Angels or Demons?
In the boundless wilderness, the shockwaves of battle relentlessly destroyed everything around them.
"Benson, you traitor! You actually betrayed the Mechanical Empire and chose to join the Revolutionary Army. Have you forgotten who saved you from the abyss of death?" The man who spoke seemed no different from an ordinary person, but the metallic sheen on one side of his face proved his identity. His body was that of Mechanical Soldier was half-mechanized, and beneath him was an equally half-mechanized Steel Eagle, soaring through the sky.
"Gale, I am grateful for everything Dr. Vegapunk has done for us, but that doesn't mean he can arbitrarily transform us into those mechanical monsters. Even if I die, I want to die as a human." The man on the ground had a resolute expression, his arms gleaming in the sunlight, clearly a modified mechanical warrior.
In the middle of their standoff, Roy watched the show with great interest, resting his chin on his hand. Although they were so close, both of them seemed to be blind to Roy's presence.
"This Revolutionary Army shouldn't be the same as the one outside, right? And the Mechanical Empire, that's a taboo subject. The Navy and the World Government shouldn't be letting Vegapunk run rampant like this. Is it a compromise by the World Government? Or has this world inside the Mechanical Giant Turtle already been under Vegapunk's control? Also, this vague feeling that makes me uneasy... is it surveillance?"
"Ridiculous. We born crippled trash have never been truly treated as human beings. It was only Dr. Vegapunk modified our bodies, granting us healthy bodies and immense strength, that made me understand the meaning of life. A traitor like you would never understand the greatness of Dr. Vegapunk." Gale raised his right hand high, which instantly transformed into a sharp, gleaming spear, driving the Steel Eagle beneath him to swoop down.
"Gale, you've already become more than 50% mechanized. If this continues, you'll be transformed into a real mechanical monster without flesh and blood!" Benson crossed his arms in front of his chest, managing to block the attack that was powerful enough to pierce steel.
The battle between these mechanical warriors made Roy feel as if he were in a future time and space, filled with a sense of science fiction.
While Devil Fruit and Body Technique are the mainstream fighting methods in this world, the power of technology should not be underestimated. The Vinsmoke Family in the original timeline had almost no outstanding performance without their Combat Suit, but after equipping Combat Suit, they were able to shine brightly in the battle on Whole Cake Island. Furthermore, the Pacifista, who combined Kizaru Devil Fruit Ability, Kuma's physique, and Vegapunk's technology, terrified the world, demonstrating the immense power of technology.
Moreover, Judge once told him that he might be one of the top scientists of this era, but Vegapunk was completely ahead of his time. The gap between them was almost greater than the gap between primitive society and modern society.
"Flesh and blood? Are you still longing for that feeling of weakness and powerlessness? The human body is far too fragile; a single disaster can destroy it completely. Isn't this the source of most of the calamities and misfortunes in this world?" Gale sheathed his steel spear and stood tall in the sky.
"Why don't you dare to take this shot with any other part of your body? Isn't it because your two mechanical arms, modified by Dr. Vegapunk, are your greatest asset? You keep talking about changing all of this, but in the end, you still have to rely on Dr. Vegapunk's power. Don't you think that's pathetic?"
"Benson, don't you understand? What I'm resisting isn't the power of machines, but your ideology. In my view, mechanical bodies do have countless advantages, but they can only ever be substitutes, accessories." Gale calmly persuaded him while dealing with Benson's attacks.
"Only those of us who have lost parts of our bodies should helplessly try to accept and adapt to it, instead of being like you who, in order to gain great power, modify even the healthy parts of your bodies, ultimately becoming cold-blooded killing machines."
"Is it wrong to pursue great power?" Benson roared, his rapid attacks like a storm, leaving Gale overwhelmed.
"Benson, Dr. Vegapunk's ambition will only destroy this world. If everyone becomes a mechanical warrior, no new life will be born. As time goes by, the last batch of mechanical warriors will die, and this world will become cold and desolate, devoid of any vitality!"
"Don't try to fathom Dr. Vegapunk's thoughts with your foolish wisdom. Mediocre people like us only need to obey Dr. Vegapunk's orders."
"This is utterly absurd. Have you been completely brainwashed?"
"You're the one who's being unreasonable! Traitors don't deserve to live in this world!"
After a round of verbal sparring, neither side could convince the other, so they ultimately chose the most direct method: combat.
Seeing the two locked in combat once again, Roy had no intention of intervening, nor did he plan to capture the Revolutionary Army as a greeting gift.
If Roy wasn't mistaken, his "silent" infiltration might have already been noticed by Vegapunk. The subtle sense of being watched was the best evidence of this. He also had a rough idea of what the surveillance cameras were, but it wasn't easy to take action. After all, directly smashing the "light bulb" in the sky would be too much of a commotion.
If Benson knew that there was an "ordinary person" next to him considering whether or not to destroy the sun of their world, he would probably change his view of the concept of an ordinary person.
That's why Roy had no intention of interfering in the battle.
With the "Sun" as a monitor, it's likely that nothing on this inner continent can escape Vegapunk's surveillance. Under these circumstances, Vegapunk still allows the Revolutionary Army's power to flourish. Perhaps he doesn't even take these enemies seriously, Roy naturally doesn't bother to interfere.
After leaving, Roy encountered many similar scenes along the way. The people of this world had almost two extreme perceptions of Vegapunk.
Some believe Vegapunk is a savior whose technological prowess will lead the world to a perfect future, while others see Vegapunk as a world-destroying demon whose mechanical warriors will lead humanity to its demise.