Kuzan did not stop after probing Garen's true strength. Instead, he deliberately put on a cold and ruthless expression, two chilling glints of frost faintly shining in his deep eyes.
This sight was utterly at odds with the usual Kuzan, who was lazy, easygoing, and looked like a washed-up middle-aged uncle.
Yet everyone who saw this scene had to admit that Kuzan's presence was vast, domineering, and fierce, making them feel as though they had fallen into an ice cellar, chilled to the bone.
And Garen, who had just climbed out of the ice pit and was still holding his sword against that killing intent, suddenly felt the absurd yet tragic futility of a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Robin had not encountered a companion like this in many years;
Yet after meeting him, this man had fallen into danger because of her, just like that giant she had met in Ohara eighteen years ago.
Robin suddenly felt that the nickname given to her by the World Government was not wrong. She truly was like the Child of the Devil, devouring everyone around her who trusted and protected her.
The conflict and pain in Robin's heart surged to their peak at that moment, and her resolve, which had only just settled, began to waver again.
Noticing the uncontrollable trembling of Robin's body, Nami quietly walked to her side and tightly clasped her trembling, ice-cold hands again:
"Robin!"
Nami did not hide the worry and tension on her face, but her voice was filled with unwavering resolve:
"Don't give up hope. Believe in Garen!"
"If he said he would protect you, then he can definitely do it!"
"..."
Robin remained silent for a long while, her heart churning with countless emotions.
Looking at the tall figure standing before the Marine