Golden Lion sensed Joker's approach through Observation Haki and abruptly opened his eyes. His overwhelming Conqueror's Haki crashed down on Joker.
Joker's grin twisted even further. At the same time, a bizarre Conqueror's Haki filled with madness, defiance, and chaos emanated from him. Judging by its force, it was hardly any weaker than Golden Lion's!
Conqueror's Haki normally had no distinct attributes, yet the Conqueror's Haki Joker released made everyone who sensed it feel an extreme sense of chaos.
It could not simply be called evil. It was a feeling of reason intertwined with disorder—possessing clear logic and intelligence, yet lacking morality, law, or even any so-called goal in life. Everything, including his own life, was merely a game for his amusement.
Honestly, if Doflamingo did not have absolute control over the Soul Fragments, the destruction Joker could cause now would probably surpass that of all the pirates in the New World combined.
Golden Lion withdrew his Haki and stared at Joker in silence for a while. At last, he spoke. "There is something I've never been able to understand. Why would a monster like you still do these things?"
"Kehehehehehe!" Joker covered his mouth and laughed so hard he doubled over, then wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. "How rare. A monster of the seas like you is calling me a monster."
Golden Lion's expression was utterly serious as he patiently explained, "We Great Pirates are called monsters because we are powerful. Like Garp and Sengoku of the Marines—they were once called monsters too."
"But you are different. You are different from all of us. Perhaps you are not particularly strong, but your spirit and your thoughts make you a true monster, one utterly unlike ordinary people."
"To be honest, before I sensed your Conqueror's Haki,