Chapter 13 Wapol
The Drum Kingdom resides on Drum Island, located in the first half of the Grand Line.
Named for its six peaks resembling magnetic drums, Drum Island experiences perpetual winter due to the Grand Line's climatic quirks, shrouded year-round in ice and snow, resembling a wintry paradise from afar.
A year ago, Drum Kingdom's port bustled with activity. Renowned across the Grand Line for its medical prowess, nobles, merchants, and pirate vessels alike sought out its doctors for treatment.
However, since the passing of the previous Magnetic Drum King a year ago and the ascension of King Wapol, everything changed.
Indulged from a young age by his predecessor, King Wapol grew into a tyrant upon assuming the throne, imposing harsh rule and enacting laws to consolidate his control over Drum Kingdom.
As a result, the kingdom's populace suffered, prosperity waned, and once-thriving ports fell silent.
Among the island's six towering drum-like peaks, the palace of the Drum Kingdom sits atop the highest, accessible solely via a series of cable cars spanning Drum Island.
Though formidable and well-defended, King Wapol remained vigilant, continually researching and developing formidable weaponry to safeguard his reign against perceived threats.
"Crunch!"
Traversing icy roads under heavy guard, King Wapol, stout and robust, rode a massive white hippopotamus from his armory, his face alight with excitement.
"Hahaha, splendid! With these weapons, my Tuntun Factory will wield unprecedented power!"
Beside him, Chromamon, the kingdom's affairs officer garbed as a boxer with an afro, eagerly flattered,
"Marvelous, Your Majesty Wapol! No soul in Drum Kingdom will dare oppose you."
Jess, the kingdom's Chief of Staff dressed in archer attire, his lips thick and arms sinewy, chimed in with a sinister grin,
"However, Your Majesty, you must remain vigilant—especially against Dalton. He commands our kingdom's army!"
Mention of Dalton elicited instant fury from Wapol.
"That wretch... If not for him..."
Despite his year-long reign, Dalton—appointed by his father prior to his death—controlled the kingdom's sole military force, rendering him untouchable due to his prestige and strength among the people.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty Wapol. With ample weaponry and your Devil Fruit powers at their zenith, those who defy you shall meet their end."
At Jace's words, Wapol envisioned a future filled with ruthless triumph.
Indeed, patience was key. With time and sufficient arms, he could consume Dalton's challenge with the power of his Devil Fruit.
Yet, anxious to hasten this future, Wapol barked impatiently,
"Go forth! Convey my decree: henceforth, no doctor shall treat the common folk without my explicit authorization, unless they pay exorbitant medical fees..."
The guards exchanged uneasy glances, save for Jess and Chromamon, who nodded in fervent agreement.
"An edict of unparalleled wisdom, Your Majesty!"
"Such a decree shall ensure unwavering obedience to your rule!"
Their reassurances brought a gleeful chuckle from Wapol.
Yet, a sudden interruption shattered the moment—a resounding voice echoed through the ice-cloaked castle.
"Are you Wapol, King of the Drum Kingdom?"
The abrupt intrusion startled everyone.
Guards swiftly encircled King Wapol, scanning their surroundings for the voice's source, but found nothing.
Enraged, Wapol thundered,
"Who dares to speak in such a manner!"
Chromamon, attuned to his surroundings as the affairs officer, spotted something amiss and gazed skyward, horror etched on his face.
"Your Majesty Wapol, in the sky..."
All eyes turned upward, where a man descended with a woman in his arms, massive blood-red wings unfurling.
As the crimson wings dissipated, the man landed and urgently pleaded,
"Fetch your kingdom's finest physician immediately!"
Understanding dawned upon all present at this unexpected visitor's purpose.
Wapol, accustomed to unchecked authority since becoming king, had never encountered defiance. Even Dalton, his sole advisor, merely offered gentle counsel.
"What! Who are you to address me thus! Do you know who I am? Seize him! Execute him!"
Guards surged forward, spears pointed at the intruder.
Yet, an unsettling calm settled over them as the man's gaze turned deathly cold.
"In that case, you too shall join my collection."
Before anyone could react, a piercing scream echoed.
Blood-red bats burst forth from the man's body, morphing into malevolent, grinning entities that swarmed towards Wapol.
"Eh!?"
A moment of dread washed over Wapol as the bats targeted him.
"Stop... stop them, you fools!"
But it was too late.
The bats swirled around Wapol, draining his bloated form of its lifeblood within seconds. His desiccated husk fell from the sky, landing heavily on the snowy ground.
"!!!"
Guards and henchmen alike sat stunned, eyes wide and faces drained of color.
Before they could flee, a chilling voice commanded,
"Fetch me your kingdom's finest physician. Do not force me to repeat myself."
As Chief of Staff, Jess was the first to comply, bowing deeply,
"Understood, Sir. Please wait while I summon our physicians..."
With haste, he departed.
Chromamon, wishing to flee but paralyzed with fear, dared not move.
For the devilish man now fixed his gaze upon him.
"Fetch me a warm chamber..."
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