous intelligence!"
"There's another man claiming to be the heroic spirit Jason, dressed in golden armor! He's arrogant and his intentions are unclear! Requesting instructions!"
Soon, the order came: "Arrest them immediately! If they resist, kill them without mercy!"
The city gate creaked open, and a squad of fierce Kingdom soldiers and several CP agents rushed out.
They surrounded Jason, Paki, and the others!
Pakistani's face turned ashen instantly, he was both amused and exasperated, and in his heart he cursed Jason a thousand times over.
Jason was also a little confused. He turned to look at Bucky and muttered to himself.
"Hey, Master, did you do something here before? Why are they being so unfriendly?"
At this moment, all Bucky wanted to do was shout out the words he held in his heart to Jason with all his might.
"Jason!!! Your luck is absolutely terrible!!! Quick! Let's run!"
However, it was too late. The soldiers had already surrounded them.
Just as tensions were about to rise, Jason made an unexpected move.
He didn't immediately retaliate. Instead, he raised his hands and made a slightly exaggerated surrender gesture, with a forced, relaxed smile on his face.
"Hey, hey, hey! Don't get agitated! Warriors, we've come here with the intention of peaceful exchange! Isn't it much better to resort to knives and guns?"
"We'll go with you, okay?"
As he spoke, he winked at Bucky, signaling him not to make any rash moves.
Although Pakistani didn't understand what Jason was up to.
But seeing the gleaming swords and the dark muzzles of guns around them, they could only raise their hands with long faces, just like everyone else.
His men were terrified and surrendered one after another.
Thus, escorted by a group of soldiers, the Buggy Pirates and their heroic spirit Jason smoothly entered the Black Faction's headquarters—the capital of Albana.
They were then directly sent to a special prison area beneath the palace. It is worth mentioning that after they were sent to the prison, King Cobra received the news that a heroic spirit wanted to meet the king.
Perhaps this heroic spirit...
"Bell, Jaka. We're going to the jail tonight. Don't let anyone know."
On a terrace high up in the palace.
Taigong Wang leaned leisurely against the railing, taking in the farce unfolding at the city gate below.
With a meaningful smile on his lips, he spoke to Yang, who stood beside him like a javelin.
"Erlang, look, the workings of fate in this world are truly wondrous. What seems like bad luck can lead to the most unexpected shortcuts."
Yang Chuotian slightly opened his Heavenly Eye, glanced at the escorted Pakistani and Jason, and then looked in the direction of the dungeon, instantly understanding.
"Does 'Master Uncle' refer to Straw Hat Boy's companions?"
"Hehe, that's right." Taigong Wang said with a relaxed smile.
"With these two unexpectedly successful individuals going in, that stagnant pool will probably become quite interesting, won't it? And..."
His gaze deepened.
"Wouldn't it be good if they used their lucky eyes to see for us what secrets are hidden deep within this palace?"
Yang Chuo remained silent for a moment, then nodded. Although he disdained intrigue and scheming, he understood that his martial uncle's plans were far-reaching.
"Do you need a disciple to secretly look after you?" Yang asked.
Taigong Wang shook his head: "No need. Just let nature take its course. Excessive intervention will only disturb the workings of Heaven."
"We simply need to wait and see."
His gaze returned to the dungeon, as if he could already foresee the commotion those two rascals would cause inside.
They might be lucky enough to find something of value that even the world government itself may not fully control.
What these two people called misfortune now seems like incredible luck.
The adventure of these two unlucky guys has only just begun.