The atmosphere on the battlefield, which had been heavy with tension due to the war, was eased considerably after David met Cass and the others.
The three of them stared at each other, sizing each other up.
David knew about Cass.
He was intentionally gathering all sorts of information about the king, especially about the live broadcast in front of the entire navy. Anyone with a keen eye could have gathered that information, not to mention that he was the king.
He was well aware of and admired the master's achievements.
He also paid special attention to collecting information about the people around the master.
The Master has three capable subordinates. One of them is 'Butterfly', but in the world she is more often known as 'White Whale', Flor Rida. She is inseparable from the Master and is his favorite subordinate.
Then there's 'Black Wolf' Clod, who's less of a naval officer and more of the master's butler, his right-hand man.
Finally, there's 'Giant Shield' Cass, and this guy is no ordinary person!
If the first two are the master's right and left hands, then this one is the shield protecting the master from the outside world!
As this shield gained glory, it rose higher and higher, forming a barrier of the Lord's glory. Before this shield was broken, no one was qualified to look directly at the Lord.
These three are the master's three pillars, and also the people David pays close attention to.
In addition, there is "Big Gun" Wilbur, who gave him the master's quotes, making him feel closer to the master. He used to be just an unknown colonel, but after following the master, he made such a name for himself.
There's also Colonel Ian, another powerful subordinate of the Master.
David was looking at Cass, and Cass was looking at David.
Sometimes, strong individuals don't need to talk; they can discern a person's character simply by exchanging blows.
Cass didn't consider himself a strong person, but he could still sense David's emotions.
He is the kind of upright person who would never do anything despicable. He would never do something like massacring civilians, especially after he accepted Wilbur's book, "The Book of Justice".
How could someone who can study Mr. Kuro's justice be a bad person?
"I see..."
David seemed to understand something and said to Cass, "You think that Dressrosa will stop at nothing to conquer and will kill innocent civilians for fun, so you came to the battlefield to stop the army. You are indeed 'Great Shield' Cass. Your title is worthy of being the shield that protects the master."
As he spoke, he looked through the navy towards the angry-looking army of the Kingdom of Raya behind him.
"Hatred? Because their hometown was massacred, they are filled with hatred for Dressrosa, preferring to die than surrender, but..."
David bent his legs and leaped up, soaring directly past the numerous navy ships, arriving with a thud behind the navy in front of the army of the Kingdom of Raya.
"I am King David, King of Dressrosa!"
This loud shout startled the soldiers of the Kingdom of Raya, and then made them even angrier!
"Kill him! Kill this culprit and avenge our family!" Yev roared, raising his gun and pulling the trigger directly at David.
Bang!
The lead bullet was launched, heading straight for David.
David slightly shifted his body to the side, dodging the lead bullet, and gripped his greatsword as he faced the charging men, then swung it forward with a fierce blow.
"Wolf Sword - Roaring Suppression!!"
roar!!!
A wind pressure, like the howl of wolves, rose with the swing of the sword, pressing the charging soldiers of the Kingdom of Raya directly to the ground, as if they were being crushed by a heavy object, unable to get up for a long time.
Have you calmed down yet?
David looked at them and said calmly, "I never ordered the massacre of civilians."
"What did you say?!"
Yev struggled to lift his head, his eyes bloodshot. "King of Dressrosa, you've committed such a despicable act and you dare not admit it?! We so eagerly awaited your words, so enamored with your talk of 'world unification,' and yet you're a despicable man who can't even admit what you've done!"
Upon hearing this, David looked down at the man and asked, "What's your name?"
"Yev! Remember, I am the epitome of resistance. When one Yev dies, many more will rise up!" Yev said through gritted teeth.
“Yev? I’ll remember that. But before I die, I have a question: what is the purpose of Dressrosa’s visit here?” David asked.
"You are the conquerors, of course!" Yev roared. "You despicable people who will stop at nothing to conquer, you beasts who are even worse than pirates!"
"But you still admire me, a conqueror like myself, which means you agree with my words, don't you? The words I spoke in those conquered islands and countries, words that led people to progress together."
David said, “Then my goal is conquest, to lead you to the kingdom I have spoken of. And you are willing to be conquered by me, so why should I slaughter those villages, needlessly adding to your hatred and making things more difficult for myself?”
These words stunned Yev, and also stunned the soldiers who had lost their homes.
yes...
Dressrosa's goal was conquest, while they originally wanted to surrender. Everyone was clearly on the same page, so why would Dressrosa do something so foolish?
"My army in Dressrosa has always fought honorably, because if we don't defeat the enemy's army, they will always fight back, not just fight on the ground. Only by winning honorably can we win people's hearts and minds."
David said, "We disdain any despicable acts. If you still don't believe me, then continue. Even if I kill you all, I can still conquer this country!"
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