He spoke his mind bitterly, Doflamingo raised his head, looking at his father with anger and disappointment at his father's lack of ambition.
When faced with his son's accusations, Homing first pursed his lips in resentment, then sadly lowered his head.
"I know, I... it's all my fault."
It was all my misjudgment, I know that very well, but for now, none of that matters anymore.
Madam is seriously ill now, and we must do our best to cure her!
Anyway, tonight we'll go back to Mary Geoise, and I'll personally plead with my former compatriots to take us back!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Homing looked resolutely at his wife.
At the same time, Doflamingo's mother also struggled to sit up in bed.
She reached out her hand to encourage her husband as she spoke with a forced smile.
"I'm so sorry that my health has really been a burden to you all."
However, no matter what, I will always support your decision.
At this point, Doflamingo's mother looked at her two children.
"Doflamingo, Rossi, we, as your parents, have probably really let you down over the past two years."
"Don't say such things, Mother!!!"
Doflamingo sternly stopped his mother from speaking, then after a moment of silence, he held her hand tightly again.
"I'll go find a cart right now and take you back to Mary Geoise!"
Once we return there, once we become Celestial Dragon again, the best doctors in the world can cure your illness, Mother!
You will definitely recover, you definitely will!!!
After saying that, Doflamingo turned his head and glared at his father with hatred.
Then he and Rosinante went to find a stroller and put his mother on it.
Although the family is no longer as warm and harmonious as it used to be.
But in any case, they finally overcame all the hardships and returned to the gates of Mary Geoise.
Only...
Contrary to her father's expectations, the people of Mary Geoise did not seem willing to receive them.
Even Homing's own brother, Donquixote Mjosgard, was unwilling to lend them a helping hand.
Come to think of it, that makes sense. That was Mjosgard twenty-eight years ago, before he was moved by Queen Otohime to develop a compassionate heart!
Not only was he unmerciful, he even personally came to Homingu, who was kneeling outside the gates of Mary Geoise Homing!
At that moment, looking at his disheveled elder brother and his two thin nephews, Mjosgard shook his head disdainfully.
"In just two years, you've really turned yourselves into trash!"
You are utterly undignified; how can you possibly inherit the title of Celestial Dragon!
Do you know, Homing, that two years ago you betrayed us ruthlessly!
By abandoning your family and Mary Geoise, you have deeply humiliated the name you bear... Donquixote!
You've made our family a laughingstock among the other eighteen families!
Even while eating, they don't forget to curse you and our family, and then they respond with the most vicious mockery!!!
Having said that, the former Mjosgard turned his head arrogantly, ignoring Homing's constant pleas behind him.
Even though Rosinante lunged forward and grabbed Mjosgard's leg, Mjosgard simply kicked Rosinante away and ignored him!
Once Mjosgard had completely left, Doflamingo, who was kneeling on the ground at that time, already knew.
They might really not be accepted by Mary Geoise...
In despair, Doflamingo crawled on his knees to his frail mother's side and grasped her hand with a mixture of sadness and despair.
Looking at Doflamingo's eyes, which were filled with sorrow, the mother managed a weak smile.
"I feel so hopeless. If I could just go back to Mary Geoise, if I could just regain my Celestial Dragon status, I could be saved..."
But no matter what, as long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter if I can't be saved. Mom doesn't feel that much pain.
Don't resent your uncle, Doflamingo, or Rosie.
After all, we betrayed his family first...
And also, I...
I'm so sorry to have caused you all so much trouble..
At this point, the mother had no more strength left and collapsed onto the tattered bedding beneath her.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Rosinante burst into tears with all his might.
Unlike Rosinante, Doflamingo did not cry. Instead, he suddenly turned around and rushed madly toward the gates of Mary Geoise.
While pounding on the door, Doflamingo shouted into it with all his might!
"I'm not a traitor, and neither is my mother. It was all Homing's decision. He's the real traitor!!!"
My mother is innocent. She has fainted and will die if she doesn't receive treatment!
Tiffany, Randy, Joshua, we've played games together before, haven't you forgotten when we were shooting at moving targets at the shooting range!
Whoever it is, please save my mother! Open this damn door for me, open it!!!
I..."
"Hey, shut up, you brat!"
Do you think you're still the same Doflamingo you were back then?
Just as Doflamingo's voice grew louder, the guards at the gates of Mary Geoise spoke up.
Because the Celestial Dragon inside the gate, who were watching the spectacle, had already started waving their hands in annoyance!
Those guards knew all too well what the Celestial Dragon wanted to see.
Immediately, a guard went toward Doflamingo.
As he saw the approaching guards, a glimmer of light appeared in Doflamingo's eyes; he was about to say something to them.
But... before he could even speak, the guard's shoe had already left a mark on Doflamingo's stomach!
Boom!!!
Doflamingo was kicked more than ten meters away and lay on the ground, Doflamingo firmly remembered the guard's face.
Meanwhile, the guard continued speaking to the Doflamingo family.
"The adults have already said that you are all damned traitors, the trash of Mary Geoise!"
Since you trash have already left Mary Geoise on your own initiative, don't have the audacity to think you can come back!
If you were to bring those filthy habits of yours back to the Holy City, you would be gravely sinful, you trash!
Traitors should have the awareness of traitors. Get out of Mary Geoise and go live with those lowly people!
As soon as he finished speaking, the guard attacked Homing without hesitation, and even Rosinante was beaten up.
But no matter how the other party treated him, Homing refused to leave this door!
For him, Mary Geoise was his last hope; if it ceased to be a place of hope, he would surely lose his wife!
Therefore, Homing stubbornly clung to the guard, refusing to leave even at the cost of his life.
And so, in the end...
The three injured and unconscious Homing, along with their mother whose body was already failing, were abandoned on an ordinary island in Sabaody.
Even while unconscious, the word "traitor" kept flashing through Doflamingo's mind.
That night, Doflamingo lost his mother.
His hatred for his father ultimately led to his loss of his father.
Two years later, in Homing's dilapidated house.
Ten-year-old Doflamingo ended his father's life with a pistol in front of Rosinante.
Because in Doflamingo's view, it was his father's betrayal of the family that caused his mother's death!
And Doflamingo...
After losing his mother, he could no longer tolerate any betrayal!
Especially those who betray their families!
On the Dark Bird Ship, Doflamingo, who had been silent, slightly opened his mouth.
"Call!"
After letting out a long breath, Doflamingo straightened up and looked at Gawain with a cold smile.
"Those are truly sharp words; they captured the past I least want to recall in just one sentence."
So, this is all what that trash Mjosgard told you?"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Doflamingo's words, Gawain shook his head casually and smiled.
"Does something so simple really need someone to tell me?"
Doflamingo, when you're making fun of others for being wise, do you realize...?
Your own feelings are actually written on your face.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain picked up his wine glass and took a satisfying gulp.
Gawain put down his cup and waved to Doflamingo.
"Don't waste your time on nonsense jokes. Your ridiculous talk doesn't amuse me at all."
The only thing I'm interested in is you as a person.
As for what kind of story you're carrying, and what kind of thoughts are swirling in your mind.
Heh, those things aren't important to me, or rather, they don't deserve to make you live longer.
In front of me, you'd better tear off that mask and show your true self.
Otherwise, even if Professor Zephyr lets you off the hook for now, you still won't live to see tomorrow's sun."
After saying that, Gawain extended his glass to Kalifa, letting Kalifa refill his glass to the brim.
Holding the liquor, Gawain shook it a couple of times, savoring its aroma, while crossing his left leg over his right.
Gawain gently rotated his ankle and smiled at Doflamingo.
And Doflamingo...
Looking at Gawain's ambiguous smile, he grinned and said.
"Yes, yes, you're not just threatening me. If you wanted to kill me, it would be as easy as putting your hand in your pocket."
As for me, I don't want to die!
If I wanted to die, I had countless ways to die at Zephyr's hands. I'm afraid of death, terribly afraid!
So, wow, the great Saint Gawain.
Do you need me to kneel down and lick your toes, lick lick lick!
"Doflamingo!!!"
In that instant, Lucci could no longer contain his expression. He stepped forward, put his hands in his pockets, and stared intently into Doflamingo's eyes.
If the adults gave him even the slightest hint of approval, he would tear Doflamingo's severed right hand off his shoulder again!
Seeing Lucci's behavior, Gawain waved his hand lightly. Lucci reluctantly took two steps back, but still kept giving Doflamingo a warning look.
Faced with Lucci's glare, Doflamingo curled his lip in disdain, then turned to Gawain and said...
"Your subordinates are all excellent dogs, Fufu. This Lucci is a genius that comes along only once in a millennium within CP9, isn't he?"
Forget it, I'm not going to play your silly games anymore. You understand me very well, but those mediocre people can't possibly understand us.
So, haha, let's get serious!
After saying that, Doflamingo shifted to a slightly more serious sitting posture and continued to speak lazily to Gawain.
"I came here with heavy goodwill; didn't you see I even gave that Vinsmoke Family daughter as a gift?"
Besides that inexplicable woman, I have many other gifts to offer, including myself and my family, as well as the Dressrosa Kingdom under my control.
Of course, this includes my arms business and my influence in the Underworld.
I can give you everything!
But... Gawain, are you worth me doing that?
Can you give me what I want?
Brush!
While laughing, Doflamingo looked at Gawain expectantly, while Gawain chuckled and asked Doflamingo.
"Your so-called gifts, I can snatch them all if I want."
What I can snatch at any time is no longer your gift.
However, just so your enthusiasm won't be wasted, I'm willing to listen to your needs.
Tell me about it.
Gawain crossed his Erlang and looked at Doflamingo.
Facing Gawain's gaze, Doflamingo placed his hands on his knees and spoke seriously to Gawain.
"Alright, I'll tell you then, but there are some things I can only say to you!"
You should be able to understand me; after all, there are just too many secrets hidden behind our shared identity.
Anyway, Fufu, how about we find a quiet enough corner?
You don't even have the guts to face me alone, do you?
"No need for any foolish reverse psychology, Doflamingo."
Gawain shook his head, interrupting Doflamingo, then stood up and walked naturally toward Doflamingo.
Behind her, Gion couldn't help but take a step forward and whisper to Gawain.
"My lord, please be careful of Doflamingo's madness!"
Upon hearing Gion's words, Gawain paused slightly, then nonchalantly replied to Gion.
"I know, Doflamingo is a mad dog, that's true."
But don't worry, a mad dog can't bite a rational person.
What a rabid dog can devour is nothing more than other people's fear and apprehension towards it.
As for me, well, I'm not someone Doflamingo can afford to mess with!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain transformed into a bolt of lightning, disappearing in a flash with Doflamingo.
A moment later, the two appeared atop the highest peak in the mountain range surrounding the Goa Kingdom.
Grabbing Doflamingo by the shoulder, Gawain tossed Doflamingo aside.
After landing, Doflamingo lightly dusted off his Flamingo costume with his left hand and then spoke.
"Shall we have a formal meeting, Gawain?"
For example... I, this shameless traitor of the Donquixote Family, have met Patriarch Gawain ~.
Fufu, such words are truly disgusting, but using language to define and maintain the difference between Celestial Dragon and ordinary people, while constantly solidifying the concept of class hierarchy, is something that every person in a position of power must do imperceptibly.
"Heh, what a pity. Homing's betrayal cost me the chance to become a leader."
As soon as he finished speaking, Doflamingo shook his head with a cold laugh. At the same time, Gawain turned to look at him and said...
"Your understanding of class is quite thorough, but every word you speak carries a hint of resentment."
Since you're resentful, then say less. Nobody likes to listen to your nagging!
"Wow, tsk tsk, Saint Gawain's dissatisfaction is deepening, so I really have to say something serious."
But before I tell you all that, you have to answer one question for me first.
Do you know the name Imu?
After saying that, Doflamingo looked at Gawain with a deep gaze, and Gawain simply nodded.
"As expected, Doflamingo, you also knew about her existence."
So, is that why you wanted to talk to me privately?
"Because some of your purposes involve our mysterious and fearsome senior?"
"That's right!"
Doflamingo nodded decisively, then laughed and said to Gawain.
"Whisper, whisk, whisk! I really want to give that Imu a surprise!"
Standing atop the Empty Throne at the highest point in the world is actually a true ruler, and he is a god who has existed for thousands of years. It's hard not to have some crazy thoughts!
You asked me why I took the initiative to come to you!
You ask me why I'm willing to give up everything to negotiate with you!
The reason I did that was simply because I had a crazy idea lingering in my mind!
I'm going to destroy all that trash in Mary Geoise! I'm going to utterly destroy them and make them taste what I did to them!
Before you appeared, I wanted to use my own efforts to return to them, to let the Donquixote name and my family appear where they belonged.
But now, seeing all the big things you've accomplished in the last six months, my blood is boiling over!
I want to destroy the World Government, I want to destroy the Five Elders, I want to destroy Imu, I even want to destroy the entire world!
And you are even more suitable than Kaido to help me!
They can't see your madness, but I can. I see your ambition and I know your plans!
You will help me, you definitely will!
Because we're all crazy!!!