"Arghhh!" Amid the screams, more than a dozen ordinary civilians were dismembered by that pirate, blood splattering across his face.
The pirate remained unhurried. His sunglasses hid his eyes, preventing anyone from seeing the coldness in them.
"Heh, looks like it still hasn't had much effect. Though I did run into a troublesome opponent."
He took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his face and hands. The pirate snorted. "In that case, these people are useless. I might as well kill them all and let the king up there have a look!"
"I say, I say, wait a moment, Vergo!" Just as the pirate was about to strike ruthlessly, another pirate stepped forward. He had a runny nose, a hunched back, and a thoroughly disgusting expression.
"Behehehe, don't be so quick to kill off all our bargaining chips!" the pirate said with a grin.
"Even if we can't make them surrender, we can still use these Dressrosa residents to trade for those Tontatta Tribe members, behehehe!"
"I'd like to see whether this king has a heart of stone and is willing to sacrifice his own citizens for the sake of the Tontatta Tribe!"
At those words, a cruel smile appeared on Vergo's face. "When it comes to being underhanded, you're still worse than me. As expected of Trebol."
"No, no, I'm only moderately strategic. I'm not some genius overflowing with wisdom," Trebol said at once, grinning shamelessly.
Unfortunately, Vergo paid no attention to Trebol's implication and did not indulge his desire to be flattered. Instead, he spoke directly toward the people above.
"Listen up, King of Dressrosa! If you are willing to exchange the Tontatta Tribe, then I will hand these captives over to you! This is your last chance!"
"If you don't cherish this opportunity properly..." Vergo's