The CP0 Who Chose Cowardice

"Is it in here?" For some reason, looking at the tightly locked door in front of him, Bazel felt a sense of unease that made his heart pound, as if the Gates of Hell were wide open, waiting for him to be buried inside.

Seeing that Bazel hesitated, the other CP0 intelligence personnel wisely did not say anything more, but simply waited silently for their superior's decision. If there was still a trace of warmth in the Navy, then CP0 was completely cold-blooded. Questioning one's superior would basically not be much better than death.

Bazel ultimately didn't think too much about it. After all, he was now a criminal. If it weren't for the loss of two Deputy Director-General three years ago, which greatly weakened CP0's combat power, the mistakes he made in Golden City would have been enough to get him executed ten times over. Only by quickly and perfectly resolving this Impel Down pirate riot incident could he return to the center of power.

"You two, go open the door."

The two CP0 agents named by Bazel walked out indifferently, their steps not even slightly disordered, clearly having long been accustomed to CP0's absolute rules.

With a mix of nervousness and trepidation, Bazel slowly pushed the door open.

The gruesome sight of severed limbs and remains on the ground did not stir any emotion in Bazel. As the Deputy Director-General of CP0, what kind of horrific scenes hadn't he seen? Until... the moment Magellan's body, severed in two, appeared before his eyes, Bazel's pupils contracted violently, and without thinking, he fled as fast as he could.

What a joke! He knew that Magellan possessed the true fighting strength of Admiral, and was even more terrifying than an ordinary Admiral in Impel Down. The crisis that could cause Magellan's demise was definitely beyond his ability to handle.

After all, he was a skilled assassin who was inclined towards assassination. If someone helped him draw fire, he was confident he could assassinate even Marine Admiral. But if he was alone, it would be best to run as far away as possible. As for his subordinates, they should do their best to draw fire for him.

"Momo - 100x Cannon!"

Bazel's combat instincts, honed over many years, saved his life at the most critical moment, as he rolled to the side during his run.

Boom!

A violent explosion occurred where Bazel had been standing, and a torrent of air swept around. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the source of the terrifying power was nothing more than a chair. He cursed inwardly, thinking it was the Momo-Momo Devil Fruit Ability of Byrnndi World, the World Destroyer imprisoned in Level 6. He had no choice but to continue his escape.

"I'll hold them off, and you assist me from the side."

The familiar voice rang out, causing the fleeing Bazel to widen his eyes. Magellan had miraculously resurrected and appeared before him, leaving him somewhat dazed and disoriented.

"Hehehe, you've been tricked, sir from the World Government." Just as Bazel was lost in thought, the "Magellan" in front of him suddenly turned into an old woman with bright red lipstick and launched a fierce attack on him.

Bazel swiftly dodged, and although he wasn't injured, his escape was completely cut off. The auras of more than a dozen powerful figures behind him made him realize that no matter how hard he tried to escape, it would be a waste of energy. He could only grit his teeth and stare at the female pirate in front of him, "Crescent Moon Hunter, Catarina Devon?"

"Hehehe, never easily believe the lies of a beautiful woman, especially a woman like me who ate Mythical Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit, Nine-Tailed Fox Form."

Roy remained silent. The appearance of Catarina Devon had truly shattered his beautiful fantasy about the legendary Nine-Tailed Fox.

"Damn it, that idiot Magellan, he's made such a mess!" Bazel cursed under his breath, then looked at the cigar-smoking man on his left and said, "Shiryu of the Rain, what exactly are you trying to do? With your strength, even if you really defected, the 'Government' might not bother to arrest you. But this time you've committed a colossal mistake, and you've absolutely enraged those five lords. Unless you hide for the rest of your life, the 'Government' will do everything in its power to kill you the moment you show your face. You should know that the 'Government' has that kind of power!"

"Ha, no need for you to worry. With the captain's protection, what can the World Government do to me?" Shiryu wiped away the blood dripping from Mikazuki Munechika with satisfaction. If it weren't for the power of this Supreme Grade Sword, he might not have been a match for Magellan.

Bazel's pupils contracted sharply beneath his mask. Anyone whom Shiryu of the Rain referred to as "captain" was at least Four Emperors- level figure. However, the current Four Emperors were in dire straits, barely able to protect themselves. Therefore, the "captain "Shiryu of might very well be...

"You were the unlucky guy who appeared in the Golden City last time, weren't you?" Roy could remember the Masked Man's aura mainly because this guy was not only unlucky, but also quite reckless. He was the only top-tier combatant who didn't participate in the battle in the Golden City.

People with weaknesses are valuable to communicate with!

Hearing this voice that had echoed countless times in his nightmares, Bazel stiffly turned his head and, sure enough, saw that hideous figure.

"You... you should be on the battlefield at Marine Headquarters, right?" Bazel gasped. Why was Nightmare here? Why hadn't Marine Headquarters notified him? Could it be that everything was a conspiracy against the 'government'?

In his endless imaginings, Bazel felt as if he had fallen into a huge vortex.

"Do you still have the mind to care about those things?" Roy chuckled.

Bazel's face darkened beneath the mask. Indeed, with such a formidable lineup, no matter how hard he struggled, there was no way he could escape.

"Since you didn't kill me like you killed Magellan, it means I still have value to you, right?" Bazel said, taking a deep breath.

"It's pleasant to talk to smart people. I want you to continue to infiltrate the World Government, gather intelligence for me, and keep an eye on the Five Elders' movements."

"..." Bazel was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "The Five Elders are not idiots. With Magellan dead, I was the only one who escaped. They must have noticed something unusual about me. Moreover, I was already far from the center of power because of the last incident in the Golden City. If this mission fails again, even if I can go back alive, I won't have a good ending."

"How to gain the trust of the Five Elders is your business and has nothing to do with me. As for your point about returning to the center of power, I can offer some assistance in that regard."

Bazel's expression beneath the mask was somewhat strange. Could it be that you can influence the Five Elders' thoughts?

"Write down what I am about to say and pass on the information about the Ancient Weapon to the Five Elders. Such merit is enough to offset your mistake this time."