Chapter 18: Imperial Guard

"Little Bartolomeo, I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!"

Bartolomeo shouted loudly and raised his butt high!

Three bows, nine kowtows, prostration!

Everyone was dumbfounded!

El Jorge: ???

Ace: ???

Hawkeye: ???

Little brothers: ???

Wait, dude, are you serious?!

The captain wears a dragon robe, although we think of him as Emperor El Jorge, why are you calling him 'Your Majesty'!? do you really think of him as an emperor of an empire or something?

"Pfft.. Haha~"

"Was he like this when you met him?"

Hawkeye appeared next to Ace at some point, nudging Ace's arm discreetly.

Where did this weirdo come from?

He was so fed up with his boring life that he almost died laughing!

"I take that back! I lied that he was my friend! I have never seen this guy in my life!"

"Eh!? Aren't you saying that—"

"I.do.not.know.him!"

Ace stated firmly.

Such a punk ass guy, such an exaggerated licker!

He couldn't be associated with someone so cringe, so exaggeratedly obsequious!

It's too fucking embarrassing!!!

"Darn it, who is this guy?!"

"I just can't stand him for no reason!"

"Yeah, he's even better at licking than us!"

"Damn, sycophants!"

The younger brothers gnashed their teeth and became jealous.

Kneeling to the emperor?

Such a great idea, why didn't they think of it?!!

Damn it, this kid stole the initiative!

"..."

El Jorge's face was expressionless, but his heart was already crazy with MMP.

Although, wearing a dragon robe, I am the emperor in your eyes. Such a loyal little brother is really touching.

But—

But being too cringe isn't good either!

He's already mentally scratching out a "Marineford" with his toe!

Wait a minute!

Something else is coming out!

[Imperial Enfeoffment: You can enfeoff loyal little brothers who have reached 100% loyalty to yourself.]

[After being enfeoffed, the attributes of the little brother will increase by ten percent!]

What?

Bartolomeo's worship awakened an ability for himself..?

The confused El Jorge changed his face in an instant!

This fucking guy is a real MVP!

"Oi rooster head, please rise!"

Although his face was expressionless, his tone was extremely gentle!

The main theme is the ultimate contrast of being cold on the outside and warm on the inside!

The Emperor El Jorge stepped forward and helped Bartolomeo up in person!

"At your command!"

Bartolomeo was flattered when he was helped up, and his eyes filled with tears!

At this moment, he was extremely happy!

Blissful beyond measure!

Meanwhile, El Jorge, pondering in his heart, sadly discovered that Imperial Enfeoffment was also a passive skill.

It required certain conditions to trigger!

In other words, the opportunity to enfeoff a little brother could be encountered but not sought after!

Well, can't do anything bout' that. What are we waiting for?

"Bartolomeo, heed the command!"

Thinking of this, El Jorge immediately shouted.

He didn't want to miss this enfeoffment opportunity, who knew when the next trigger for the enfeoffment skill would be?

"At your command!"

Bartolomeo immediately knelt down again!

This guy's loyalty must be maxed out!

He's even more exaggerated than a fangirl!

In his previous life, El Jorge had a deep impression of this character from reading the manga.

Who would have thought that the faithful little fanboy of Luffy would become his own?

Fate works in mysterious ways!

But what position should he bestow upon him... Right!

Isn't this guy a user of the 'Bari Bari no Mi' - Barrier-Barrier Fruit, a paramecia-type devil fruit?

Possessing almost invincible defensive power!

He could be considered an absolute defense!

And El Jorge just happened to need a strong and reliable bodyguard to protect his own little life!

This is truly a gift from the heavens!

At that moment, El Jorge's gaze at Bartolomeo became increasingly fiery.

My dear fan, my life and fortune depend entirely on your love!!

"Bartolomeo, heed the enfeoffment!"

"I will appoint you as my imperial bodyguard with a sword. You will be a guard around me and protect my safety without any mistakes!"

As El Jorge's cold words fell, Bartolomeo's emotions soared to unprecedented heights!

He bowed excitedly, repeatedly kowtowing.

"This little one heeds and obeys! At your command! My Emperor!"

The synchronized actions of these two left Ace, Hawkeye, and the others dumbfounded.

But even more crazy things were yet to come!

With El Jorge's words falling, a magical power of law appeared!

*Crackle-crackle* *swoosh-swoosh*

The faint golden halo appeared around Bartolomeo's body.

*AAaaaAAaaa~~~ Angelic music started playing*

Strands of halo enveloped him.

Like the integration of armor. Transformed into a fitted suit of armor, with a treasure sword!

Golden Sun Helmet,

Lion-Swallowing Heaven Armor,

Jade Belt of Ten Directions,

Stone-Crushing Boots...

A set of peculiar equipment adorned with golden edges.

A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle!

This set of strange equipment is blessed with gold rims.

Bartolomeo, originally a rogue thug, suddenly appeared majestic, extraordinary, and more powerful!

Personal armed guard with a sword was standing in front of the emperor!

Bartolomeo presents himself!

Ace: ???

Hawkeye: ???

The crew: ???

What's happening?

Wait, you're serious about this!!

"Oh Oh Oh Oh...."

""Ohhhhhhhhh My GoooOOODDDdd!""

"""To handsome! O-our captain's powers... He's so cool!"""

"Bartolomeo, the personal armed guard with a sword, thanks the master for his grace!"

Bartolomeo's eyes sparkled, almost fainting from his own coolness!!

A strong sense of happiness enveloped his mind!

This boss is simply too cool!

Wearing dragon robes and a crown, and still remembering to distribute equipment to his crew!

Now, with armor and a sword, Bartolomeo practically has the words "Imperial armed guard" written all over his face!

He immediately stood behind El Jorge, vigilantly surveying the surroundings!

Bartolomeo didn't forget his duty!

As a personal armed guard, he must remain vigilant at all times and protect His Majesty's safety!

This exaggerated attitude left everyone speechless...

Wow! This personal armed guard is really going all out!

And El Jorge finally felt comfortable!

With Bartolomeo, the ironclad personal armed guard, protecting him.

Full of security!

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