Chapter 516 Beckley
Although he knew that the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army was in Bardigo and that Big Bear was most likely also there, he couldn't just take the warship there directly. The Revolutionary Army would be a major force against the Celestial Dragons in the future, but now it was still very weak, and if it was exposed, it would be gone.
"Yes"
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Except for Rebecca and a few others, all the other marines took action. Some went directly to the island to inquire, while others returned to the cabin to change clothes.
Vic directly released his Observation Haki to cover the entire island, but did not find any human with a strong aura. Big Bear was not in this country. Although he was a little disappointed, he still waited for the information from the marines on the warship.
Half a day passed and the Marines had not found out any useful information, but a Marine who had changed into civilian clothes got some news.
It is on the southern coast of the Kingdom of Solbe, where there is an old church. The big bear once lived there with a young girl.
The big bear's huge size made a deep impression on people, and he would often heal the pains of the elderly in the church, so the big bear was very famous in the southern part of the island. So Vic took Rebecca and the others to the church outside the southern suburbs where the big bear once lived.
"There's no one in the church! But it's very clean inside. Someone must be cleaning it regularly. Could that person be Bartholomew Big Bear?"
"Don't worry, ask the nearby residents later to see if the big bear will come back regularly."
When Vic arrived at the church, there was no one inside, but it was tidy and organized. Although Vic only brought Rebecca and a few others with him, the cloaks of justice behind them were still conspicuous. Many civilians who came to watch the fun had gathered not far away, and the sound of whispers could be heard everywhere.
"It's the Navy!"
"Why are they in this church?"
"Are you here to catch Bear and Ginny?"
"It's very likely. I heard that they have become a revolutionary army!"
"Bear and Ginny are good people, why are you arresting them?"
"Although they are good people, the Revolutionary Army is against the World Government. They have been wanted and rewarded for a long time!"
"These sailors really can't tell right from wrong! They didn't arrest the bad king, but arrested two good men instead!"
"Yes! Many of us have been treated by Bear Cub, and we didn't even ask for money. Yet such a gentle and kind bear is wanted and has a reward on his head. What kind of world is this!"
"If they ask about Bear Cub and Ginny later, we must not tell them. The navy will leave if they can't get anything out of them!"
"Yeah! Fortunately, these marines didn't come when Xiongzai came back. I think the officer leading the group looks familiar. He must be a very strong marine!"
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Although the civilians were talking in low voices, Vic was a man who had already released his Observation Haki, so he was able to hear all the conversations.
Vic naturally knew the stance of the World Government and the Navy, and this was nothing new to him, but Rebecca and the others could not bear to hear civilians discussing these things.
They were protecting civilians, but now they were being accused by them. Their faces were already red, and they wished they could find a hole to crawl into. They were being accused in front of them of aiding and abetting the evil. The few people with a sense of justice were very embarrassed.
"We are not here to arrest anyone, so don't think too much. Just stick to the justice in your heart. Our justice is not judged by others, but done by ourselves. Just be clear in your conscience."
Seeing Rebecca's unnatural blushing face, Vic whispered that among them, Rebecca was the one who believed most in the justice of the navy!
Vic knows what the navy is, the World Government's thugs, so he only follows the justice in his heart, which is also the value system formed by his growing environment and experiences in his previous life.
Your world government says that those who cannot be killed will be killed if he thinks there is a way to kill them, even if he cannot do it openly, he will kill them secretly!
Barnett was embarrassed because of the honor of the navy. Wendy, as a princess, felt a little ashamed for telling these civilians that the king was a bad guy. Only Fredek had a normal expression. He only recognized Vic, not the World Government and the Navy. As for Ian, he couldn't hear those conversations at all.
"Master Xuanlong! It's really you! I am King Beckley of the Kingdom of Solbe!
I just received news that your warships have arrived in my country and are inquiring about a criminal. I hurried out of the palace to confirm, and I didn’t expect it to be you!
You must follow me to the palace. I will entertain you with the highest standards. This is a slum, shabby and there is nothing good to stay here, Master Xuanlong! Just follow me to the palace!"
Just as Vic was about to ask the surrounding civilians about the big bear, a group of people arrived at the church, guarding a carriage that looked quite luxurious!
When Vic looked, he saw a young man wearing a crown, with a pointed face and a mean expression getting out of the carriage.
This man was Beckley, the current king of the Solbe Kingdom. After getting off the carriage, he walked quickly to Vic, rubbing his palms and speaking to Vic in a flattering manner.
Beckley was able to know about Vic thanks to those navy men in uniform. When they were asking about the big bear, they were noticed by the soldiers of the escort team, and they quickly found out which navy commander had come to the Kingdom of Solbe.
When Beckley heard that it was Xuanlong, the powerful vice admiral who came to find the monster bear who had rebelled against his rule, Beckley immediately became excited and left the palace immediately to curry favor with Xuanlong.
Because his previous rule had been overthrown by the Revolutionary Army, he was forced to wander outside, which was too miserable. Later, he relied on the power of the World Government and the Navy to become king again.
Therefore, his attitude towards the navy has reached the level of fawning. He is not like a king ruling a country at all, but more like a younger brother of the navy. Therefore, when facing Lieutenant General Xuanlong of the headquarters, Beckley is endlessly trying to please him!
"How much do you know about Bartholomew Bear?"
Vic ignored Beckley's invitation. From what the civilians had just said, he knew that this king was not a good one, so he naturally would not associate with him.
“My Lord Xuanlong, Bartholomew Daxiong participated in a national rebellion five years ago and was captured by me. After that, he was rescued and joined the revolutionary army of the criminal group. Since then, there has been no news of him in this country!
That's all I know, Master Xuanlong! Has he committed any crime again? If you catch him, you must kill him immediately. He is such a bad guy, always thinking of creating civil unrest and rebellion in the country. He is absolutely dangerous!"
Seeing that Vic didn't say a word, Beckley knew that this was a difficult vice admiral to deal with, so he exaggerated everything he knew and didn't know. He hated the revolutionary army in his heart. It was because of the revolutionary army that he was exiled overseas, so if he got the chance, he would definitely crucify the revolutionary army!