Aurora Shining Across the World!

"Only fifty seconds until the world is destroyed?"

"Damn it! It wasn't supposed to end like this!"

As cries of despair rose from the crowd, a calm, steady voice cut through them. "Everyone, stay calm. Don't panic!"

As if they had found someone to anchor them, pirates, Marines, and members of the Revolutionary Army alike turned expectant eyes toward Longinus.

"Fleet Admiral Longinus, you still have a way, don't you?"

"Fleet Admiral Shirozou, you have to save this world!"

Even Dragon and the others felt a glimmer of hope.

After all, this was a man who could work miracles!

"There is a way..." Under the crowd's ecstatic gaze, Longinus said gravely, "But I need your strength! And the process may be extremely painful!"

He actually has a way, even now... Blackbeard felt a boundless wariness rise within him, but he was the first to speak. "Zehahaha! Our dear Fleet Admiral, I knew you wouldn't let us down. Hurry up and tell us what to do!"

As he spoke, Blackbeard swept a vicious gaze across the crowd. "If anyone dares refuse, I'll be the first to tear him apart!"

For all his scheming, in this situation he was Longinus's staunchest supporter!

His ambitions had finally come halfway to fruition. There was no way he wanted to die like this!

The others privately scorned him. You've caused more trouble than anyone, Blackbeard. As long as you don't interfere, nobody here will refuse Fleet Admiral Longinus!

Of course, none of them bothered arguing. Time was short; they could leave Blackbeard to his little performance.

Taking in their reactions, Longinus let a soft white glow shine from the bracelet on his right wrist. An instant later, a dazzling, blazing-white spear appeared in his hand.

"It's that—the Spear of Longinus!"

"That's the Holy Spear that