MM Racing Chapter 23 Waiting? Wait my ass, it's exploded!
Chapter 23 Waiting? Wait my ass, it's exploded!
Ace leaned against the ship's side, his fingers unconsciously toying with a small flame.
His gaze drifted aimlessly towards the East China Sea.
Karna stood beside him, his golden armor gleaming in the candlelight, his calm golden eyes carrying a hint of barely perceptible solemnity.
"Master," Karna's voice broke the silence.
"I reiterate, the darkness and hatred that clung to Teach was ominous and far from benevolent."
His gaze swept upwards, as if trying to peer through the ceiling and scrutinize the seemingly honest and simple-minded black-bearded Teach.
"In other words, this guy was also chosen by the Holy Grail and had already summoned a Servant. He probably has ulterior motives for hiding on this ship."
Ace frowned, forcibly suppressing the unease that Karna's words had stirred within him, and waved his hand dismissively, "Little Sun, you're really overthinking it."
"Teach has been on the ship for over twenty years, making him one of the most senior crew members! If he had any bad intentions, Dad and Marco would have noticed long ago. He's just... well... a bit fierce-looking and a bit weak."
His expression was unusually serious.
"But he would never do anything to betray us!"
Ace tried to defend his companion, but Karna's all-knowing gaze made it impossible for him to completely dispel his doubts.
"My eyes don't lie, Master." Karna's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable weight.
"You should have seen my abilities."
Ace swallowed hard, his throat dry; his saliva had long since stopped flowing due to nervousness.
Yes, he had indeed witnessed it.
"The insight of the poor"—the ability to see through people's hearts through the eyes of a hero.
At the banquet a few days ago, at everyone's enthusiastic invitation, Karna spoke out about what they were thinking.
Incidentally, Ace also learned that his father usually sends all his money back to his hometown.
More importantly, Ace understood Karna's sincere and passionate personality because the two of them were very similar.
Karna does not lie.
But that's Teach! That honest, simple-minded uncle who gave up his position as captain of the Second Division, who loves apple pie. How could he possibly have ambition...?
On one side are companions with whom you spend every day, and on the other side are Servants with whom you share a deep bond.
Which one is the real one...?
"Master, in my short life, I've come to understand that even the most glamorous gods don't necessarily have bright hearts. Even the most unsightly coachman can have a heart of gold. Darkness often erupts in the most seemingly peaceful moments."
"Please be prepared!"
On the deck, the black-bearded man twisted his body, talking to himself beside his empty side, his tone seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.
"Count! Why did you have to show yourself in front of Karna?"
Surprisingly, no sound came this time.
After a long pause, she said, "For you... waiting isn't the point; the real beginning is when hope arrives, right?"
Upon hearing this, a smile spread across the black-bearded man's fat face, highlighting his several broken teeth.
"Hahaha... You're quite knowledgeable, aren't you? I really want to know which Heroic Spirit you are? Earl... Could it be that Red Earl?"
When summoned, Blackbeard does not possess all of Karna's information like Ace did.
All he knew was that this servant, who exuded a black aura and matched his own perfectly, was called "The Earl".
The familiar syllable still echoed in the shadows.
Wait, and hold onto hope.
The black-bearded man grinned: "If hope has already arrived and we're still waiting, isn't that just sitting and waiting to die? Hahaha!"
As night fell, a torrential downpour began, accompanied by wave after wave of rolling thunder.
"Boom!"
Under the flash of lightning, Satchel carried a plate of fragrant cherry pie toward Teach's room.
"That guy Teach was all mysterious during the day, telling me to come see him at this time."
Sachi savored the enticing aroma of the cherry pie, the fruity fragrance, and the soft, fluffy crust—his specialty.
It was precisely because Teach liked it that he practiced this skill.
"I think he definitely wants to eat this, why be so mysterious? I'll make him as much as he wants."
Sachi quickened his pace: "Hurry up, it'll get cold soon."
He walked up to Teach's door and knocked.
"Knock knock..."
"Boom!!"
As the knocking on the door sounded, thunder roared in the sky, and Sachi felt a strange unease creep into his heart.
The door opened, revealing half of Teach's honest and simple smile, while the other half remained hidden in the darkness, making it difficult to see clearly.
The cabin was dimly lit, with only a few broken oil lamps casting a yellow glow.
"Captain Sachi, come in quickly!"
Sachi strode over, not even glancing around, and went straight to the table, placing the apple pie on it.
"Boom!"
The sound of rain and thunder outside the window was incessant.
Sachi looked out the window: "My God, the weather is awful! I wonder if it will be better by tomorrow morning."
The aroma of the pie filled the room, seemingly bringing a touch of family warmth and memories.
The smell did nothing to quell the sudden surge of greed and ferocity in his eyes!
His gaze was fixed intently on Sachi.
Opportunity! Now is the time!
Teach charged forward, a ferocious smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
His right hand, hidden behind his back, silently spread out with a dark and domineering aura, condensing into a black claw!
Target—Sachi's unsuspecting back!
The count's phantom, lurking in the shadows, appeared and disappeared beside Teach. His dark claws, carrying deadly intent, tore through the air and silently stabbed at Sachi!
Just as the dark claws were about to touch Sachi's back skin at the critical moment!
boom--!!!
A golden figure, as blazing as the sun, tore through the deck and cabin walls without warning, and a violent heatwave and divine pressure instantly swept through the entire room.
The force struck Blackbeard Teach with pinpoint accuracy.
"Ugh!" Teach groaned, and the dark claws instantly melted away!
He was violently thrown away by the terrifying light, heat, and shockwave, crashing heavily against the bulkhead! His eyes were filled with horror and disbelief!
"What?!" Sachi was also startled by this sudden change and turned around, only to see a blinding golden light and Teach's disheveled figure.
The golden light quickly subsided, and Karna, clad in golden armor and wielding a golden divine spear, landed steadily in front of Sachi, like a sun god descending to earth, protecting the latter firmly behind him!
His golden eyes burned with cold fury as he stared directly at Blackbeard Teach, who was slammed against the wall!
"Teach!" Karna's voice boomed like thunder in judgment throughout the cabin: "You actually intend to lay a hand on your own comrade?!"
The entire cabin fell silent instantly! Everyone was stunned by the aura surrounding it, and their movements froze!
Sachi stared wide-eyed at Karna, who was protecting him, and Teach, whose body still retained traces of darkness.
A terrifying thought struck him instantly! Teach... he just tried to kill me?!
"Gar... Lord Karna! You've misunderstood!" Teach instantly put on a terrified and extremely aggrieved expression.
He struggled to his feet. "I just... sensed danger near Captain Satch!"
"In a moment of panic, I used a newly developed ability... and lost control! Really! Captain Sachi! You have to believe me!"
He was in tears, and his acting was incredibly realistic, but his reason was utterly ridiculous.
Looking at Teach's "sincere" yet "aggrieved" face, Sachi was caught in a huge contradiction and confusion.
His more than twenty years of friendship made him instinctively unwilling to believe that Teach would betray him, but that real murderous intent just now…
"That's enough." Karna said no more.
The divine spear "Brahmastra" thrust out directly!