"Tap! Tread! Tread!"

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps and the sound of heavy rain, Hector's family was surrounded by a group of well-trained troops outside their house.

In view of Hector's identity and strength, as many as 300 people were dispatched for this operation!

But both the soldiers and the commander looked gloomy and scary.

They are going to take action against their colleagues who once fought side by side!

This is not the first time they have carried out such an operation, and it probably won't be the last.

But…

They must take action.

Even many of their relatives and children were once victims of this sacrificial activity!

"It's just Hector, and sending out so many people is just killing a chicken with a knife. Minister Zuo is really making too much fuss!" a captain complained dissatisfied.

In such bad weather, just to arrest Hector's family, they also suffered in the rain here. It makes me feel very unhappy when I think about it.

As for the life and death of Hector's family,

Who cares?

At least he didn't care. After all, this kind of thing used to be Hector's job. How ridiculous!

The sacrifice has been going on for six hundred years, and being chosen can only mean that their family is unlucky.

Of course, there may also be factors that lead to the failure of the power competition. Even the royal family cannot stay out of the matter, let alone a mere general!

"The Kingdom of Morist...this country will never be better again!"

A middle-aged man in his late fifties looked indifferently at the lightning and thunder, which looked like the doomsday sky, and murmured to himself in a low voice.

He is the person in charge of capturing Ulti and Peggywan this time. Like Hector, he is also a general of the Morist Kingdom.

Over the past six hundred years, people in this country have been filled with hatred for each other, and everyone has lost relatives and friends.

They resented this bloody sacrifice and those who made them miserable!

Common people, ministers, generals, or royalty.

As more and more people are involved, the only reason for a considerable number of people to live is to see other people experiencing the same pain with their own eyes, and to desperately prevent the chosen ones from escaping!

Why?

Why are you different from me?

Why have you lost nothing?!!

I don’t know when this crazy idea spread to the entire kingdom like a plague, and the story of the changing situation is repeated every year.

Rights do have a certain protective effect on the upper class, but they are also quite limited. The Blood Sacrifice lasted for too long, almost throughout the history of the Morist Kingdom.

Once the majority of people feel unfair, then a bottom-up riot will be inevitable!

After all, soldiers are the main fighting force of this kingdom, and most of them come from civilian families.

Even if the strength is low, never underestimate the destructive power of human beings, especially thousands of lunatics who are desperate for their lives!

In this way, the Kingdom of Morist maintains a fragile balance by relying on hatred, and it also relies on hatred to continue this bloody sacrificial activity!

"Speaking of which, it's a pity for that kid Peggy Wan."

"His talent is obviously more outstanding than his peers. If he is not selected, he might be able to become a general like his father in a few years!"

"How pitiful, hahahaha..."

Bang!

The man was still laughing happily, but a bullet had mercilessly penetrated his eyebrow.

He opened his mouth and seemed ready to continue talking. Unfortunately, everything was in vain. In the end, he could only 'plop' and hit the ground hard!

"Coming!!!"

Although they are outnumbered, Hector can become a general of the Moricite Kingdom, so naturally he is not a loser.

They just didn't expect that Hector would actually dare to resist!

After all, if they don't resist, only their two children will be sacrificed, and nothing will happen to Hector and his wife.

But this is better!

The Morist Kingdom does not need so many living people, nor does it need a happy family, which will only make them more pitiful!

"Next, it's time to win. Bring the sacrifices to the altar smoothly. No matter what method is used, no matter how many casualties are caused, it is allowed."

"No one can be exempted, including His Majesty the King's daughter, Princess Rashni!"

"oh---"

…

on the other side,

"Yeah, kill one!"

Seeing a soldier on the opposite side fall down in response, Ulti jumped up excitedly, without any panic or fear expression on his face.

Afterwards, Ulti eagerly waved the mace in his hand, as if he was considering where to start!

"Xiao Pei, this is yours!" Hector put down the flintlock gun in his hand and still gave it to Peggy.

Hearing the words,

Peggy Wan was a little confused, "Well... I don't know how to use a gun!"

Rather than using guns and swords, he prefers to rely on his own body and use his fists to resolve battles, just like he did in previous fights.

"I will not interfere with your choice, but you must know that your speed and reaction are not enough, and your body is not invulnerable."

"And there are hundreds of enemies, any one of them may kill you."

Hector sighed, not to his son, but to himself.

If you think about it carefully, although he had taught Peggy Wan some basic fighting skills before, that was all.

He is too busy!

"Boom!"

There was a clear and pleasant sound of metal collision, and Hector slowly pulled out the saber from his waist.

"dad?"

"I almost forgot, Xiaopei hasn't seen how dad fights, right?"

"Well... because wars usually occur outside the kingdom, and our home is far from the port, few pirates can break into the hinterland of the kingdom."

"Really, then you must remember that dad is very powerful, much stronger than everyone knows!"

Hector said seriously.

He had never fought with all his strength in front of anyone. Even if his subordinates died in battle because they were defeated, he would just "look on with cold eyes".

Even he himself doesn't know why!

Perhaps the seeds of resistance have already been planted in his heart.

He was not sure whether he would break his principles when his child was on the red list.

But now…

He finally knows!

Even if the list announced by His Majesty the King only includes one of Pejivan and Ulti this time, he will still choose to resist.

"Kakaka~"

Immediately afterwards, Hector made a crunching sound, and a pair of broad dark red wings suddenly appeared behind him.

Able person?!!

Seeing this scene, Peggy Wan and others' eyes widened. After living together for so many years, they didn't even notice!

Seeing the shocked expressions on his family's faces, Hector smiled with satisfaction, "Remember, when a man decides to risk his life to protect his family, no one can defeat him."

"Don't take chances. There are never any miracles in this world. There are only people with great strength and hard work!"

"Success is inevitable, we will win next!!!"

win?!!

"But dad, even if you have devil fruit powers, you may not be able to escape, right?" Peggy couldn't help but said.

Hector's possession of Devil Fruit powers was indeed beyond their expectations, but this is a new world. In addition to dragon Devil Fruits, there are many other Devil Fruit power users in Morist Kingdom, and the strength of those people is extremely strong!

"Yes, Hector, the children and I are too weak, especially me. I can't help at all. If..."

"Verenice, thank you for all your hard work. I will protect you."

"forever!!!"
To be continued...