Red Count

New World, Kingdom of England, a massive pink dragon soared overhead. Dark black clouds covered the entire kingdom.

The oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire kingdom in silence. Lorx stood from Vesa's head and looked down at the kingdom below.

"Vesa, let's go. It's time to visit our Queen." The pink dragon descended upon hearing Lorx's words. After Lorx jumped from its head to the ground, it shrank rapidly, transforming into a burly man nearly six meters tall.

Carrying a wolf-toothed club, Vesa followed behind Lorx as they headed towards Princess Alice's residence.

"Is that Lorx, the captain of the Lord Pirate Crew!"

"That great pirate has come to our country!"

"Damn it! Just when we escaped the control of Gold Lion Siki, now we have Lorx to deal with!"

"Damn it, the royal family of this country continues to disappoint!" As Locke and Vesa moved away, the surrounding English citizens began to discuss.

In a corner of the crowd stood a tall, slender man with long golden hair braided into two strands hanging over his shoulders.

He wore a plum-red shirt and blood-red trousers, with black shoes adorned with gold edges. 

He draped a wide blood-red cloak over his shoulders with a checkered pattern on the inside. A blue rose was pinned to his neck, and he held a slender bat-handled umbrella.

His eyebrows were crimson, and a gold chain hung from his mouth. He always wore a mischievous smile as he watched Locke and Vesa depart.

"Is that the little devil who defeated Siki? His courage is truly astonishing. And the man following him is just as strong as a monster!" Sensing their scrutiny, Lorx turned to look in the man's direction. 

Locke lips curled into a mysterious smile when he saw the man's figure. "Heh, is that the aloof Ledfield? I never expected that man to be in this country!"

Ledfield also had a mysterious smile as he watched Locke from afar. "Do you recognize me, old man? Hmph, but that's to be expected.

With a light chuckle, Ledfield slowly disappeared into the crowd. "Vesa, keep an eye on that Led guy and discover why he came to this country. If he poses a threat to our plans, take him out."

"Ah, I got it." Vesa responded and turned away, carrying his wolf-toothed club.

"Led, I hope you don't get in the way. Otherwise..." A cold smile crossed Lorx's lips as he disappeared into the streets.

Princess Alice's residence. Eruda tossed the nearly lifeless Prince Loki at Princess Alice's feet.

"Princess Alice, I've taken care of the traitor Prince Loki for you." Alice looked emotionlessly at Loki, who lay on the ground, occasionally twitching and groaning.

"Prince Loki, I never thought a man like you would have such a day." Alice taunted Loki, then walked over to Eruda with a smiling face.

"Thank you, Lord Eruda, for ridding our country of such a heinous criminal."

"I pledge to serve Lord Locke forever." Mentioning Locke, Alice's eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Hehe, Princess Alice's sincerity is something we know well." Eruda chuckled as he looked at Alice.

Seeing the dramatic change in Alice's personality in just half a day, Eruda had to admit that Rufus's abilities were terrifying.

"Lorx, the boss, has already arrived in this country."

"Really? Lord Locke has come to this country!" Upon hearing Eruda's words, Alice screamed with excitement.

At this moment, she looked just like a fangirl about to meet her idol: excited, overwhelmed, and unbelievably cute.

Beneath her exquisite beauty, she appeared incredibly adorable. "What did Rufus implant in this woman's mind?" Eruda's lips twitched.

"Ah, I'm here. It seems you've already taken care of things here." Lorx's figure suddenly walked in from outside the door.

"Lord, my lord!"

"Captain Lord!" Eruda and the beautiful woman both greeted Lorx simultaneously.

"Well, everything is settled?" Locke nodded indifferently and then asked.

"Hehe, isn't that a matter of course? With my help, Gold Ring Eruda, capturing a mere prince is a piece of cake." Eruda said arrogantly.

"Heh, Eruda, you're as self-absorbed as ever."

"Mluru huhu, but Mr Eruda certainly has the qualifications to say that." After lightly teasing, Lorx asked Eruda about the details and progress of the situation.

After listening to Eruda's account, Locke nodded. "Well done. Now, all that's left is to have Alice ascend to the throne legitimately."

Lorx looked at the half-dead Loki on the ground and then at the intoxicated Alice, who was crushed by his gravitational power.

"Alice, use your identity as the Princess of the Kingdom to announce to the entire nation."

"Kingdom citizens, Prince Loki, with the intent of seizing the throne, assassinated King Joseph III. Prince Loki has been apprehended through your efforts and a hard-fought battle."

"Announce to the entire nation that in one week, in the capital of the Kingdom of England, Rain City, Prince Loki will be executed, and one month from now, you will ascend to the throne as the Queen of this country."

After saying this, Locke lifted the gravitational force that had pinned Alice to the ground and left the hall.

"Butterfly Beauty, stay behind to assist Princess Alice. Also, ensure her safety."

"Understood, I will carry out the mission diligently." Butterfly Beauty responded with a light smile. Locke nodded and left the hall with Eruda, disappearing at the entrance.

"From now on, I'll need your care, Butterfly Beauty." Alice walked over to Butterfly Beauty with a giggling smile and lightly patted her shoulder.

"Mluru huhu, in the future, please take good care of the Queen, Your Majesty."