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Chapter 685: Raymond and Lubock's Confidence
"Ze ha ha ha! Come at me, all three of you!"
In the brutal Underground Arena on Paros Island, similar to the Bloody Gladiator Arena on The Great Sea, the battles here were even more savage, and death was a common occurrence.
Bare-chested, Marshall D. Teach was covered in blood, laughing excitedly.
His fierce gaze provocatively challenged the three men who had lined up, ready to issue their challenge.
"Oh!"
Teach's arrogance drew enthusiastic cheers from the Audience surrounding the Arena.
From the start until now, Teach hadn't rested at all, having consecutively defeated sixty-three Strongmen.
Like a War God, he still stood tall, showing no signs of reaching his physical limit.
"This shouldn't be according to the rules, should it, His Highness?"
The manager in charge of the Underground Arena frowned, then respectfully looked at the man beside him, who was overlooking the Arena below through anti-peeping glass.
Parts of his body were covered in fine, bluish scales, and ferocious dragon horns curved backward.
He was bare-chested, arms spread, leaning back on a sofa.
This was the true Master of the Paros Island Underground Arena.
Hades' twenty-third son, Raymond, who possessed the Dragonoid Race bloodline, was the younger brother of "Scythe Dragon" Yates.
After his graduation, he didn't go to sea as a Pirate, nor did he join the Pluto Pirates, nor did he want to stay in the Military.
Working for the "Underworld Prison" also didn't suit him.
Upon learning of the existence of the Underground Arena, Raymond proactively volunteered to take charge of this important Place.
The Underground Arena had been established four years ago, located Underground southwest of the Sky Arena, possessing a vast Space fifty meters deep.
Furthermore, the surrounding Audience Stands could accommodate thirty thousand people.
The more brutal combat style made the Underground Arena equally popular.
Many Strongmen from the Sky Arena would also frequently come to the Underground Arena to watch battles, or even participate directly.
Teach was one of them.
Especially now, with the Swordsmanship Tournament taking place in the Sky Arena.
This had, in a sense, made the Underground Arena even livelier.
A gauntlet match naturally involved opponents going up one by one.
Since Teach was in high spirits and wanted to fight three people simultaneously, the manager naturally had to ask Raymond.
Saying it wasn't according to the rules, ultimately, it depended on His Highness's decision.
Rules were made by people, and Raymond, who managed the Underground Arena, was undoubtedly the one who made the rules.
People like them, in the final analysis, all served the Tartaros Royal Family.
"What's the problem? Since Teach wants it this way, let him have his wish. Battles are naturally better the more intense they are, but he'll be responsible for the consequences."
Raymond smiled casually, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards a young man in the front Audience Area.
His brother, Lubock.
Although Lubock had left the Kronos Kingdom when he was very young, Raymond still recognized him.
Moreover, after Lubock arrived on Paros Island, he was noticed by interested parties, and relevant news had spread within the Family long ago.
However, no one deliberately interfered.
Beside Lubock sat Harolant.
A group of people whom Lubock had rallied to become Teach's Subordinates occupied an Area in the Audience Stands with Lubock and the others.
"So this is the man my brother is following?"
Raymond thought as he watched Teach.
Even he had to admit that Teach was a Monster, young and strong.
There might be Father's plan secretly involved; he wondered what he saw in him.
As Teach's Strength grew and his Reputation expanded, more and more people gathered around him.
He had already become a young force on Paros Island that could not be ignored.
Everyone knew that Teach would go to sea in the future and establish a career.
For those with limited Potential, aligning with such a young Monster with a bright future was undoubtedly the best choice.
From the initial two people to the current dozens.
If he were to give a shout, many more people would be willing to join Teach's command.
His core group had initially formed.
The only question was when he would go to sea and leave Paros Island to make his debut.
In the Casino on Paros Island, there was even a betting pool specifically for betting on the time Teach would go to sea.
Which year, the first half or the second half.
Some people were just that bored.
The total amount wagered was not small.
As for Teach, they had made all the preparations, and even their future Pirate Crew was being built on Puto Island.
With the Beli they had earned on Paros Island over the years, building a larger Pirate Ship was completely feasible.
As soon as he obtained the Dark-Dark Fruit, he would leave Paros Island and sail The Great Sea.
The news that the organizer had agreed made the entire Arena erupt once more.
The three challengers looked displeased, but they did not refuse and entered the Arena simultaneously.
Because they were aware of Teach's Strength.
Despite having fought so many battles, Teach's aura was still incredibly strong.
As if he possessed inexhaustible stamina.
Fighting alone, defeat was certain.
If all three went up together, there was still a chance.
If Teach was truly a spent force and they managed to defeat him, the prize money they would receive would be incredibly generous.
Who knew how much prize money Teach had accumulated from his sixty-three consecutive wins?
"Teach seems to be getting stronger and stronger."
"And crazier."
The young Harolant watched Teach's overwhelming combat and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yes, his craving for the Dark-Dark Fruit makes him dare not slack off in the slightest. For him, nothing is more important than becoming stronger right now."
"He wants to defeat all the Strongmen who might compete with him."
In Lubock's eyes, the current Teach already possessed the demeanor of a King.
Absolute confidence built on a foundation of Strength.
A powerful will that would not rest until his goal was achieved.
A conviction to become stronger through fighting like a madman, and the awakening of Conqueror's Haki.
Lubock knew how much effort Teach had put in to become stronger.
They couldn't afford any mistakes; it was best to smoothly obtain the Dark-Dark Fruit.
In this situation, even he, with a calm mind, had targeted all the Strongmen who might pose a threat to Teach obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit.
Fortunately, in terms of points, Teach wasn't far behind them, having completely enough time to catch up.
During the Swordsmanship Tournament, while other competitors were having fun and enjoying themselves, it was Teach's chance to overtake on a curve.
As long as he became the strongest one, no one could compete with him.
"Is the Dark-Dark Fruit that important? Why do you crave it so much?"
Harolant asked curiously.
Lubock and Teach's attitude towards the Dark-Dark Fruit, and his own Father's arrangement, the smart Harolant had long realized that the Dark-Dark Fruit might be something Father had specifically prepared for Teach.
"You'll know when the time comes."
"Believe me, Teach will turn The Great Sea upside down in the future."
Lubock smiled confidently, offering no explanation.
(end of chapter)
"Ze ha ha ha! Come at me, all three of you!"
In the brutal Underground Arena on Paros Island, similar to the Bloody Gladiator Arena on The Great Sea, the battles here were even more savage, and death was a common occurrence.
Bare-chested, Marshall D. Teach was covered in blood, laughing excitedly.
His fierce gaze provocatively challenged the three men who had lined up, ready to issue their challenge.
"Oh!"
Teach's arrogance drew enthusiastic cheers from the Audience surrounding the Arena.
From the start until now, Teach hadn't rested at all, having consecutively defeated sixty-three Strongmen.
Like a War God, he still stood tall, showing no signs of reaching his physical limit.
"This shouldn't be according to the rules, should it, His Highness?"
The manager in charge of the Underground Arena frowned, then respectfully looked at the man beside him, who was overlooking the Arena below through anti-peeping glass.
Parts of his body were covered in fine, bluish scales, and ferocious dragon horns curved backward.
He was bare-chested, arms spread, leaning back on a sofa.
This was the true Master of the Paros Island Underground Arena.
Hades' twenty-third son, Raymond, who possessed the Dragonoid Race bloodline, was the younger brother of "Scythe Dragon" Yates.
After his graduation, he didn't go to sea as a Pirate, nor did he join the Pluto Pirates, nor did he want to stay in the Military.
Working for the "Underworld Prison" also didn't suit him.
Upon learning of the existence of the Underground Arena, Raymond proactively volunteered to take charge of this important Place.
The Underground Arena had been established four years ago, located Underground southwest of the Sky Arena, possessing a vast Space fifty meters deep.
Furthermore, the surrounding Audience Stands could accommodate thirty thousand people.
The more brutal combat style made the Underground Arena equally popular.
Many Strongmen from the Sky Arena would also frequently come to the Underground Arena to watch battles, or even participate directly.
Teach was one of them.
Especially now, with the Swordsmanship Tournament taking place in the Sky Arena.
This had, in a sense, made the Underground Arena even livelier.
A gauntlet match naturally involved opponents going up one by one.
Since Teach was in high spirits and wanted to fight three people simultaneously, the manager naturally had to ask Raymond.
Saying it wasn't according to the rules, ultimately, it depended on His Highness's decision.
Rules were made by people, and Raymond, who managed the Underground Arena, was undoubtedly the one who made the rules.
People like them, in the final analysis, all served the Tartaros Royal Family.
"What's the problem? Since Teach wants it this way, let him have his wish. Battles are naturally better the more intense they are, but he'll be responsible for the consequences."
Raymond smiled casually, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards a young man in the front Audience Area.
His brother, Lubock.
Although Lubock had left the Kronos Kingdom when he was very young, Raymond still recognized him.
Moreover, after Lubock arrived on Paros Island, he was noticed by interested parties, and relevant news had spread within the Family long ago.
However, no one deliberately interfered.
Beside Lubock sat Harolant.
A group of people whom Lubock had rallied to become Teach's Subordinates occupied an Area in the Audience Stands with Lubock and the others.
"So this is the man my brother is following?"
Raymond thought as he watched Teach.
Even he had to admit that Teach was a Monster, young and strong.
There might be Father's plan secretly involved; he wondered what he saw in him.
As Teach's Strength grew and his Reputation expanded, more and more people gathered around him.
He had already become a young force on Paros Island that could not be ignored.
Everyone knew that Teach would go to sea in the future and establish a career.
For those with limited Potential, aligning with such a young Monster with a bright future was undoubtedly the best choice.
From the initial two people to the current dozens.
If he were to give a shout, many more people would be willing to join Teach's command.
His core group had initially formed.
The only question was when he would go to sea and leave Paros Island to make his debut.
In the Casino on Paros Island, there was even a betting pool specifically for betting on the time Teach would go to sea.
Which year, the first half or the second half.
Some people were just that bored.
The total amount wagered was not small.
As for Teach, they had made all the preparations, and even their future Pirate Crew was being built on Puto Island.
With the Beli they had earned on Paros Island over the years, building a larger Pirate Ship was completely feasible.
As soon as he obtained the Dark-Dark Fruit, he would leave Paros Island and sail The Great Sea.
The news that the organizer had agreed made the entire Arena erupt once more.
The three challengers looked displeased, but they did not refuse and entered the Arena simultaneously.
Because they were aware of Teach's Strength.
Despite having fought so many battles, Teach's aura was still incredibly strong.
As if he possessed inexhaustible stamina.
Fighting alone, defeat was certain.
If all three went up together, there was still a chance.
If Teach was truly a spent force and they managed to defeat him, the prize money they would receive would be incredibly generous.
Who knew how much prize money Teach had accumulated from his sixty-three consecutive wins?
"Teach seems to be getting stronger and stronger."
"And crazier."
The young Harolant watched Teach's overwhelming combat and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yes, his craving for the Dark-Dark Fruit makes him dare not slack off in the slightest. For him, nothing is more important than becoming stronger right now."
"He wants to defeat all the Strongmen who might compete with him."
In Lubock's eyes, the current Teach already possessed the demeanor of a King.
Absolute confidence built on a foundation of Strength.
A powerful will that would not rest until his goal was achieved.
A conviction to become stronger through fighting like a madman, and the awakening of Conqueror's Haki.
Lubock knew how much effort Teach had put in to become stronger.
They couldn't afford any mistakes; it was best to smoothly obtain the Dark-Dark Fruit.
In this situation, even he, with a calm mind, had targeted all the Strongmen who might pose a threat to Teach obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit.
Fortunately, in terms of points, Teach wasn't far behind them, having completely enough time to catch up.
During the Swordsmanship Tournament, while other competitors were having fun and enjoying themselves, it was Teach's chance to overtake on a curve.
As long as he became the strongest one, no one could compete with him.
"Is the Dark-Dark Fruit that important? Why do you crave it so much?"
Harolant asked curiously.
Lubock and Teach's attitude towards the Dark-Dark Fruit, and his own Father's arrangement, the smart Harolant had long realized that the Dark-Dark Fruit might be something Father had specifically prepared for Teach.
"You'll know when the time comes."
"Believe me, Teach will turn The Great Sea upside down in the future."
Lubock smiled confidently, offering no explanation.
(end of chapter)
