Chapter 80: Batista
"I will kill them with my own hands!" Orton confirmed his will, eager to tear them apart.
"His Highness." Orton's address indicated his decision to submit to Hades and become Hades' subordinate.
Hades' identity was extraordinary.
"His Highness" was how Titan addressed Hades, and it had now spread widely.
Just like the title the Marines gave Hades for his bounty—"Son of Death".
"Son of Death" directly corresponded to Hades' ability and his identity as Son of Jaeger.
Then why wasn't it Son of the Grim Reaper?
Everyone knew that "God" was a forbidden word for the World Government; only the World Nobles were descendants of gods.
"Please take care of me from now on." Hades was very happy.
Because Randy Orton was the first Pirate he had subdued.
Karsus could be said to have mostly benefited from his father's influence, but in subduing Randy Orton, he relied entirely on his own strength.
Hades' attitude also made Randy Orton feel somewhat comfortable; he wasn't as arrogant as expected.
It was very different from the demeanor he had witnessed before.
"Can you count me in?" At this moment, a slightly rough voice sounded from the side.
Turning his head, he saw a Pirate whose body was five meters tall, with a bare, muscular upper body.
His fierce face made it clear he was not to be trifled with, but in the eyes of Hades and Titan, he was just average.
"Batista?" Seeing the figure of this Pirate, Randy Orton was a little surprised and couldn't help but call out his name.
"Oh! You know each other?" Hades was a little curious.
In fact, he also recognized the Pirate who had stepped forward.
Dave Batista, with a bounty of sixty million Beli.
Orton's was slightly higher.
He was also a young Pirate Hades had taken notice of.
It was just that Hades' attention had previously been on Orton, and he hadn't noticed Batista's presence.
Hades' main objective this time was actually only Randy Orton.
Compared to other Great Pirates, his competitiveness wasn't particularly high.
If there was an opportunity, Hades would definitely extend his olive branch.
Hearing what he just expressed, it seemed this guy had delivered himself to their doorstep.
"Batista, his experience is the same as Orton's. The two should still be from the same group of survivors."
Shakky crossed her arms, recalling the intelligence about Batista with a smile.
In fact, she had already noticed Batista's presence just now.
"That's right, Orton and I met back then, but we only saw each other once. After that, we went our separate ways, only occasionally hearing rumors about him."
Batista was a little reserved in front of Hades, no longer displaying the terrifying beast-like fighting appearance he had today.
In front of an absolute powerhouse, being able to recognize oneself is a necessary rule for survival in this Great Sea.
Youth was also Hades' advantage.
Comparing themselves, this allowed them to clearly recognize the chasm-like gap between themselves and Hades.
Whether it was strength or potential.
Like Shiki and the others, their strength was great, but their initial foundation was the same as theirs.
They were all ordinary Pirates who gained a little fame when they joined the Rocks Pirates and performed outstandingly.
Compared to them, there wasn't much difference.
They also had the potential to rise rapidly within just a few years.
Judging from this point, Hades was a step above Shiki and the others.
"Those two guys are also my targets. Since that's the case, then one for each of us."
Painful experiences make people recognize reality more clearly.
Batista joined the Rocks Pirates to become stronger.
But within the Rocks Pirates, protection was also needed.
Hades' appearance was just right for Batista.
He had heard all of Hades' conversation with Randy Orton.
Similarly, he also yearned for this opportunity, a chance to personally kill those two bastards.
"No problem." Hades nodded.
With talent presenting itself, why would he refuse?
Revenge! In this Great Sea, such stories constantly repeat themselves, yet they never fade.
"A year has passed, they should have forgotten about you two by now. Next, you must work hard and give them a surprise."
"If you wait any longer, you might lose the chance. The upcoming war will be very brutal."
Hades picked up his wine glass, clinked it with theirs as a reminder, and then drained it in one gulp.
Shakky and Titan were the witnesses, witnessing Hades begin to openly develop his own faction.
Karsus's submission was not public; not many people knew about it.
The banquet continued.
Hades quietly left, taking Titan and his two new subordinates with him.
Shakky didn't follow, seemingly having other things to do.
The work of the Rocks Pirates' Intelligence Organization was very busy and not easy.
Every day, a large amount of news arrived from all over the World, requiring these intelligence agents to analyze and organize it.
Especially concerning the Marines.
Currently, Shakky was still in the training phase for her intelligence ability.
After a few more years of honing, cultivating her own intelligence agents, she could begin to control the Intelligence Force and be as relaxed as her mother, Nyx.
Coming this time was just to meet Hades.
As an intelligence agent, it was not suitable for her to show her face publicly.
The Rocks Pirates' Intelligence Organization had its own Secret Base.
The Rocks Pirates' Intelligence Force was a key target for the Marines and the World Government.
They had experienced quite a bit of fighting.
Their main enemies were the World Government's Agents and the Marines' intelligence agents.
The Rocks Pirates' Intelligence Force had developed to its current level by fighting its way up step by step.
Currently, the Villa where Hades resided was connected to some surrounding plots of land and the coast.
These were all territories of Hades' enemies and also served as the base for Hades' faction in Hachinosu.
Regarding the development of his faction, Hades had his own plan.
For now, he would continue to develop in Hachinosu.
As his faction expanded, Hades would definitely need to go out and find a territory to serve as his base.
When the time was right, Hades would directly return to the Kronos Kingdom.
(end of chapter)