Chapter 273

The Rosed Kingdom has an invincible powerhouse capable of suppressing the ocean!

To win over Lu En, King Rosed IV humbled himself and pleaded earnestly.

The Rosed Kingdom is far too lacking in such monstrous geniuses.

If Lu En could be successfully won over, then everything he has done today would be immensely valuable.

A future invincible powerhouse capable of suppressing the ocean…

No matter what cost is spent to win him over.

It would still be worth it!

This is the extent of King Rosed IV's regard for Lu En.

"I'm sorry, King Rosed, but I'm used to freedom."

"If I stay in one place too long, I might suffocate completely."

"This ocean is too vast and boundless."

"In the future, I will travel every corner of this ocean, not remain forever in one place."

Lu En still refused.

Commander-in-Chief of the Rosed Kingdom's Royal Guard?

He truly looked down on it.

Besides that,

he did not want to be bound by a kingdom's constraints!

"Mr. Lu En misunderstands."

"We only ask that you join the Rosed Kingdom—not to chain you permanently within its borders. Even then, you may still sail freely across this ocean."

"We only hope…"

"Should the Rosed Kingdom ever face crisis and need your aid, you might return to lend a hand—that's all."

"The kingdom's constraints on you will be minimal."

"Even I, in the future, will never issue orders to you in a commanding tone. More often, I will speak with you as an equal."

"Your status and position will be no lower than mine!"

King Rosed IV hurriedly explained.

Beside him,

Luchi remained silent.

Emotion!

Am I really that insignificant?

Even the words to try winning me over are too much to utter?

Fine then!

After all, I have no intention of joining the Rosed Kingdom.

"Staying around this monster for too long, I'm starting to doubt my own worth."

"Am I really that unworthy?"

Luchi thought to himself.

"I'm sorry, King Rosed, but my decision is final."

Lu En shook his head.

He hadn't expected it.

To win him over, the man before him—King Rosed IV—had shown such relentless persistence.

Even more,

he had offered such staggering concessions!

If not for his yearning to grow stronger…

Perhaps,

Lu En might have actually accepted.

But unfortunately,

Lu En wanted to grow stronger!

And that could only be achieved by going to the Marine Headquarters!

And that, the Rosed Kingdom could never provide.

"That's truly a pity."

King Rosed IV sighed helplessly.

Seeing that Lu En's expression had not changed one bit, he already knew.

This monstrous child, merely four years old, was not easily swayed.

As expected!

His conviction was unshakable.

From start to finish, none of his offers had attracted him.

Such a person would surely become a top-tier powerhouse in the future!

Whether in talent and potential…

Or in mindset, willpower, and all other aspects.

He was nearly flawless.

Such a person was born with the potential of a top-tier powerhouse.

For a moment,

King Rosed IV was filled with deep emotion.

This monster truly cannot be held!

"King Rosed, farewell."

"No need to see me off."

"In a few days, the Navy will arrive to escort that group of pirates to the underwater prison, Impel Down. During these few days, I ask King Rosed to assign more personnel to guard them even more strictly."

"To prevent any accidents."

After giving these instructions, Lu En and Lu Qi stepped away.

Watching the retreating backs of Lu En and Lu Qi, King Rosed IV stared blankly for a long time before finally pulling his gaze back, sighing once again heavy.

What a pity!

The Rosed Kingdom let slip a terrifying monster.

Such an opportunity…

May never arise again.

The Rosed Kingdom lost a chance to be called a top-tier kingdom of the sea.

After a long while,

King Rosed IV turned and returned to the Wang Gong.

Meanwhile,

On the other side,

Lu En had reached the moment to part ways with Lu Qi.

Before leaving,

Lu En's eyes flickered, and he thought of something interesting.

So,

he said to Lu Qi with a mysterious grin: "In the future, you'll meet a kid named Little Lufei—be sure to beat him senseless! Smash his pirate dream into pieces!"

"But… 3.4…"

"Be sure to leave him alive."

"Otherwise, I'll have a headache."

With that said,

Lu Qi stared at Lu En with a strange, bewildered expression, utterly confused.

What does that mean?

"Don't overthink it."