Pirate King: I'm determined to be the King of Sons-in-Law!

Chapter 109 Returning Home to Visit Relatives

Two weeks later, the warship arrived at the port of Shells.

Looking at the familiar and peaceful town, Loya was filled with nostalgia; this was where his dream began.

"I can go by myself."

"yes!"

Without his men, Loya went to Branch 153 alone, wanting to give Colonel Rhodes a little surprise.

Before they had gone far, they heard panicked cries for help.

"Help! A wolf is biting me!"

"Wolf?"

Loya raised an eyebrow. How could there be wolves in a small town? Wolves do exist in the wilderness areas of the island, but they rarely come to the town.

Wolves are afraid of people too.

"shave!"

Loya transformed into a streak of light, using the rooftops on both sides for leverage, and after three changes of direction, arrived at the location of the cries for help.

In the middle of the street, a white-furred snow wolf was roaming around without restraint, occasionally baring its fangs at passersby as if about to pounce.

It's still pretty.

Loya landed on the ground and stared at the snow wolf.

The snow wolf, which had been incredibly fierce just moments before, stopped moving the instant it saw Loya. It whimpered softly and lay prostrate on the ground, wagging its tail like a dog, trying to please Loya.

At this moment, Loya noticed that the snow wolf was wearing a collar around its neck.

It's a pet wolf.

Soon, a boy with a bowl cut, a butt-shaped chin, and slanted eyebrows appeared, his ugliness quite unique.

The boy swaggered over and, seeing the snow wolf lying dejectedly in front of Loya, angrily demanded, "You bastard, what did you do to Solo?"

"Solo? Is it your pet?"

Loya pointed to the wolf on the ground.

"That's right."

The boy was extremely arrogant: "Do you know who I am? I'm Hilmabo, the son of Major Morgan, the highest-ranking officer in this town! If you know what's good for you, kneel down and apologize to me right now!"

It's you.

Loya remembered.

It turns out he's Morgana's son, Koby's friend. With proper training, he could become quite powerful in the future.

But the highest-ranking officer?

Loya asked with some surprise, "Your father, Monka, is now the commander of Branch 153?"

"Hmph, of course you're scared!"

Hilmabo was quite pleased with himself. Since his father became the base commander, his status had risen accordingly, and everyone was afraid of him.

That's not what Loya cares about.

"Where is Colonel Rhodes?"

"Colonel Rhodes retired, so Father took over as base commander. Ah, why am I telling you this!"

Hilmabo realized what was happening and angrily pointed at Loya.

"Kneel down and apologize to me right now, or I'll have my father arrest you!"

"Your father would never do that."

Loya was speechless.

Although Monka was rigid, he was still quite upright. He never expected his son to be such a scoundrel and to have learned to bully others by taking advantage of others.

They've neglected to discipline their children!

Shaking his head, Loya grabbed Hilmabo by the back of his collar, lifted him up, and headed toward Branch 153.

"Put me down!"

"state!"

One punch silenced the boy.

"You come along too."

"Waaaaah~~"

Solo the snow wolf was also behind them.

Soon, Loya arrived at the branch.

The soldiers on duty stared at Loya in disbelief.

"Colonel Loya?!"

"Oh, it's Linus."

Loya nodded with a smile.

After a year away, how come this kid is still just a common soldier?

"Don't be nervous, I just came back to visit during my vacation."

"clear."

Linus nodded vigorously. How could he not be excited? He had heard that Colonel Loya was now the base commander of Loguetown, a super big shot!

"Colonel, I'll show you the way."

"Thanks."

Loya smiled and shook his head. He wasn't unfamiliar with the base, so he didn't need someone to lead the way. But this feeling was not bad.

After taking a walk around the base and chatting with Monka for a while, Loya told her about Hilmabo before leaving.

"It was my oversight!"

Monka frankly admitted his mistake. After becoming the base leader, he had focused all his attention on the branch and had indeed neglected his family.

"Colonel Loya, I have a request, and I hope you can grant it."

"No need to be so polite. If there's anything I can do to help, I certainly won't refuse."

Loya has a deep affection for Branch 153. Back when he was a new recruit, he learned a lot from Monka.

Monka bowed slightly and brought his son in front of Loya: "I want this good-for-nothing son to stay with you."

"this"

Loya looked at the dumbfounded Hilmabo, thought for a moment, and nodded with a smile. This kid does have some talent.

"No problem, I'll discipline him."

"I am extremely grateful!"

Monka's eyes showed gratitude; his son's future as Loya's subordinate was definitely ten times better than staying in Shells Town.

"Colonel Loya, I'll take you to Colonel Rhodes' house."

"it is good."

About six months ago, Colonel Rhodes applied for retirement and then stayed in Shells with his family.

When Loya met Colonel Rhodes, the latter was leisurely fishing by the river. He looked much older, with wrinkles around his eyes, but he was in good spirits.

With the burdens lifted, it's time to enjoy my retirement.

Loya sat down next to Colonel Rhodes.

"Colonel."

"Huh, Loya?"

When Rod saw Loya, he was stunned for a moment before reacting, then laughed and scolded, "You actually came back to see me, kid."

"Absolutely!"

Loya chuckled and put down the gifts he was carrying. They were all specially supplied tobacco, alcohol, and tea, of very good quality.

"Colonel."

Loya talked about what happened after he left.

Although this year was short, it was full of twists and turns, making it a legendary experience for an ordinary officer.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Rhodes clapped his hands repeatedly, feeling extremely gratified.

"I knew you were going to amount to something, you'd definitely make something of yourself!"

"Your teaching is truly excellent."

Loya was unusually humble for once.

Rod laughed heartily, "Hahaha, come to my house later, I'll have your aunt cook a delicious meal, and we'll have a good drink together!"

"As you wish!"

The next morning, the warship set sail from Shields Town toward Sirob Village. As soon as Loya arrived in the village, he heard a shout.

"Pirates are coming! Everyone run!"

"Usopp, you're lying again!"

"Hahaha, you've all been fooled by me!"

Loya watched the farce and sighed.

This kid is still the same. He won't learn his lesson until something really serious happens.

The garden of the Sirob Manor.

The frail-looking girl excitedly threw herself into Loya's arms.

"Brother Loya!"

"Kaya, you've grown taller."

Loya patted the girl's head. In just one year, the little girl had grown quite a bit taller, probably around 1.6 meters.

In another year or two, she'll be a mature and beautiful young woman.

The Sirob couple also came out of their house, both looking much worse than before; it was unclear how much longer they could hold on.

Loya's eyes darkened slightly. The Sirob couple suffered from a chronic illness and were physically weak for many years, so it wouldn't be easy for them to recover.

"Come in quickly, Colonel Loya."

"Yes, Mr. Sirob, just call me Loya."

Loya went into the living room and sat on the sofa to drink tea and chat.

The Sirob couple knew their own health condition and that they might not last more than a few years. Their words implied that they were entrusting their child to someone else, hoping that Loya would take good care of Kaya.

Loya suggested, "Mr. Syrob, there is a Drum Kingdom on the Grand Line. The doctors there have the most advanced medical technology. Perhaps they can cure your illness."

"it's useless."

Sirob smiled gently and shook his head, having long since become indifferent to his own life and death. Over the decades, he had spent a fortune hiring renowned doctors from all over the world, but none of them could help him.

Calm and restful recuperation is the best treatment.

Now, the only thing the couple cares about is Kaya. Among the outstanding young people they know, no one can compare to Loya, and Kaya happens to like Loya very much.

"Loya, I'm leaving Kaya in your care."

"Yes, I will!"

Loya silently agreed.

He also knew that some complex chronic diseases, especially those with seemingly hereditary genetic defects like those in the Sirob family, were basically incurable.

Doctors have their limits.

But he didn't want Kaya to be like that too. That girl was his chosen wife, and she was very dependent on him.

"Devil Fruit!"

He couldn't think of any other way besides using a Devil Fruit.

After spending three days in Xiluobu Village, the warship set sail again, and at the same time, the appointment notice from headquarters arrived.

"G-1 Branch?!?"

Loya was completely dumbfounded when he saw the new location.

Why is it the G-1 branch?!

(End of this chapter)