"The first time I saw you, I knew you were a difficult person to deal with!" The middle-aged man's indifferent tone made everyone uncomfortable. "At the same time, your strength far exceeded my expectations. Watching you rise step by step, making a name for yourself at Marineford, ruining CP0's plans, defeating Doflamingo, and wiping out the World Government fleet, I knew I hadn't misjudged you back then!"
"Hehe! I'm honored that you think so highly of me!" Ronglin said with a grin. "You're also the first person I've met whose name I actually know, so I had rather high expectations for you. How about it? Want to join me, Rob Lucci?"
Rob Lucci's cold, grim gaze settled on Burgess, and a flicker of surprise appeared in his eyes. "If I were given a choice, I would certainly choose to kill you, not indulge in the kind of daydream you're having!"
"Is that so? What a shame! Hahaha!" Ronglin laughed awkwardly. "What are you doing here? Following me? Leaking my whereabouts to those people lying in ambush ahead? I have to say, that was a clever move. I only realized it today!"
Rob Lucci said coldly, "We only caught up with you today as well. I didn't expect you to see through us so quickly."
Ronglin spread his hands helplessly. "Who told you to be so sloppy? Anyone could see through such an obvious trap!"
Rob Lucci's fists tightened slightly, then loosened again. The corner of his mouth curled upward. "Quite a few people are waiting for you ahead. Your actions have drawn too much attention, so whether you can get past this trial depends on whether you have what it takes!"
Ronglin burst into laughter. "Whether I get past them isn't for them to decide. But right now, whether you