Even though the people passing by had put on masks, the continuous coughing still made people feel chilled.
Chopper's eyes became more and more solemn.
At this moment, he realized more of the responsibilities that doctors bear, and his eyes became more steady, no longer as childish as before.
Then Chopper turned to look at Gawain and said: "Mr. Gawain, if possible, please help me find the special medicine that Dr. Kureha said. Even if it has no effect, it has a reference value. if I can get it, it can help me save a lot of time, and what we need most now is… it's time!"
"Okay."
Gawain nodded and said: "My companions set out for the Drum Castle a few days ago."
"Even if it was delayed a little by the blizzard, they should almost be there by now, and there should be news tonight."
Chopper responded and turned to walk into the ward: "Okay."
Gawain looked at his back, and the idea of recruiting Chopper in his heart became more and more difficult to suppress, just because today, he saw a quality in this reindeer that was not revealed in the book.
Strength.
How could a reindeer who challenges his former tribe alone for the recognition of someone could be weak?
On the other side, in the snow.
A tall figure in a green coat walked quickly in the snow, aiming directly at the Drum Castle on a mountain in the center of the island.
This person is naturally Dalton.
A few days ago, when Dalton learned from Gawain that Musshuru's traces appeared in Silver Moon Harbor, he realized that something was wrong.
As the eldest son of the previous king, Musshuru was not only cruel but also expelled by the old king himself.
It was impossible for him to return to his homeland because of homesickness, especially the purple spores floating in the air that could be seen in the snowfield at this moment, which made Dalton feel extremely uneasy.
"This time, that guy might come to destroy the entire Drum Kingdom!"
"Infected people have appeared in Bighorn Village and even in several nearby villages and towns. The only ones who can save them are the doctors around Wapol!"
Dalton couldn't help but think of the current king of this country and gritted his teeth for a while: "No matter how willful you were before, I can still endure you being an unqualified monarch and lacking responsibility."
"But this time, if you still do whatever you want, I will never let you continue to harm this country."
"The old king… will he understand me?!"
Half an hour later, Dalton climbed the mountain where the Drum Castle was located.
But compared to the bright lights here, there were no patrolling guards in the Drum Castle at this moment. There were only a few burning torches, which were constantly swaying in the wind and snow.
Dalton forced himself to suppress his inner uneasiness, walked straight into the Drum Castle, passed through the narrow corridor, and came to the center of the palace.
At this moment, Wapol was standing on the throne, commanding a group of guards to pack up the things in the castle.
Dalton had no time to take care of these and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, Musshuru spread spores around the island, and many people have been infected. Now, only your doctors can save them."
"Please… Don't be willful anymore."
Dalton half-knelt in front of Wapol.
For him now, as long as he can get a doctor to help save the civilians of the Drum Kingdom, he can do anything, including kneeling to this man whom he despised so much.
"Is it you?"
Wapol turned around, pinched his nose with his little finger, and said in an unremarkable manner: "This country is going to be ruined!"
"You came at the right time; as the guard of this king, you can go to sea with me and become a pirate!"
"You're also a fighting force that cannot be ignored."
Dalton was stunned, and then he realized what he heard and said in disbelief: "You want to abandon this country?! You want to take the only remaining doctor in this country away when so many civilians are suffering from the plague?!"
Wapol's face showed some anger: "You seem to have made a mistake."
"I am the king here, and those people are just my property."
"When facing a disaster, isn't it normal for people to abandon some of their property and flee?!"
"Or, Dalton… are you going to disobey me?!"
"What a joke!"
Dalton was furious.
For Wapol's past behavior, he could still deceive himself by saying that Wapol was too naive and had not become a qualified king.
After all, which mature king would bully a little girl out of jealousy?! But now, Wapol's behavior has exceeded his acceptance limit.
"Wapol! You are indeed the worst king!"
"No, you are simply bringing shame to those two words. I cannot agree with you like this!"
Swish!
Accompanied by a piercing sound, Dalton pulled out the strange-looking weapon from his back, which looked like a violin.
Then his body also expanded as he transformed into a Human-Beast Form, with two horns extending from both sides of his forehead, full of wildness and power.
"I don't care where you are going; leave those doctors behind."
"Otherwise, even if I don't want to kill you, I won't let you go."
Wapol heard this, and a burst of anger rose in his eyes: "Are you going to swing your sword at your own master?!
"Chess! Kuromarimo!"
"Kill this guy who dares to betray me!"
As the voice fell, two figures with strange looks, one in front and one behind, rushed towards Dalton.
Chess drew his bow and shot several arrows towards Dalton, causing a burst of piercing sound.
Swish!
Dalton swung his sword to block the arrow, and when he turned around, he saw that Kuromarimo's fist was already killing him.
He retreated in panic but was a step slower and was hit in the chest.
Bang!
After the dull sound of the blow, the expected pain did not come. When Dalton was puzzled, he found that there were already several black static hairballs on his body.
"Oh no!"
The next moment, sparks flashed on the static hairballs around Dalton and instantly ignited all the hair around his body.
Boom!
The fire instantly engulfed Dalton completely.
But only the uncontrollable hatred in his eyes made him stay awake even in the severe pain.
Only you, Wapol; I absolutely cannot forgive you for treating the whole country as a playground!
Thinking of this, Dalton swung his sword to blow out the flames around him, stepped heavily, and his whole body turned into a phantom as he rushed towards Wapol.
"Fiddle—"
Halfway through.
The world in front of Dalton was occupied by a huge mouth, and the alloy jaw was like a river.
Wapol took action!
As the user of the Munch-Munch Fruit, Wapol can eat everything and synthesize it, including humans.
In the manga, after being defeated by the Straw Hat pirates, he was reduced to begging on the roadside, but he accidentally created Wapometal with his devil fruit ability, rose again, and even established the Evil Black Drum Kingdom recognized by the World Government.
This devil fruit ability can synthesize whatever he swallows according to his will.
Just like this moment, he wanted to swallow Dalton, who disobeyed him in one gulp!
"No one in this country can disobey me!"
"I am the king here; everything here is my property!"
"Since you don't listen, then go and become my snack!
Dalton was furious, but there was no room to dodge. At this moment, he felt indescribable resentment in his heart: "What do you think of human life!"
Just when Dalton was desperate.
A gunshot was heard in the distance.
A bullet shot from outside the castle and penetrated directly into Wapol's arm.
"Ah!"
"It hurts!"