Chapter 226: Drum Kingdom
Grand Line · Warship Deck
The sky was clear, sea breeze brushing gently, the snow-white Marine ensign fluttering loudly.
Roy stood at the bow, his gaze burning like a torch, fixed on the distant horizon.
Footsteps sounded. Law walked slowly to his side, his expression slightly puzzled. "Big Brother Roy, where are we going next?"
"Drum Kingdom."
"!!!" Law's pupils shrank, his face turning grave instantly.
"Drum Kingdom..." He repeated slowly, his voice pressed very low.
"That once-sacred land of medicine... has now become a land under a king's dictatorship."
"I heard three years ago, that guy Wapol launched the so-called 'Doctor Hunt,' exiling the vast majority of doctors in the country and keeping only the 'Isshi-20' (20 Doctors) captive in his castle."
As Law spoke, his tone grew more agitated. "Those doctors are completely under his control. If civilians want medical treatment, they can only beg Wapol and trade their wealth for 'pardon'... otherwise, they can only wait for death!"
His fists clenched tighter and tighter, rage burning from the depths of his eyes. "As a doctor, I cannot tolerate such acts that trample on medical dignity!!!"
Roy glanced at him sideways, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly, his tone encouraging.
"Then go change it."
Drum Kingdom · Snowfields
Heavy snow clouds occupied the sky. Large snowflakes fell like feathers, cold winds howling through the empty valleys. The ice and snow covering the entire island seemed never to melt.
Amidst the wind and snow, a small, blue-nosed reindeer that could speak human language was carefully rummaging through the snow for herbs.
He carried a small basket on his back, two hooves moving slowly in the snow.
"This grass can reduce fever... that leaf can stop bleeding..."
"Have to be quick... someone is still sick in the southern village."
Tony Tony Chopper—once called a "monster" by humans—was carefully picking medicinal herbs.
Muttering ingredients and effects, he collected the herbs bit by bit, carefully placing them into his basket.
Suddenly, a commotion came from below the hillside!
"Quick! Over there!!"
"Catch that monster!!!"
Chopper's body stiffened. Looking up abruptly, he saw several soldiers in heavy armor running toward him, waving iron spears, their footsteps kicking up trails of white waves in the snow.
"Them again!!"
Chopper's face changed drastically. He broke into a run on all fours, carrying his medicine basket and fleeing for his life!
"I only... only wanted to save people!!!"
He ran along the edge of the forest, dodging the soldiers' pursuit.
In the snow, his small hooves stamped out deep prints one by one. The wind and snow covered his cries and swallowed his grievances.
Drum Kingdom · Castle
The magnificent Drum Castle stood atop the snow-capped mountains, overlooking the entire kingdom like an ice crown.
In the throne room, decorated luxuriously with metal ornaments, the chill was still biting.
King Wapol was laughing loudly while stuffing strangely shaped metal cutlery into his mouth, crunching loudly.
His bloated body slumped on the throne, eyes shining greedily.
"Heh heh heh... those peasants can't survive without doctors."
"Want treatment? Then bring your family fortune and beg me! WAHAHAHA!"
Beside him, staff officer Cromarimo immediately bowed and scraped, his tone fawning: "Your Majesty is truly brilliant. The art of 'Medical Monopoly' is unparalleled under heaven. Now, the people of the whole country can only rely on your 'benevolence' for a chance at life!!!"
Hearing this, Wapol laughed, patting his belly proudly. "Of course! Doctors are strategic resources!!!"
"Anyone who dares practice medicine privately—"
"KILL WITHOUT MERCY!!!"
Meanwhile, Drum Kingdom Port
"BOOM—!!!"
The ice layer was forcibly split open by the warship. The massive hull sailed into the port.
Snowflakes fluttered. The harbor was empty, with only the cold wind whimpering like weeping.
The streets were desolate, snow covering everything, like a city of dead silence.
Law and Roy walked slowly off the ship, their thick Marine cloaks flapping in the wind.
Law scanned the surroundings, frowning tightly. "This place... looks like it's ruled by the Grim Reaper."
Roy nodded lightly. "This is Wapol's 'governance'."
Just then, urgent shouts came from the end of the street!
"Help!! Someone save my daughter!!!"
A middle-aged man carrying an unconscious little girl stumbled and fell to his knees in the snow, tears mixed with snow water soaking his clothes.
"She's had a high fever for three days! Please... anyone... help us!!!"
Law's gaze sharpened abruptly. Without hesitation, he rushed forward: "Let me see! I am a doctor!!!"
He knelt on both knees, quickly checking the girl's condition, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"High fever and dehydration... dragging this on will be life-threatening."
He immediately took out injections and herbs from the medical bag at his waist, moving swiftly and professionally.
Standing aside, Roy looked down at this scene, his expression calm.
In the wind and snow, the young doctor in the white coat seemed like a light ignited in the frozen kingdom...
Drum Kingdom · Inside a Civilian House
Outside, the cold wind was biting, but inside the wooden house, the fireplace burned vigorously. Orange firelight danced, expelling the chill of ice and snow.
The little girl lay quietly on the bed by the fire. Her face had regained color, and her breathing gradually steadied.
"Thank you so much!" The girl's father knelt on both knees, eyes red, voice choking. "If not for your help, my daughter probably wouldn't have survived the night..."
Law crouched down, helping the man up. His expression was indifferent but gentle. "No need to thank me. I only did what a doctor should do..."
As soon as his voice fell, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the house!
"Quick! That monster ran this way!!!"
"It went over there!!!"
Immediately after, there was a flurry of hoofbeats mixed with miserable cries: "NO!!! I have no ill intentions!! I just wanted to help treat people!!!"
Roy stood by the window, hearing clearly. The corner of his mouth slowly curled into an amused smile.
"Oh? Interesting."
He raised his right hand, finger swiping lightly. The void rippled like water—
"SWISH!"
A flash of blue light, and a furry figure appeared abruptly in the corner of the room.
It was a small blue-nosed reindeer, covered in frost, carrying a herb basket, trembling all over, looking around in fear.
It was Chopper.
He froze for two seconds before realizing he had escaped the pursuers. The next second, he covered his mouth in horror. Tears and snot gushed out uncontrollably together. His small hooves pressed hard against his mouth, looking both pitiful and comical.
Roy made a "shh" gesture to him.
Chopper nodded desperately, hooves covering tighter, body trembling like a sieve.
Footsteps outside were still approaching.
"Strange, I clearly caught it just now!!"
"It suddenly disappeared from right under my nose! Where did it go?!"
"Search again! Don't miss a single corner!!!"
Moments later, the footsteps gradually faded, and the noise was swallowed by the wind and snow.
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