Chapter 110: Bewitching Wapol

Chapter 110: Bewitching Wapol

With Dalton now under his control, Smoker was in high spirits.

"Your subordinates are still searching for you in the mountains," Smoker said, a faint smile on his lips. "They are loyal to you, and when you go out, make sure to greet them. Don't let them wander aimlessly. But remember... don't reveal my existence."

With that, Smoker tossed Dalton a phone bug.

"Remember to stick to the plan. I'll contact you if anything happens…"

After speaking, he turned and disappeared into the darkness of the cave, blending seamlessly with the shadows.

Dalton, still holding the phone bug, let out a heavy sigh. He pulled the torch from the fire, extinguishing it with a soft hiss, and then made his way out of the cave.

Meanwhile, Smoker continued his journey without pause, heading toward the foot of the highest mountain in the Drum Kingdom.

This mountain, towering at 5,000 meters, loomed like an impenetrable giant. Its peak was unusually flat, and the walls were sheer and vertical, rising up and down with no mercy for those who dared approach.

Years of harsh wind and snow had turned the entire mountain into a massive block of ice. On top of this frozen peak stood the king's castle, accessible only by a cable car.

Of course, climbing the mountain wall was an option, though Luffy's reckless method would quickly get him caught. Using the cableway would be just as troublesome, with guards spotting any intruder in an instant.

But none of these obstacles would pose any problem for Smoker.

With a subtle tug from his black ball, he lifted off the ground and soared silently toward the top of the mountain. He flew undetected, like a shadow slipping through the night, landing soundlessly at the castle's entrance.

Smoker closed his eyes for a moment, tapping into his perception. His senses sharpened, and he scanned the surroundings with the precision of a predator.

There are many smells in the castle, but none of them are familiar. It seems that the navy does not live here.

Three of them were obviously stronger than the others, and they happened to be together.

So, Smoker turned into an element and sneaked into the castle quietly, following the scent silently.

Soon, he arrived at a large hall, hidden in the beams.

In the main hall, Wapol sat proudly on the throne, with Chromamon and Jace standing on either side.

Beneath them, several ministers stood with sad and trembling faces.

By this time, Wapol was furious.

"The new tax law enacted by this king has been in effect for two years. Why are we only collecting so little money this month?!"

"When this law was first enacted, the money collected was much more than it is now!!"

The minister below secretly cursed, Do you have the nerve to ask? What was the old king like, and what are you like? Don't you have any self-awareness?!

It's a pity that Wapol's mallet really doesn't have that much power, and the ministers only dare to criticize in secret but not speak out.

A minister stepped forward with a sad face.

"Dear Your Majesty, the new tax law is too burdensome and has seriously affected the livelihood of the people... Can you see if you can..."

Before he finished speaking, Jace interrupted unceremoniously.

"Minister of Taxation, your duty is to collect taxes according to the king's requirements, not to complain for those untouchables!!"

"Are you a minister of the king or a minister of the untouchables?!"

After hearing this, Wapol felt particularly comfortable and slammed the table.

"Jace is right! I am the supreme king!"

"Paying taxes to this king is the honor and destiny of those untouchables!!"

"I will enact a new law. Those who do not pay taxes will have their homes raided, and those who dare to resist will be hanged!!"

"The majesty of the king is absolute! I will never allow any disobedience to my king's will and my king's orders!!"

The Minister of Taxation's face twitched a few times.

Several other ministers also looked as if they had eaten something unpleasant.

They began formulating words in their minds—how could they persuade this guy without being cut off...

But before they could think further, Chromamon suddenly spoke.

"Your Majesty Wapol, your order is supreme, but now someone is disobeying your command..."

"What?!" Wapol exploded instantly. "Who is so bold?!"

"That's Dalton..."

"Dalton?!" Wapol was stunned, then gritted his teeth and said, "He is so brave! How dare he disobey me?!"

"By the way, where is that guy?! As an important minister, it is unbecoming for him to stay away from the castle and hang out with untouchables every day!!"

"#%￥%..."

What followed was Wapol's boasting and the compliments he received from his two subordinates, occasionally mixed with curses about Dalton.

Smoker's eyes twitched as he listened from the crossbeam.

The way these two were flattering Wapol reminded him of how Doflamingo would flatter Doflamingo himself. Both of them had him completely dazed...

At night.

Wapol was fast asleep in his room.

Suddenly, he felt someone playing with his eyelids, so he sat up sleepily.

"What's going on?!"

"You're not letting anyone sleep anymore?!"

He rubbed his eyes hard and found a mysterious man wearing a cloak and mask beside the bed, pointing a pistol at him.

Wapol was shocked.

"Who are you, bastard?! Why are you here?!"

He quickly shouted, "Guards, guards! There are assassins!!"

The mysterious man was, of course, Smoker.

He had disguised himself in advance, deliberately concealing his figure and hair color...

Hearing Wapol's shouting, he slowly said, "Don't waste your efforts. This room has been sealed by me. No one will hear you, even if you scream!"

After that, he raised his gun and fired a few shots into the air.

Although the sound was loud, there was still no movement outside.

Only then did Wapol realize that the entire room was covered in a black substance.

He fell to his knees with a thump, trembling all over.

"Please... please don't hurt me! I am rich and can give you a lot of money... I just ask you to let me go!!"

But the next second, he suddenly opened his mouth and lunged forward.

You rude fellow, I will swallow you whole!

Smoker had already encountered this kind of scene before.

With a cold snort, he grabbed Wapol's mouth, pulled the flesh, spun it around in the air, and then slammed him to the ground.

"Wow, it hurts!!"

Wapol screamed and spat a bloody stream from his mouth.

Smoker stepped on him, strangled him with one hand, and put a gun to his mouth with the other.

"Can't you eat anything? Try this!!"

Wapol said angrily, "Damn it, then I'll eat it to show you! I'll swallow it!"

"Ah!! It hurts so much!!"

There was a click, and Wapol spit out a mouthful of blood, with several teeth still in it.

It turned out that Wapol's ability had been blocked by Smoker. With one bite, he not only failed to break the pistol, but also had several teeth knocked out.

Wapol finally became afraid and began to incoherently beg for mercy.

"Please... please don't hurt me. I can make you the deputy king..."

Smoker threw him aside.

"I have no interest in being a deputy king, nor in your throne or life..."

Wapol calmed down for a moment and said tremblingly, "Then, Sir, you are..."

Smoker chuckled.

"I'm here to help you, and I'm also here to offer you a fortune!!"

"Oh?" Wapol didn't understand the first part of the sentence, but the second part was clear.

His eyes lit up, and he quickly turned over and sat up.

"Sir, what do you mean?!"

What wealth!!

What a heartwarming offer!!

Wapol dreamed of wealth...

He never understood why he hadn't realized the country was so poor before becoming king.

Whatever you wanted, your father would give it to you...

Why did he have to spend money just to eat a watermelon once he ascended the throne?!

It must all be the fault of those unruly people!!

Smoker walked to the side, sat down, and lit a cigar.

"Wapol, I have a plan, but I need your help."

"If it succeeds, I can share 40 billion Baileys with you."

"Seize the Young Master?!" Wapol opened his mouth wide in surprise and stuck out his tongue.

"40 billion. If you're bold enough, you can get another 20 billion..."

Wapol's eyes turned red, and his breathing became much heavier.

40 billion... No, what is the concept of 60 billion Baileys?!

The entire Drum Kingdom collects 30 billion Beli in taxes each year and pays over 20 billion in heavenly gold. After deducting national expenses, the only money left to spend on itself is about four to five billion!

Brother, if you open your mouth and ask for 60 billion Baileys, how could you not make people feel like little deer?!

Wapol quickly straightened up, his face serious.

"My lord, don't worry. This king... no, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Smoker smiled slightly and then explained his plan to Wapol.

Wapol was shocked. "Sir... sir, this won't work! Maybe the Drum Kingdom will be destroyed!!"

Smoker smiled crazily and evilly. "Humph! With me here, what is there to be afraid of?!"

"If you succeed, you could get at least 40 billion Baileys, maybe even 60 billion. What's there to think about?!"

"this..."

Wapol paced back and forth, struggling between reason and desire.

Smoker didn't rush him.

Because this plan was actually quite clever, and normal people would never agree to it.

The only hope was that Wapol's IQ was already low...

After struggling for a while, he soon realized that the cost of the plan was worth it, even if he lost a few things along the way.

"Okay! I agree!!"

After all, he had won the young model in the club, but he had lost the job of moving bricks!

Bah, how could I work? Of course, there are untouchables to work for me!!

Smoker nodded with satisfaction. This is a wise choice... but I have two requirements.

"Huh?! Sir, what do you mean?!"

"First, you must take action yourself. Your fruit ability is very useful and should be able to help!"

"This..." Wapol looked confused.

If he stayed out of it, he could still evade some responsibility if things went wrong.

But if he participated, that would be undeniable evidence!

However, thinking that the plan would leave no one alive, he gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Second, keep it secret! We will take action the day after tomorrow, and you can only bring your most loyal subordinates with you!"

"As for those idiots who keep talking about the country and the people, don't let them know!"

Wapol nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, this was my original plan!"

"In that case, prepare yourself well!"

As soon as Smoker stretched out his hand, the expensive furniture and decorations in the house, including the bed, tables, chairs, cabinets, and vases, all sank into darkness.

In just a few breaths, the fully decorated room turned into a bare, rough space.

Except for Smoker and Wapol, not even a scrap of paper was left...

"Remember your promise, Wapol..."

"If you dare to make any small moves, your country will end up like this room!"

Then, Smoker's figure disappeared.

Wapol stood frozen.

The guards outside heard the commotion and finally rushed in. They were stunned when they saw the empty room.

"Your Majesty, the King, this is..."

"Shut up! You idiots! Call Jace and Chromamon here to see me!! Uh... well, let's go to the conference room!!"

After the guards left, Wapol couldn't help but laugh wildly.

"Ah ha ha ha, my chance has finally come!"

Smoker stood outside the house, hearing the faint sound of wild laughter through the window, and felt a bit confused about whether to laugh or cry.

"Thanks to this guy for being such an idiot!!"

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