When there was no other choice, the Navy would rather see the New World destroyed than lose the war. Oric was the same—if things became impossible, he would drag the New World down with him!
So, "either way, it was death."
But handing the choice over to the government was nowhere near as easy as it looked. Without the decisive trump card that was END POINT, the blow to them was immense. From now on, seizing the initiative in the war would be almost impossible.
Oric ground his teeth in hatred.
One misstep led to everlasting regret.
The price they had paid to kill Ron was far too great!
And the war had only just begun!
Inside Volcano Base, Ron noticed the slightly crazed killing intent on Ryokugyu's face and raised an eyebrow.
"Looking at that expression, I think I know your answer."
"I don't believe it!!"
Ryokugyu roared with a dark expression.
"I don't believe you can detonate END POINT."
"I'll stand here and watch you get swallowed by the magma. If you can do it, then go ahead!"
"Heh!"
Ron sneered and gestured with his eyes.
"In that case, please hurry up."
"You think I don't dare?!"
Ryokugyu rose to his feet in fury.
He had once been a man devoted to justice, until he met Oric. Moved by Oric's broad-mindedness, he had sworn to follow him and overthrow the corrupt World Government together.
He had always believed there was not much difference between himself and the world-famous Marine Admirals, because even Oric had been shocked by his strength, calling him "as terrifying as a monster."
Yet before Ron, Ryokugyu's confidence was gradually worn away.
He clearly held an absolute advantage, yet the pressure Ron gave him did not lessen in the slightest!
That calm, unhurried bearing was