T/N- Before we begin a short change, Iron Hero name has been changed to Iron Bear.
The destruction of the Dark Tide Family caused a massive uproar in Port City. The people here never expected Red Hawk Alvin to actually return to this country.
Although the gangs usually oppressed the common people, now that the Dark Tide Family had been wiped out, the residents did not feel particularly happy.
This was because many people in the city relied on the gangs for their livelihood.
The mafia groups of West Blue, although sometimes hostile toward one another, also maintained extremely close connections.
They controlled most of the businesses throughout West Blue, and many nations depended on the trade brought by these gangs in order to survive.
If even entire countries depended on them like this, there was no need to mention the ordinary people.
Now that Red Hawk Alvin had destroyed the Dark Tide Family, although their oppressors were gone, the people truly did not know whether they should laugh or cry.
But none of this had anything to do with Alvin.
He had already entered the forest, and for the moment he still had not figured out how to deal with the matter concerning his birth mother.
In this world, it was very difficult for women to survive.
Back then, the prince of a nation, and even the future heir to the throne, had confessed his feelings to her. In order to escape her unstable life at the bottom of society and pursue a better future, she had no real reason to refuse.
After all, her marriage to Alvin's father had also been something forced by circumstance.
However, there was one person she owed a great deal to.
That person was her son, Alvin.
Alvin's childhood had been no different from that of a beggar, yet his mother had never once asked about him.
It was impossible for Alvin not to carry resentment in his heart.
Now, regarding this mother whom he had no memories of, Alvin had no idea what she was thinking. But after learning that she was still alive and knowing where she lived, he could not simply pretend that he knew nothing.
He simply had not yet decided how to deal with this matter.
"Ah, this is so annoying." Alvin sighed deeply, clasped his hands behind his head, and lay down on the grass.
Through the gaps in the dense forest canopy, he stared at the blue sky above while his thoughts remained completely chaotic.
After lying there for a short time, he suddenly stood up.
His expression had returned to calm and indifference as he slowly began walking toward the capital city.
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Inside the capital city, Iron Bear had already assembled the kingdom's most elite royal guard unit. A large group of soldiers mounted their warhorses and galloped toward Port City at full speed.
Accompanying them was also a group of government officials who were preparing to take control of Port City.
King Iron Jaw watched his son's departing figure as it gradually disappeared into the distance.
A satisfied smile appeared on his resolute face, as if he could already imagine Red Hawk Alvin being killed by Iron Bear and the royal family smoothly taking control of Port City.
At that moment, a beautiful woman dressed in luxurious clothing ran out in a panic.
This woman was none other than Queen Vera.
She ran directly to Iron Jaw and anxiously asked,
"Your Majesty, what is Iron Bear planning to do? Is he going to deal with Red Hawk Alvin?"
Her eyes, which normally carried a gentle charm, were now filled with urgency as she stared intently at Iron Jaw.
Iron Jaw was somewhat surprised to see the Queen in such a flustered state.
After all, the Queen was usually gentle and quiet, rarely showing strong emotional reactions. It was precisely because of this calm temperament that he had elevated this married woman to the position of Queen.
However, he quickly regained his composure and comforted her.
"Do not worry, Queen. That Red Hawk Alvin is not as powerful as the newspapers claim. This is merely a common exaggeration used by the World Government. Iron Bear is leading the kingdom's most elite guard army. Dealing with him will be as easy as turning over one's hand."
"But... but..." Vera was overwhelmed with anxiety, because Red Hawk Alvin was her biological son.
However, with so many people present, she could not reveal the truth. Her face flushed red from the pressure and urgency she felt.
Seeing that Vera was still worried, Iron Jaw simply assumed that she feared Iron Bear might not be a match for Red Hawk Alvin.
He continued to comfort her kindly before escorting her back to the royal palace.
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"What?! You are saying Red Hawk Alvin is the one year old child you had back then?!"
After returning to the royal palace, Vera revealed Alvin's true identity.
Iron Jaw was so shocked that his eyes widened in disbelief.
Vera nodded repeatedly as tears filled her eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Red Hawk Alvin really is my son. I recognized him immediately when I saw his photograph in the newspaper."
Her voice trembled as she continued.
"I heartlessly abandoned him back then and returned to the capital with you. I already owe him far too much. How can I now watch helplessly as Iron Bear goes to kill my other son?"
As she spoke, she could not stop herself from quietly sobbing.
Iron Jaw looked at the crying Queen, and his own thoughts became tangled.
He had always known that Vera had a child.
However, at that time the child had only been one year old, and over the years Vera had never shown any concern for the child. Because of this, he had never taken the matter seriously.
Now that child had suddenly reappeared as Red Hawk Alvin and had already become famous throughout West Blue.
This left him unsure of what to do.
According to his original plan, eliminating Red Hawk Alvin was the best possible option.
This would allow the royal family to smoothly take control of Port City's future trade while also silencing the other gangs.
But he had never imagined that Red Hawk Alvin would turn out to be the Queen's son.
After thinking about it for a long time, Iron Jaw hardened his resolve.
Red Hawk Alvin had to die.
Otherwise, if this matter were ever exposed, the reputation of the royal family would suffer a devastating blow.
However, the Queen must never discover his true intentions.
He gently comforted Vera.
"I understand your feelings, Queen.
I will immediately send someone to catch up with Iron Bear and order him not to attack Red Hawk Alvin. He will only drive Alvin out of the Cortes Kingdom.
And Queen, please do not blame me. A pirate with a bounty exceeding one hundred million remaining inside our country will eventually bring great trouble.
You do not need to worry too much either. He is now the famous West Sea's Ultimate Evil Red Hawk Alvin in West Blue. With his strength, he will surely be able to survive safely on the open sea."
"I... I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty." Vera believed his words and felt extremely grateful.
Meeting Alvin was impossible, and she did not dare face him now.
Her current position made it impossible for her to confront Alvin directly.
All she could do was hope that Alvin would live safely.
Although her heart was now filled with guilt toward him, the things she could actually do were very limited. She could only silently pray in her heart for Alvin's forgiveness.
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In the forest, after walking for some time, Alvin suddenly cursed himself for being an idiot.
He had so many ready made mounts available, yet he had stubbornly insisted on walking the entire time.
What a miserable habit.
Soon afterward, he subdued a three meter tall white browed tiger that was nearly ten meters long (including its tail). The beast had been secretly following him in the forest with the intention of making him its meal.
Instead, it became a very suitable mount.
Alvin even generously gave it a name.
Lil White.
After experiencing the terrifying aura released by the Demon Blade, the white browed tiger willingly accepted Alvin as its master and mount.
After all, it had no desire to have its blood drained by that terrifying blade.
Soon afterward, the man and the tiger left the forest and returned to the main road.
They leisurely began heading toward the capital city.
Along the way, every person who saw them was frightened.
Whenever the man and the tiger arrived at a crowded area, panic and commotion would immediately break out.
This continued until they finally encountered a unit of the royal guard army.
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