#24 - Chapter 24 King Beckley
Sorbé Kingdom Palace.
Before the palace gates, a line of guards stood in imposing formation.
A man dressed in official robes hurried over, kneeling directly before the palace doors.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
At the same time, a somewhat aged and raspy voice echoed from within the palace.
"Ahem, come in directly."
Hearing the command, the man stood up and, under the admiring gazes of the guards, entered the palace.
But as he approached the king's location, he bent over further and further, finally kneeling before the desk upon seeing the king.
King Becori of the Sorbé Kingdom looked rather old, leaning back in a chair, gently rocking back and forth.
The official knelt and prostrated himself on the ground: "Reporting to the King, Jin An has returned to the Sorbé Kingdom. According to intelligence, he has been at sea fighting for the past month, defeating several pirate groups, and has had close exchanges with the 'Navy Hero'."
"Alas..."
Becori sighed heavily, then a bitter look appeared on his face: "He really is still that strong. If he would just be quiet, he wouldn't be Jin An."
"It's been more than three years since I first met him. Do you know how I've been doing these past three years? People in the kingdom all think I have a good relationship with him, and that the kingdom is so safe thanks to him..."
"What a joke. Without him, I would be living better. A Marine lording over a king's authority, is that appropriate..."
The official knelt on the ground, his eyes trembling violently, but he remained silent.
Just as the man was covered in sweat, Becori suddenly asked, "Robert, do you think I'm living a pathetic life?"
Robert's body trembled, and he adjusted his facial expression: "In the Sorbé Kingdom, you are undoubtedly the foremost person. Jin An isn't even worthy to carry your shoes."
"No! In the eyes of the people, he is more beloved than I, the king. He has an extraordinary appeal!"
After Becori finished speaking, he suddenly coughed violently. After the coughing stopped, he said with a hint of self-deprecation: "I must say, that kid has indeed done a lot for this country, and even saved my life. I also know that he has no designs on this country."
Robert felt like he wanted to die at this moment. Why did he rush to wade into this mess? He tried to shrink his body into a ball, attempting to reduce his presence.
Becori continued to speak to himself: "I haven't treated him badly, but his actions are truly chilling."
"Prestige is so difficult to obtain, but he obtained it so easily. He cares about the common people, but don't I?"
Becori glanced indifferently at Robert, who was huddled in a ball, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
"It's all because I raised you bunch of useless people, unable to defend against even some trash pirates!"
After speaking, Becori's tone became increasingly cold, as if he had turned into a wild beast ready to devour people: "Immediately have the Minister of Defense come to see me!"
Robert raised his head tremblingly: "Now?"
"Yes, now, immediately, hurry up and get him here!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now!"
Robert stood up and turned to leave.
Walking out of the door, he tried to calm his emotions, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his clothes seemed to have been fished out of the water. He felt like he had saved his life.
Under the puzzled eyes of the palace guards, he left in a hurry.
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"Brother, in the month you've been gone, the atmosphere in the kingdom seems to have changed a bit."
After dinner, the four of them lay neatly on the sofa, digesting the contents of their stomachs, while a video transponder snail broadcasted the current hot news.
Ginny nodded in agreement upon hearing this. The atmosphere had indeed changed somewhat during this period, and the king's side had been making some small moves.
It's just that ordinary people can't really feel it, otherwise this country would have already become a chaotic mess.
Kuma, on the other hand, just wanted to lie down and be a quiet, handsome man because he had eaten a little too much. He had never been interested in these things.
In his subconscious, as long as Ginny and Jin An were there, he only needed to listen to them. Their decisions were always correct.
"Is that so? I'll go take a look tomorrow."
Jin An didn't take it to heart. He was very familiar with this country's king. He knew what the king was going to do as soon as he stuck his butt out.
It was probably just a lot of noise and little rain, messing around, then screwing up, and waiting for the Navy to clean up the mess.
Jin An was not only protecting the safety of this country, but also contributing a lot of tax revenue every year, but that old boy was still not satisfied.
Should he give him some unforgettable memories......
These people have been comfortable for too long and have forgotten the feeling of being threatened.
This matter can be handed over to Fire Fist to do, so that he can familiarize himself with this country.
Fire Fist, who was still working overtime in the tallest building on the island, which was still brightly lit: I really thank you...
"Kuma, are you satisfied with your life as a pastor?" Jin An looked at Kuma, who was lying down.
"Hic~" As soon as he opened his mouth, Kuma couldn't help but hiccup, and immediately felt a little embarrassed: "Being a pastor has always been my dream, and I'm very satisfied with the current situation."
His father was originally a pastor, and he had a happy and fulfilling life, but unfortunately, both of his parents, who had always cared for him, passed away.
"I'm very happy that you have this idea." Jin An changed the subject, "But you must remember to protect yourself. Some people are not worth your efforts."
"After experiencing the God Valley incident, I have understood what you are saying." Kuma looked at the people in the room with gentle eyes.
"I will protect everything I cherish!"
Jin An was somewhat gratified. Kuma, who was so gentle to everyone, had changed a lot. He had grown into a reassuring man.
"Bear cub, that was great." Ginny gave him a big thumbs up.
Jin An became serious: "In this world, if you want to protect others, you must have great strength."
"The three of you will follow me to train from now on, and strive to live a wonderful life in this world."
Shanks cheered: "Yay, I can finally train with my brother. I will protect everyone then!"
Ginny's eyes softened: "Then we'll be waiting for you, little adult Shanks..."
"Sister Ginny, I've told you, don't always touch my head, I won't grow taller..." Although Shanks said not to touch him, he didn't leave Ginny's palm, and the corners of his mouth even turned up.
Enjoying the rare warmth of the pirate world, Jin An couldn't help but sigh. It was his few strokes of luck in this world that he met these people in God Valley.
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