King Arthur, Apprentice of Roger’s Company Chapter 260

“Scared?”

“Disgusted?”

Arthur was startled at first, then burst into laughter.

Only then did he remember that the future Robin, who seemed like a mature woman, with a resilient and independent personality, was practically the mother figure of the Straw Hat Pirates, and was even regarded as the light of revolution by the Revolutionary Army.

Now she was just a little girl in her early tens.

And in her childhood.

Because of her unique Devil Fruit ability, which made her stand out, she was treated as a monster by her neighbors and even peers, who shunned her and dared not approach her.

Coupled with the impact of the Ohara tragedy on her young mind.

It was not impossible for her sensitive mind to forcibly bear all of this.

“Sigh——”

Arthur sighed inwardly. Such a small body had to endure so much, until she transformed into the person he remembered, growing up enduring countless hardships.

It truly made one feel sorry for her.

“Disgusted?”

“Shunned?”

“This is not the power of a monster, but genuine extraordinary power!”

“A true and real power that can make people realize their dreams!”

Arthur opened his hand.

In his broad palm, a wisp of breeze swirled up, forming a miniature dragon with bared fangs and claws. The traces of wind blades splashing on the stone wall were enough to prove that it was not an illusion, but a real existence.

“Look——”

“If it’s just power different from ordinary people, I have it too!”

Arthur looked up.

He flashed a brilliant smile at Robin, radiating a warm feeling, as if enveloped by sunlight.

Indeed!

He didn’t possess anything like an elemental Wind-Wind Fruit.

But with subtle control over his power, drawing out a bit of the power from the Wind King’s Barrier in his sword to put on a show was no problem.

At least!

It was a small trick that Robin, at her current stage, couldn’t see through.

“Different from ordinary people…”

“Power that can make our dreams come true…”

Looking at the dragon shaking its tail in Arthur’s palm amidst the greenish glow, Robin was momentarily entranced.

Katerina.

Capital of the Iron Empire.

Night fell, the brilliant sun disappeared, leaving only a crescent moon and vast starlight showering down, a faint cold light illuminating the streets, the only source of light.

Due to the widespread abandonment of light industries.

The wealthy districts or commercial streets were still alright, lit by sparse lamps.

Away from the capital, in the other half of the city.

At midnight, it truly became a place of complete silence.

Only the brilliant white moonlight poured down, a silver veil draped over the streets, transforming into a cold white glow, giving one an indescribable sense of desolation. The empty streets were deserted, with no sign of people.

However, at a street corner.

The moonlight unexpectedly shone on gleaming armor, reflecting silver-white light like countless gauze robes.

“Eh?”

“By the way, is waiting like this really useful?”

“It’s just a little girl’s word, she wouldn’t have said it casually, would she?”

Scratching his head with a rebellious look.

His fiery red hair, like fire, danced in the moonlight.

Even while squatting in the corner on lookout, Kai was as sharp-tongued as ever.

Or rather.

Apart from Arthur, no one received preferential treatment from him.

“Uh…”

“Probably not, right?”

Galahad secretly glanced at the person in front.

Arthur was with Morgan, leading little Robin to ambush on the other side of the street. They weren’t far, and with their excellent vision, they could fully see them.

“No matter what, she’s just a little girl.”

“Exaggeration might happen, but speaking carelessly in front of the King? It shouldn’t be that easy, right?”

Galahad hesitated to speak. (For exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

With Arthur’s increasingly strong presence, if he didn’t restrain himself, even ordinary ability users wouldn’t dare to take a deep breath in front of him, let alone a little girl in her early tens.

At the very least…

“Even if Princess Morgan can’t tell, the King can always tell if something is wrong, right?”

“Trying to fool the King? That’s far from what he can do, right?”

Galahad pursed his lips.

The Holy Shield quietly condensed in his left hand. His unreasoning loyalty to Arthur made him unyielding.

“That’s right…”

“And Arthur.”

Kai, who was about to say something else, instantly switched sides upon hearing Arthur’s name.

“The King will never be wrong!”

His eyes were full of stars.

He was a complete fanboy, mindless and fanatical!

In the alley on the other side.

He pressed one hand against the wall, concealing his figure.

His other hand quietly reached for the hilt of his sword at his waist.

On the seemingly plain sword blade, an immeasurable undercurrent flowed subtly, submerged in the shadows, as if it could unleash a brilliant strike at any moment.

Arthur’s gaze sharpened slightly.

His seemingly relaxed body could erupt at any moment, everything was ready, just waiting for the opportune moment!

“Eh?”

“So, will they really come this way?”

Morgan idly played with a strand of her hair.

Ever since Robin said, “I know these things,” Arthur quickly led everyone to change locations, calling back Kai and Galahad, who had been out scouting for information.

Without any hesitation.

He directly locked onto the unusual activity based on the information Robin provided, and ambushed them on this inevitable path, squatting from dusk till starlight covered the sky.

There was no hesitation, no delay, the decisiveness was such that even Morgan, who secretly thought highly of Robin, felt Arthur was a bit too reckless.

Is it a premonition ability again?

Morgan idly tapped her vermilion lips, her hazy eyes thoughtful.

It wasn’t little Robin who was brought out.

Although being trusted like this was indeed a very happy thing.

Even if trust came with a heavy burden, this long-lost belief was enough to warm Robin’s heart, who had long suffered from the harsh realities of the world, deception, and betrayal.

But—

But the crucial point!

Her identity!! Was recognized!

Was recognized!

Was recognized!

Was recognized!

Important things are said three times. Her identity as a survivor of Ohara, wanted by the Marines for ten million Berries, and forcibly branded as the “Devil Child” due to defamation.

Was recognized by that incredibly powerful yet handsome young man!

“Nako? I’ll just call you Robin, Nico Robin…”

When the morning glories bloomed in his hand, the young man spoke to her with a shallow smile.

His sunny and clear voice, however, sent a chill down Robin’s spine, who had developed a psychological shadow from betrayal and deceit. Taken by surprise, she almost collapsed to the ground.

If she hadn’t seen his extraordinary combat prowess.

Knowing that escaping was utterly meaningless in Arthur’s hands, the panicked Robin would have already slipped away.

Even if she gritted her teeth and stopped.

She still couldn’t help but curl up in the corner, watching his every move with trepidation.