Chapter 605 Inviting Mantis
The reason why Vic chose this route was to come to this island, but he didn't expect that Rebecca and the others would stop directly on this island and wait for him. After seeing this, Vic couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate.
When Rebecca saw Vic, she found that he was still dressed as before, and there was no trace of a life-and-death battle a few days ago. He did not show any injuries or fatigue. However, she felt that there was something extra about Vic, but she could not put her finger on it.
If Garp and Sengoku saw the current Vic, they would definitely know what was new. Vic has a calm and steady temperament, which is a natural result of his growth in strength.
Just like Rayleigh now, he is powerful and lives a casual life. He usually makes some money by coating ships. When he has money, he will go to the casino to play a few games. But if he loses, he loses. He will not use his strong strength to do anything forceful.
When he was short of money, he would sell himself at an auction and then rob the person who bought him. He would spend almost all the money he got on drinking and gambling, and occasionally he would talk to young girls about life.
Having lived in the Sabaody Archipelago all the time, it can be said that he is under the nose of the navy. This is the confidence brought by the powerful strength. Therefore, Rayleigh has this kind of calm and steady temperament, giving people a very reliable feeling. This is the right hand of the Pirate King.
Now Vic also has some of this temperament, which is brought by the Observation Haki that allows him to foresee the future. He has the confidence to control the future.
Rebecca and the others pulled Vic aside to chat with him and asked him what happened after they left, but Vic did not elaborate.
If Rebecca knew that he gave up using his ability in order to comprehend the Observation Haki of foreseeing the future and almost killed himself, she would probably ignore him for several days, and in the end she still had to be coaxed by him. So Vic just said that the three of them were very strong and cooperated well, and he had to retreat in the end.
“You didn’t see it last time in Daberhesta, but now everyone knows how powerful the strong men that the World Government can dispatch are!
There are more than three such strong men. It is unclear how many there are. They just think that three people are enough to kill us. Fortunately, we withstood the pressure this time, but what about next time? Will they send more people?
We are still not strong enough! I alone can't stop more people, everyone must seize the time to grow up! "
Vic did not tell them about the battle in detail, but he would always inspire everyone at such moments. At the end, his eyes lingered on Rebecca, Fredek and Barnett for a while, as if telling the three that the next strong man who could face the World Government alone would be among them.
The problem with these three is that their Haki is not strong enough, their Armament Haki is still at the elementary stage, and their comprehension of the Six Styles is far behind that of the three Divine Knights.
It is more difficult to advance and comprehend the six styles, but as long as their armament Haki can be advanced, they can still hold someone back for a while, especially Fredek. His observation Haki can foresee the future. If his armament Haki can be advanced further, he might be able to take down one person, and then Vic's pressure will be greatly reduced.
When the three saw Vic's expectant look, they responded to Vic with firm eyes, and the others also made up their minds secretly.
Especially Kangbo who had just joined the pirate group. He witnessed the battle between such strong men as soon as he joined. Knowing that human beings could be so strong, he felt dizzy and his blood was boiling. The goal of his life has never been so clear. Most of Victor's chicken blood was injected into his body. After Victor finished speaking, he went to practice, more actively than anyone else.
"Via! Come with me, everyone else can go do your own thing."
After communicating with a few people, Vic called Olivia alone. Although Olivia didn't know what Vic was going to do, she followed Vic to the center of the island without hesitation.
It was because of their affairs that Vic had offended the World Government and was being hunted by such a powerful man. Now, even if Vic asked her to sleep with him, she would not refuse too much.
She has been celibate for many years. Who doesn't have some physical needs? She is also at an age where she is as vigorous as a wolf and tiger, and she is facing a man as outstanding as Vic. How much willpower does it take to refuse? Olivia doesn't even know if she can do it.
Vic certainly didn't want to sleep with Olivia. He took Olivia to a one-story house with a yard. Olivia was curious why Vic came here, as if he was very familiar with this place.
As Olivia looked inquiringly, Vic produced two bottles of wine from somewhere, then opened the gate and walked in, with Olivia following closely behind.
"Have you lost your manners after becoming a pirate? You don't even knock on other people's doors. You've changed so quickly."
As soon as Vic entered the yard, he heard a steady but slightly hoarse mocking voice coming from the house. It was obvious that the owner of the house had known Vic before and knew Vic's current situation, so he spoke without any regard.
"Mantis! I am a pirate now, so I can come to you openly. We are not acquainted until we fight. I recognize you as a person. I don't have many pirate friends, and you are one of them!"
What Vic said was true. He has always recognized Mantis, a man who resolutely went to sea to strengthen himself in order to protect his hometown from harm. After becoming stronger, he resolutely withdrew from the Rocks Pirates and returned to his hometown.
The man who has been protecting since the year of the God Valley incident made Wick, who was still a navy at the time, respect him. This is also the reason why Wick did not kill Mantis directly at the beginning. So after becoming a pirate, the first partner he wanted to find was Mantis. This time he came to invite Mantis.
"I'm not your friend. I'm just an ordinary farmer now. I can't be friends with a big pirate like you. You'd better leave here! Don't disturb the peace of this island!"
Mantis did not open the door to welcome Vic. The voice continued to come from inside the house, but the tone was full of emotion. He vaguely knew the purpose of Vic's coming here, but he didn't want to get involved.
His pursuit has always been to protect the land of his hometown and the people on it. He cannot continue to be a pirate. This is why he saw Vic's pirate ship a long time ago but did not say hello to Rebecca and the others.
He didn't want to bring the war between Vic and the World Government to this island. He also admired Vic's character. If he was not bound by the land under his feet, he would be willing to follow Vic on the adventure.