Chapter 381: Return! A brand new Noxas!

North Blue!

Noxas!

The strongest sea among the four seas, and also the so-called most chaotic sea.

It can't compare to the New World where pirates rise together and chaos is rampant, but the power struggles between countries in the North Blue are absolutely incomparable to other sea areas.

If the New World is a struggle of pirates, then the North Blue is a place of endless war where various countries constantly attack, mobilize armies, invade, and never end.

And in this sea area.

Amidst the complex disputes between countries.

A 'tiny' kingdom that had been silent for a long, long, long time, called out to the outside time and time again, defeating the heroes in incessant battles, and vaguely establishing its status.

Extreme ice made all countries remember its name—Noxas!

The chaotic sea area nearby was also cleared out accordingly.

A brand new kingdom.

With a completely different posture.

Like a rising star, it rose in this sea area, becoming a part that could not be ignored.

A luxurious ship.

It carried the unique emblem of the Celestial Dragon Holy Land.

Regardless of whether it really came from the Celestial Dragons or was a strong person who dared to attack the Celestial Dragons, both proved the powerful strength on the ship; even in the chaotic North Blue, it could be called invincible.

No one was bold enough to dare to intercept it.

Making Locke and his group's journey much easier; at least they didn't have to worry about encountering some dog-blood plots.

Although...

If they really encountered one, with the terrifying strength of the group on the ship, it would definitely be hitting an iron plate.

Without Emperor-level strength, they didn't even have the qualifications to provoke them.

It was none other than Locke and his group returning from the Grand Line.

Back to the North Blue.

Locke, who didn't know how much chaos he had caused with a series of things, and even forced the Five Elders, who basically never left Mary Geoise, to have one of them leave, was still floating on the sea calmly.

Thank goodness!

His personality was cautious; he had erased all traces in advance, and the remaining traces would inevitably be annihilated in the vast sea along with the sinking of God Valley. Otherwise, the black-hatted Five Elder wouldn't have gone to the ruins of God Valley, but would have directly mobilized the army to rush to the North Blue and directly turn Noxas into scorched earth.

The scene shifts.

Back to the present.

Locke stood at the bow of the ship looking at the sea; the rapidly galloping ship had already begun to dock and land.

"Welcome! Home!"

Sebastian's voice changed slightly, his eyes carrying a bit of flickering.

Just like welcoming a wanderer returning from a long voyage.

Since receiving Locke's message, he had been waiting at the port; his meticulous butler attire was rarely stained with a bit of sea breeze dust, obviously having waited for who knows how long.

Behind him was a team of neatly lined-up knights, their bodies blooming with the unique blood energy of a hundred-battle army; the sky-high fighting spirit was enough to make even Devil Fruit ability users look sideways; they were all elites.

It was precisely the iron-blooded army created by Esdeath with the help of conquering the North Blue to train troops.

All were fearless elites who could bleed on the sea.

The military appearance was neat.

Solemn and unusual.

Without instructions, they wouldn't even make a sound, like silent black armors, giving people a powerful sense of oppression; for the enemy, it was a terrifying nightmare, but for their own side, it was definitely a reliable force like a mountain, enough to entrust safety to.

"Returned..."

Looking at the familiar scene before him, even Locke had a faint sense of melancholy, as if a lifetime had passed.

Finally!

In the series of fierce battles on God Valley.

Himself!

Had returned to this kingdom again.

And...

As an absolute winner, a powerhouse!

Since crossing over, he had been living on this land; although it couldn't compare to his previous life in his memory, it could be considered Locke's second hometown, naturally entrusting different feelings.

Step step!

Walking on the familiar yet strange land.

A circle of chilling iron cavalry outside blocked all unnecessary peeping for Locke, like a group of silent black armors, dull murderous intent pouring out and galloping, surrounding Locke like stars surrounding the moon.

Welcomed by the awe and reverence of the domestic people.

This!

Was their King!

The King who led the rise of Noxas!

——

Inside the palace.

"Prince! The tableware is ready, you can start dining at any time."

Alice in a maid outfit walked over slowly.

Carrying a tray in her hand.

Although a few strands of white hair had appeared at her temples, indicating the fact that she was not young, her actions were not ambiguous at all; her hand, like an iron clamp, held the tray steadily.

The essence of a maid was not affected at all.

"Hmm..."

"That's good!"

"Then let's start."

Locke nodded; having sailed on the sea for so long, although Whitebeard and the others were well-prepared, stacking a large amount of meat, food, and fresh water on every ship, there was no need to worry about lack of food and clothing.

During the journey, they could constantly go to islands to replenish; with their strength, there was no need to worry about pirates with ulterior motives—no matter how many came, it was just suicide. There was no need to worry about eating and drinking.

But!

How could things on the sea compare to those on land.

Eating the exact same thing from beginning to end, no matter how delicious, one would get sick of it!

On the vast sea.

There wasn't that much freedom of choice.

"Everyone take your seats."

Locke nodded and spoke to Najenda and the others beside him.

He was almost sick of the monotonous things; returning to Noxas, he could finally change his taste.

The delicacies of his 'second hometown' that he had been away from for so many years—although they couldn't be called very delicious, they always had a taste that made people unforgettable, and even couldn't help but miss and reminisce.

"Serve the food quickly."

Alice nodded respectfully: "Yes! Prince!"

"Clap——"

"Clap——"

Putting down the tray, she raised her palms to the left and clapped gently. ### CHAPTER 383