Chapter 2 - In This Case, Join the Future First Mate of a Yonko!

Hearing the constant 'ding dong, ding dong' sound in his mind, Karl's expression became increasingly strange and he was left speechless to the extreme. 

(N/T: I've decided to put the system options in [] for better understanding, as the author switches from third-person to first-person.) 

He wasn't surprised by the system awakening. This kind of "innate ability" necessary for transmigrators, it's strange if it didn't awaken. 

Just listening to the system's name and options, as well as the somewhat anthropomorphic nonsense, Karl couldn't help but twitch... 

What kind of thing did you awaken? No matter how it sounds! 

"Alright, my black friend, you and I have kindred spirits. It's not a grievance to be your first mate." 

"Since you and I are destined to respect people's dreams, let's work together and shake the world!" 

Karl thought this, but his body was very sincere, so he directly chose option 1, murmuring and decisively accepting Blackbeard's invitation. 

After all, no matter what happens, Blackbeard's journey was very straightforward, almost without any danger, he directly ascended to the top of the Four Emperors, holding two powerful fruits! 

Luck or something, a strong group, only surpassed by the god-level Buggy who has awakened the Conqueror's Haki of Luck! 

And now, at the moment Blackbeard's business had just started, he obtained the Dark Fruit, turned against the Whitebeard Pirates, and had no power. 

If he decides to join now, isn't that the strongest investor? Directly reserving the future emperor firsthand? No matter how you think about it, you earn money! 

Of course, this is secondary. The most important thing is that the three options provided by the system are the most attractive! 

The rarest Haki, the Conqueror's Haki! 

A one-in-a-million ability, this thing is a formidable weapon! 

Well, since you've chosen to be the villain, how could you not have Conqueror's Haki? Not only is it at the top, but it is also a ticket for strong players to participate in the best battles in the future! 

Don't you see that, which of the strong men who reached the top of the sea, didn't have to first salute the Conqueror? 

No one will take you to play without these skills! 

As soon as you land, you can get Conqueror's Haki for free. Karl thought there was no need to hesitate. 

After hesitating for a second, you have to doubt yourself. When you crossed over, the brainstem didn't keep up and wore out. 

Not only that, but the other bonus is not bad either. 

Vice Admiral-level physique, although not enough to dominate the entire sea, for now, it is enough. 

After all, Karl is still scum and no stronger than ordinary people. The Vice Admiral, who does not have a low rank in the Navy, can command a warship by himself. 

The physique possessed by a character of this level is still very attractive. 

At least in this initial stage, his strength can be directly raised to a great level, there's no way, now Karl also needs to strengthen his combat effectiveness! 

[Ding dong, detected that the Host accepted Teach's invitation and became his adjutant, and began distributing rewards.] 

[Enhancing the Host's physique, please wait patiently...] 

[Conqueror's Haki, awaken!] 

Just when Karl loudly accepted Blackbeard's invitation, the familiar sound reappeared in his mind. 

At the same time, Karl clearly felt his physical strength increasing rapidly! 

The fatigue and discomfort of the previous body disappeared, he tried to clench his fists with both hands and found that he had an inexhaustible amount of power in his body. 

Compared to when he first crossed over, it is several times stronger! 

Moreover, this feeling continues, obviously, the improvement and transformation of the physique are not completed. 

This is not the point. The most important thing is that a terrifying force that makes people palpitate is faintly surging in Karl's body... 

Like a beast that has been asleep for many years, it silently wakes up, this inexplicable power is constantly accumulating, and when it reaches the highest point, it will suddenly burst out! 

"So, did you just join?" 

On the other hand, Blackbeard obviously had no way of knowing the changes in Karl's body at that time. 

Now he was confused, but it was him, looking at Karl with a strange expression on his face. 

Blackbeard really didn't expect this seemingly embarrassed and somewhat unreliable person to accept the offer so quickly! 

Let's not talk about the details, the purpose, etc. The other party didn't even ask his name before accepting? Is he that careless? 

Also, what the hell is the black friend? 

"Zehahahaha... I said friend..." 

After a long time, Blackbeard regained his strength, coughed twice, and was about to take the initiative to ask Karl about his origins to test the results. 

He feels bad now, but he is the one who just received the Dark Fruit and plans to make a big noise in this wonderful era of navigation. 

Look at what kind of terrifying monsters other people's first mates are, Dark King Rayleigh, Marco the Phoenix, all of them are strong and limitless, full of Haki! 

As for you, if you simply choose an unreliable product like this and make him your adjutant, the first crew member, won't other colleagues laugh to death? 

You have to lose your dignity! 

However, Blackbeard's words had just come out and before he had time to ask questions, he was blocked by an intimidating aura! 

Not far away, Karl's body was seen, a terrifying aura that could not be seen but could be clearly perceived, suddenly erupted! 

This energy almost covered the entire deserted island, and some birds and beasts occasionally flying in the sky, under the impact of this force, instantly lost consciousness and fell one after another. 

And the stronger beasts, although they did not faint directly, their bodies were also stunned and stayed where they were. 

Even escaping, there's nothing they can do, they don't dare! 

"...No way?!" 

"This is... Conqueror's Haki?!"